2001 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 1,027 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 77 involved a crash and 60 involved a fire. 75 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftSep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
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Suspension, front, wheel bearingJun 3, 2015
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
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Structure, frame and membersApr 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S02.
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Engine and engine coolingJul 26, 2012
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. The safety recall began August 3, 2012. Remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-August 2012. Until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleJan 9, 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22, 1999, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP THAT COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM THE CAP, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL BE MODIFIED. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED ON JANUARY 20, 2012. DUE TO A PARTS DELAY, HOWEVER, THE REMEDY MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE CURRENTLY. IF PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, FORD WILL INSTRUCT OWNERS TO PARK THEIR VEHICLES OUTSIDE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS RELATED TO 07V-156.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleApr 10, 2007
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MIGHT CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, AND IN SOME CASES, THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE ABS MODULE FOR MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AS APPROPRIATE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTOR ON THE ABS MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF IT IS FOUND TO BE CORRODED OR DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign 07V156000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderMar 29, 2007
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchDec 20, 2004
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Apr 6, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINES, DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A POST WITHIN THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVERS COULD FRACTURE, WHICH COULD AFFECT LATCH FUNCTION, RESULTING IN EITHER A "NO LATCH" OR "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION. IN THE "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION, THE BUCKLE TONGUE CAN BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND APPEAR TO BE ENGAGED, BUT WILL RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT THE PUSH BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED WHEN A RELATIVELY LOW LOAD IS APPLIED, SUCH AS WHEN AN OCCUPANT MOVES SLIGHTLY IN THE SEAT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL HAVE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SERVICE BUCKLE COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, linkagesNov 27, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.
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Fuel system, gasoline, deliverySep 18, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE O-RING SEALS IN THE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AT THE OUTLET END OF THE FUEL FILTER WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IN SOME CASES, THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL ODOR, OR POSSIBLY IN FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE CONNECTION.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Wheels, hubcap/coverSep 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN BUILT WITH 4X4 REAR HUBS INSTEAD OF 4X2 HUBS. IF THE INCORRECT HUBS ARE INSTALLED ON A 4X2 VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS CAN LOOSEN, OR IN SOME CASES, SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Vehicle speed controlAug 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CAN HAVE A CRACKED OR MISSING SPEED CONTROL CABLE SERVO CAP LOCATING TAB. THE LOCATING TAB COULD ENTER THE SERVO CLUTCH CAVITY AND INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO CLUTCH. ALSO, WATER COULD ENTER THOSE UNITS THAT CONTAIN A CRACKED OR MISSING SERVO CAP LOCATING TAB, EVENTUALLY CAUSING CORROSION THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL.
IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS OCCURS AND THE SPEED CONTROL IS USED, THE SPEED CONTROL COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN A STUCK THROTTLE. A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLES. VEHICLES WITH SPEED CONTROL CABLES FROM CAVITIES 3 AND 4 WILL HAVE THE CABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO REPLACED.
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Steering, steering wheel/handle barAug 8, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ASSEMBLED OR INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED NUT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THE NUT COULD BE UPSIDE DOWN IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD OVERSTRESS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHEN THE NUT IS TIGHTENED. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED DURING MANUFACTURE RESULTING IN THE NUT FRACTURING WHEN IT IS TIGHTENED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE OR SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION ARMATURE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
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Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Feb 27, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2003
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED SIX TIMES.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 21, 2003
I HAVE A 2001 FORD ESCAPE XLT WITH APPROX. 54,000 MILES. NEAR THE END OF MY 45 MINUTE MORNING COMMUTE, AS I WAS SLOWING TO GO THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY VEHICLE STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITIES. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED - THE FIRST WAS SHORTLY AFTER I FIRST PURCHASED THE CAR (IN EARLY 2002). I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE ISSUE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS RELATED, BUT I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS 'FALSE' WARNING LIGHTS THAT THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPRODUCE.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 20, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO ABRUPTLY PULL OVER.*JB
Steering, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Other, Jan 23, 2003
VEHICLE ENGINE REVS/SEARCHES/HUNTS, WHILE DRIVING STEADY AND MAINTAINING A CONSTANT SPEED ON A LEVEL ROAD, GOING DOWN OR UP A HILL AND THE ACCELERATOR IS NOT BEING PLAYED WITH. INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE HANDLING SEEMS TO LOSE THE POWER ASSIST - TURNING ALL OF THE SUDDEN REQUIRES MORE MUSCLE EFFORT - AND HANDLING GETS VERY STIFF. SUV HAS STALLED 5 TIMES ALREADY AND DEALER STILL UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. EVERY TIME - I LOST THE STEERING, THE BRAKES, THE ACCELERATOR AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. ESCAPE IS A VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS SUV - UNABLE TO PREDICT WHEN IT WILL STALL OR WHEN IT WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE (I DON'T DARE USE THE CRUISE CONTROL).
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Jan 17, 2003
IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS - GOING DOWNHILL AT 35MPH VEHICLE STALLED, LOSS OF PS/PB, HEADLIGHTS/RADIO REMAINED ON, ENGINE/OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED - VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO REPLICATE PROBLEM, INDICATED THAT VEHICLE "STARTED RIGHT UP" - 1 WK LATER, VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN, SAME AS BEFORE, THIS TIME SHUT OFF VEHICLE COMPLETELY AND VEHICLE STARTED UP AGAIN - TODAY SEATBELT LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND BELLS WERE RINGING THOUGH DRIVER WAS SEATBELTED. VEHICLE DID NOT STALL DURING THIS EPISODE. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WILL PUT VEHICLE UP FOR SALE.
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Jan 10, 2003
NAR 1/29/2003. THE CONSUMER HAD A HITCH ADDED TO THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE WHICH HAS STALLED 3 TIMES. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 5, 2002
ENGINE STALLS AT 40 MPH FOR NO REASON DANGEROUS. RELAY HAS BEEN RECALIBRATED WITHOUT SUCCESS 2 TIMES FROM CHEROKEE FORD DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT IS HAPPENING TO FORD ESCAPE OWNERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY BASED ON MY RESEARCH FROM THE YAHOO FORD ESCAPE GROUP BOARDS ON HTTP://WWW.YAHOO.COM. DT
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 20, 2002
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WITH DEALER WHO IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. RELATED INVESTIGATION EA 02-027/ENGINE STALLING. TS
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2002
I PURCHASED THIS FORD ESCAPE IN MARCH 2001 AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT SINCE. ON MARCH 26 2001, TWO DAYS AFTER I RECEIVED MY NEW VEHICLE, IT WOULDN'T START. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THREE MORE TIMES IN A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS BEFORE I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON APRIL 9 2001. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY WHICH WAS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD ESCAPE. I REPORTED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STICKING (5/17/02) AND IT WAS REPLACED, BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND HESITATION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AROUND 45 MPH (5/17/02). NOTHING WAS DONE AT THAT TIME TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. I LATER (8/29/02) REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM TO THE DEALER, BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK FOR SERVICE ON 9/27/02 AT WHICH TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. THERE IS STILL A HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER AS I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. ALSO ON 5/11/02, THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON. THE FUEL EMISSIONS VALVE WAS REPLACED ON 5/17/02. ON 10/28/02, I REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT MY VEHICLE ALMOST STALLED AT AN INTERSECTION ON 10/26/02 AND LATER THAT DAY IT WOULD NOT START. I ALSO TOLD THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THERE CONTINUED TO BE A "LOSS OF POWER" AS I DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I BROUGHT THE ESCAPE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 10/30/02 AND THE TECHNICIAN FOUND "NOTHING WRONG" WITH THE VEHICLE FROM THE TESTS HE PERFORMED. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH THESE RESULTS THERE IS SOMETHING OBVIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE! DT
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 16, 2002
ENGINE STALLED TWICE WHILE DEACCELERATING AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH. DATES: 10/3/02 AND 11/14/02 SO FAR. TOOK TO DEALER 10/16/02 BUT THEY FOUND NOTHING. HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT 11/21/02. DT
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 10, 2002
STALLS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC AT 30 TO 35 MPH ON DECLINE WHILE BRAKING; ENGINE STALLED RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. MANAGED TO TURN STEERING WHEEL WITH DIFFICULTY TO COAST OFF TWO LANE HIGHWAY TO SHOULDER. TURNED OFF IGNITION AND WAITED 2-3 MINUTES. RESTARTED VEHICLE WITHOUT PROBLEM AND RETURNED TO DEALER FOR SERVICING. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE SINCE THERE IS NO WARNING OF STALL WHICH HAS OCCURRED IN TRAFFIC WHERE REAR-ENDING BY FOLLOWING VEHICLE COULD HAVE OCCURRED. BELIEVE COMPUTER IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED ON 2001 AND 2002 ESCAPES. DT
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 6, 2002
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND ALL POWER WAS LOST, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE NECESSARY REPAIRS WERE MADE. MR *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 31, 2002
ENGINE STALLED. DT
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 29, 2002
SINCE THE FIRST WEEKS OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS SENSOR PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH THE NATIONAL CITY FORD HAS ADDRESSED. THEY HAVE CHANGED MULTIPLE PARTS IN THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING A FAILED SYSTEM. THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE WAS MADE FROM BOB BAKER FORD IN MISSION VALLEY, (SAN DIEGO) BUT THE VEHICLE IT'S SELF HAS BEEN SERVICED AT THE NATIONAL CITY DEALER. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE VEHICLE PROBLEMS WE HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, ADVISING THEM OF ALL THE DIFFERENT DEFECTS WE HAVE. THE DEFECT THAT MOST WORRIES US IS THE ENGINE FAILURE, THE ENGINE TENDS TO LOSE ALL POWER WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHUTS OFF LOOSING POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY. THIS HAS HAPPEND TO US AT NIGHT, AND NOT EVEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS FLICKER, OR THE HEAD LIGHTS. WE HAVE ADDRESSED THE ISSUE, THEY HAVE INSTALLED EQUIPMENT TO TRY AND FIGURE THE PROBLEM WITH NO SUCCESS. THEY SAY WE CAN HOPE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. FORTUNATLY IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, AS THOSE FORD FOCUS PROBLEMS. THE LATEST PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TRANSMISSION RELATED, IT IS AS OF 10/29/02 BEING LOOKED AT THE FULLER FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. WE HAVE ALSO ASKED THAT THEY LOOK AT THE ENGINE PROBLEM, AND THEY WILL ADVISE. DT
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 20, 2002
NO SUMMARY. DT
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 9, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN THE CONSUMER TAKES HER FOOT OF THE ACCELERATOR. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES ON GOING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH, AND THE CONSUMER LOST POWER OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *MR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 26, 2002
ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES. MR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Sep 12, 2002, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF CARPORT AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING HEARD A LOUD BANG. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE/EXPLODED AND MELTED TO THE GROUND. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AKBRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEAKING WHEN HOT OR COLD. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE GLAZED. THERE IS A CLUNK NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A LOOSE METAL CLIP. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE IN MOTION. *JG
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 12, 2002
THE ENGINE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. THE STALLING OCCURS AT LOW SPEED AND OFTEN WHEN TURNING INTO A DRIVE WAY OR PARKING LOT. *JG
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Sep 6, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS, STEERING COLUMN WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND IT COULD CAUSE FUTURE STEERING PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK THE COVER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE SHIMMYS WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED AND THE FRONT ROTOR WAS MACHINED AND THE FRONT PADS CLEANED. CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PECKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. CONSUMER STATES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH BECAUSE THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED REPLACING. THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPS WHILE AT IDLE. ALSO, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE HEATER IS NOT WARM. *JG
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ENGINE DIED. CONSUMER STATES SHE IS TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR, FAMILY WAS PRESENT AND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THERE WAS NO TIME TO GET OFF THE ROAD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 29, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE 25-30 MPH WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK