CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford Escape has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 996 complaints with NHTSA, including 76 crashes, 58 fires, 75 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (298 reports).
2001 Ford Escape recalls
Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away
On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.
Most common 2001 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 996 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 298 |
| Electrical System | 147 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 138 |
| Power Train | 132 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 108 |
| Air Bags | 67 |
| Steering | 61 |
| Structure | 54 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 50 |
| Suspension | 42 |
What owners report
I put money down on the vehicle the next day when I drove it I noticed that the seat belt doesnât work. I told him about it and he told me to se if it stays clicked on the passenger side. It does but I couldnât drive that way it was choking me. He said he would put a new one in it but never did. I have gone there several times a week and several times in a day for a couple of weeks. It has airbags or they donât work. Because the light will flash a bunch of times and then stay on. I canât drive it because there are no safety devices to keep me from being killed in the event of an accident. I would like help getting my down payment back so I can get a road worthy vehicle. I have spent
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact pulls the vehicle over to the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I TRIED TO SPEED UP GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PASSED 60 MPH AND SHIFT DOWN AND STALLED OUT. WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS IT DOES NOT SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN. IT BACKFIRES. *TR
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO SLOW DOWN.
WHILE MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP LAST YEAR, NOTICED LAST THAT THE FRAME ON MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE HAS RUSTED, IN SOME PLACES COMPLETELY THROUGH AND METAL HAS COMPLETELY FLAKED OFF. WILL BE EXPENSIVE TO FIX ACCORDING TO MECHANIC, AND THAT CAR IS NOT REALLY SAFE UNLESS FIXED. I KNOW ESCAPE FRAMES HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALLS, BUT MY CAR WAS NOT. DO I HAVE ANY REMEDY?
2001 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2001 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Escape: Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away; Structure:Frame And Members; Engine And Engine Cooling; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Escape?
Based on 996 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (298), Electrical System (147), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (138).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.