MWolf85

So....I have a thing about the lack of locking storage in modern vehicles (I know a lot of nosey people and I generally like to keep people out of things they have no business being in). The glove box has no way to put a lock on it without looking rediculous since no one makes a lock for it that can replace the original latch. But that compartment in the floor in the back seat seems like it could be secured. Has anyone done it? Is there anything aftermarket? Are there any little custom-fit lockboxes or safes like for the center console? In the searching I've done briefly today, I didn't see anything. But I can't be the only one to look at that and think it'd be a great spot for a good, old fashioned lock, dammit!

Not aware of any recalls for this (I check from time to time). I would agree. The AC compressor shouldn't fail at that age or mileage. And out of all the cars I've had, all the HVAC issues were in the GM vehicles. Ford should fix it, because that's clearly a defect. Whether or not they will without taking aggressive measures is questionable, and if the dealers around you refuse, you may have to contact Ford directly. I wish you luck, and if you have any warrenty left, push like hell for it to be covered.

For my TPMS headaches, I learned that I had a dead TPMS sensor on one wheel. Always replace it with OEM. You can get a TPMS tool for Fords on Amazon for about $25. I keep mine in the glove box, and the dealer had the new TPMS sensor. The tool is how I learned which one was dead, because it would not train or communicate.

Okay, it acted up again. Now, I did notice this time that giving the steering wheel a good smack made it work. Aside from feeling like the Fonz, this isn't optimal. So, what's the likelyhood the switch just needs cleaned or replaced, or is a wiring issue more common? Loving the new Escape beyond this, by the way. Super quiet inside, quick, and the Sony stereo is pretty nice.

It works again. I have no idea what I did. Master reset on the infotainment for an unrelated reason? Pull and reinsert a few fuses (all were good)? Adjust the steering wheel? Weird voodoo.

Yeah, it is. I wish I could justify buying one of the professional scanners. So expensive, but probably wouldn't be used much.

Update: I replaced the battery. It needed it anyway. I left it disconnected for a bit before putting the new one in. The problem with the cruise wasn't fixed by this. I tested the brake light switch with a multimeter. It is fine. But curiosity kills me. Can't resist tinkering! So, no idea boyond a fuse I haven't discovered.

Oh, as a fun bit of info, the battery was weak when tested. So, whether or not it's my elusive gremlin, it needs replacing.

YT90SC, where is the backup? I only spotted one under the dash. Maybe I'm just not seeing it because it's a little cramped there, but I'm assuming under the hood, probably conveniently located somewhere under the cowl that I know I'm gonna have to remove at some point.

Check the settings on your iPod to be sure it's set to allow you to tranfer via USB. If it's too old though, might not work.

Everything else seems to work. The only light on is for the (very irritating) TPMS. Wheel controls for everything else work as they should. No drivability issues or sporadic behavior. No instrument cluster issues. I did borrow a scanner and got a very interesting result; it said power below threshold and that it had lost communication. Hmm... Beginning to think I should take a look at the negative battery cable. I hear there can be issues with them, and if it was the BCM itself, wouldn't there be other issues? The brake light switch seems to work (as in brake lights turn on and off as expected). I may still end up taking it in, but...still gonna do a last ditch effort to avoid it, because their hours and my hours don't quite match.

It does haveca warrenty. It's just a matter of scheduling. Thinking I may have to bite the bullet and take it in if I don't find an obvious solution or something to adjust.

I recently purchased a 2013 Ford Escape Titanium. Great shape, low miles. Everything is good, except for the fact that cruise control stopped working. It doesn't even turn on! I'm baffled as to why it wouldn't, because it worked when I test drove it, I used it a few times. I did do an update to the Sync system, and after that, it seemed to have stopped working. I have no idea how the two would be related, as they seem like completely different systems, but who knows? I've tried disconnecting the battery, I checked connections for the brake pedal switch, going to check fuses, checked every setting I could get to in every menu I could find! I'm at a loss if it's not a fuse, other than some part failure. But what part? What would it most likely be? Hopefully, it's not expensive, and if it's software related, I hope I can fix it on my own (not feeling lucky with that, given how much the dealer has to do with such things). Please help! I drive a lot on the interstate, and I miss my cruise control. Finding the issue is driving me nuts!