# Stalling 2003 Ford Escape

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-ford-escape/20170>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 30, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-ford-escape/20170 "2008-09-30T15:00:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![blevis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/71c47a/32.png) [@blevis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blevis)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-ford-escape/20170/1 "2008-09-30T15:00:46Z")

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Our 2003 Ford Escape has about 35,000 miles on it. After starting the car, and driving a few yards, it will stall. Most times it starts right back up, but occasionally it takes a minute or two. My daughter drives the car and reports that it sometimes shudders on acceleration after a stop. After trying several less expensive options , such as cleaning valves,our mechanic has replaced the computer, and says this is a common issue with '01-'03 models. He says if the new computer doesn’t correct it, Ford recommends replacing up to 4 different parts. The problem continues. Any ideas?

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**Author:** ![Xebadaih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d07c76/32.png) [@Xebadaih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xebadaih)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-2003-ford-escape/20170/2 "2008-09-30T18:03:11Z")

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Was one of the less expensive options you tried getting a basic tune up? Sometimes a new set of spark plugs can work wonders if yours are worn out. Just curious, how were your valves cleaned, with a fuel additive? What are the four parts your mechanic wants to replace?