TinaSchmidt89

Problems with check engine light and starting difficulties with Ford Escape 2021 - looking for experiences and solutions

Hi guys, I have a few problems with my Ford Escape, year of manufacture 2021 and with a gasoline engine. The check engine light comes on, the engine shuts off by itself, the car won't start at all and an error is stored. I suspect that there could be a coding error behind this, but I'm not sure. Have any of you ever had a similar problem and could give me a few tips on how best to isolate the fault? I am particularly interested in how you solved the problem in the workshop and what your experiences were. Many thanks in advance!

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A 2021 Ford Escape is experiencing issues with the check engine light, engine shutdowns, and starting difficulties. The suspected cause might be a coding error, but the exact problem is unclear. A similar issue in a different Ford model was resolved by addressing a faulty engine control unit. It is recommended to perform a fault readout, possibly using the Ford IDS system, to diagnose the issue accurately.

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Hi, I had a similar problem with my 2019 Ford Focus, I don't have much experience with cars but I do take care of basic maintenance and minor repairs. When I had the problem, I went to my trusted garage. The diagnosis was a faulty engine control unit. The repair cost me 1000 euros, including installation and programming. However, without precise vehicle data and diagnostic results, it is difficult to give you specific advice. Have you already had a fault readout carried out at your garage? And can you share more information about your vehicle? Things like the exact motorization or any modifications you may have made could be helpful to help you further.

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Hi, thanks for your quick reply. I haven't had a fault readout done yet, but I will certainly do that soon. My car is a standard configuration, so no special modifications. Oh yes, the mileage is 86062 km and the last service was recently. Let's see what the garage has to say. Best regards!

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Hi, no problem. Make sure you do this with the error readout, because without it it's really difficult to say anything concrete. If it's a similar problem to my Focus, it could really be the engine control unit. But that can really have many causes. If it has something to do with the coding, I would also have a tip: ask the garage if they can access the Ford IDS system. Sometimes the error codes that are output can indicate a coding problem, especially if they occur in connection with the electronics or engine management. So cheer up, hopefully a solution will be found soon. Let me know if you find out anything new. Have a safe journey and best wishes!

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Hi, thanks again for the helpful tips. The option with the Ford IDS system sounds interesting, I will definitely look into that. As soon as I have any news, I'll keep you up to date. Until then, have a good trip and thanks again for the support! Best regards!

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