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This is the first generation of the Ford Escape, a compact crossover SUV. Production started in 2000 for the 2001 model year.

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engine dies when I let off gas pedal?

Must push gas pedal down to start. Will start and run untill I remove my foot from gas pedal.

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Brad Klopfer, this could be caused by a bad idle air valve. You could try and removed the Idle Control Valve clean the carbon out of it and see if that makes a difference. If not, I would replace it and see what happens. Hope this helps, good luck.

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