Engine turns off when transmission is shifted into gear?

2004 FORD ESCAPE
75,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WANDA QUICK WARD
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Car starts but when put in gear it cuts off.
Sep 27, 2021 at 12:53 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

So the vehicle will start up just fine but when you put it in drive the engine shuts off?

When you start it up, does it idle rough?
Is your check engine light illuminated?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

This issue could be triggered by a number of reasons. It could be sensor for the engine management system, it can also be a vacuum leak.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please let me know little bit more information of what you are experiencing.

Thank you.

Sep 27, 2021 at 1:51 AM
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