Didn’t You Guys Have A Feeling That CSA Would Hop On Here Spewing Forth Some Drivel About A Technical Service Bulletin Relating To This ?
Well, Here It Is.
Of course all the regular intermittent no-start stuff should be checked and Keith and OK4450 have give good ideas.
If nothing’s obviously amock then according to a Ford Technical Service Bulletin, written for their technicians who are working on intermittent electrical issues in 2001 - 2004 Ford Escapes, including, but not limited to - no crank, no start.
Just like déjà vu, all over again:
There have been owners of 2001 - 2004 posting starting problems on this Car Talk Community site. Try a search.
You can see a summary of the 4 page bulletin on this link. Note that the guy complains of cranks, but won’t start on his 2001, but also notice the bulletin itself says it can be intermittent no crank, no start.
I know it could be many other things that could cause this, but I thought you’d like something to consider if it doesn’t get resolved easily.
CSA