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Yes, there is a lockout switch that will not allow the starter to engage if the engine is not in Neutral or Park. If that switch fails, is loose or not adjusted properly the engine will not start.
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Your engine may be misfiring. Check your fuel and ignition systems. Another possibility is that you have a worn engine mount that is allowing horizontal movement of the engine.
Park and neutral
Assuming this only happens when in park or neutral, the engine has a built in safety device called a rev-limiter.
start the engine and press the gas pedal while it is in park
When first start the engine on your ford escape in park, it sputtered and then when warm up it runs ok and then when you driving on the road it jerks going up the hill and lose power. And on flat road it smooth out.
The neutal safety switch will allow engine to start in park or neutral only. You must fix problem.
check crank sensor
It will only allow you to start the engine in park or neutral.
Sensors or micro-switches are used to indicate the gearbox is in 'Park'. If these have failed, they will not send the required signal to the ignition control and therefore not allow the engine to start. Try it in 'N' for neutral which should also allow the engine to start if it is not also faulty.
If you mean the shifter is locked in park, then check the sensor on the brake pedal. Also, if you just turn the key to the first position, with the engine off, you will be able to put the shifter into neutral and start the engine from there. Then just slip it into reverse or drive.It will still go into park after.