Step 2: No Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Present Symptom Chart Index

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Step 2: No Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Present Symptom Chart Index
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DRIVEABILITY

System/Symptom Chart Number
Engine/Vehicle Starting Concerns No Start/Vehicle Disabled CHART NUMBER: 2 
No Start/Normal Crank CHART NUMBER: 3 
Unique Idle Concerns Rolling Idle CHART NUMBER: 1 
DRIVEABILITY - PERFORMANCE WHILE DRIVING CONCERNS

System/Symptom Chart Number
Vehicle Stalls/Quits Idle, Acceleration, Cruise CHART NUMBER: 1 
Engine Runs Rough CHART NUMBER: 1 
Engine Misses CHART NUMBER: 1 
Vehicle Buck/Jerk CHART NUMBER: 1 
Vehicle Hesitation/Stumble CHART NUMBER: 1 
Vehicle Surge CHART NUMBER: 1 
Engine Backfires CHART NUMBER: 4 
Vehicle Lack/Loss of Power CHART NUMBER: 5 
Engine Spark Knock CHART NUMBER: 6 
ADDITIONAL DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS

System/Symptom Chart Number
Poor Fuel Economy CHART NUMBER: 7 
Emissions Compliance CHART NUMBER: 8 
ELECTRICAL

System/Symptom Chart Number
Warning Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) CHART NUMBER: 9 
Hazard Indicator Lamp CHART NUMBER: 9 
Caution Indicator Lamp CHART NUMBER: 9 
Temperature Warning Indicator Lamp CHART NUMBER: 9 
Check Fuel Cap Indicator Lamp CHART NUMBER: 9 
Climate Control Lack of A/C cooling, A/C not functioning CHART NUMBER: 16 
A/C always on, A/C compressor runs continuously CHART NUMBER: 16 
ENGINE

System/Symptom Chart Number
Oil System Concerns High Oil Consumption CHART NUMBER: 10 
Leaks CHART NUMBER: 10 
Cooling System Concerns Electric engine cooling fan(s) does not operate (low, medium and/or high speed) CHART NUMBER: 11 
Electric engine cooling fan(s) always runs CHART NUMBER: 12 
Exhaust System Concerns Visible smoke CHART NUMBER: 13 
Odor (sulfur or rotten egg smell) CHART NUMBER: 17 
Fuel System Concerns Fuel odor, engine compartment CHART NUMBER: 14 
Engine Noise (Under Hood) CHART NUMBER: 15 
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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