2002 Ford Escape

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/Ford-Escape-ABS-Brake-light-ftopict206064.html (Ford Escape ABS and Brake light on..?)
Hi everyone, I have a 2002 Ford Escape, V6, 4x4. I recently had new calipers, rotors and pads installed. A few days afterwards, the ABS light came up, and then, the brake light came on..! I took it into the garage, they looked everything over, and said the brakes were in good working order, but I..
« And of further note.. the fluid level looks good, and everything seems to be in order, as best as my novice eyes can see. »
« Check that the emergency brake isn't up a notch- that'll trigger the light. It's possible the e-brake is adjusted too tight- had that happen on my Probe and it caused the light to stay on. Pull th.. »
« Thanks Tom. I use the handbrake everyday, it's a habit I carried over from my Manual transmission mustang. When I take the SUV out, I take the handbrake off and the light comes out, then after a b.. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2002-Ford-Escape-cyl-manual-dies-idle-coming-ftopict214678.html (2002 Ford Escape 4-cyl manual dies on idle, or coming to a..)
Usually it happens when the engine has warmed up. When you approach a street corner, you apply the brake and downshift, the rpm drops to 0 as you depress the clutch to select your gear. It also happens when the vehicle is in neutral, engine running on idle, you blip the throttle to 2500 rpm and ..
« I rarely downshift. I figure replacing my brake pads is a lot cheaper than replacing a clutch. Plus, not downshifting helps keep my engine running at a slower speed, which decreases ever so slight.. »
« There's an idle control valve that's worn or just sticking. Sometimes cleaning works, but the safe bet is to install a new one. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2002-Ford-Escape-ftopict236002.html (2002 Ford Escape)
Out of the blue, my car won't go in reverse properly. I have to floor it for it to go back. If I am on a flat surface it goes back easier than if I am on a hill. I really can't afford to replace the transmission. Can anyone give me an idea of what might be wrong. I would appreciate it. Boopy123
« Did you check the transmission fluid level? Sounds like it might be low. »

http://Toyota.autoboardz.com/2002-Ford-Escape-ftopict247533.html (2002 Ford Escape)
My daughter's 2002 Ford Escape XLT is stuck in drive. The gear shift is n the park position, but it shows drive and therefore will not start. Help!
« Is it in gear, or does the indicator just show it's in gear? Does the shift lever move without affecting the transmission? Try moving the lever to different positions and see if the truck will sta.. »