Vehicle starting then stalling?

2011 FORD ESCAPE

100,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

LUCYF2019

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So I recently had work done on my car, replacing the AC compressor, the serpentine belt, and the tensioner assembly, and Last night I left my car in park idling as i went inside to grab something. It took me a few minutes but when i came back the car was not running. I originally just thought "weird" and started it back up. It started just fine, all the electronics are working and I had just filled the tank earlier that day. it ran for about 5-6 seconds before stalling again. recreated this effect at least 3 more times before giving up for the moment.

Mar 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM

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I would lift the hood and make sure the air intake is still attached to the throttle body, also do you have any check engine lights on, also any strange noise from the front of the engine? Use a flashlight to see if the serpentine belt is still on the pulleys. Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on for sure. In the meantime here is a guide to help you for staling at idle. We need more information to help you.

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

Ken

Mar 9, 2026 at 7:29 AM