# 2021 Ford Escape - Won't stay running **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford\ **Created:** [January 31, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910 "2025-01-31T13:10:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MCoyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@MCoyne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MCoyne)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/1 "2025-01-31T13:10:17Z")
Start Escape, shuts off, tried multiple times ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/2 "2025-01-31T13:25:36Z")
Is it still under the power train warranty? What does dealership say? BTW, this forum does NOT restrict you to 140 characters so yes, you can provide much more details. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/3 "2025-01-31T14:32:43Z")
+1 I would almost bet it is either fuel related, ignition related or some sort of electrical, including sensor related… with a possible engine related issue… With more info, we might be able to help you out a little more… Do you have gas in it?? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/4 "2025-01-31T20:32:42Z")
Sorry you are having that frustrating problem OP. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/5 "2025-01-31T23:10:23Z")
The problem might be with the fuel pump driver module. [https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-fuel-pump-driver-module-f1fz9d370b](https://www.oemfordpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/ford-fuel-pump-driver-module-f1fz9d370b) These are notorious for causing the problem you’re having with your Ford vehicle. Tester ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/6 "2025-01-31T23:49:05Z")
As Tester pointed out the potential problem. there is a recall for it. [Microsoft Word - 21S38 - Advance Notice.docx](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCMN-21V625-3012.pdf) There also is a bunch of other recalls for your vehicle. so the dealer can take care of all of them for you. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2025, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/7 "2025-02-01T00:59:28Z")
As a follow on, contact a dealer, give them your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), and ask what recalls have not been addressed. You can go to any dealer to get the recall work done, it doesn’t have to be the one you call. If it takes too long to get your car into the shop, call other dealers and ask how long it will take to get those recalls addressed. ---
**Author:** ![bcohen2010](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/779978/32.png) [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-ford-escape-wont-stay-running/198910/8 "2025-02-01T16:54:11Z")
Do you notice the “security” light flashing or staying on? This sounds like the anti-theft security system locking out. If the appropriate chip isn’t detected, it will let you start the engine, but then quickly shut off the fuel pump and/or ignition.