2001 Ford Escape odometer and radio stay on after car is tu

MGERDING1

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2001 FORD ESCAPE
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
88,500 MILES

My battery keeps dying because when I turn off my car and remove key, the odometer and radio/clock stay on. I have just had alternater replaced. Was told it was a GEM module, replaced that, problem still there. Was told the GEM module needed to be reflashed. Had it reflashed and problem still persists. The radio is the original factory radio. I have brought my car to 3 mechanics, one being a ford dealership and nobody has an answer. I can't afford to keep doing things to the car that "might work". Please help.

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GAB1949

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Am having a similar problem with 01 Escape, new battery drained if car not driven everyday; mechanic diagnosis to replace GEM after checking amperage, dealer said it was fine. Didn't have the problem after diagnosis (must have disconnected/connected somthing)but this morning the radio was blaring and the key wasn't in the ignition. Didn't think that was possible Very strange.

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Saturday, January 8th, 2011 AT 10:42 PM

ALWAYSONGUARD

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Same issue on a 2001 Ford Escape, looking for any updates you might have had?

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Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 AT 12:54 PM

JARMAN

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I have the same problem with my 2001 escape. The radio stays on after cutting off the key. Has anyone found what to do to correct problem?

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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 8:04 PM

ALWAYSONGUARD

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My vehicle is at a trusted shop right now, the tech formerly built Fords at the plant and focused on electrical work. Hopefully he'll come up with something.

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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 AT 10:07 PM

JARMAN

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I had the same problem. I found that water was leaking down the inside of the windshield post on the drivers side. The water was in the wire connectors next to the fuse box. Disconnected, blew it out to dry, problem solved. Hope this may help.