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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Tires, Apr 26, 2002
LEFT FRONT TIRE WEAR. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 24, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL STALL AND SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *YH CONSUMER STATES THE DEALER IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM BY REPLACING VARIOUS PARTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *YH
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 23, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN. *AK VEHICLE HESITATES ON A COLD START, WHEN ACCELERATING YOU GET APPROX. 30 PERCENT ACCELERATION POWER AND THEN IT SURGES TO FULL ACCELERATION. AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS UP IT RUNS WELL. *JG
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 22, 2002
MY ENGINE HAS STALLED AT LOW SPEEDS SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. THIS OCCURS MOST OFTEN WHEN I'M DECELERATING OR BRAKING TO PREPARE FOR STOP. IT HAPPENED TWICE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN I WAS NOT DECELERATING/BRAKING. ENGINE STARTS UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING STALLS.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 20, 2002
ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL. BRAKES AND STEERING WOULD NOT RESPOND. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MANAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY USING HAND BRAKES AND LATER PULLED TO THE SIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Structure, Other or unspecified, Apr 19, 2002
VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 35-40 MPH WHILE COASTING DOWN HILL. DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER MODULE AND ECC RELAY. NLM CONSUMER STATES KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE WEATHER STRIPS COMING OFF ON BOTH BACK DOORS. THE VACUUM LINE WAS LOOSE AND HISSING. THE COOLANT LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON DUE TO COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURE, ALSO THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER THE DASH AND THE RADIO WENT OUT. *YH
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 17, 2002, crash
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS ALL POWER CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DRIVER INJURED VEHICLE TOTALED. NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Interior lighting, Apr 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALL THE LIGHTS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUT OFF ALSO. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 15, 2002
WHEN DEACCELERATING VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. WILL CONTACT DEALER.*AK *YD
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 13, 2002
VEHICLE(ENGINE)SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 9, 2002
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WILL CONTINUOUSLY COME ON, FOR EXAMPLE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON, BUT THERE WAS NEVER ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
Steering, Apr 9, 2002
THERE IS A BOLT THAT HOLDS STEERING COLUMN IN PLACE. WHILE DRIVING THAT BOLT BROKE OFF, AND CONSUMER COULD NO LONGER CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 9, 2002
ABS SYSTEM WILL INTERMITTENTLY WORK. BUT, USUALLY CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKES PEDAL ALL THE WAY IN BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 9, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Exterior lighting, Apr 8, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE HEADLIGHT WILL COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK THE LOW BEAM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS UNPREDICTABLE. *YH
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2002
HORN SWITCH USUALLY DOES NOT ACTUATE HORN, WHEN PRESSED. DEALER REPORTS THAT THEY ARE ALL THAT WAY. IF SO, THEY SHOULD ALL BE REDESIGNED AND REPLACED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 4, 2002
ENGINE QUIT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH. NO PRIOR WARNING. LOST POWER ASSIST IN STEERING AND BRAKES. WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE AND PROCEED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING TO DEALERSHIP FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. THIS IS ONLY ONE MORE OF NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 4, 2002
THE ABOVE MENTIONED IS AN ATTORNEY WRITING ON BEHALF OF MS. MEREDITH DULEY. WHILE DRIVING MS. DULEYS VEHICLE SHUTS OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON LOSING ALL POWER. THIS IS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT
Electrical system, Apr 3, 2002
THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE TRAVELLING 35MPH. I WAS BRAKING LIGHTLY GOING AROUND A LEFT HANDED CURVE AND HIT A BUMP. THE RADIO AND AC WERE ON. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES WHICH MADE IT HARD TO COMPLETE THE CURVE SAFELY. I GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT NOT OUT OF THE ROAD, BEFORE IT CAME TO A STOP. I TURNED OFF THE RADIO AND AC, THEN THE IGNITION SWITCH. I WAITED ABOUT 90 SEC. AND IT RESTARTED ON THE SECOND TRY. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AGAIN, BUT NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME AND THE VEHICLE HESITATES. I AM TAKING IT IN TOMORROW TO THE DEALER.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 2, 2002
CAR CONTINUES TO STALL WHEN GOING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. AIR INTAKE VALVE AND RELAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DEALERSHIP TAKING CAR AGAIN TOMORROW FOR REPAIR. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 1, 2002
ONGOING PROBLEM AT 12,000 MILES WITH ENGINE 3.0 V6 STALLING, WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 1, 2002
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING 35-45MPH UNDER SLIGHT DECELERATION ENGINE STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNING OR HESTITATION OF ANY KIND. VEHICLE IMMDEDIATELY RESTARTS, BUT PROBLEM IS SPORADIC. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Power train, Mar 30, 2002
SHIFTER ON STEERING COLUMN JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WHEN ENGAGING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND DRIVE TO PARK, ETC IT MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ENGINEER AS LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE CONDITION DISCRIBED IS OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS VEHICLE. THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT.*AK
Power train, Mar 30, 2002
THE SHIFTER ON THE STEERING COLUMN JUMPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THEY LOOKED AT IT THE LINKAGE CABLE TO THE DRIVE SHAFT & STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSE. OTHER TIMES THEY STATE THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. HOWEVER, AS OF THIS DAY THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURS AT LEAST 2-3 A DAY. I HAVE A 16 YR OLD SON WHO JUST STARTED DRIVING AND USES MY CAR FROM TIME TO TIME. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AND A REAL SAFETY CONCERN. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR ANY VEHICLE TO HAVE THE SHIFTER JUMP OUT OF GEAR. A FIELD ENGINEER TOOK A LOOK AT THE CAR ON 3-18-2002. HE STATED THAT THE CONDITION DESCRIBED IS OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THIS VEHICLE AND IS COMPLETELY NORMAL. THE SERVICE & PARTS MANAGER STATED THAT NO MATTER WHAT WE DO TO THE CAR NOTHING WILL MAKE IT ANY BETTER. HE ALSO STATED THAT THERE HANDS ARE TIED AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THIS COULD CAUSE A REAL SERIOUS ACCIDENT FOR ME, MY 16 YR OLD AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. ALSO THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ENGAGING THE GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND DRIVE TO PARK ETC, WHICH THEY ALSO STATE IS COMPLETELY NORMAL.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 30, 2002
THE BRAKES MAKE SQUEAKING NOISE ALL THE TIME. IT GETS LOUDER WHEN APPLYING YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKES. BRAKE POWDER BLACKENS THE RIMS OF THE TIRES. SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATES THIS IS COMPLETELY NORMAL.*AK