| Radman171 |
Nov 23, 2025 04:53 PM |
2018 Escape weird problem
I bought it Used about 7 months ago from private seller. I'm in Florida, temps here usually never go below 70 degrees except for a couple of weeks ago. Here's the issues: The Escape started giving me a bunch of dash warning lights/messages a couple of months back, including: Hill Start Assist not available; 4 Wheel Drive temporarily disabled; Park Brake Fault - Service Now; red "Brake" warning light; circle with "ABS"; circle with a "lightning bolt"(?) inside; and a picture of a "skidding car"(?). All accompanied by the incessant "ding ding ding" every time I start the vehicle. ODDBALL PROBLEM: The temperatures dropped into the 40's at night and 60's during the day a couple of weeks ago -- during that time, NONE of these warnings popped up. Temps climbed back into the 70's and 80's recently, and suddenly I'm getting all these warnings again. So, when it's cooler, I get no warnings; when it's warm, I do. Anyone ever experience this? BTW, right after I got the Escape, the local Ford dealership did a full diagnostic on the vehicle and found NO problems. And, it runs perfect regardless of temps.Do I need a priest? :-) Seriously, any suggestions appreciated...thanks.
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