2001 FORD ESCAPE — Owner-Reported Problems

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

• Campaign 00V387002 was reported 40 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 03V507000 was reported 1,065 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 04V165000 was reported 1,213 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 04V602000 was reported 1,518 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 07E023000 was reported 2,199 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 07V156000 was reported 2,211 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 12V005000 was reported 3,946 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 14V165000 was reported 4,621 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 15E045000 was reported 5,198 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
• Campaign 15V606000 was reported 5,406 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.

Safety Recalls (15)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

1. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 00V210001

   Report date

   Aug 9, 2000

   Component:

   Not available in the source record

   Consequence:

   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.

   Remedy:

   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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2. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 00V223001

   Report date

   Aug 8, 2000

   Component:

   STEERING

   Consequence:

   EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE OR SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION ARMATURE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

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3. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 00V260001

   Report date

   Sep 12, 2000

   Component:

   WHEELS

   Consequence:

   THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

   Remedy:

   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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4. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 00V277001

   Report date

   Sep 18, 2000

   Component:

   FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

   Consequence:

   FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

   Remedy:

   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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5. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 00V387002

   Report date

   Nov 27, 2000

   Component:

   VISIBILITY

   Consequence:

   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.

   Remedy:

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.

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6. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 03V507000

   Report date

   Dec 5, 2003

   Component:

   SEAT BELTS

   Consequence:

   IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

   Remedy:

   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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7. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 04V165000

   Report date

   Apr 6, 2004

   Component:

   POWER TRAIN

   Consequence:

   SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

   Remedy:

   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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8. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 04V602000

   Report date

   Dec 20, 2004

   Component:

   LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

   Consequence:

   IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.

   Remedy:

   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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9. Manufacturer action

   Recall campaign 07E023000

   Report date

   Mar 29, 2007

   Component:

   SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

   Consequence:

   LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

   Remedy:

   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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10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 07V156000

    Report date

    Apr 10, 2007

    Component:

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    Consequence:

    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.

    Remedy:

    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.

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11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 12V005000

    Report date

    Jan 9, 2012

    Component:

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    Consequence:

    CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.

    Remedy:

    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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12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 12V353000

    Report date

    Jul 26, 2012

    Component:

    Not available in the source record

    Consequence:

    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.

    Remedy:

    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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13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V165000

    Report date

    Apr 2, 2014

    Component:

    STRUCTURE

    Consequence:

    A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy:

    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.

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14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 15E045000

    Report date

    Jun 3, 2015

    Component:

    SUSPENSION

    Consequence:

    Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy:

    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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15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 15V606000

    Report date

    Sep 29, 2015

    Component:

    POWER TRAIN

    Consequence:

    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.

    Remedy:

    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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