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2008 Ford Escape
Engine Problems

2008 Ford Escape Engine Problems
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- Gas Pedal Sticking
- Engine Failure
- Throttle Body Malfunction
- Engine Light On
- Frequent Serpantine Belt Failure
- Oil Leak
- Engine Turns Over But Won't Start
- Head Gasket Leak
- Idler Pulley Bolt Broken
- Spark Plug Blew Out Cylinder Head
- Chirping Sound When Accelerating
- Extreme Vibration Under Acceleration
- Jerks And Stalls When Idling
- Sputtering Sound When Started Up
- Throttle Cable Broke Where Connected To Pedal Linkage
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Hybrid Propulsion System
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
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