Engine shut off while driving

ANNY MAY BELL

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2005 FORD ESCAPE
0.6L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
138,000 MILES

Why driving my car it shut off. The place I bought it from says they will fix the problem, but they say it's getting fuel, spark, and verified it is getting both and say it has no codes. They have verified it has fuel, spark electrical, but can't figure it out. Please help

Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 AT 9:15 AM

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Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 AT 12:07 PM

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These vehicles are notorious for having the crank sensor wiring damaged after the alternator has been replaced due to the proximity of the crank sensor harness to the alternator. Before any lengthy diagnostics I would inspect there.

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Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 AT 7:57 PM

ANNY MAY BELL

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My name is Steve, I was driving the Escape when it just shut off. It would turn over no problem. Anyway the Escape was bought as is so really he is not obligated to fix it, however he is trying to make it right. His mechanic has other cars to repair and I understand that. He is a good honest man and I am getting with him today to go over the options. I know hes bought sensors (2) yesterday and I will let him know ASAP. Thank you I will keep you informed on fix.

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Thursday, February 7th, 2019 AT 5:37 AM

KEN L

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Please do we are interested on seeing what happens.

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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 10:13 AM

ANNY MAY BELL

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Update, after replacing crank, sensors coil packs, he towed it to a ford dealer to put it on their scope machine, it was determined the the computer had a hiccup and it damaged the the coil packs and computer. So they towed it back to their shop and Ford explained how to repair so it was only 1/3 of their cost and they told me late Monday if they can by then. This has been over a weak now and I am stranded so I hope for the best on Monday I will give the update then.

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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 3:56 PM

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