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Ford Escape • Engine problems • Unexplained shutdowns • Safety concerns --- • Ford

Victor of Norristown PA (2/9/03):
After reading the Ford air bag horror stories on this page, I feel a bit silly writing, but want to voice my concern. I have a 2002 Ford Escape that has already presented with several problems. Most recently, the keyless entry/alarm system are not working properly, and Ford has worked on my car for a total of 8+ days (overall), with no results (aside from mauling the electrical system).

The scariest problem I am experiencing is a problem with the air bag light. It continually flashes or remains lit, and the service department at the dealer says "Oh those sensors are sensitive...could be the snow or the salt on the road..." The majority of my past cars had air bags, and not once have I ever experienced the air bag warning light going off. After reading the other posts on this page, about Ford air bags, I am becoming uncomfortable about my situation.

Sharon of Bastrop TX (5/29/02):
My daughter hit a vehicle stopped in the lane of traffic. Her 2001 Ford Escape rolled 2 times landing on the roof. The air bags did not deploy. Major impact was to the driver side. Vehicle was totaled. Daughter is afraid to drive, afraid that all SUV's will rollover. Gratefully she only suffered concussion, whiplash and bruises.

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