Starting problems - 2002 Ford Escape

no doubt you have a fuel pressure leakoff problem . turning the key on and not starting for a few seconds might FIX the problem .

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Ok all. Heres a stumper. My wifes Kia minivan was running fine. No issueswhatsoever. well maintained...you get the drift. Last week, we came home from ...

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Any lights lit on the instrument cluster , SECURITY ? Check engine light ? Check connections at battery an starter ! Have starting system voltage drop tested , possible battery cables or starter ! How to Check Your Starting and Charging System

Shift lock is just a safety feature, so you have your foot on the brake, when you put it in gear. It has nothing to do with starting the car. Intermittent starting problems can be a few different things. Ignition switch, park/neutral safety switch, wiring, and corrosion. If it clicks when trying to start, it cold be loose/corroded battery cables or a bad battery.

Yes the egr valve could cause starting problems. If it is sticking open it would cause a huge vac leak.
I would want to know what the trouble codes are in the computer first. Those codes would help a mechanic nail down the problem area and what to check.

there is a device called a neutral safety switch. it prevents the car from starting in any position accept park or neutral. the switch is most likely defective and will have to be replaced. try starting the car in neutral. this might aleviate the problem of intermittent starting.

If you don't have problems on the road, it's ok. Try pressing the accelerator once before starting.

Get a new battery - I did and it works OK.
Make sure it is the high output type as used in Jeeps etc. Check spec book for it in shop.

bang on the starter, see if that helps ..also check all your grounds

Sounds like a bad connection problem at the items you're moving around to finally get the car started. Read what you actually wrote. You'll see that you answered your own question. Start by confirming the connections at the items you're moving around.