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.
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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
1,027 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 26, 2002
I CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE STALLING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN OCTOBER 2001. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ESCAPE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM & THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE BUT CALL IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. MY VEHICLE STALLED THE NEXT DAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE STALL. THEY CONTACTED THEIR REPAIR HOTLINE FOR SUGGESTIONS. THERE WAS APPARENTLY NO REAL ANSWER BUT IT WAS SUGGESTED TO REPLACE A VARIETY OF PARTS. MY VEHICLE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL 06/25/02 WHEN IT STALLED AGAIN FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. IN EACH INSTANCE I WAS TRAVELLING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH ON A DOWNHILL (WITH PLENTY OF GAS IN THE TANK) AND THE VEHICLE STALLED W/OUT ANY WARNING. MY RADIO & LIGHTS CONTINUED TO WORK JUST FINE. NEEDLESS TO SAY I LOST MY POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ON EACH OCCASION. THE FIRST 2 OCCASIONS I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO MUSCLE MY CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD W/OUT INCIDENT. I PUT IT IN PARK & IT STARTED RIGHT UP. THE LAST TIME I HAD TO SHIFT IT INTO NEUTRAL ON THE FLY & RESTART THE ENGINE. LUCKILY FOR ME IT RESTARTED AS I HAD NOWHERE TO PULL OVER AS I WAS HEADED TOWARDS A TWO LANE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER WITH NO SHOULDER TO PULL ONTO. I HAVE BEEN VERY LUCKY IN THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN INJURED NOR HAVE I INJURE ANYONE ELSE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT AND A POTENTIALLY DEADLY ONE. I KNOW FROM DOING SOME RESEARCH THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHERS WITH THIS PROBLEM ON BOTH THE 2001 & 2002 MODELS. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY. A BRAND NEW CAR SHOULD NOT STALL AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING WHILE TRAVELLING AT A PRETTY GOOD SPEED.*AK
Air bags, Jun 20, 2002, crash
FRONT COLLISION AT 60 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND SHOULDER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 17, 2002
AT 50MPH WHEN FOOT WAS LET UP FROM ACCELERATOR, THERE WOULD BE A DELAY IN DECELERATION, ALSO STEERING COLUMN WOULD SHAKE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALWAYS ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE CORRECTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PCM COMPUTER SYSTEM THREE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO EXIST. *YH
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2002
WHEN CONSUMER STARTS UP VEHICLE IT HESITATES/STALLS. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE DEALER TO CHECK BECAUSE OF ITS PULLING TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER WAS NEVER BEEN TOLD WHY VEHICLE STALLS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED FOR THE 2ND TIME -- SAME LOCATION -- ABOUT 7 MILES FROM MY HOUSE, GOING ABOUT 30-35 MILES AN HOUR UP A SLIGHT INCLINE. NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, HAVE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE -- CAN'T BELIEVE I HAVEN'T BEEN REAR-ENDED OR WORSE -- THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Other or unspecified, Jun 13, 2002
VEHICLE STALLS OUT INTERMITTENTLY BETWEEN 35 AND 50 MPH WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR THE ENGINE COOLANT AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR WOULD COME ON, AND WOULD STAY ON FOR SEVERAL MILES. *SCC
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 11, 2002
TRUCK WILL STALL WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT ANY SPEEDS. ONCE STALLED, DIRECTION CONTROL IS DIFFICULT. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Jun 11, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 3 TIMES AT 35-40 MPH DOWN AN INCLINE. DEALER HAS RECALIBRATED COMPUTER.*AK DEALER PUT ON NEW EEC AND NEW IDLE AIR CONTROL. A/C FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
Service brakes, Air, Air bags, Jun 11, 2002, crash
F-150 BARELY STOPS FROM HITTING A CRV IN FRONT OF IT. AS SOON AS I SAW HIM APPLY HIS BRAKES I SLAMMED ON MINE. THE BRAKES DID NOT SEEM TO HELP TO SLOW ESCAPE'S SPEED. WENT UNDER F150'S BUMPER AND WAS BOUNCED BACK AT LEAST A CAR LENGTH AND A HALF (HAVE PICTURES). THE FRONT WAS CRUPPLED AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH BREAKING SYSTEM BUT I KNOW WHAT IT FELT LIKE. MAYBE SYSTEMS WERE WORKING ACCORDING TO THEIR COMPUTER BUT I KNOW IF I HAD BEEN IN MY 1996 EXPLORER IT WOULD HAVE STOPPED.*AK
Electrical system, Jun 11, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, WOULDN'T EVEN TURN OVER CTED LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD, EXCEPT THE RADIO WORKED AND SEAT BELT CHIME WOULD RUN. PLAYED WITH STEERING WHEEL AND IT STARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 1 YEAR. IT IS AT THE DEALERS RIGHT NOW, THEY SAY THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. LAST WEEK WHEN IT DID IT AND I WAS MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL , IT DIDN;T EVEN LOCK, I DON'T KNOW IF THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT. I ALWAYS PARK WHERE I CAN MAKE SURE A WRECKER CAN GET IN TO HAUL IT TO THE DEALERS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 10, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AKJG
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 7, 2002
VEHICLE HAD STALLED TWICE AT 35-40 MPH. VEHICLE HAS NOT STALLED SINCE DEALER REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS. PLEASE LIST PARTS REPLACED BY DEALER. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALER. HOWEVER, PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.AK
Tires, Jun 6, 2002
FRONT AND REAR TIRES ARE WEARING. CAUSE KNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE#235R16 DOT UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT TIRES. *SLC
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 5, 2002
THE ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVE 35MPH ON A BUSY STREET, PULLED TO THE SIDE AND RESTARTED WITH NO PROBLEM. *AK
Air bags, May 28, 2002, crash
THIS DRIVER WAS DRIVING ON I-64 WEST AND JUST PASSED EXIT 34 WHEN A DEER CAME JUMPING OVER A DOUBLE HIGH CONCRETE BARRIER AND IN FRONT OF THE FORD ESCAPE. I WAS TRAVELLING ABOUT 75 MILES PER HOUR IN A 70 ZONE. THE ONLY THING THIS DRIVER HAD TIME TO DO WAS TO BEGIN AD TURN THE WHEEL. THE HIT WAS BASICALLY HEAD ON. THE DEER WAS A BIG BUK THAT STOOD AT SHOULDER HEIGHT ABOVE THE HOOD OF THE ESCAPE. THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS SMASHED IN. THE INITIAL IMPACT WAS JUST ABOVE THE BUMPER AND THE GRILL RADIATOR, FAN ASSEMBLY AND CONDENSER WERE DESTROYED. EVERY THING OTHE THAN THE BUMPER IS TO BE REPLACED AND INSTALLED BUMPER COVER, BUMPER BRACKETS, ETC. ON THE ADJUSTERS STATEMENT IT SAYS THAT BUMPER NEEDS AN OVERHAUL. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO FORD. FORD MOTOR SEES TO BE UNCONCERNED SAYING THAT 2 OF THREE SENSORS NEED TO BE DEPLOYED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE THE AIR BAGS. TWO OF THESE SENSORS ARE IN THE BUMPER AND THE OTHER IS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RADIATOR. THE RADIATOR ON THIS 2001 FORD ESCAPE WAS SMASHED LIKE A PANCAKE. DAVE AT TURNPIKE FORD TOLD ME THAT UPON VISUAL INSPECTION THAT THERE IS A SENSOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RADIATOR AND IT REMAINED UNTOUCHED. THE MAIN BULK OF THE DEER DID HIT ABOVE THE BUMPER AND THERE WAS ALOT OF HIM. I FEEL THAT AT 75 MPH THAT HITTING AN ANIMAL THAT BIG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THE AIRBAGS. ISNT THAT WHAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE ABOUT. HOW AM I TO FEEL SURE THAT I AM TO BE SAFE WHEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IF A LARGER VEHICLE WERE TO HIT ME AND MISS MY BUMPER SENSORS DOES THAT MEAN THAT THE SAME AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THIS FORD ESCAPE WOULD NOT DEPLOY?*AK
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, May 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, WITH BOTH CHILDREN IN THE CAR, MY CAR STALLED IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. MY BRAKES, STEERING, ACCELLERATOR, AND ELECTRICAL(RADIO AND SPEEDOMETER) WENT OUT. I WAS FORCED TO COAST DOWN THE STREET TO FIND SOMEWHERE TO PULL OVER. I HAVE SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ACTED LIKE IT WAS MY FAULT THAT IT HAPPENED AND THAT THEY HADN'T HEARD OF SUCH COMPLAINT. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT EVEN AFTER THEY SAID IT IS FIXED. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING,AFTER I DID SOME REASEARCH AND PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED IT HAPPENING AGAIN. I WOULD LIKE SOME KIND OF TRADE OR REIMBUIRSEMENT. MY REASON BEING IS FOR THE SAFTEY OF MY CHILDREN AND MYSELF. THE CAR IS ONLY 11 MONTHS OLD.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 13, 2002
VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE. WHEELS WOULD NOT TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING ABNORMAL. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT BRAKES CAN LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING.*AK.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 12, 2002
CAR STALLED, SHUT DOWN AS IF THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT OF THIS HAPPENING. I WAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE CENTER LANE GOING 45 MILES AN HOUR. I WAS ABLE, WITHOUT POWER STEERING OR BRAKES, TO PUT ON HAZARD LIGHTS, BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. ONCE PUT IN NEUTRAL, IT STARTED AGAIN. I WENT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER. THEY SAID, WELL IT IS ONLY HAPPENING EVERY 5,000 MILES, WHAT ARE YOU COMPLAINING ABOUT. THEY DID TAKE THE CAR IN AN WORK THE THE PCM. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS HAS FIXED THIS REOCCURING PROBLEM.*AK
Power train, May 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS NOISE IN THE CLUTCH, DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH, BUT IT IS AGAIN MAKING NOISE. *YD
Tires, May 8, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR CONTINENTAL TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING TIRES TO GO FLAT. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 12000 MILES, MOUNTED ON A FORD, ESCAPE, 2001. *AK *YH
Engine and engine cooling, May 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 35/45MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT, LOSING ALL POWER .*AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 35/45MPH VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT, LOSING ALL POWER. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP, THEY COULDN'T FIX PROBLEM .THEY REPLACED VEHICLE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 3, 2002
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED TWICE. BRAKES' SHOES AND MASTER CYLINDER CAP SEALED 3 TIMES. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED THE SAME WAY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 3, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED WITH OUT WARRING ON FOUR OCCASIONS. DEALER INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE; HOWEVER , ROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK