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.
Campaign 15V606000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 15E045000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 14V165000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 12V353000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 12V005000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V602000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 04V165000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 03V507000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V387002 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V277001 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V260001 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V210001 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V223001 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Feb 4, 2012
ABOUT FOUR MONTHS MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN PUTTING OFF THIS STRONG ODOR, SO BAD I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. MY SAFETY BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, EVEN WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE. OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS, I HAVE PAID TO HAVE MY CAR ENGINE LOOKED AT -SPARK PLUGS, BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED, HOPING FOR POSITIVE RESULTS. SMELL STILL REMAINS. I HAVE PUT MONEY INTO GETTING THIS CAR FIXED, I DO REALIZE ITS AN OLDER CAR, BUTT IT'S ALL I HAVE AND NEED IT FOR TRANSPORTATION TO WORK, DUE TO THE ABS RECALL I JUST RECEIVED, I AM AFRAID IT'S GOING TO JUST BURST INTO FLAMES AT ANY TIME. *KB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2012. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND THE CONTACT EXPRESSED SIGNIFICANT CONCERN OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD AND HAVING TO WAIT SO LONG TO HAVE THE ISSUE RECTIFIED. THERE HAD NOT BEEN A FAILURE RELATED TO THE RECALL DEFECT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 2, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE OF 2012. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SMELLED AS IF RUBBER WAS MELTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ALSO STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 22, 2012, fire
MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE ON JULY 20, 2011 DUE TO A LEAK AND A SHORT IN THE ABS MODULER. MY INSURANCE PAID FOR EVERYTHING EXCEPT WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. I CAN NOT GET FORD TO ALLOW ME TO CLAIM MY OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE DUE TO THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS NOW A RECALL, AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE IT WAS A SERVICE LETTER. PLEASE HELP ME RECOVER THE MONEY DUE ME. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE INSURANCE CAN FILE A CLAIM, BUT I CAN'T. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 1, 2011
2001 FORD ESCAPE FELT LIKE ABS WAS KICKING IN ON ICE. FELT PUMPING IN PEDAL AND POOR BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN PAST 2 WEEKS. SEEM TO HAPPEN MOST AT SPEEDS OF 30-60 MPH. ALMOST REENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. CAR WAS PURCHASED 9/6/2011. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 19, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED ON THE WIRING HARNESS NEAR THE BRAKE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE ABS MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO FOUND OUT PRIOR TO THE FIRE A RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 2008, UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:07V156000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 173,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL ODOR COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FAILURE WAS ONGOING FOR ONE MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTI LOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,300 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,600.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 20, 2010
DOOR LOCKS ARE NOT UNLOCKING PROPERLY. CONTACTED FORD ABOUT PROBLEM AND THEY INFORMED MOE TO PUT GREASE ON IT THIS DID NOT WORK. FORD ESCAPE TRIES TO QUITE WHILE RUNNING. REPLACED HOSES AND PLUGS AND PROBLEMS STILL GOING ON. FORD ESCAPE DOES NOT WANT TO STOP PROPERLY WITH NEW BRAKES OR BRAKES THAT ARE ONLY 10 TO 20 PERCENT WORN. ALSO LEAKS BRAKE FLUID HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE LEAK ON ESCAPE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 17, 2010, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE RESIDENCE GARAGE, HE SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING WIRES. ALSO, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND INTENSE SPARKS FROM THE ABS MODULE AS A RESULT OF THE MELTING WIRING HARNESS. THERE WERE NO FLAMES. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ABS MODULE WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THERE WAS A RECALL 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) RELATED TO THE FAILURE; THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 103,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 2, 2010, fire
DURING MY RECENT TRAVEL, MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE HAD A SMALL FIRE BURNING THE ABS WIRING WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE ANTI-LOCK CONTROL UNIT/MODULE HAD A RECALL BACK IN 2007, 07S51, AND IN 2008 THE MODULE WAS INSPECTED. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE SAME DEALER THAT DID THE INSPECTION ONCE I REALIZED WHAT HAD RECENTLY HAPPENED TO SEE IF THE RECALL WOULD BE HONORED, REGARDLESS OF THE INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY THE INSPECTION, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THE DEALER COULD DO, UNLESS THEY SOLD ME A $2,000 PART. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS TO INFORM THEM OF MY SITUATION, AND RECEIVED THE SAME RESPONSE, "THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO HONOR THE RECALL". MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY SAFETY, AND I COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR MY HOUSE COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. I AM DISTURBED IN THE RESPONSE BY FORD REGARDING MY SAFETY AND LACK OF ASSISTANCE AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL. I FEEL THAT FORD HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO ITS CUSTOMERS TO INSURE SAFETY, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE THAT ASSURANCE. REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE TO THE ABS WIRING, DUE TO A FAULTY PART MY SAFETY WAS AT HIGH RISK. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD ANYTHING MAJOR OCCUR WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE OF THE VEHICLE'S SUPERB PERFORMANCE. I FEEL THAT THE INSPECTION "SOLUTION" OF THE RECALL DID NOT PREVENT THE WIRING TO CATCH FIRE, AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED EITHER AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL OR AFTER THE FIRE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS MELTED. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V156000 WAS REPAIRED WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE ABS MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE THAT THE DEALER DID NOT REPAIRS THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE MODULES THAT BURNED AFTER THE FAULTY REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 162000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 6, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS REPAIRED IN 2007; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TWICE FOR THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE WIRES WERE CORRODED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, May 17, 2010, fire
I HAVE A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE STAYING AT A HOTEL ON VACATION IN MARFA, TX, I WAS AWAKENED BY MY CAR ALARM GOING OF AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 AM ON MAY 12, 2010. WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE TO TURN IT OFF, I FOUND SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OUR NEIGHBOR CALLED 911, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO SMOKE UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. AS THE FIRE DEPT. WAS INSPECTING THE CAR, FLAMES DID APPEAR FROM THE ABS WIRING HARNESS AND MODULE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED QUICKLY AND DAMAGE WAS CONFINED TO THE ABS HARNESS AND MODULE. I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ABS HARNESS A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, AND TOOK MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP IN AUSTIN TO HAVE THE NECESSARY WORK PERFORMED. THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED ON AUGUST 6, 2008. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD TO LET THEM KNOW THAT MY CAR HAD CAUGHT FIRE EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEIR RECORDS SHOWED THAT THE ABS HARNESS ON MY CAR WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF MAY 16, 2010, MY CAR IS STILL AT A FORD DEALERSHIP IN FORT STOCKTON, TX AND I AM AT HOME IN AUSTIN WAITING TO HEAR FROM FORD'S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNCIL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 6, 2010
THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED INSTANT LOSS OF BRAKING TO ALL 4 WHEELS *CN
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 31, 2010
DRIVING 2001 FORD ESCAPE, V-6, 3.0L. AT INTERSECTION BRAKES FAILED AND COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. PARKED VEHICLE AT NEAREST POSSIBLE LOCATION AND FOUND BRAKE HOSE LEADING TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER HAD CRACKED ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND RELEASE PRESSURE FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 22, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, FOLLOWED BY A LOW POWER RESPONSE. ALSO THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. THE FAILURES PROGRESSED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E023000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER). NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Service brakes, Electric, Nov 17, 2009
JUST TO PUT A LITTLE UPDATE ON MY POSTING, WE WERE CUSSED OUT BY THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER THE DEALER TOLD US TO BRING THE TRUCK IN, WHICH WE DID ON OUR OWN EXPENSE NOT THEIRS WE HAD IT TOWED THERE, THE MECHANIC THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO INSPECT IT TOLD US TO'!@#$% OFF AND MADE US LEAVE. SO WE CONTACTED THE ACTUAL OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP AND HE CALLED THE DEALER, DEALER CALLED US BACK AND CUSSED US OUT FOR GOING ABOVE HIS HEAD AND TOLD US IF WE WANTED SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THE TRUCK TO CONTACT A LAWYER CAUSE HE ISN'T DOING ANYTHING. LISTEN HERE FORD,GROW THE '!@#$% UP AND START TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR FAULTS! USED OR NOT YOUR DEALERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT THEY SELL ON THEIR LOT THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE LIFE THREATENING! FORD SHOULD BE THE ONES GOING UNDER, NOW WERE STUCK WITH A 5 THOUSAND DOLLAR PIECE OF '!@#$%, WE SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A CHEVY, ATLEAST THOSE ARE BUILT TO LAST, NOT A FORD, ALL THEY ARE IS A GUARANTEED PLACE TO SELL UNSAFE JUNK! I HOPE THIS ECONOMY EATS YOU ALIVE, YOU MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN MY FAMILY FOR THE MONEY, BUT IN THE END KARMA WILL GET YOU! I READ SO MANY REPORTS, WE GO TO YOU TO BUY A SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE, HAHA YOUR COMPANY IS A JOKE!!!!! I CANT WAIT TO SELL OR DESTROY THIS JUNK OF A TRUCK AND GET SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY STOPS! GO CHEVY!! ATLEAST CHEVY FIXED THE ACTUAL PROBLEMS WHEN THEY GOT THE BAIL OUT. THEY FIXED THE ABS PROBLEMS. ANYONE THAT HAS A FORD BETTER KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE ABS, TONE RINGS AND THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THERE IS AN OBVIOUS RECALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE ON ALL OF THEM AND ITS A SHAME WE CAN ALL SEE THAT YET THEY CANT, ALL THEY ARE OUT FOR IS NUMBER ONE, ONCE THEY GET THE CASH, YOU ARE OUT A CAR. I THINK WE SHOULD ALL GET TOGETHER AND FORM A LAWSUIT AGAINST THEM. ONE PERSON IS MINUTE, HOWEVER, A CROWD IS A BIG VOICE TO BE HEARD! AND FROM WHAT I SEE, THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS COMPANY! I DRIVE 1970S TRUCKS WITH LESS PROBLEM THEN THE 2001 ESCAPE. MAKIN JUNK TO GET A QUICK DOLLAR! SHAME SHAME *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Oct 17, 2009, crash
WE WERE HEADING HOME AFTER GETTING OUR DINNER, APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, I THEN NOTICED THE TRUCK WASN'T STOPPING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF. I HIT THE BRAKES AGAIN, STILL NOTHING, AGAIN HIT THEM AS HARD AS I COULD, STILL NOTHING, SO I SWERVED TO MISS THE VAN INFRONT OF ME AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. WE WERE GOING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THERE WAS NO SIGNS OF BRAKING ON PAVEMENT OR BRAKING ON THE GRASSY AREA LEADING UP TO THE TELEPHONE POLE. WE HAVEN'T HAD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS BEFORE, OUR BRAKES WOULD VIBRATE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN APPLIED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME WE'VE HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. MY FIANCE RESULTED IN BRUISES ON HER FACE AND BACK SPASMS. MY ONE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS ALSO IN THE CAR AND HAD NO INJURIES, HOWEVER, IT TOOK US MONTHS TO GET HER TO BE CALM IN THE CAR. WE ENDED UP HAVING TO BUY A NEW CARSEAT AFTER JUST PURCHASING A FEW MONTHS BEFORE AND I RECEIVED A FAILURE TO CONTROL CITATION. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY PUT MY COMPLAINT INTO FORD LEGAL GROUP. I WAS UPSET BECAUSE NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF, HAD I BEEN FIVE MORE MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD WE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A 55 MPH ZONE. I WAS FURIOUS THAT THE DEALERSHIP SOLD ME THIS VEHICLE AFTER SWEARING UP AND DOWN THAT IT WAS ONE OF THE SAFEST ON THEIR LOT. WE HAVE YET TO HEAR ANYTHING FROM FORD, WE HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THEM LECTURING US ON THE USAGE OF THE AIRBAGS, HOW THEY ARE MEANT TO PREVENT FATALITIES NOT INJURIES. OUR INITIAL COMPLAINT WAS THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP! THE OWNER OF THE DEALERSHIP FEELS HE'S NO LIABLE BECAUSE WE BOUGHT USED WITH NO WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THAT DOES NOT EXCUSE FROM SELLING MULTIFUNCTIONAL VEHICLE. WE HAVE FOUGHT WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND LEGAL GROUP. THE DEALERSHIP IS GOING TO HAVE IT INSPECTED TO SEE WHAT CAUSED IT. BUT HE WANTS US TO PAY FOR IT AND I DON'T FEEL WE SHOULD. HAVEN'T WE PAID ENOUGH WILL ALL THE CRAP THIS VEHICLE HAS CAUSED? *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 6, 2009, fire
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY RAN SOME TESTS. THEY SAID THE ABS MODULE WAS PROBABLY THE CAUSE BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE ONE IN STOCK. THEY WOULD ORDER IT AND CONTACT ME TO SCHEDULE INSTALLATION. THEY DID NOT INDICATE THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. I DROVE THE CAR BACK HOME AND TO WORK THE NEXT DAY. ON THE WAY HOME AFTER WORK A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LEFT FRONT SIDE WHICH IS NEAR THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. I PUT THE FIRE OUT AND CONTACTED MY INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER THE NEXT DAY. NEITHER FORD OR FARMERS INSURANCE COULD PINPOINT THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE BUT THEIR WAS DAMAGE AROUND THE ABS AND ITS WIRING. FORD HAS DENIED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGE. I REMEMBERED A SAFETY RECALL WAS DONE PREVIOUSLY HAVING TO DO WITH THE ABS. I RECHECKED AND DISCOVERED THAT SIMILAR FIRES WERE THE REASON FOR THE RECALL. FORD SAID THEY DID PERFORM THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I CHECKED FURTHER ON LINE AND SAW THAT A SAFETY INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BECAUSE THE REMEDY BY FORD HAS NOT ELIMINATED VEHICLE ABS WIRING FIRES. I BELIEVE MY FORD ESCAPE IS ANOTHER CASE OF THIS SAFETY DEFECT AND FORD SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGE AND RELATED EXPENSES I HAVE INCURRED. *TR
Service brakes, Air, Sep 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND STARTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN SHUT OFF. HE ALSO NOTICED WHEN IT RAINED WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DROVE AS IF IT WAS NOT ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING HYDRAULIC MOTOR CIRCUIT FAILURE IN THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR $1216.87 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V156000, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,400 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,679.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 16, 2009, fire
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE ABS TO MALFUNCTION. THIS ILLUMINATED THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, WHICH CAUSED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE TO OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND ENGINE FIRE. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. IT TURNS OUT THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL WHICH I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THE RECALLS. TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT IF THE VIN FOR MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, THEN THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT OBLIGATED TO FIX THE SAFETY DEFECT. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ANTI- LOCK BRAKES NOW BECAUSE THE CONTROL MODULE HAS BURNED UP, AND THE FUSES HAD TO BE REMOVED. THE PRICE FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW ABS CONTROL MODULE IS ESTIMATED AT $1500 TO $2500. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 19, 2009, fire
WHILE ATTENDING A SCHOOL PLAY, I WAS CALLED OUTSIDE B/C MY FORD ESCAPE WAS SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF. I HAD BEEN INSIDE & THE CAR SHUT OFF FOR 25 MIN. BEFORE BEING CALLED OUT. SMOKE & FIRE WAS BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AND FIRE WAS DROPPING ON THE GROUND BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED. THE HOOD OF MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE PRIED UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT IN ORDER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. EVERYTHING INSIDE HAD MELTED. THEY ASKED IF I HAD NOTICED ANYTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE CAR. IT HAD BEEN A LITTLE SLOW TO START FOR A COUPLE DAYS, BUT SEEMED TO RUN FINE. I THOUGHT PERHAPS I NEEDED TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUGS. THE FIRE DEPT. SUGGESTED I CONTACT FORD TO CHECK ON ANY POTENTIAL RECALLS. FORD MOTOR VERIFIED THAT CONFIRMED THAT RECALL #07S51 DID APPLY TO THE VEHICLE BASED ON MY VIN#. REMEMBERING BACK, EARLIER IN THE WEEK, MY ABS LIGHT DID COME ON, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS UNUSUAL. BUT IT DID NOT STAY ON LONG, SO I WAS NOT CONCERNED. I FILED A REPORT WITH FORD'S CRC. THEY HAVE SUBMITTED THE REPORT TO THEIR GENERAL COUNCIL. THEY SAID TO EXPECT UP TO 15 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE RECEIVING A RESPONSE ON NEXT THE STEPS. NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED. I HAVE A REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPT. PICTURES, AFFIDAVITS AND A PERSONAL WRITTEN REPORT. THIS WAS MY ONLY VEHICLE. *TR THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BUT ONCE SHE ADDED BRAKE FLUID EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. UPDATED 09/14/09.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED A FEW SECONDS LATER. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FIRST BRAKE HOSE FAILED AND THE SECOND ONE WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE HOSES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 2, 2009, fire
MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE ALARM STARTED GOING OFF IN MY DRIVEWAY, UPON INVESTIGATION THERE WAS SMOKE BILLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE OPENED THE HOOD AND USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON THE ABS BRAKE MODULE/WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ALLSTATE INSURANCE STATES THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. I HAD COMPLETED THE RECALL FOR THIS PART IN FEBRUARY OF 2008, 10 MONTHS LATER MY VEHICLE CATCHES ON FIRE. THE REPAIRS COMPLETED AT FORD SINCE THE FIRE HAVE BEEN TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS, THE HYDRAULIC ANTILOCK CONTROL UNIT/MODULE AND OTHER AFFECTED BURNT PARTS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 27, 2009
I HAVE AS 2001 FORD ESCAPE XLS THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES ARE CRACKED ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY THROUGH, MAKING IT ALMOST EMINENT THAT THEY ARE GOING TO RUPTURE WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, DAYS EVEN. I UNDERSTAND ONE BRAKE LINE GOING OUT ONCE IN A WHILE, BUT WITH ONLY 126,000 I FIND IT UNBELIEVABLE THAT ALL FOUR LINES COULD BE LIKE THIS. IT MAKES ME WONDER JUST HOW MANY FORD'S ON THE ROAD ARE JUST ABOUT READY TO LOOSE THEIR BRAKE FUNCTION. SOUNDS LIKE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I HAVEN'T REPLACED ANY OF THE LINES YET, BECAUSE NOBODY CARRIES THE PART. FORD TOLD ME TO GO TO THE LOCAL DEALER, ALREADY DID AND NO PART. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG HERE. THIS IS MY COMPLAINT. *TR