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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
1,027 reports, newest first.
Power train, Sep 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLUTCH SLIPS AND VIBRATES WHEN ENGAGING. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM JLG
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, Sep 26, 2002, crash
VEHICLE SUFFERED BRAKE FAILURE. MR
Electrical system, Sep 24, 2002
MY FORD ESCAPE 2001 STALLS WITHOUT ENGINE TURNING OFF FOR ABOUT 5-7 DURING TAKE OFF TURNS. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE FOUND WRONG, SECOND TIME AN IDLER VALVE WAS REPLACED AND THIS LAST TIME THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. I CALLED TO INFORM MECHANIC OF PROBLEM AND HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT COULD BE WRONG. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY TRUCK IS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW. NO ONE AT FORD KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. PLEASE HELP. PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**767684
Seat belts, Sep 18, 2002, crash
IN A FRONTAL COLLISION SEAT BELT DID'NT RETRACT ON IMPACT.*AK
Air bags, Sep 18, 2002, crash
IN A FRONTAL COLLISON NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. POLICE OFFICER INFORMED CONSUMER EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE. ALSO, BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.*AK
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2002, fire
AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 2.5 HOURS, OUR LESS-THAN-2-YEARS-OLD FORD ESCAPE SPONTANEOUSLY SMOKED AND BURNED; SMALL FIRE WAS STOPPED BY FIRE DEPT.; HAVE NO WORD FROM DEALER OR FORD AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED (FIRE DEPT. SUSPECTED ELECTRICAL SHORT) -- DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SUCH REPORTS?. *AK
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
Electrical system, Sep 9, 2002, crash, fire
DURING A COLLISION ON FRONT PART OF VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. ALSO, CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
Wheels, Sep 6, 2002
WHILE DRIVING OWNER STARTED NOTICING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT WHEELS. AFTER INSPECTING SHE FOUND THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS SEPARATING FROM VEHICLE DUE TO TWO STUDS BREAKING OFF AT BASE LOCATED AT WHEEL WELL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 6, 2002
SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS,; PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG COVER WILL POP OFF, AND OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, AIR BAG WILL START SEEPING OUT. THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. ALSO DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT REMAIN (FEMALE PIECE) LATCHED. THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP TWICE. *AK *YH
Air bags, Sep 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE COVER IS LIFTING OFF. CONSUMER FEELS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY UNEXPECTANTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
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
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 25, 2002
DRIVING HOME ON A SUNDAY NIGHT GOING DOWNHILL, AROUND A CURVE AT ABOUT 30 MPH... ALL THE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON, STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED... COULDN'T STOP CAR... HAD TO SLOWLY PULL ON EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THANKFULLY THE ROAD STARTED TO INCLINE... VEHICLE STOPPED... I HAD TO PUT IT IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED... I DROVE THE 1 MILE LEFT TO MY HOUSE... I WILL CALL THE DEALERSHIP IN THE MORNING BUT I DO NOT HAVE HOPE AFTER READING THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I COULD FIND ON THE INTERNET... THIS IS ANOTHER OF A LONG LINE OF ISSUES I HAVE HAD WITH THIS TRUCK.
Tires, Aug 22, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND NO WARNING TIRE SIDEWALL STARTED TO SEPARATE, CAUSING A BLOWOUT ON THE REAR TIRE, CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS, SIZE P23570R16. DOT# W208 ITC1601.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED, FORD AND FIRESTONE REFUSED TO GIVE A PRORATE WARRANTY.*JB
Suspension, Aug 22, 2002
AFTER MAKING A LEFT OR A RIGHT TURN CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 2002
PULLEY DROPPED WHILE DRIVING. REPAIRS WERE MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 20, 2002
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE APPLYNG THE BRAKES AT 25 MPH. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT PROBLEM WAS MASTER CYLINDER WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Tires, Aug 20, 2002
ENTIRE OUTER SIDEWALL SEPERATED FROM TIRE. TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED, ROTATED PER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. VEHICLE NEVER USED OFF-ROAD, NEVER CARRIED A HEAVY LOAD, NOR EVER USED FOR TOWING.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2002
VEHICLE HAS ON 2 OCCASIONS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE, BATTERY, AND OIL LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME AND VEHICLE IMMEDIATELTY SHUTS ITSELF OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER BOTH OCCURRENCES. THE IAC, DPFE, AND FUEL PUMP RELAY WERE ALL REPLACED AND MY VEHICLE'S PCM WAS REPROGRAMMED. NONE OF THESE "FIXES" HAVE SOLVED THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THE TECHNICIAN WORKING ON THE VEHICLE AND THE SHOP FOREMAN HAVE MADE EVERY EFFORT TO ASSIST ME WITH THE PROBLEM, THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, BUT CANNOT EXPLAIN WHAT IS WRONG OR HOW TO REPAIR IT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY ESCAPE KNOWING THAT IT COULD SHUT ITSELF OFF AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 15, 2002
THE ENGINE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES OVER THE LAST MONTH. ALL AT LOW SPEEDS, USUALLY TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY OR PARKING LOT. I SEE THAT YOU HAVE OPENED A CASE ON THIS (PE01-043). JUST WONDERING IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM SO THAT WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALOR, I CAN MAKE SURE THAT THEY KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND GET IT FIXED. I AM JUST AFRAID THAT I AM GOING TO WALK INTO THE DEALOR AND THEY ARE GOING TO LOOK AT ME LIKE I HAVE 4 HEADS WHEN I TELL THEM OF THE PROBLEM. READING ON THE INTERNET, I SEE THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE FORD HAS ANY IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING IT. I AM GETTING WORRIED THAT THIS IS GOING TO START HAPPENING AT HIGHER SPEEDS OR IN INSTANCES WHERE IT WOULD BE MORE DANGEROUS. IT ALSO SEEMS THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING BACK A 2ND AND 3RD TIME BECUASE THEY ARE NOT GETTING THE PROBLEM FIXED THE FIRST TIME. I AM WORRIED THAT I WILL TAKE IT IN A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THEN THE PROBLEM REOCCURS AFTER MY WARRANY HAS ENDED. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE THEN? ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS. *AK 10-25-02:CONSUMER CALLED BACK IN TO ADVISED HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AT A FORD DLRSHIP IN REFERENCE TO TSB 2-11-06. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. 2 WEEKS LATER VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN.