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While driving at 25 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle suffered severe damage.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restartedthe vehicle and pulled over.the consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.there was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the ac compressor.there were also problem with the air bag and the steering. *sc
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
Going down route. 226 when a big buck ran out in front of the ford escape. The car was totaled and had to be towed. The nys troopers came to the accident. Had to take my son to the hospital because of hitting his upper body and face on the steering wheel. The front air bags failed to open. My back and neck is sore.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the air bag deployed and there was no warning light indicator. The warning light had been flashing prior to the failure. The dealer was not able to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,700.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving different speeds, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and depressed the brake pedal, which caused the vehicle to jerk and continue normal driving. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag had bubbles and appeared as though it would explode. The failures were not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board.
On november 11, 2013, while my wife was driving a 2001 ford escape at night approximately 65 mph on interstate 5 in northern california, the front side airbag on the drivers side (built into the driver's seat backrest) spontaneously deployed, frightening and nearly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The car had not hit a pot hole or any other object that might explain the deployment of the airbag. The airbag hit the drivers arm, causing red marks that lasted a day, but fortunately no lasting injury. After pulling the car over and finding no other damage (besides the ripped-out side of the backrest with the deflated airbag) that would affect operation of the vehicle, it was driven home approximately 10 miles.the incident has been reported to ford customer service and, on 11/14, was driven to jim wilson ford in yreka, ca to try to determine the cause and cost of repair. The dealer said that two or three malfunctions could have caused the airbag to deploy, but they couldn't pin down the cause. Cost of repair is estimated to be $2,043. As of today (11/21/13), the airbag has not been repaired, thinking that more investigation might be proposed for the potentially serious and even deadly defect.
In june 2005, i was traveling to work when my car hydroplaned and i hit a bridge. Upon impact, none of my air bags deployed. I suffered a few bumps and bruises but never went to the doctor. If the accident were worse than what it was and the air bags malfunctioned, i could have been killed. I went to ford and nothing was ever done about it. It was never looked into to see if they did infact malfunction. I looked up the recalls and there was one to the wheel and something else and i want to see if that recall were fixed.
Dt*:the contact stated the airbag light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealership.the dealership determined the pretensioner in the driver side seat belt needed to be replaced.the consumer had to pay for the repairs. Updated 07/03/06.
While traveling 15mph on the highway and approaching an intersection, another vehicle veered into consumers vehicle from right front.upon impact, airbags did not deploy.dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states that the abs also failed. Two months after the accident, the vehicle was repaired and returned, consumer does not feel safe in this vehicle.within 2 weeks of ownership, the dashboard pulled away from the windshield.
This problem occurred more than 3 times. The first date was 11-12-2003. The air bag light continued to stay on. The consequence of this is that we are not sure when the bag will deploy or not. Dealer traced and found open circuit, connector not seated. Resecured and system passed. This was the first occurrence. The vehicle was returned to this dealership up to four times for the same problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph the vehicle was crashed into on the rear passenger side by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled over and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained cuts and bruises. The vehicle was destroyed. Also, the contact stated that the rear driver side seat belt webbing would seize, making it difficult to extend the seat belt. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was not available.updated 11/14/12*ljupdated 11/15/12
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph approaching a stop signal and when driving from the complete stop the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to 58 mph and crashed into a nearby utility pole. The contact sustained severe injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a savage facility and declared as destroyed. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the unintended acceleration. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 00v210001 (vehicle speed control); however the contact did receive a recall notification. The approximate failure was 137,000.
While driving, the air bag light intermittently illuminated.the light would stay illuminated the remainder of the time the vehicle was being operated.the dealership tried to repair the vehicle 3 times, but was unable to resolve the problem.*sc
My daughter was involved in a car crash which resulted in her 2001 ford escape being totaled and at no time did the air bags deploy.she went across three lanes of highway hit the guard rail went back across the three lanes and hit the other guard rail.she lives to tell her story. She now has pain in her cervical spine resulting in her seeing a doctor on a regular basis.
My son was going down the road about 60 miles an hour when a big deer came out in front of him. He jammed on his brakes skidding but still hit the deer totaling the car. Not one of the airbags came out. He went forward hitting his upper body and face on the steering wheel. He had his seat belt on. The police were called to the accident. He was taken to the hospital by friends. He turned black and blue and still is hurting. The car was just inspected the end of october. I feel ford and the manufacturer should be held liable. That the car should be replaced because of the airbags not working causing injury. I'm without a car...updated 12/04/14 updated 06/2/2015
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,230.
Dt:the contact stated the cable for the air bag under the driver's seat was cut when the seat was adjusted. An independent mechanic determinedthe problem after it was misdiagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. A repair was made at the contact'sexpense, but the problem recurred.
While traveling at 40 mphvehicle was involved in a head on collision.upon impact, none of theairbags deployed.dealer has been contacted.
On-going problem with the air bag light illuminating intermittently. Vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. Dealer replaced various parts on all occasions and the problem is still there.
The air bag light will come on and flash 3 times and then a frlew more times. It will stay on, flash and go off and repete.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph around a curve, she crashed into a parked vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the driver was hospitalized due to head injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available.the failure and current mileage was 125,000.updated 06/05/12*lj updated 06/06/12
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 119,345.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving 50 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle.the contact then crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy.the driver sustained a whiplash.as of september 17, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure.the manufacturer stated that the air bags were designed to deploy in certain conditions and because they did not, does not necessarily indicate a failure.a police report was filed.the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed while reversing from a residential drive way. The gear failed to shift out of reverse and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, crashing into a parked vehicle. The front air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the right side lower back.a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not diagnosed for the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 109,050.
Car was involved in a front-end collision at about 30-35 mph in dec 2002.air bags did not deploy.ford dealer repaired damage.air bag light would flash and stay on at intermittent times.dealer checked and could not find any problems.recently the air bag light began to flash, then stay on continuously, every time vehicle was started.now the air bag light does not come on, however we receive a series of 5 beeps, 5 times, every time car is started, and every 30 minutes if vehicle is running.took vehicle to dealer and were told the instrument cluster needs to be replaced as well as the airbag wiring harness.total cost = over $1100.dealer would not guarantee this would solve the problem.internet research reveals we are not the only consumers with this problem.ford should be responsible to repair all escapes since they are aware of this issue.
While going down the road 60 miles an hour at night time a deer ran in front of the car. My son jammed on the brakes skidding a distance hitting the deer. Because of jamming on the brakes my son hit the steering wheel with his face causing injury to his neck, face and head. His seat belt was on and the airbags never went off. He skidding a distance swerving right to the edge of the road hitting a metal bar at the edge of a driveway. I sent a complaint into the nhtsa and was told the air bags wouldn't of gone off. I also have apicture of a friends ford truck going off the road at 60 hitting a house and the airbags never went off. So the excuse the airbags wouldn't go off hitting a deer is completely wrong. Figure out the force of jamming on the brakes at 60 miles an hour skidding a distance. Ford has a problem and should stand by their vehicles. You have lost a few customers because of the lack of standing by your product. I am sending complaints to whomever i can because i know the nhtsa would do anything.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised him that the alternator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred approximately six months later . The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance to the contact. The failure and current mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 04/30/13*lj
While driving at 50 mph consumer was involved in a t-bone in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed.also, there was major front end damage tovehicle.
While driving, air bag light illuminated on the dash board.
Nar 05/28/2003*mr the consumer made several attempts to fix inoperable air bag assembly. Seat belt restraint system replaced.dealer notified.
While traveling at 45 mph consumer rearended another vehicle. Consumers vehicle was crashed pretty badly in the front. Also,air bags did not deploy.consumer has not contacted dealer yet.
In a frontal collison none of the air bags deployed on impact. Police officer informed consumerextent of damage to front ofvehicle. Also,bags should have deployed.
While driving the vehicle was hit on the passenger side which caused the vehicle to hit a tree.the air bags did not deploy.the vehicle was totaled.*mr*nlm
While driving 40 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision.. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy.as a resultdriver sustained cervical spine strain.
Auto accident on 11/22/01, in excess of $11,000 damage to right headlight, front bumper, right front fender, grille, hood, right front wheel/tire, radiator, misc. Engine parts, roght front door, and left side of windshield, and neither air bag deployed.
The consumer was traveling 30 mph,when suddenly a vehicle turned infront of his/her vehicle.the vehiclebecame involved in a head on collision and the air bag's did not deploy.
Auto accident on 11/22/01, in excess of $11,000 damage to right headlight, front bumper, right front fender, grille, hood, right front wheel/tire, radiator, misc. Engine parts, roght front door, and left side of windshield, and neither air bag deployed.
We noticed a hissing noise,took it to dealer,was told brake booster,master cylinder,left stabilizer link assy,and pre-tensioner connectors on air bag all need replaced. Can not afford to replace pre-tensioner connectors. Seems unusual to me that all would go out all of a sudden,especially both the booster and master cylinder. To my knowledge we did nothing to contribute to the probs. I may be hard to reach,as i am staying with my father in hermann while he undergoes cancer treatments,but,my wife can be reached at the evening phone # listed.
Vehicle was at stop sign, was hit on passenger's side, neither aibag deployed, vehicle totalled.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and neither frontal air bag deployed.the contact was driving 10-20 mph.the seat belts were in use at the time.there was extensive damage to the vehicle.the driver sustained injuries.there was a police report filed.
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 cruppledand 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.
- the contact called regarding the2001 ford escape.the contact was travelingat 35 mph.the road conditions were clear.the sun blinded the contact,and sherear ended the other vehicle, causing minor damage.the contact's vehicle was badly damaged.the frame was bent.the airbags did not deploy on impact.the airbag deployed after the contact's head hit the windshield.the driver was belted.the seat belt pretensioner did not deploy.the driver's head hit the windshield and the windshield cracked.the contactsustained injuries. The failure mileage was 84000. A police report was taken.
Front collision at 60 mph, neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered a broken nose and shoulder. Vehicle was totalled.
Iwas writing this for my sister who is no longer here. She drove a 2001 ford escape going 60 mph down the highway. The people in front of her stopped and she rear ended them. Her car flipped several times and she was ejected. Although the state troopers said she wasn't wearing her seat belt she clearly had a 2" by 4" abrasion on her left shoulder exactly the size and location that her seat belt would have been. The suv was completely destroyed, not a panel on it wasn't smashed - and yet the airbags didn't go off. It was so bad that i went by the accident and didn't even recognize the car until a police officer called our house and told us about the accident and location. My sister was 22 years old with a husband and a daughter and now she is no longer here. I realize there has been a recall on the seat belt, we got a letter 2 months after the accident even though the recall was 2 years before. Something needs to be done about the airbags though. R.i.p. Amanda whitmore.
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 wassmashed 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?
On april 1, 2004, a 1995 ford taurus turned in front of my 2001 ford escape. I was traveling at a speed around 40mph and slammed on the brakes. The front of my vehicle hit the passenger side front of her vehicle. My airbags failed to deploy and my car was deemed a total loss. I suffered a strained neck, strained back muscles, multiple contusions from the seatbelt ,as well as a pulmonary contusion. I feel that my injuries were enhanced due to airbag failure.
While traveling 15mph on the highway and approaching an intersection, another vehicle veered into consumers vehicle from right front.upon impact, airbags did not deploy.dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states that the abs also failed. Two months after the accident, the vehicle was repaired and returned, consumer does not feel safe in this vehicle.within 2 weeks of ownership, the dashboard pulled away from the windshield.
Consumer airbag light has illuminated, light is staying on. Consumer feels that the airbag may not deploy.please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer statesthe airbag on the passenger side, the cover is lifting off.consumer feels very unsafe because airbag may deploy unexpectantly.please provide any further information.
While driving at approximately 35 mph, another vehicle was turning in front of consumer's vehicle,causing it to swerved around the vehicle trying to avoid an accident. In the process, it hit another vehicle. Upon impact,air bags failed to deploy.
While driving at 60 mph consumer was involved in an accidentand neither of the air bags deployed.also seat belts did not hold the passengers in the seats.
Consumer was traveling 55mph and went off the road. Asvehicle slid downsideways into an embankment, it spun around.airbags did not deploy.dealer said sensor was ripped off from what they dont know. Consumer went back to accident site and found the air bag sensor.vehicle has been ruled totaled bythe insurance company.
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed.
Vehicle was traveling at 43 mph, rolled once, hit an embankment, rolled again, was hit head-on, then hit from rear. Vehicle has both front airbags and front side airbags, neither airbag deployed. Consumer worried aboutsafety.
Consumer's vehicle was hit from rear which caused the consumers vehicle to hit another vehicle in front of her. Both front air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ph
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.
Air bag light has illuminated occasionally since vehicle was new(nov 1, 2001).seat belt buckle latch was replaced under warranty in jan 03.problem fixed.next occurrence nov 03.connections cleaned and treated, problem fixed.in may 05 problem appeared again, with the addition of intermittent seat belt light illumination.vehicle was returned to dealer.a tsb had been issued by ford to replace the safety belt buckle pre-tensioner on both seats.the tsb was not covered by an extended warranty, and the repair would cost approximately $695.repair was declined. However, owner was charged $75 to read the codes.owner cleaned and treated electrical connections under both seats. Lights are no longer illuminated.
Air bag sensor light illuminated and stayed on. Tookvehicle to the dealer. However, problem recurred. Ford stated that they will not do anything to help.
While startingthe vehicleair bag lightappeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer notified dealer.
Maintenance.
Airbag warning light iluminates intermittently during vehicle operation. Problem began after completion of ford recall 04s13.
While driving at 50 mph consumer was involved in a t-bone in which neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed.also, there was major front end damage tovehicle.
Drivers side airbag assembly replaced approx. 3 weeks ago.on 9/08/2001, warning light flashed again, leading us to conclude that another system failure occurred.
Vehicle was traveling at 43 mph, rolled once, hit an embankment, rolled again, was hit head-on, then hit from rear. Vehicle has both front airbags and front side airbags, neither airbag deployed. Consumer worried aboutsafety.
- the contact stated that the2001 ford escape xlt wires under the hood burned while sitting in the garage of her home.she drove the vehicle one hour prior to the fire.the alarms in her house warned her of the fire.she called the local fire department,and they found no fire in the house.they then checked the garage and they smelled something burning.the fireman opened and noticed the wires that were burning under the hood of the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to town and country,and they informed her that old brake fluidleaked on the abs, which was the cause of the wires burning.the vehicle was serviced for the abs light coming on, and off at the local firestone, they replaced the master cylinder .the wires burned within 24 hours of the repair.the town and country dealershipgave the contact a loaner vehicle, and she felt this was odd.the contact stated that the dealership informed her that it would cost $2,416.12 to repair the wires and the abs. The current and failure mileage were both 67,508. The consumer states that she wants to be reimbursed for all repairs done to her vehicle and has provided all invoices for repair and the report from the fire dept. Update 4/25/07
Started vehicle approx 7am drove 40miles with no evident problems to vehicle. Stopped vehicle for approx 15mins, upon starting vehicle up again hazard warning on control panal began to flash. Abs,air bags,brake,were flashing on/off.turned car off,then on again,warning lights did come back on. Drove approx 3miles,car then started to emit white smoke from under the hood. Immaditatly pulled over ,turned off engine. Smoke cont to billow from under the hood for aleast 15-20 mins.
Consumer states that while drivinghad put the highlights on and vehicle turned off.dealer was contacted. Mr
Oct 15, 2001- while driving down a steep hill in austin, tx, my escape suddenly died without warning.i was unable to stop, steer, or slow down! i coasted into a parking lot at the bottom of the hill and luckily avoided all parked cars or people (co-workers!) walking through the lot. I had the car towed to maxwell ford and was told that they couldn't find anything wrong with my car! i contacted the president/ ceo to express my concern over what could have happened.he didn't seem to be moved. I picked up my car and hoped it was just a fluke. Two and-a-half years later and not a single problem, until last week (april 9, 2004).i was driving about 40mph around a curve and suddenly lost all ability to steer or slow down! once again, i was unbelievably lucky that i didn't hurt anyone or myself.i was able to start it again and safely pull over to the side of the road after coasting to a stop. I'm grateful that i wasn't rear-ended or hit head-on when i coasted over the middle line.... (nevermind the heart-attack i almost had from the suddenness of this!) i hate to imagine the outcome if this would have happened 10 minutes earlier while i was moving at 55mph in busy traffic on the highway or on the exit ramp!i have an appt to take the car in on friday.coincidentally, i discovered (this morning) that a recall has been announced for this very problem.... (2 years after they were made aware that there might be an issue????)what a relief.so, i'll be back on hwy 410 in san antonio next week after i pick my car up from the service dept ---i'll be the one in the ford escape going about 60mph.....i sure hope i'll be able to steer or slow down if i need to!!at least, i'll be better prepared for this "surprise" from now on ( like everytimei have to drive anywhere)!....nothing like paying $24,000 for a little extra stress and worry.thanks, ford. You are just super.
Window and door lock on rear driver side quit operating causing me to have to use duct tape to keep window in place and door closed. This has now been fixed at substantial cost.now am unable to use either door on passenger side.no problem with windows at this point, however, am unable to open either of the two doors.quite inconvenient with other passengers, particularly where the front seat is involved...a little difficult climbing over the console area from the driver side to get to the passenger side and vice versa...back seating area not quite so bad...still inconvenient.has there been a recall regarding this and/or anyone else experiencing the same problem?right now, the expense to repair is honestly more than it's worth to resolve the issue...another $400-500+.does make it particularly difficult to load and unload---especially the children!
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 35-40 mph down an incline. Dealer has recalibrated computer.dealer put on new eec and new idle air control. A/c failed and was replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at 55 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and would not shut off. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.updated 09/03/15*lj
I was driving my 2001 ford escape doing 40mph down an incline and the engine shut off.lost power steering and brakes and wound up on someone's lawn.someone could have been seriously hurt.what does it take to get a recall on this problem due tothe fact that most of the escapes issues are stalling.
Fifth time vehicle has been to the dealership for the same problem. Vehicle is stopped at a red light or in traffic, the vehicle lunges forward with the brakes applied. Daughter took it back to the same dealership and they thought they fixed the problem. She was on her way back to college...4 miles from the house at a red light. She called and said the vehicle was still doing what it was doing before. This needs to be investigated and a recall issued.
I have a 2001 ford escape and it was recently recalled for faulty ignition switch.the day before i took it in for the recall, the check engine light came on and it was rough idling.the ford dealer replaced ignition coil and said that was problem for check engine light and rough idle and said they did the recall.less than a month later my car would not restart after stopping for a few brief minutes.a tow truck was called by ford's roadside assistance and when the tow truck driver arrived an hour and a half later the car started. The tow truck driver said it may have just been a fluke.i drove the car home without it being towed.2 weeks went by with nothing happening and then one day after another brief stop the car would not start again.this time the tow truck arrived and it was taken to a ford dealer and was kept by them for 2 days to no avail. They still could not find a problem.they returned the car to me and 2 days later the car would not restart again.my husband pushed on the carbackwards a few feet while the car was in neutral and to much surprise, the car started again when put tried again.this was very good news as it was late evening on a sat and the ford dealer was not open.today, 3 days later, my husband stopped for gas and after paying for the gas the car will not restart.the truck is once again being towed to the ford dealer this time for good until it is fixed properly.luckily these all happened close to home, what if we would have been on a trip or something ?if they cannot fix this problem i would like to be given a new/comparable vehicle.i am almost scared to drive it from fear of it failing me again.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlmconsumer 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.
Vehicle stalled, dealer stated failure was due to an electrical problem, after electrical repair the panic lights and horn have activated four times for no reason, consumer states the cigarette lighter has never worked.
On two separate occasions, while driving along at approximately 40 mph, our ford escape suddenly lost all power and stalled.this resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes.the ford escape could not be restarted until it was stopped and placed in park.we have taken to hill & sanders ford located in wheaton, md.in addition to other service related problems with the staff of hill & sanders, we were told different stories by different people.one story was that our key ring was too heavy (4 keys 1 remote).the next was that there was a computer reprogramming that would resolve this problem (along with a developing/occasional transmission shiver/shudder between 35-45 mph). The computer reprogramming was completed 4 days ago.since that time, the car has not stalled in a similar manner, but continues to have an occasional transmission shiver / shudder.based on the failure of the reprogramming to fix the transmission shiver / shudder, we anticipate that the ford escape will continue to stall.*nlm
I went to start the car and noticed smoke coming out from under the hood and a bad smell. I opened the hood and noticed the area under the master cylinder was on fire. Luckily i had a small co2 fire extinguisher and put it out. The entire wiring harness is burned right off where it plugs into the ans module. After searching the internet it seems there is a problem with this make and model. I always wondered why i had to put brake fluid in twice per year. I hope the dealer doesn't try to rip me off and say it's not covered for some reason. They do not like to fix factory recalls.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that whenever it rained or snowed, the vehicle would stutter and fail to accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the coil pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
While making a right turn into the parkinggarage vehicle stalled.consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined thatcomputer sensor crank, andidler arm needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem still occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I bought my ford escape on august 16th of 2009, all the doors worked fine.i have not been in any kind of accident.about a year after buying my car the back driver door stopped opening, for no reason.then the window in the same door stopped working.i didn't make a big deal about this, even though i had two small children in the back.then shortly after, the other back door seized to open.this happened in the summer when the temperatures are warm.when i push unlock i hear clicking from the doors.then not to long ago my fiance and i went out to dinner and locked the car doors, after leaving the restaurant he tried to unlock the doors and they wouldn't open.he had to crawl through the window that is broken to get the passenger door open for me.the driver door now don't open.the only door that works now is the passenger door and the back hatch.i also have other recalls i need to get repaired and have not brought it in cause of the driver door not opening.i know i didn't do anything to cause this problem and when i researched it online i found that a lot of people with my car are having the same problem.therefore i feel this needs to be addressed.i'm afraid to drive my car and if there was an accident i wouldn't be able to escape my ford escape. In addition i just want to say that even though my vehicle has a lot of miles on it, still runs good.thank you for your consideration, sincere consumer.
The brake master cylinder cap leaks brake fluid and the fluid runs down the wiring and down the firewall of the engine compartment. The brake fluid has corroded the paint off of the firewall, and then the fluid gets hot and smokes. Because the fluid runs down the wiring, the vehicle is also having electrical problems.ford has a recall 11s24 for vehicles of the same year with the same problem, but they say that our vehicle is not included even though the master cylinder cap clearly leaks. They won't look at the vehicle unless we pay $85 to have it diagnosed. We would like to have this vehicle added to the recall.
Vehicle lost electical power, including ignition while traveling at 65 mph.if the vehicle had been in the passing lane or in a tunnel upcoming in 35 miles, the accident would have been very serious and very likely catastrophic.vehicle was towed 100 miles to gibbons ford. It remains there as of 9 jan 01.
The vehicle stalled six times within the last 45,000 miles.the dealerreplaced the pfe sensor, coolant, instrument cluster, the ignition switch, the front crank seal and the dpfe sensor.after all the repairs the vehicle continued to stall.please provide further details.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact's vehicle caught fire while parked.the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire.there were no injuries and a police report was filed.the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed.the current and failure mileages were 130,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire.the front end of the vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames.she attempted to utilize a home fire extinguisher; however, the fire would not go out.the entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed.the contact is awaiting to hear if the insurance company will classify the vehicle as destroyed.a police report was filed.she is also awaiting an investigator from the fire department to determine the origin of the fire.the fire department stated that the smell was similar to that of an electrical fire.the failure and current mileages were less than 150,000.
2001 ford escape. Consumer states vehicle caught fire for no apparent reason *tgwthe consumer stated her daughter owned the vehicle and was driving it the night, it caught on fire.her daughter burned her hand, as she was exiting the vehicle.the vehicle was destroyed by the fire.
About four months my 2001 ford escape has been putting off this strong odor, so bad i am afraid to drive it. My safety brake light will not turn off, even when it is not in use. Over the last 3 months, i have paid to have my car engine looked at -spark plugs, brakes and rotors replaced, hoping for positive results. Smell still remains. I have put money into getting this car fixed, i do realize its an older car, butt it's all i have and need it for transportation to work, due to the abs recall i just received, i am afraid it's going to just burst into flames at any time.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the driver exited the vehicle and approximately 5 hours later the driver came outside to discover flames coming from the front end of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the flames. The fire marshal examined the vehicle and determined that the fire was due to an electronic failure. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 156,000.
While driving at 40 mphdown a hill, the vehicle shut down, there were no brakes/ power steering. The consumer was able to control the vehicle. The dealer replaced some parts.
Abs system burned up, hard to stop brakes, lickage under the hood
Truck stalls while in motion between speeds of 40-45 mph when applying brakes.this occured six different times with cause not determined and stalling not resolved.the manufacture has contacted the owner which has offered either to buy the truck back or give a refund.please describe details. Mr
Total and complete loss of power and all electrical system while car is being operated on busy roads
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the key fob failed to function properly. As a result, the contact was unable to unlock and lock the hatch door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
My daughter had a 2001 ford escape, approx.98,000 miles, purchased used. Serviced & inspected in march of this year with no problems noted. She parked it in front of her home on april 30th after driving home from a trip to town with her 9 month old daughter. Approx. 10 minutes after entering her home, she heard a popping noise coming from outside and saw her vehicle smoking , then fully engulfed in flames.total loss of vehicle. Fire marshal attributed to "electrical problem"some damage also to her home.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while the key was out the ignition switch, the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
I have a 2001 ford escape.while staying at a hotel on vacation in marfa, tx, i was awakened by my car alarm going of at approximately 5:30 am on may 12, 2010.when i went outside to turn it off, i found smoke pouring out from under the hood.our neighbor called 911, and the car continued to smoke until the fire department arrived.as the fire dept. Was inspecting the car, flames did appear from the abs wiring harness and module.the fire was extinguished quickly and damage was confined to the abs harness and module.i had received a recall notice for the abs harness a couple of years ago, and took my car to a dealership in austin to have the necessary work performed.that work was performed on august 6, 2008.when i contacted ford to let them know that my car had caught fire even though the recall was performed, they informed me that their records showed that the abs harness on my car was inspected and it was determined that it did not need to be replaced.as of may 16, 2010, my car is still at a ford dealership in fort stockton, tx and i am at home in austin waiting to hear from ford's office of general council.
While driving vehicle suddenly stalled without warning.consumer had to put vehicle in neutral gear to restart. Dealership would reset the main computer in an attempt to correct the problem.if the attempt failed then the throttle body would be replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted after several attempts. The contact was able to drive for approximately five more minutes before the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
2001 ford escape has repeatedly stalled during normal driving. Car currently has 33,000 miles; however, i began having problems early on.car has stranded me several times.car has been towed in several times and dealership can find nothing wrong it.dealership has replaced alternator, transmission, fuel hoses, sensor, computer, etc. And car still stalls.this week it had to be towed from my garage to the dealership because it would not start.dealership again could find nothing wrong with car. I love the car, but am terrified to drive it as when it stalls everything locks up and i have had a couple near miss accidents trying to get off the road.i have an infant and this is unacceptable.*nlm
Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced.the cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase.the windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor.
Cannot remove ignition key from ignition without disconnecting battery.
Vehicle will stall while driving at high speeds, causing power steering and breaks to stop working.
After driving my car without incident for 6 years, it began to intermittently lose power so much that the dash lights fade and the car almost stalls. This is worse at lower speeds, coasting, and idling. The engine misses out so badly that the car jerks forward if the brake is not pressed firmly to the floor and when it's worst at idle, it shakes horribly. I had the plugs replaced (not cheap) because that was the error showing when the check engine light finally came on several weeks after i started having this issue, and a mechanic had already looked at it and thought it was fixed. After having the plugs replaced, i had a lot fewer problems but could still tell there was a problem when it was colder outside and/or when i first started my car for a couple of months. It then began to get worse again and is just as bad now as it was before i had the plugs replaced. I don't want to keep replacing them if it's just going to keep happening again. While waiting at a red light on an uphill intersection just last week, i pressed the gas to pull through the intersection and barely any power resulted. I let off the gas and depressed it again, at least 3 different times, just to get through the intersection without it dying or launching myself into another car. It seems this model year may have a lot of electrical issues, but i've had all of the recall issues addressed and i'm still having major issues that aren't cheap to fix. I've also had the emergency brake indicator light come on without the brake being engaged twice during the time i've owned this vehicle and the indicator goes away just as quickly as it appeared within a couple of weeks.
After stopping to possibly take a left turn, i realized i needed to go one more block so i pressed the gas to continue forward.however right as i did that the light turned yellow so i took my foot off the accelerator and pressed on the brake instead. The car shot forward at full throttle and the car went through the intersection and the red light.the street was clear in front of us and i had a full long block to try to regain control of the vehicle's acceleration.i calmly shifted the car into neutral and was very surprised that the car continued to accelerate.i started worrying as the car continued to speed up. I was able to shift the car in reverse and park (which normally isn't possible).all the while the vehicle sped up.my foot was on the brake for almost the whole block and wasn't slowing the vehicle at all.i decided that since the transmission and brakes were not responding, that i might be able to use my foot to get under the gas pedal and lift it up (because it felt from the full acceleration like it was stuck on the floor).however, the pedal easily came off the floor but would flop back down as soon as i moved my foot out from under it.it was definitely not stuck by a foreign object or floor mat though.had to avoid a pedestrian that was crossing the street and the road ahead was obscured because it went down a steep hill so i chose to turn right. The car ended up hitting the curb, hitting 2 small trees. And flipping upside down before also hitting a parked car.the engine continued to "rev" at high speeds, even upside down, for a few seconds before it finally cut off. My wife and i were very lucky to survive this incident and to not have injured any others in the area.possibly part of : nhtsa campaign id number:00v210001 for stuck throttle problems.
On march 2008 our 2001 ford escape self ignited in our driveway after being shut off for over 2 hoursan independent investigation states" the fire in the vehicle originated at the abs module and was caused by a malfunction that resulted in an internal electrical overheating condition" the car had gone in for all recalls up to that date. So either the repair failed or there was no recall for this problem. Ford refuses to investigate their cause of this fire.
The suv sat parked for a 3 day period.heavy rain storms moved through area for 1 and 1/2 days of that time however the vehicle was not driven.after the 3rd day, the suv was started at which time the check engine light started to blink and when accelerator was depressed for power, the engine sputtered.problem was diagnosed as a 'bad coil pack".it was replaced and given back.after 3 days of driving, the same failure happened again, this time they replaced the "coil pack" and the wiring harness.just over 6 months later, the same situation occured with the vehicle.it sat for 4 days in which time a severe rain storm came through however vehicle was not driven nor standing in water.started the vehicle on the 4th day with the exact same result.vehicle is in ford garage and was notified that the coil pack was damaged due to moisture.these failures are not covered under any warranty and should be happening.
The trunk-door (5th door) cannot be opened when exposed to the sun or temperature is warmer. It can only be opened after it is cooler in the evening or at night. The rear-left- passenger-door locked and cannot be opened at all. Now passengers have to enter and exit the vehicle using only one right-passenger-door. This is a safety issue and a very inconvenient one. Please help!!!!!
On my 2001 ford escape my driver side rear door i put child safety on worked fine next day went to open door and would not open so we took door panel off tried doing everything possible even sprayed with wd40 did not work we think it the lock mechanism in between door and body.my name is [xxx] how do i go about fixing this i have 2 young children i need to be able to uses all the doors my contact number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Car spontaneously caught fire 3 hours after being driven. I believe ford is trying to cover-up what really happened by feeding me lines of bs.incidentally, ford covered 90% of the costs for repair even though my car was not covered by warranty.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle shook, stalled, and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v175000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.updated 09/08/16*lj
We bought our 2001 ford escape new.on the 8th of december, 2011 it was parked in our double car attached garage.my son came home around 11:30 p.m. Going through the garage and did not see or smell anything.my husband and i, his youngest son were asleep already from the fumes.we had to be pulled out of our beds by my older step-son.he saw smoke coming through the door going to the garage.we he opened the door he saw smoke and flames shooting out of the front of the escape.he tried to open the garage door but by then it was too late.i had to get my dog out from under the bed and escape through my bedroom window.as a result the whole home was burned and the insurance company considers it a total loss.what i want to know is what recourse i have.i would like to find similar incidents from other ford escape owners.i forgot to say that we received our recall on january 31st of 2012.about a month too late to tell us not to park it in or near a dwelling.this has been the most horrific thing i have ever gone through and believe me, i have gone through a whole lot in my life.i want to file a class action lawsuit as that seems to me that is the only recourse i have.i would like to know how i would go about doing this.
On october 10th, 2013, my wife and i had met for her birthday dinner at a restaurant in our town. My wife drove the 2001 ford escape to the restaurant, about 5 miles, from our home and parked the car.we had been at dinner for approximately 25 minutes when the waitress asked us if we drove a red suv. We were led to the vehicle that was on fire and in the process of being extinguished by the fire department.the fire investigator said that it looked as if the fire had started on the driver's side of the engine compartment and that nothing else looked suspicious. He pointed out that the wire insulation on that side of the engine compartment was all melted away to bare copper and that the passenger side wiring was still more intact. The fire destroyed the entire front end of the car, the engine compartment, the driver's side fender, the driver's side tire and rim and melted the driver's side dashboard. The entire inside of the vehicle is smoke damaged since the car was locked up.the vehicle is a total loss. Just grateful that my daughter or wife weren't driving it at the time of the fire.
This model has chronic issues with electrical components not working.frequent complaints of dome light, door locks, and radio not working, alternator/battery replacements.it seems to drain frequently and either not have enough power, and/or blow fuses.this is a very frequent occurrence and would seem fit for a recall.
Shortly after being parked and shut off the vehicle caught fire within the engine compartment and destroyed everything in the front end of the vehicle.
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
Driving approx 40mph the 2001 ford escape stalled.lost all power steering, and brakes.finally got stopped, restarted vehicle and everything worked again.
While traveling uphill going approx 45 mph the engine on my 2001 ford escape shut down.complete power to my car was lost.the odometer even lost the miles driven and was replaced by dashes momentarily.when the engine shut down i steered the car to the side of the road, i lost power steering and brakes.the check engine light also came on when this happened.there was no previous indication that there was an issue with the engine.after i pulled to the side of the road.i put car in park and turned key off.i waited approx 5 minutes and restarted the car with no problems.the check engine light was off and car started smoothly as usual.after researching this online, i don't seem to be the only person having this issue.
I've recently got a new battery, o2 sensor and alternator and my car keeps shutting off in drive.
Car had been parked for 30 minutes with engine off when a fire ignited in the engine, engulfing and destroying the entire car.ford escape xlt 2001.
2001 ford escape stalled while coasting down hill at 35 mph.luckily no one was hurt, i was able to steer a "dead" car to the side of the road and restart.i took the car to the dealership to be fixed.while the car was in the shop i researched the problem and found that many ford escape owners are experiencing the same problem.ford has known about the problem since 2000, but took 18 months to figure out the problem was with the on board computer.ford has not recalled nor do they cover this repair under the extended warranty.
On two different ocassions,ford escape stalled whiledriving.once while going about 25 mph down hill. The other time, while pulling into a parking lot under 10 mph.consumerrefused to drive the car any more until a resolution is found.the ford dealer hooked up a computer but could not find any problem.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was parked for 9 hours and it caught on fire.the fire department responded and extinguished the fire.the fire marshal stated the damage was too extensive to determine where the fire started.most of the fire damage was under the hood on the driver side.the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The vehicle was parked for several days and when the contact attempted to start it, the vehicle failed to respond. A tow truck driver was able to assist the contact with starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who repaired the computer system; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a different mechanic who repaired the computer system again and the failure occurred a third time. The manufacturer stated that they were unable to offer him any assistance and to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealer or repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 104,000.
While parked in employee's parking lot the ford escape engine started to smoke then caught fire .
Dt*:the contact stated while driving in stop and go traffic, the vehicle had a rough idle and stalled intermittently.the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated.after a short period of time the vehicle had the same problems again.the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer.the dealer replaced the pcm but this did not correct the problem.the dealer stated the wiring under the dash needed replaced.there is a nhtsa recall 04v165000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: control module pcm and a nhtsa tsb item #617976, regarding the electrical system: wiring under dash.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall and technical service bulletin; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the consumer was informed the vehicle had an electrical short.updated 04/11/06.
Rear left passenger door will not open.5th door will not open.windshield wiper in rear stopped working.
My coolant light keeps coming on even though i have enough coolant.
The ground wire came off the battery, stranding the driver on the side of the road.nlm
The ground wire came off the battery, stranding the driver on the side of the road.nlm
I purchased this ford escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since.on march 26 2001, two days after i received my new vehicle, it wouldn't start.the same problem occurred three more times in a period of two weeks before i brought the vehicle back to the dealer on april 9 2001.the dealership replaced the battery which was obviously defective.since then i have had numerous other problems with my ford escape.i reported that the throttle was sticking (5/17/02) and it was replaced, but it continues to happen.i also reported that there was a vibration and hesitation when shifting gears around 45 mph (5/17/02).nothing was done at that time to remedy the problem.i later (8/29/02) reported the same problem to the dealer, brought the vehicle back for service on 9/27/02 at which time the torque converter was replaced.there is still a hesitation and loss of power as i drive the vehicle.also on 5/11/02, the "service engine soon" light came on.the fuel emissions valve was replaced on 5/17/02.on 10/28/02, i reported to the dealer that my vehicle almost stalled at an intersection on 10/26/02 and later that day it would not start.i also told the service representative that there continued to be a "loss of power" as i drive the vehicle at highway speeds.i brought the escape back to the dealer on 10/30/02 and the technician found "nothing wrong" with the vehicle from the tests he performed.i am not satisfied with these results there is something obviously wrong with this vehicle!dt
Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. The consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway.the vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage.the consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up.the battery low light was on.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the alternator was burnt and was replaced.nine months later, the vehicle stalled and a burning smell was observed.it was taken back to the dealer who built a casing around the alternator to stop the burning.two years later, the vehicle stalled again.when taken to the dealer, the battery was replaced. Two years later, the vehicle stalled again.when it was towed to the dealer, it was determined the electrical harness was corroded and rusted and the harness was replaced.
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.
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at speeds of 30-40 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, onlyground wire of battery was replaced, but it did not resolve the problem.
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 50 mph downhill during rush hour when i lost power.i was on a stretch of interstate that had no shoulder so i coasted 1/4 mile to the shoulder.i was towed to the dealer who replaced my alternator.six weeks later, i go to start my car and it wouldn't start.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the alternator was burnt and was replaced.nine months later, the vehicle stalled and a burning smell was observed.it was taken back to the dealer who built a casing around the alternator to stop the burning.two years later, the vehicle stalled again.when taken to the dealer, the battery was replaced. Two years later, the vehicle stalled again.when it was towed to the dealer, it was determined the electrical harness was corroded and rusted and the harness was replaced.
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.
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.
My escape will start and then stall or when letting off the gas it will stall while going around bends or just going down the road. It is very on safe because when going around bends and it stalls you can't do anything. It has happen over 20 times now, and it happens with no warning and when ever it wants to.*nlm
I filled out a complaint and the # was confirmation number (odi number) is: 10019115.i had stuck wrong mileage down the mileage is 38000 not 80000. *nlm
While drving steering wheel locked up and then vehicle stalled, almost causing an accident.vehicle was checked by dealer, who advisedconsumet that they could not find any problem.
Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. During various times, days and circumstances. Since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03.
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.
Vehicle tends to stall while cruising downhill with engine idling. The vehicle has been serviced for same problem three times but the problem continues to occur resulting in a dangerous situation involving loss of power steering and power braking, consumer feels the problem is with the ignition.
Has stalled while driving at about 35mph.this has happened four times inthe lastfour months .when iquestioned the dealer about the problem i was told that this was because the gas in the car was still winter grade and it would clear up. However this happened for the fourth time about three weeks ago.this is my wifes car, and this is very scary for her.she never knows when it will happen again,it just stalls out while she is in motion. I.
2001 escape has had three repairs in a 6 month time frame do to problems with the ignition coil assemblies.the sparks plug shot out of the cylinder head suddenly three times.
Ignition failed.
While the escape is driving at no particular speed, the steering wheel tugs a little then it locks completely up, then the brakes fail, the engine light comes on and the only way to get the car to stop is to use the emergency brake. My escape has done this three times since i bought it in may of this year. Two of the incidents almost resulted in car accidents because thecar can not be steered. The car totally freezes up with all engines lights coming on. The speed doesn't seem to be a factor.all three occassions my cd player has been on, the air has been on low and my lights have been on. After the car finally stops by using the emergengy brake, i shut everything off and it starts right back up again.
Engine stall - adding my incident to the list - driving to work this morning on interstate-35, travelling about 40+ mph. Realized brakes were not engaging as i was quickly approaching the car in front of me, then realized oil light and engine light were on and no response to increased gas pedal pressure on rpm gauge to try to move car out of lane. Luckily happened to be in far left lane and had just enough room to coast over to shoulder and apply parking brake to stop. Removed keys, reinserted and car started right up. This is the first occurrence - however i peruse the nhtsa sight occasionally and remembered readingabout this situation from a few years ago. I have not contacted the dealer yet - wanted to review this sight first to see if any action has been taken yet - apparently not. Thank god a guardian angel was on my shoulder this morning.
Ignition lock cylinder would not turn.ithad to be replaced by a mechanic.itwas replaced under warranty, however, it is said to be a reoccuring problem per brady, tx ford dealership.this problem causes the occupant to become stranded; making them a hazard on the road. Please recall others to avoid this problem in the future.
I noticed a 2001 ford escape with a brake hissing problem at 74ki have the same problem at 40k.i've had so many problems with this car that i am considering not to ever by a ford vehicle again.they should have recalls on these so the consumer does not have to pay for their mistakes.
Car electrical, steering and brakes cut off driving at 35-40 mph on curvy road.just bought the car used 2 days ago.first time this has happened.now that ive looked at this site, seems many people have this problem.going to dealer tommorow.we like the car, but we're afraid we have ourselves a lemon.i hope the dealer/ford will fix this problem and stand behind their product.
Ford escape 2001 stalled on my wife as she drove home.the power went out in the car and she barely had the power to stop the vehicle since the brakes were out.this has historically been a problem with ford (recently settled case with other ford vehicles) where stalling cause many (66%) fatalities.this problem has happened to 3 others that we know of.ford is aware of the problem (per cust. Serv. Mgr-patrick dorrington) but are not buying us out of our deal since the problem only happened once.my wife is 4 months pregnant and with 2/3rds of ford stalling events ending in death she is never driving this car again.any help with this problem would be appreciated.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a sensor needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced the sensor, but problem recurred.
Engine check light keeps coming on and stays on. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 5 times, but cannot fixdefect even after replacing computer andwithin emmission control device sparts.
On two occasions vehicle would not start due to problems with ignition. Dealer has not been able to duplicate or correctproblem.
Stalls when slightly hitting brake to handle a curve, has also happened in parking lots when slowing down to turn and park. Incident has happened 7-8 times. *nlm
Car won't start.
When driving or idling, my 2001 ford escape has stalled 7 times in the past three weeks.the auto has only 8600 miles.i first took it to the ford service shop, who replaced the air flow valve and the idle regulator, but this did not solve the problem. The car stalled again two days later.i returned the car to the shop without any help from the dealer because the shop could not duplicate the problem.i explained to the shop manager that i had read on the internet that a pcm relay could be the culprit.the frod delaer shop very hesitantly replaced the part today.i feel this is a very serious problem because i have almost been hit twice when the engine has stalled.i lose power steering and power brakes, thus losing control of the car.
I was unable to turn the key in the ignition of my 2001 ford escape.the steering wheel was also locked.i had to have a locksmith come to start it.the locksmith said there have been many similar problems with all ford ignitions.i had the ignition cylinder replaced at the ford dealership.the dealer said he was unaware of any problems related to ignitions in the escape. I learned from a focus owner that the focus cars had been recalled in late 2000/early 2001 for this same problem. I later learned by calling another ford dealership that the same part is used for both the focus and the escape. Why haven't the escapes been recalled?
Vehicle had a recall to reprogram power train control module which was corrected (?) on 6/9/04. On 7/2/04 vehicle would not idle and subsequently would quit running. Taken to dealer and dealer replaced ignition control valve. Dealer states it was not related to the power train control module reprogram. Car was out of manufacturer warranty, with36,568 miles at time of failure. Other items of concern on this vehicle include the left headlight as defective assembly and allows moisture buildup. Dealer again refuses to acknowledge a defect and refuses to repair at their cost (estimate cost appx. $200 to repair their defect).other issues include the replacement of a coolant sensor, and replaced a dpfe (environment problem that was covered by warranty).
While driving at any speedvehiclecompletely shutdown without warning , causing loss of power brakes and steering control, nearly causing a collision. Dealer replacedengine which has not corrected the problem.please give any further details.
Engine has shut off 3 times while driving, since car bought 6 weeks ago. Always on hilly, curvey roads, doing 35-40 mph, coasting and braking lightly. Check engine light comes on. Power steering and brakes go.have to muscle car to roadside.turning off key and restarting seems to work.have also put in neutral, turned key off and restarted, shifting back into drive. Been to dealer once last week for problem. They could not detect or recreate. Dealer contacted ford hot-line, who made suggestions, to no avail.dealer says they nor ford have heard of this problem.hard to believe this. Have spoken with ford customer service twice, sympathetic reaction but with no advice or solution.happened again yesterday.car back to dealer now for week while on vacation. Very afraid i'm going to kill myself or someone else in accident. Expressed concerns to dealer and ford.there are 16 like complaints on nhtsa sight.is anything being done?
Car completely shuts off while driving. There is no warning or symptom that an occurrence is going to happen. This shutdown occurs while vehicle is moving and at varying speeds. This problem seems to be electrical in nature and probrably associated with some ignition componet.
The engine died twice while being driven resulting in loss of power to the steering and brakes.in both cases, the vehicle was going down a slight grade at 30-35 mph, my foot was off the accelerator.there was no advanced indication that there was an ignition problem.following the first incident (5,400 miles) the dealer checked it our and said there were no codes indicating any faults.the second time (12,350 miles) the same dealer called the ford hotline and was advised to replace the iac valve and pcv hose.thus far, the vehicle has not failed but i do not have complete confidence in the repairs.in both cases, i called the ford customer hotline and lodged a complaint.this is very serious and could result in death or injuries.i have heard of other escape drivers with the same problem.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warningvehicle will stall and will not restart.
While drivingvehicle stalled.consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. Consumer hadvehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanicwas not able to resolve the problem.
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at speeds of 30-40 mph. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, onlyground wire of battery was replaced, but it did not resolve the problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact attempted to start the ignition; however, the key would turn in the ignition switch and the anti-theft warning indicator flashed intermittently. In addition, the steering wheel failed to turn in any direction and the tires locked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the anti-theft device. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2001 ford escape had to be towed because the key would not turn in the ignition.the dealer explained it as a" anti- theft system" gone bad.so my ignition had to be re-keyed.(had to buy new keys). Of course that took 3 days. I called fords and they said even though there is a code in there computer for this.no recall has been ordered on this problem.
Vehicle stalled wihtout warning while driving @~30mph. This has happened several other times on the road. Dealer has performed repairs 3 other times as follows: visit 1 - changed fuel pump relay, visit 2 - changed ecm module relay, visit 3 - replaced fuel pump and sender. Dealer service has indicated that they were unable to find exact cause of stalling, so they are replacing components in hopes of catching the problem. After vehicle stalled, power steering and brakes were non-functional and i once again needed to pull off the road evasively to avoid rear-ending the cars in front of me. Clarification: this most recent stalling incident occured today, even after the fuel pump was replaced.
At highway speedvehicles suddenly died. Driver lost brakes and steering control.driver coasted toside ofroad. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced relay system. One month later, problem reoccurred. Dealer stated it was the processer.please provide any further information.
Engine suddenly dies while driving that already happened twice, and both times at about 35mph in traffic.*la
Vehicle has stalled twice.dealer replaced main computer and various sensors. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlmconsumer 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.
When trying to go up a hill vehicle will automatically shutoff.problem is intermittent. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replacedeec power relay.
While driving 35mphaccelerator started decelerating without warning. Lost all power due tomemory in computer going out.dealer reprogrammed computer.
When inserted key into ignition it would not turn nor start the vehicle.therefore, having to have suv towed for service and having the part replaced.the tow truck driver mentioned that he has seen this happen alot in ford cars/trucks.
This car will start byitself. With the key inignition in the on position, and no one in the driver's seat, starts itself.
When driving andwithout anywarningvehicle will stall completely,causing loss ofpower. Consumer has contacted dealer,dealer has replacedignition switch, but problem still occurs.
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.
While driving down hillvehicle stalled without prior warning, causing loss of all power steering and braking ability. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer not willing to provide any assistance. Consumer states another dealer repaired vehicle by replacing the relay.
My 2001 ford escape stalls when i start the car and i am still in first gear.i have taken my car 4 times to the dealership and they say that they cannot find the problem and have never heard of this complaint before.they even put on a "moniter" for me to use when the car stalled.i pressed the button twice, but the dealership told me that i did it wrong because they got the wrong readings.after the last time i brought it to ford, they replaced a part and said that it was fixed.seven months later it is stalling again.. As much as three times a day!! it is getting worse.
While driving at speeds between 30 an 40 mph, the car suddenly stalled in traffic. All attempts to restart the vehicle ,by myself, were for naught. A nearby garage initially thought the problem was a timing belt issue, but further investigation showed that the problem was with an electrical harness with a possible short. A bit strange for a non-moving part.
Engine unexpectedly stalled and engine lost all powerwhile puling into a driveway.this was the second incident in the last 6 months involving the ford escape that is my company car.i barely missed being hit by another car.the first time was on the freeway at 60 m.p.h.i consider myself luck i was not killed or injured.
In the last 2 months - going downhill at 35mph vehicle stalled, loss of ps/pb, headlights/radio remained on, engine/oil light illuminated - vehicle towed to dealer, dealer unable to replicate problem, indicated that vehicle "started right up" - 1 wk later, vehicle stalled again, same as before, this time shut off vehicle completely and vehicle started up again - today seatbelt light started flashing and bells were ringing though driver was seatbelted.vehicle did not stall during this episode.after reading other complaints, i do not feel safe driving this vehicle at highway speeds and will put vehicle up for sale.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled.the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the alternator was burnt and was replaced.nine months later, the vehicle stalled and a burning smell was observed.it was taken back to the dealer who built a casing around the alternator to stop the burning.two years later, the vehicle stalled again.when taken to the dealer, the battery was replaced. Two years later, the vehicle stalled again.when it was towed to the dealer, it was determined the electrical harness was corroded and rusted and the harness was replaced.
Vehicle is stalling at low speed. Has been taken to dealer 4 times. Powertrain control module/ wiring assembly and pcm relay were replaced. Did not remedy the problem.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
The car was parked for about an hour when my sister in law saw the fire coming out of the engine area. I turned the fire off with water. The master cylinder was completely burned. All of the wires coming out of the fuse box as well as the abs wires. The car will turn on but i cant shift it into drive. The brake fuse also burned out.
Duringa collision on front part ofvehicle caught on fire, causing total loss ofvehicle.also, consumer sustained injuries.
1.) complete loss of power and all electrical systems while vehicle was being operated. Vehicle refused to restart; and 2.) gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third (3rd) gear.
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer states all electrical systems failed, vehicle would not restart, consumer lists stall occurred due to electrical wiring problem under the hood.
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?.
Vehicle lost all power completly. Was towed to dealer.dealer repaired short in wiring harness. Repaired/ relocated harness andreplaced neccessary fuses.tested eecpc-1000.repair was made under warranty.
The dealership told me its a problem with the computer and the ford engineers are working on it.the car chugs when going long distances when you try to accelerate.i have had the problem since i got the car.
6 mos old veh; 4700 miles; engine has stalled on 3 separate occasions (mid-jun, mid-jul, early sep) while traveling at 45 mph; original dealer could provide no solution; currently being evaluated at 2nd local dealer; seeking guaranteed resolution; replacement vehicle or refund.
1.) complete loss of power and all electrical systems while vehicle was being operated. Vehicle refused to restart; and 2.) gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third (3rd) gear.
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer states all electrical systems failed, vehicle would not restart, consumer lists stall occurred due to electrical wiring problem under the hood.
The overhead map lights in the front of the vehicle do not come on when the driver door is opened.the center and back dome lights come on and then fade, however, there isn't enough light in the front of the vehicle to see to put the key in without manually turning on the map light.i have 2 friends who have the same year model, and their map lights come up.when i contacted the dealer, he said a change in wiring was made to their vehicles and would gladly charge me $300 to fix mine.i live in alaska where 6 months out of the year it's dark and i believe this is a safety harzard in getting into the vehicle without having adequate lighting to see to put the key in. We've talked to the sevice manager and they are unwilling to do anything for us.they have apologized for wasting my time, and leaving me sit in their waiting area for 8 hours and then announcing they "forgot" about me.when told it would take an addtional 3 1/2 hours to fix, and cost me $300, there wasn't enough time left in the day to complete the job if i chose to spend the money and would have had to come back at another time.i feel this is a true safety hazard when i can't see to put the key in and start the vehicle up.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling 30 or more mph. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, dealer tested for possible fuel concern and replaced power relay but did not correct the problem. Aux power point inoperable due to blown fuse.
Vehicle lost all power completly. Was towed to dealer.dealer repaired short in wiring harness. Repaired/ relocated harness andreplaced neccessary fuses.tested eecpc-1000.repair was made under warranty.
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Instrument panel lights will continuously come on, for exampleengine check light will come on,but there was neveranything wrong withvehicle. Contacted dealer.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving in stop and go traffic, the vehicle had a rough idle and stalled intermittently.the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated.after a short period of time the vehicle had the same problems again.the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer.the dealer replaced the pcm but this did not correct the problem.the dealer stated the wiring under the dash needed replaced.there is a nhtsa recall 04v165000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: control module pcm and a nhtsa tsb item #617976, regarding the electrical system: wiring under dash.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall and technical service bulletin; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the consumer was informed the vehicle had an electrical short.updated 04/11/06.
The overhead map lights in the front of the vehicle do not come on when the driver door is opened.the center and back dome lights come on and then fade, however, there isn't enough light in the front of the vehicle to see to put the key in without manually turning on the map light.i have 2 friends who have the same year model, and their map lights come up.when i contacted the dealer, he said a change in wiring was made to their vehicles and would gladly charge me $300 to fix mine.i live in alaska where 6 months out of the year it's dark and i believe this is a safety harzard in getting into the vehicle without having adequate lighting to see to put the key in. We've talked to the sevice manager and they are unwilling to do anything for us.they have apologized for wasting my time, and leaving me sit in their waiting area for 8 hours and then announcing they "forgot" about me.when told it would take an addtional 3 1/2 hours to fix, and cost me $300, there wasn't enough time left in the day to complete the job if i chose to spend the money and would have had to come back at another time.i feel this is a true safety hazard when i can't see to put the key in and start the vehicle up.
Abs system burned up, hard to stop brakes, lickage under the hood
My ford escape does not shift right anymore and it will not stay in park i have to have a brick put in front of it because my emergency brake does not even work. I received a recall letter but i cannot find my letter anymore. I was hit by a vehicle and i cannot walk and my son had clean the house so i have lost my letter i would appreciate it if i could get another recall letter so i can get mike's escape fixed please.
An electrical short caused the abs to malfunction. This illuminated the abs warning light, which caused the abs control module to overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and engine fire. This condition occurred when the vehicle ignition switch was in the off position, and while the vehicle was being operated. It turns out that there were several recalls on this particular make and model which i have not been notified about. I have contacted ford motor company about the recalls. Two different people told me that if the vin for my vehicle was not included in the recall, then the manufacturer is not obligated to fix the safety defect. The vehicle does not have anti- lock brakes now because the control module has burned up, and the fuses had to be removed. The price for installation of a new abs control module is estimated at $1500 to $2500.
My wife was driving the escape down residential roads around 24mph and as she let off of the accelerator it still was accelerating.she put on the brakes and the engine still wanted to accelerate but she was able to make a turn.as soon as she let off the brake it started accelerating again without her depressing the gas pedal.she pulled into our parking lot and the engine throttle was still on.she just depressed the brake as much and she could and immediate turned the car off.i looked under the hood and notice the cruise control cable appear out of place.i took the cruise control cable off of the throttle cable and took the car for a test drive around the block and it appeared to be working fine.then i drove it later that day and the cruise control cable came off the throttle cable so the cruise control wouldn't work.i can see how if the cruise control cable came off the throttle cable it could catch the throttle cable and keep the throttle open.
While driving down the express way the car engine was stuck accelerating until it threw a rod and the engine quit after that. Was driving 60 until the car started accelerating
We were driving around a curve and onto a straight part of the road about 40-43 mph and the engine just cut off.we were able to coast over to the side of the road and stop.the steering and brakes had no power.we tried starting the engine and it cranked but acted like it was not getting any fuel (there was half a tank).we left to get a ride and when we returned to tow the car it started right up and has been driving fine since.we are afraid to drive it now because if we had been in traffic we would have been in an accident.
Shortly after being parked and shut off the vehicle caught fire within the engine compartment and destroyed everything in the front end of the vehicle.
While parked in employee's parking lot the ford escape engine started to smoke then caught fire .
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated the hatch failed to lock. The contact also stated that the vehicle suddenly and intermittently stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
My 2001 ford escape will not shift into 1st or 2nd gear without running hard and ticking once i get set past 3rd gear it will run okay i put it in park and it will not stay and park it rolls so i have to put a brick under the wheels i received a recall letter but i have misplaced it due to an accident i had everything was placed and boxes and stuff and i cannot find it if somebody can please contact me back about this problem so i can get it fixed and start driving my escape again it shifts hard it clunks and it will not stay in the parking spot it's still rolls i have a brick underneath it so it doesn't roll and hit somebody else if somebody could contact me on this place thank you.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving between 5-10 mph, the throttle became stuck when the accelerator pedal was fully depressed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the differential pressure feedback egr (dpfe) sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that whenever it rained or snowed, the vehicle would stutter and fail to accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the coil pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired numerous times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While parked, the vehicle failed to move when the gear stick was shifted from park to drive. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that the check engine light illuminated. It was detected that oil was leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 267,000.
Here recently i have had several occurrences of my 2001 escape stalling while driving.on 2 occasions i was approaching a stop light, slightly uphill and when i pressed the brake the car completely shut off losing all power and steering and i had to "stand" on the brakes to stop.a few other times it happened while i was turning a corner as well as going through a stop light turning right or left, not going fast at all.pretty scary stuff. I have had no problem starting it back up after the occurrences, however it keeps happening.
On october 10th, 2013, my wife and i had met for her birthday dinner at a restaurant in our town. My wife drove the 2001 ford escape to the restaurant, about 5 miles, from our home and parked the car.we had been at dinner for approximately 25 minutes when the waitress asked us if we drove a red suv. We were led to the vehicle that was on fire and in the process of being extinguished by the fire department.the fire investigator said that it looked as if the fire had started on the driver's side of the engine compartment and that nothing else looked suspicious. He pointed out that the wire insulation on that side of the engine compartment was all melted away to bare copper and that the passenger side wiring was still more intact. The fire destroyed the entire front end of the car, the engine compartment, the driver's side fender, the driver's side tire and rim and melted the driver's side dashboard. The entire inside of the vehicle is smoke damaged since the car was locked up.the vehicle is a total loss. Just grateful that my daughter or wife weren't driving it at the time of the fire.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number; 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a commercial vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle shook, stalled, and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v175000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.updated 09/08/16*lj
The car was parked at a shopping mall,the engine started smoking and it went into flames burned entire engine, inside fron t,car , dashboard, tires etc.hood...
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and black smoke started to emit from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
While driving down the highway going 60 mph , my car started shaking almost uncontrollably , making a loud noise like the mmuffler was falling off. I pulled off the road , shut the car off. Open the hood to find the coil laying on the motor and the spark plug no where to be found. Called a friend who's a mechanic , he went n got a new spark plug , put it in and the car drove fine for about 5 weeks. Because yesterday coming off the parkway the car started smelling like gasoline inside and making noise like the muffler came off.so i pulled into a walmart parking lot only to find that it happened once again ... The spark plug has blown out of the engine twice now in the last month and a half. Now the spark plug will not go back in. When we went to get another spark plug the man at the parts store said thus is a common problem with fords. That is not exceptable!! i have to lose a day of work to take it to a mechanics shop. My daughters and grandchildren were in the car. If this is a common problem you need to fix it before someone gets hurt
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated and the battery light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted after several attempts. The contact was able to drive for approximately five more minutes before the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs however, the dealer refused the recall repair and did not provide a reason why. The contact notified the manufacturer of the incident and the contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer for recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 09/11/12*ljupdated 09/14/2012
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while ascending a hill at 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle down shifted and the throttle seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 70,528.updated 08/27/13*lj
I've recently got a new battery, o2 sensor and alternator and my car keeps shutting off in drive.
Was running fine then started the car one morning and idle was out of control and is unsafe to drive with the idle as high as it is
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. While the vehicle was parked, the engine compartment caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was unoccupied and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was destroyed. The local dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign:07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and :12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
My son was going down the road about 60 miles an hour when a big deer came out in front of him. He jammed on his brakes skidding but still hit the deer totaling the car. Not one of the airbags came out. He went forward hitting his upper body and face on the steering wheel. He had his seat belt on. The police were called to the accident. He was taken to the hospital by friends. He turned black and blue and still is hurting. The car was just inspected the end of october. I feel ford and the manufacturer should be held liable. That the car should be replaced because of the airbags not working causing injury. I'm without a car...updated 12/04/14 updated 06/2/2015
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, a fire started in the engine compartment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.updated 06/24/14*ljthe consumer stated while driving approximately 65mph, a low pop was heard. Black smoke rolled into the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 06/25/2014
Stuttering and stalling.
Despite numerous calls to ford, i still receive recall notices on this vehicle, however it was a cash for clunkers vehicle.i participated in this program and the vehicle was permanently disabled back in 2009/2010.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Vehicle accelerating by itself.*tc
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
I have had brake liquid leaking from the engine container since i purchased the car around 2001.i notified the dealership and the first time they said the cap malfunctioned and they replaced the cap, the second time they said i overfilled the container but it never stopped and to this day the container leaks.i also have had the car stall on several occasions.i thought this to be just a freak accident until i read these postings and it appears the problem is wide spread.one time it stalled while driving on interstate 81 at a high rate of speed, i thought i was going to wreck but managed to pull over with out an accident.now my car has a hard time starting for no reason.at first i had the battery replaced, but the problem just got worse.now i sometimes spend 20 min trying to start the car, when it finally starts, it stalls and when its finished stalling, it accelerates on its own and stays that way for several min. Until now i just thought these were rare occurrences but now i don't think they are.i believe they are all safety problems and not once was i notified of any recall to fix.my coolant light came on over 8 months ago and is still on despite having it checked and no problem was found.
Engine turned off while driving down hill (35-40) miles. I lost power steering andbrakes. Luckily i was able to turn into the parking lot and stopped the vehicleby hitting the curve. It had happened once before about a year ago but i ignoredthat incident.*la
Vehicle engine revs/searches/hunts, while driving steady and maintaining a constant speed on a level road, going down or up a hill and the accelerator is not being played with.intermittently vehicle handling seems to lose the power assist - turning all of the sudden requires more muscle effort - and handling gets very stiff.suv has stalled 5 times already and dealer still unable to correct the problem.every time - i lost the steering, the brakes, the accelerator and the electrical systems.escape is a very scary and dangerous suv - unable to predict when it will stall or when it will suddenly accelerate (i don't dare use the cruise control).
Dt:2001 ford escape.the consumer found a recall on line, this recall did notpertain to this vehicle due to vin.when driving, the vehicle died,power steering malfunctioned,and the vehicle was hard to control.the vehicle will not keep a idling. .the vehicle is currently at the dealership, and they have not yet contacted the consumer.the problem started two weeks ago, onaugust 30, 2005.the consumer stated ithappened approximately ten times.
2001 ford escape getting an knocking noise in front of the car. Sounds like a propeller noise that increase the faster i travel.
After driving for appx 19 miles, stopped at my destination and put car in park.engine started racing to appx 3000-4000 rpm.tapped gas pedal to see if i could make it stop, which i couldn't (it continued to race for a few moments).at this point i just turned ignition off.started car back up and everything was normal again.
After stopping to possibly take a left turn, i realized i needed to go one more block so i pressed the gas to continue forward.however right as i did that the light turned yellow so i took my foot off the accelerator and pressed on the brake instead. The car shot forward at full throttle and the car went through the intersection and the red light.the street was clear in front of us and i had a full long block to try to regain control of the vehicle's acceleration.i calmly shifted the car into neutral and was very surprised that the car continued to accelerate.i started worrying as the car continued to speed up. I was able to shift the car in reverse and park (which normally isn't possible).all the while the vehicle sped up.my foot was on the brake for almost the whole block and wasn't slowing the vehicle at all.i decided that since the transmission and brakes were not responding, that i might be able to use my foot to get under the gas pedal and lift it up (because it felt from the full acceleration like it was stuck on the floor).however, the pedal easily came off the floor but would flop back down as soon as i moved my foot out from under it.it was definitely not stuck by a foreign object or floor mat though.had to avoid a pedestrian that was crossing the street and the road ahead was obscured because it went down a steep hill so i chose to turn right. The car ended up hitting the curb, hitting 2 small trees. And flipping upside down before also hitting a parked car.the engine continued to "rev" at high speeds, even upside down, for a few seconds before it finally cut off. My wife and i were very lucky to survive this incident and to not have injured any others in the area.possibly part of : nhtsa campaign id number:00v210001 for stuck throttle problems.
(2007) while driving my vehicle, the engine-cooling system-low coolant warning indicator lamp illuminates and after checking the coolant resevoir which was at proper levels. Delaer notified me that the coolant sensor as bad and needed to be replaced costing $300.(2007) while driving or parked, after turning the steering wheel left or right, there would be a loud squeak or screehing sound coming from the tire area. Dealer notified me that the axle rod needed to be replaced costing over $300.(2006) last year there was a check engine light on which was caused by a malfunctioning engine coil #5 which burned out my spark plug. That cost was over $700.there were several other problems with theis vehicle but too many to name.
Engine unexpectedly stalled and engine lost all powerwhile puling into a driveway.this was the second incident in the last 6 months involving the ford escape that is my company car.i barely missed being hit by another car.the first time was on the freeway at 60 m.p.h.i consider myself luck i was not killed or injured.
While driving vehicle stalled.check engine light illuminated. Consumer stated that vehicle experienced thesame problem that was mentioned inrecall04v165000.contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred.
Vehicle's #- 2001 ford escape.every morning i start the car it hesitates to stay started,(idealing) sometimes the car does shut off and i have to restart the car. I start out and when i go to brake the car hesitates and want to shut off at thesame time i lose my brakes (they lock up and will not stop...) the car also sometimes smell hot after driving. Once the car has been driven for a while the brakes seem to work fine but there is still a hot smell when we shut the car off. I have had this in for service more then once and they had me do certain services on the car and this still has not fixed the problem, i took back in after spending enough money and doing the service they suggested the mechanics kept it for a few days and thought they fixed the problem,but here we are again(1 yr later) and i'm back to where we started. I have all the paperwork to what was done with the car for this problem..service was performed as follows a. Replace intake gaskets,spark plugs,dpfe sensor. B. Fuel filter. C. Perform bg professional fuel injection cleaning service.the second time in for service- a. 100 diag mass air flow meter=rec. Tune up = filters advise on pendg. Codes 0171-0174=poss. Intake leek =replace maf sensor=clear codes. This was everything they suggested we do and now as its cold i'm having the same problem as i did last february. ($2000.00 later) i would really like to have the situation fixed before i can't stop the next time.thank you for your time... Mrs. Leslie a. Weary
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The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the rotors were defective and caused the brake line to become faulty.he noticed that there were new brake lines on the defective rotors and would not allow his child to drive the vehicle.he also stated that there was a defective ball joint on the front passenger side of the vehicle.in addition, the engine malfunctioned after three hundred miles.the used car dealer, from where the vehicle was purchased, stated that they would purchase a new motor under the warranty to replace the non-working engine.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current and failure mileages were approximately 123,800.
Engine coolant light came on and has not gone off.a service technician said the sensor has gone bad, and that a lot of escapes have this problem.
Engine stalls at 40 mph.
About four months my 2001 ford escape has been putting off this strong odor, so bad i am afraid to drive it. My safety brake light will not turn off, even when it is not in use. Over the last 3 months, i have paid to have my car engine looked at -spark plugs, brakes and rotors replaced, hoping for positive results. Smell still remains. I have put money into getting this car fixed, i do realize its an older car, butt it's all i have and need it for transportation to work, due to the abs recall i just received, i am afraid it's going to just burst into flames at any time.
Ignition coils defect- causing engine to stall and gas pedal sometimes gets hard to accelerate causing the vehicle not to move.while driving vehicle accelerates.
My 2001 ford escape 3.0l v6, has an engine stalling problem, and an really bad emisions system failure. The exhaust fumes have been backing up into the vehicle for a long time now. My hair fell out, and no one seems to care. I contacted a ford dealership, because i received a letter stating that under the state and federal emissions warranty, some components needed to be changed. However the dealer won't honor it, because the vehicle has over 80,000 miles. I bought the car used at 60,000 miles. I am not sure if the engine stalling has caused the emissions system to fail or the emissions system failure has caused the engine stalling.this has happened to my vehicle 3 times.
Car shut off while moving at 35-40 mph with no warning. Loss of power steering and brakes. Winner ford said i needed new computer - took 2 weeks to repair. Found out later they only reprogrammed computer. Car had also shut itself off october of 2002, in for repairs, one week later, shut itself off again, another problem. Escape is not reliable. See chat groups and edmonds.com for other peoples complaints.
2001 ford escape stalled at about 30 mph.car restarted and continued.this was the second time the car stalled.
Recall o4v-165 intermittent stop and restart due to calibration errors. *mr the vehicle would die out and the consumer would smell smoke. *sc
While driving at 35 mph engine unexpectedly shut down.
Recall 04v-165 vehicle dies when slowing down. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
With the air conditioner on vehicle stalledintermittently. Consumer hadvehicle towed to dealership,but dealership did not resolve the problem.
While driving 45 mph oil light and theengine checklight appeared on the dashboard, then,vehicle stalled.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
While driving engine stalls without warningmechanic cannot locate problem with diagnostic equipment.
While driving. The vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle after pumping the accelerator pedal. Please provide more information.the consumer could not control the vehicle due to loss of power in the steering wheel and no brakes.*tc
While parked in our driveway after sitting for about 3 hours a passerby started banging on our front door and said we had a fire in our driveway. Sure enough our 2001 ford escape was shooting flames from the engine. We had no idea something like this could happen. After going to this site and reading similar accounts of the car just going on fire while parked we can only assume something was defective in the vehicle. The abs light had been going off and on recently.
The vehicle started to vibrate while the consumer was driving.the consumer took the vehicle in to the dealer, and the engine coil needed to be replaced.
Petition for adequacy of a recall remedy involving ford safety recall 04s13 re a problem with stalling in the 2001 ford escape. *mr the stalling continued. *sc
In 2001 ford escapes a misfire occurs and cause the fuel mileage to decrease. It also causes the car to shutter at idle when it is cold. After checking message boards it appears that more than a handful are having the same exact issue and despite changing any parts accept the connectors and pcm the issue still occurs. The number of cars effected by this is more than just a coincidence and should be listed as a factory defect.
Vehicle stales during decelartion
My 2001 ford escape spontaneously caught fire in my driveway this evening. It had been driven approximately 1.5 miles, parked and then caught fire. A passerby saw flames coming out from underneath the car and called dispatch. The vehicle is beyond repair. I am aware of some recalls on this vehicle and have taken the car in for repairs/replacements when a recall was issued. I am unsure, at this time, as to the cause of the fire but felt i would be remiss if i did not report the incident. Has there been a recall concerning this vehicle and engine fire?
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I've only had this car for two years and it died twice while driving on the road.one time on october 19, 2002 and another time on september 12, 2003.this car has also have problems with the sensors and pcm module.
The contact owns a owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.updated 02/15/12*lj
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restartedthe vehicle and pulled over.the consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.there was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the ac compressor.there were also problem with the air bag and the steering. *sc
Vehicle stalls while going downhill at approximately 35 miles an hour with foot off gas.this is the third or forth time it has happened.because of the stalling condition, use of brake and steering is difficult.
While driving the vehicle, the left side of the vehicle collapsed after experiencing a loss of steering control. I jacked up the vehicle to inspect the cause and discovered the left side of the engine/suspension cradle was suffered from abnormal corrosion that allowed the lower control arm to become detached from the vehicle. This condition is not present on the right side of the vehicle, therefore it is obvious that this is a quality issue with the component that caused a premature failure and a safety issue. This is a ford quality issue that is not being addressed that could cause severe injury and death.
2001 ford escape. Consumer states vehicle caught fire for no apparent reason *tgwthe consumer stated her daughter owned the vehicle and was driving it the night, it caught on fire.her daughter burned her hand, as she was exiting the vehicle.the vehicle was destroyed by the fire.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape which was purchased in 2001. While the vehicle was parked in his driveway he was notified that it was on fire. Upon further investigation, he saw black smoke under the dashboard. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire; however, they were unable to determine the cause of the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.updated 06/02/10. *ljaccording to the police report, the fire originated in the engine compartment. Updated 09/28/10
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle drastically accelerated when the accelerator pedal was depressed.the brake pedal required greater force to stop the vehicle and the stopping distance increased.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the throttle was the cause of the failure.the vehicle was unable to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 00v210001 (vehicle speed control) due to modifications.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 114,000.
While driving the vehicle stalled and lost power assist and brakes.the vehicle was restarted and taken to a dealer the next day where they a component was replaced.the problem has not re-occurred. *nlm
I own a 2001 ford escape xlt with approximately 22,500 miles.on two occasions, the engine has stalled while i was driving approximately 40mph.
I have spoken with a ford rep.for a new car, too many things have gone wrong.it is currently in the shop have the window and abs brakes fixed.every time it's somehting new!nlm
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls while driving, the most recent repairs made by the dealer was the replacement of the iac and air intake, consumer is concerned about the problem happening again.the indicator lights for engine coolant and battery illuminated, the dealer replaced a part on the coolant rec tank, however the coolant light illuminated again.
Engine has stalled twice while driving 40-50mph. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. Coolant recorvery jug had to be replaced.sensor asy-egr was replaced after 1st time engine stalled. Has since stalled again.
The transmission on my 2001 ford escape, went out i had 58,000 miles on the truck. Had to put in a new transmission.now 4 months later, the engine light comes on. The engine coolant warning light keeps coming on even though it is full. All of the lighters/sunroof have no power to them they all quit.i have replaced all fuses, with no luck.now the all lights on the radio are gone, but the radio still works.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlmconsumer 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.
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. Numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.
The radiator fill bottle located to the right of the engine compartment, has a sensor that detected when the level is low in it. There is a light that comes on ,when it is low activated in the dash next to the tachometer. It has turned on for about 6 months and will not turn off, even when the refill bottle is filled. The dealer says you have to replace the bottle and it has happened several times with the escapes. He suggested i buy a replacement bottle at a cost of about $62.00. This unit should not go out after only about 50,000 miles and mislead you to think you are out of fluid. There needs to be a recall on the bottle to have the dealer fix it at no cost, since it has occurred at vic bailey ford a lot of times on the new escapes.
2001 ford escape - spark plag ejection blowout.
Ford failure to perform recall #04v-165 ford #04s13 on my 01 escape. Contacted ford, provided vin, ford claimed no recall on my vehicle. However mt 01 escape was produced in 10/2000 which was during the recall period. Has never been done. Vehicle now stalls and hard starts (long cranks) sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries.
My 2001 ford escape has stalled four times.coasting down hill just cuts right out.no rhyme or reason to the problem.
There were problems with the vehicle shutting down while in traffic.the idle gauge kept dropping and going up until it eventually dropped below 1, then it cut out immediately .the consumer had taken the vehicle back to the dealer and attempted to fix the problem on numerous occasions but were unable to verify.the dealer said there was water contamination in the gas tank, and the consumer was told that a rat had bitten through the wires.the consumer had taken the vehicle back in for the stalling problems and gas fumes were coming through the a/c vents.later on that day the vehicle caught fire.the consumer requested a refund and or exchange for a new vehicle.*mr*scc
Door locks are not unlocking properly. Contacted ford about problem and they informed moe to put grease on it this did not work. Ford escape tries to quite while running. Replaced hoses and plugs and problems still going on. Ford escape does not want to stop properly with new brakes or brakes that are only 10 to 20 percent worn. Also leaks brake fluid have been unable to locate leak on escape.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was parked for 9 hours and it caught on fire.the fire department responded and extinguished the fire.the fire marshal stated the damage was too extensive to determine where the fire started.most of the fire damage was under the hood on the driver side.the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled.
While driving 2001 ford escape at average 50-60 mph speed ok. Upon deceleration, car dies. Took car to dealership next day (died 3 more times). Dealer is saying 2 cylinder heads need to be replaced; 2 camshafts and basically need new engine installed at my expense. Dealer has requested maintenance receipts (i have supplied all). Now waiting to see if ford will assist in repairs. Have called ford 6 times to file complaint stating since purchasing vehicle new in dec 2000, have had new transmission installed (warranty covered); new fuel pump (warranty covered); and new master cylinder (paid out of pocket). Escape is not safe and not reliable.
Vehicle stalled while traveling at approximately 40 mph on county road.stall became noticeable because power steering and brakes were affected, check engine and oil lights came on.this is the third time in 2 years this has occurred.
The vehicle stalled while driving and all power was lost, the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the necessary repairs were made. Mr
I purchased 2001 used vehicle from hertz car sales with 27,000+ miles.transmission had to be replaced second week we had vehicle.also realized that ac/heating system had "whistle" which could not be turned off.major problem has vehicle stalling while driving, losing all power, brakes, etc.fortunate not to have been rear-ended.ford dealer has worked on problem, replacing transmission, fixing ac/heat system and attempted to repair the "stalling" problem.thought it had been repaired, however, it happened again yesterday.car at ford dealer once again.it is strange to me that they do not comment that this has happened not once but many hundred times!i definitely feel there is a major problem with the escape stalling and being unable to control.as we drive on mountain roads, this could cause a major accident.ford has certainly lost my future business by not facing this very serious problem.must there be fatalities before they act?
The vehicle stalled without warning.
Have at different times the motor reeves. Sometimes when the cruise is set, and sometimes when it's in park. Never know what makes it happen or when it's going to happen. Do have witnesses at the last time this happened. Happened to be at the scene of an accident, pulled up and stopped, only to have this happen. Which the paramedics happened to hear it and got very concerned. Although it's happened before several times, the emt's strongly urged us to report this.
While driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle started to idle.the brakes and accelerator pedal felt sluggish.the consumer pulled over, and turned off the vehicle, waited a few minutes and restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealership to have themechanic check out the problem.recall campaign 04v165000 repairs were performed in may for the engine stalling while driving.*sc
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer stated that she went to the nhtsa website and found several other complaints on this issue.
Car stalls while driving. Has happened six times.
I was driving home and the car started to shake.i pulled over at a gas station and my husband checked to see what was wrong.we could not find what was wrong and drove home.again the car was shaking then it started to shake violently and then we heard something snap and the car just shut off in the middle of the highway.after having it towed it turned out that we needed to replace the engine.the valve sheered from the valve stem and the valve shattered the piston and ended denting the oil pan and was found in the oil pan.this ended up costing us $5000.we called the dealer where we purchased the car in april of 2004 and he said that he was willing to help us, but decided not to stating it would be "bad business" to replace to car even though we had purchased it 8 months previous to the incident.we then had it towed to a ford dealership where a new engine was placed in the 2001 ford escape.while speaking to a ford mechanic he stated that he has seen this happen before to the escape.the dealer that finally ended up working on the escape called ford and told them the problem but ford stated that they had heard about this but there wasn't enough complaints to warrant a recall because of the defect.the car was out of commission for 10 days due to the dealer making promises and then taking them back.
The engine caught on fire, while the vehicle was parked.
I have a 2001 ford escape xlt with approx. 54,000 miles.near the end of my 45 minute morning commute, as i was slowing to go through a traffic light, my vehicle stalled and i lost power steering and braking abilities.luckily, i was able to safely pull to the side of the road.i turned off the ignition and then restarted the car and was able to continue without further incident.this was the 2nd time that this has happened - the first was shortly after i first purchased the car (in early 2002).i took it to my dealer and explained the issue.upon investigation, the dealer was unable to reproduce the problem.i am not sure if this is related, but i have also experienced numerous 'false' warning lights that the dealer has been unable to reproduce.
Third time in 2 years suv has lost power driving on highway. Loss of steering and brakes nearly caused multiple accidents of i-95. Called dealer, was told other complaints exist, ford is aware of complaint, but unable to duplicate problem.
Oil cooler failed, oil was burnt off with no check oil light or engine notice and engine failure occurred.engine threw a rod and the engine needed replacement.
The vehicle stalled six times within the last 45,000 miles.the dealerreplaced the pfe sensor, coolant, instrument cluster, the ignition switch, the front crank seal and the dpfe sensor.after all the repairs the vehicle continued to stall.please provide further details.
2001 ford escape xlt 4wd stalled while driving. Has done this on numerous occasions. Also, occasionally will not start. Usually when vehicle has been parked outside for several hours in rain. Requires several attempts to start.
The vehicle caught on fire due to a problem with the engine.
While drivingat any speed and with no warning vehicle would stall,causing the driver to lose control of vehicle. Consumercontacted the dealer on nine separate occasions, but problem is still recurring.
While driving vehicle began to stall then shut off. Dealer notified.
The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to abruptly pull over.
Consumer had problems with the vehicle stalling four times since purchase. *ph the vehicle would start back up, but was dangerous.ford replaced a couple parts that should have taken care of the problem but it didn't.the problem occurred again but the vehicle was out of warranty. *sc
2001 escape stalling -i am driving down the road and the escape just stops right in the middle of traffic or when i am turning.this is very scary and i have been lucky since it happened once on the interstate in 4 four lanes of traffic.i have tried to contact ford about it to see if they had a recall or service bulletin and they left a voice mail with no telephone number.now they have unanswered 3 additional emails.i contacted the local dealer and he says he knows nothing about escape stalling even though it is all over the internet where they say the dealers can not fix it.my dealer is just making guesses.this is why i wanted at least a service bulletin so i do not have to go through a guessing game with my dealer.i am very scared of my escape now especially in interstate traffic.
The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
The engine stalled, which caused the vehicle to have no brakes and steering.
Ford escape 2001.. Vehicle stalled sitting at a traffic light. No warning.. Ford tells me this problem happens with ford windstar, escapes,tribute.. Ford will not cover repairs after 36000 miles, even with the best extended warranty ford has to offer.
I have been experienceing alot of stalling with my 2001 ford escape.it usually happens when on a downgrade or slowing to stop.the idle drops very low and the car stalls.it often stalls when sitting at an idle also.i have had it stall many times when slowing down to make a turn.when the escape stalls, you lose steering.i am an accident waiting to happen. I first starting stalling in march of 2003 and have had hundreds of stalls. Yesterday(3/31/04) the escape stalled 5 times in a 2 mile stretch. I am very worried that one day it will stall turning at a busy intersection and i won't be able to restart fast enough to stop from getting hit or hitting someone or something else. Because i am out of warrenty ford will do nothing.i know there is a tsb on this problem, but i can't afford to have it done, and i feel this is something ford should do whether you're under warrenty or not.
2001 escape has had three repairs in a 6 month time frame do to problems with the ignition coil assemblies.the sparks plug shot out of the cylinder head suddenly three times.
Nar 1/29/2003.the consumer had a hitch added to the vehicle, however, while driving the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle which has stalled 3 times.
When driving the vehicle at any speed it would stall.
While driving, at various speeds, the engine stalled. The problem had been occurring for over 3 years. The vehicle was taken to the dealership numerous times but mechanic would replace different parts to the engine and also had the gasoline changed. The problem of stalling is still not resolved.
My 2001 ford escape's engine has stalled numerous times over the past 3 months.the engine will stall when put in to drive, reverse, while idling or when stepping on the accelerator.this problem started whenthe car was under 2 years old. The ford dealership i brought it to has tried 4 times to repair the vehicle with no success. They have replaced various parts; sensors, valves, etc. They also expressed to me that they do not know how to rectify this problem. I have 11 more months on my lease and have requested a replacement car under the lemon law, which they told me i do not quailify for because i have over 18,000 miles on the car. Obviously, the car is dangerous and unsafe to drive.
While traveling uphill going approx 45 mph the engine on my 2001 ford escape shut down.complete power to my car was lost.the odometer even lost the miles driven and was replaced by dashes momentarily.when the engine shut down i steered the car to the side of the road, i lost power steering and brakes.the check engine light also came on when this happened.there was no previous indication that there was an issue with the engine.after i pulled to the side of the road.i put car in park and turned key off.i waited approx 5 minutes and restarted the car with no problems.the check engine light was off and car started smoothly as usual.after researching this online, i don't seem to be the only person having this issue.
2001 ford escapetransmission went out after the vehicle kept stalling out! *la
We own a 2001 ford escape with less than 42000 miles on it.we have gotten all of the required oil changes and scheduled maintenance done on it.we went through the dealer for all service work and all but one oil change.recently it began shaking even when the car was not in motion.we took it back to the dealer again and they informed us that the engine was bad and needed replaced (costing $4000).the service technician had originally told us that the engine had gone bad because we had not changed the oil or had put the wrong oil in it. This is untrue, we have met the requirements set out by ford and had proof.then, he said that we must have gone through high water in the car because the air filter was yellowed.we have never taken the car through high water.we were told by a different ford mechanic that dust and pollen in the air can cause the yellowing. Then they told us that the engine could have become ruined because of heavy rain. The dealer that we have been working with is:rusty eck ford7310 east kelloggwichitaks67207phone: 316.685.9211fax: 316.685.2890this is obviously a defect in the manufacturing of the engine and we feel that ford should replace the engine. We have owned more than a dozen cars (one having over 180,000 on it)and have never had an engine go bad on us.we have owned 7 different ford vehicles.we have done our part in taking care of the ford escape, and we feel that it is ridiculous to have to pay for this kind of repair so early in its life.the excuses that we have been given for the engine failure are ludicrous.certainly, vehicles must be able to withstand rain showers.
While driving at any speed and without warning the engine stalled.the consumer pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed.the transmission also failed.it wouldn't shift properly from first gear tosecond gear.
Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. During various times, days and circumstances. Since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03.
My 2001 ford escape has stalled 3 times in the last month and a half when decelerating to a stop sign or stop light.engine cuts out and power steering is lost.
2001 ford escape 3.0 l car engine stalled when in traffic slowing down while proceeding straight.
Intermittently while driving at 40/65 mph the engine cut off without warning or cause. The vehicle was serviced 5 times. Cause unknown.
Consumer stated that while drivingand without warning the engine is not giving enough power. Dealer notified.
Recall 04v165000 concerning engine stalling.consumer stated that vehicle was not experiencing any problem with engine stalling until recall repairs were done onapril 24, 2004. Dealer was contacted.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at a speed of 5mph , the contact was coming to a stop when thevehicle stalled. The contact turned the vehicle off and thenback on and it operated normally. Thevehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the air throttle and the pcm. The failure mileage was 105000 and current mileage was 135000.
After getting into vehicle the consumer heard a loud clanking sound, and then a part ofengine fell out. Contacted dealer, anddealer noted thatidle pullyfell off.
While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled.consumer restarted vehicle,anddroveit to the dealer for inspection, and mechanicdetermined thatengine needed to be replaced.
Pulley dropped while driving. Repairs were made. Feel free to provide any further information.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start.she made one more attempt and the vehicle shut off completely.the contact placed the vehicle in neutral and the vehicle started.when she approached a stop sign at 5 mph, the vehicle began to stall.the current and failure mileages were 48,250.
While driving, engine cuts off without warning. Dealership serviced the vehicle and did a computer update, but problem still exist. *ph
2000 ford f-550 was being towed and experienced under hood fire.*mrthe consumer was driving a ford f550 and was towing a 2001 ford escape. The owner of the escape started the vehicle before the tow truck driver arrived. He informed her to shut it off. While he was towing the vehicle, he heard a booff sound andnoticed white smoke coming from under the hood. He then pulled over, unhooked the vehicle and moved a safe distance away.*ph
On 2 occasions engine shut off while coasting at 35mph.
I was driving in rush hour traffic with the radio on and air only on.i was pressing on the gas and going no where.then i realized the car just died.i was in the fast lane.there was no where to go so i had to take a left turn and coasted across 2 lanes of traffic.i was in panic as i was just coasting and had no power to move.all the power steering and breakes did not work because the engine was not engaged.it was a very dangerous situation.after i reached the side street, i put on my flashers.i put the vehicle in nuteral.it started and i went home.i am very nervous to drive this vehicle, because if it happens again, i could be in a situation where i could get killed, having no power to stop, advance or turn.
While driving 35/45mph vehicle will stall out, losing all power .
While driving, engine stalled and oil light illuminated, consumer checked oil level and it was at the normal level.
Vehicle is stalling at low speed. Has been taken to dealer 4 times. Powertrain control module/ wiring assembly and pcm relay were replaced. Did not remedy the problem.
Car will not start approximatlry 8 times and stalled while driving one time, brakes locked tow times, steering wheel locks every time, all lights on the dash comes on.
While driving at approximately 35 mph on a level roadway, the engine unexpectedly stopped.traffic was relatively heavy and stopping the vehicle at the traffic light without hitting the stopped vehicle in front of me was difficult.the vehicle had to be placed in park before the engine would restart (as expected) -- which it did without any problem.no check engine light was present.time of day was at approximately 5 pm cdt.outside temperature was about 85 degrees.i had just exited off the highway and had been driving for about 8 miles without stopping before the failure.the air conditioning and radio were on during the failure.
Ongoing problem with engine stalling while traveling 30 or more mph. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, dealer tested for possible fuel concern and replaced power relay but did not correct the problem. Aux power point inoperable due to blown fuse.
Engine would stall while driving at 30mph. Would have no warning of any problems. Had lost power brakes and steering. Had to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle. Had happened once before. Will be taking vehicle to dealership.consumer stated the delaer replaced the egr valve, however that did not solve the problem.
Engine stalled 3 times. Mr
Consumer states vehicle will intermittenly stall without warning while driving.vehicle is currently with dealer who is unable to determine cause.related investigationea 02-027/engine stalling. Ts
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
The engine stalled again in september of 2001. I was going approximately 25mph when it stalled and had to pull the emergency brake to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle went sideways and the vehicle behind barely avoided hitting me. The dealership again told me that they could not determine what was wrong with the vehicle. I then contacted fords customer service center and was told that they had not had any problems of this nature reported and that if the dealership could not determine what the problem was, there was nothing that could be done. This is a very serious problem. I was extremely lucky that i was not hit either time.
Vehicle will stall out at any speed, there is no prior warning, and everything will shut down.
Vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has been contacted, but is unable to locate source of problem. .*mj
My escape stalled 4 different times while driving down the street. My speed was 40 mph or less. There is the tightness in the steering and the engine light goes on and all power is lost.it starts up with no problem.
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. Numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.
Very dangerous stalling at high speed. Loss of control, ford unable to fix.
While traveling on highway, vehicle will shutdown. 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
While driving, vehicle will stall without any warning. Contacted dealer. Cannot fix problem.jg
On wed. Evening jan. 30, 2002 at 6:30 pm i was driving my 2001 ford escape home from the hicksville railroad station. While driving at 50mph on route 106 the vehicle turned itself off with no warning of any kind. Fortunately i was able to get off to the side of the road and coast to a stop. This was tremendously difficult to do since there were no brakes and no power steering. There was no warning of any kind the engine just turned itself off. After coming to a stop i turned the key back to the off position, put the car in park, and tried to restart the car. It started right up just like nothing had occurred. I am now afraid to drive this vehicle. I was extremely lucky not to have been hurt or killed. If there had been a traffic light or stop sign i would not have been able to stop. Also, if the road happened to be a curve or turn when the stall occurred i would not have been able to steer the vehicle. The ford dealer sales and service people tell me that they have never heard of this problem before.
Vehicle stalls out intermittently between 35 and 50 mph without warning, causing a loss of vehicle control.dealer has repaired vehicle.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
Driving down a busy street, down a slight grade about 45 mph, the car suddently died.i had to pull over to the side of the road.i waited a couple of minutes and it restarted.there was no indication of any problem prior to this.
Engine stalled while driving around 35-40mph, avoiding rear-ending cars in front by evasively pulling off to side of road. Vehicle has stalled before and was taken into dealer. Dealer replaced fuel pump and ecm module relays at that time (2-3 months ago). However, vehicle stalled again tonight.
Engine stalled.dt
My vehicle stalls at speeds between 40 and 45 mph going downhill.it starts right up and the on-board computer doesn't store any information.i took it to a dealer for repairs 6 times with this problem, but they don't seem to be able to duplicate the problem.last time it happened to me about a month ago.the dealer told me that other people bring their escapes back with the same issue.
While driving, vehicle will stall without warning.
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.
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When consumer starts upvehicle it hesitates/stalls.consumer had taken vehicle dealer to check because of itspulling to the left. Consumerwas never been told whyvehicle stalls.
Consumer stateswhile 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.
Vehicle stalled again. This is 4th time vehicle has stalled while driving. Vehicle has already been in for repair 3 times without any successful fix. Travelling ~30mph, no a/c, stalled without warning. Lost all power and braking. Ford (via customer response center - crc) has been notified of previous incidents and has contacted dealership. Owner is currently awaiting call-back from dealership customer relations manager per crc for resolution.
My ford escape has stalled 3 times in the last 7 months. I am to the point where i am afraid to drive it.
While coasting down slight grade at 35 mph, engine shuts off with no warning, stopped on side of road (required great effort to steer and brake), was almost rear-ended by following vehicles. Put car in "park" and restarted w/o any problem (no engine stumble), drove 7 miles home without further problem, however i am afraid to drive it for fear of recurrence. I will have to drive it to the dealer tomorrow and hope it behaves long enough to get there.
Stalling occurs without warning. Has occurred on a bridge.i must coast across bridge, pull over, and restart the car.
Brake light came ondashboard. Also, vehicle just shutdownwithout prior warning.whenconsumer appliedbrakespedal was normal.she tookvehicle todealership.mechanic told her she needed a master cylinder.
My 2001 ford escape stalled while driving normally, about 35 mph.engine and oil lights illuminated, steering locked.pulled over and restarted.i've discovered this is a common problem among escape owners, and i am concerned about this serious safety hazard.
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
The suv was purchased new in mid-december 2000. On 9/7/07, i was slowing down, on a downhill slope, to make a right turn when the suv shut itself off and the steering column locked up. It had 1/3 tank of gas. I shifted the automatic into park, turned the key, the car started and i extricated my 7 year old son and myself from the busy intersection and from the mouth of on-coming traffic (we landed in the left turn lane, much to a jeep's dismay). I drove slowly to my son's school (3 blocks down), then to work where i notified ford via it's 800 number. I made an appointment for that afternoon with the dealership to have the car fixed. I left the car with the dealership.on 9/8/01, i called and the dealership said the car was ready. I asked the service manager to review the repairs with me & my husband and to explain why the repair "fixed" the problem. He said they replaced a valve which controls air flow. He said this would cause the car to shut off, especially if i had been engaging the brakes when the car shut off. I was engaging the brakes when it shut off, so i accepted this explanation. I packed my 7 year old into the suv and left.within 7-10 miles, the car shut itself off, again (only 26 hours after the first incident and the supposed "fix")!this time i was accelerating up a semi-steep incline. My eyes were forward. I noticed out of the bottom of my field of vision a red glow.i looked down and the oil lamp was glowing.i just had the oil changed within 1,000 miles and the car was just at the dealership that morning, so that couldn't be a problem. I then noticed that all of the other dashboard lights (most in white light) also were lit up. At that point, the steering began to locked up and the car slowed to a stop. I managed to maneuver the suv to the community center's driveway on the right. We narrowly missed being mowed down by a van which had gained signficant momentum having just swooped down the downgrade and was racing up the incline. 1/4 tank gas.
Vehicle had stalled on four separate occasions while driving 35-40 mph . Vehicle has been to dealer on three occasions, and problem still occurring. The power relay was considered the cause for the vehicle?s stalling and was replaced. When the vehicle stalled again, the dealer replaced the pff sensor first and power train control next and lastly did pcm programming, but the vehicle continued to stall.
While accelerating to 65 mph, vehicle will stall unexpectedly in traffic. Dealership has been in possession of vehicle for two weeks, dealer performed extensive road testing and was only able to verify stalling concern once, still unable to determine cause of problem, dealer offered trade-in, but consumer refused offer.
My escape has stalled (3 times) while driving down a slight downhill grade in the road going about 40 mph.i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership twice.first time they told me that the idle control value was corroded and replaced it.the second time they told me they could not find a problem.this is a very frightening experience to have your car quit on you in the middle of traffic and i feel very strongly that it needs to be addressed since it is happening to other people.
Ongoing problem at 12,000 miles with engine 3.0 v6 stalling, while driving. Vehicle been to dealer on three occasions, andproblem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving 15 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Loss all power causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Driver injured vehicle totaled.nlm
Engine stalls while traveling. Occurred once each in june, july, sept and oct. Presumed electrical short. Coast to roadside, come to complete stop, put in park, turn key and take off again. Last incident was shortly after exiting interstate highway - i can no longer operate this vehicle with any confidence.
Car would not start in october 2001.engine shut off while driving at approx. 50 mph.loss of steering and braking abilities.
Our car sporadically stalls when coasting to a stop, changing gears from drive to reverse, and when going over any small bump in the road.we've taken it to the dealer for repair but they claim that they're not able to replicate the problem. It's been to the dealer twice now and the stalling has occurred more than 15 times in a span of a month. The stalling causes all powered systems to fail (ie. Brakes, steering).
While driving 30-35 mph vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown.vehicle was serviced bydealer. However,problem is still occurring.please give any further details.ak
Engine stalled twice while deaccelerating at about 30-40 mph.dates: 10/3/02 and 11/14/02 so far.took to dealer 10/16/02 but they found nothing.have another appointment 11/21/02.dt
Without warning the engine stalls going about 35 mph.all steering and braking became impossible.after car was pulled to side of the road, an attempt to start was made and it seemed normal.this happened at about 450 miles after purchase.car taken to dealer who was unable to duplicate problem and had no additional information.the second occurrence has just happened at about 11500 miles (about 11 months old).the circumstances were the same - 35mph, all sterring and braking impossible.the car was able to be restarted after a few minutes.dealer has been notified again and service is scheduled.both occurrences have no warnings prior to the engine stall.the situation is extremely dangerous.
Leaking front oil seal and oil pan gasket with only 60,000 miles.
Issue of engine stalling has happened for the fourth time. Indications are loss of power steering, gas, and breaks. No sounds to indicate failer. Check engine, oil, and battery lights come on. When vehicle hood is lifted one can hear an audible sound of electric current. When the key is turned off and on again vehicle starts promptly. Situation occurs when driving down a hill at approximatly 35 - 45 mph. For me they have all been damp or rainy days.
Engine has shut off 3 times while driving, since car bought 6 weeks ago. Always on hilly, curvey roads, doing 35-40 mph, coasting and braking lightly. Check engine light comes on. Power steering and brakes go.have to muscle car to roadside.turning off key and restarting seems to work.have also put in neutral, turned key off and restarted, shifting back into drive. Been to dealer once last week for problem. They could not detect or recreate. Dealer contacted ford hot-line, who made suggestions, to no avail.dealer says they nor ford have heard of this problem.hard to believe this. Have spoken with ford customer service twice, sympathetic reaction but with no advice or solution.happened again yesterday.car back to dealer now for week while on vacation. Very afraid i'm going to kill myself or someone else in accident. Expressed concerns to dealer and ford.there are 16 like complaints on nhtsa sight.is anything being done?
Intermittently vehicle would stallwhile driving at any speed. Then,vehicle would restart. Vehicle been todealer,and they could not duplicateproblem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle(engine)shutdown while driving.
While driving on a downhill slope the vehicle suddenly shut down causing loss of power steering, the driver was able to restart the vehicle,the dealer replaced a valve which controlled air flow, the next day this problem occured again when going up a semi-steep incline, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem, the vehicle also has a metallic rattle under the hood when accelerating on a slight incline.nlm
On 02/11/2002 traveling at 35mph going to work made a left turn and truck suddenly started to stall. Accelleration begin to decrease and a loud roaring or grinding sound was coming from under the car.pulled over due to decrease in acceleration and stopped car.turned car off and on again and started to accelerate and car would not go above 35mph.finally made it to dealership. Dealer looked at car and determined it was the steering assembly and replaced.on 03/14/02 went out to start car and drove 35 mph engine light came on and stayed on the remaining of day.took to dealer the next day due to light still on, dealer replaced part indicating switch chip bad.on 07/25 and 07/ 29 car fails to start after an extended period of driving has done this on several occasion and have called dealer to bring vehicle in to look at on 08/01/02.vehicle stalls at 35 -40 mph on several occasions.not happy with vehicle problems and feel these defects can be a danger to me and other drivers on the road.ford should do there best to replace parts and accomodate their consumers for time and headaches.
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.
Vehicle stalled out and died with out warring on four occasions. Dealer inspected and repairedvehicle; however , roblem has reoccurred. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Twice, the stall almost caused an accident.due to loss of power brakes, we almst rearended the car in front of us the first time, and the second time we nearly went off the road into someones year -- across double yellow line on a backroad -- because of loss of power steering.
In the last 2 months - going downhill at 35mph vehicle stalled, loss of ps/pb, headlights/radio remained on, engine/oil light illuminated - vehicle towed to dealer, dealer unable to replicate problem, indicated that vehicle "started right up" - 1 wk later, vehicle stalled again, same as before, this time shut off vehicle completely and vehicle started up again - today seatbelt light started flashing and bells were ringing though driver was seatbelted.vehicle did not stall during this episode.after reading other complaints, i do not feel safe driving this vehicle at highway speeds and will put vehicle up for sale.
Vehicle stalled without warning while doing 30mph on a downhill grade. Will bring it in for service. Many similar stall events have been reported by escape owners on internet sites such as http://www.escape-central.com. This is a safety issue. Please order a recall to fix this dangerous problem.
Previously reported as #746806.vehicle continues to stall or almost stall at stop signs or in slow moving traffic.has been to an authorized dealer twice now to no avail.is currently at dealer for the third time.(tire clicking reported under #746806 was fixed....stone caught deep inside tire rim.)
While driving 35-40 mph on level road, engine shutdown; power steering lost, power assist braking lost; 3 occurrences same siituation, same road & approxiate location and time of day; this is the second vehicle to which this has happened; dealer has vehicle.
While traveling on highway vehicle will stall and shutdown without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.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.
My observation of when it occurs is usually when going 50 mph for a number of miles, make a turn then go downhill with the heater on full-speed.about halfway down the hill the ignition nocks out and i must pull over and restart the engine.this has happened to me about 5 or 6 times since i bought my 2001 escape in april 2001.i've never taken it to the dealership.
While driving down hillvehicle stalled without prior warning, causing loss of all power steering and braking ability. Consumer has contacteddealer, dealer not willing to provide any assistance. Consumer states another dealer repaired vehicle by replacing the relay.
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.brakes 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
Consumer states that vehicle stalls out when the consumer takes her foot of the accelerator. Dealer was contacted. Mr
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. 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.
6 mos old veh; 4700 miles; engine has stalled on 3 separate occasions (mid-jun, mid-jul, early sep) while traveling at 45 mph; original dealer could provide no solution; currently being evaluated at 2nd local dealer; seeking guaranteed resolution; replacement vehicle or refund.
On four occasions vehicle experienced engine stalling while driving at 35 mph or lower speed. Vehicle taken to dealer shop, and informed consumer that they were unable to duplicate the problem.
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.
Engine stalled on july3, 2001 while driving 45 mph without warning and vehicle lost all power.vehicle has stalled at least 10 times under the same conditions.returned vehicle 6 times for service but no fix is currently available.most recent engine failure on 2/27/02.contacted ford moter company and filed a grievance.trying to get money back but the process is long and dificult.ford not being very cooperative.
Car stalled, has done so twice since.
While driving, vehicle stalled, which was then towed to dealershp, consumer was then informed that the problem could not be duplicated.*yd
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls without warning and all intrument panel light begin to flash, the dealer has been contacted but has been unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm
Vehicle would cut off intermittently while 25-30 mph without any warning. Dealer andmanufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Since the first weeks of purchase of vehicle it has had numerous sensor problems, all of which the national city ford has addressed. They have changed multiple parts in the vehicle, including a failed system. The original purchase was made from bob baker ford in mission valley, (san diego) but the vehicle it's self has been serviced at the national city dealer. Since the beginning of the vehicle problems we have been in contact with the manufacturer, advising them of all the different defects we have. The defect that most worries us is the engine failure, the engine tends to lose all power without notice and shuts off loosing power steering and braking ability. This has happend to us at night, and not even the dash board lights flicker, or the head lights. We have addressed the issue, they have installed equipment to try and figure the problem with no success. They say we can hope it does not happen again. Fortunatly it has not happened on the freeway, as those ford focus problems. The latest problem with the vehicle has been transmission related, it is as of 10/29/02 being looked at the fuller ford dealership for this problem. We have also asked that they look at the engine problem, and they will advise.dt
At 50mph when foot was let up from accelerator, there would be a delay indeceleration, also steering column would shake. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.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.
Vehicle stalled while driving 40 mph. Dealer could not find cause.
I have spoken with a ford rep.for a new car, too many things have gone wrong.it is currently in the shop have the window and abs brakes fixed.every time it's somehting new!nlm
When deaccelerating vehicle will stall. This happens intermittently. Will contact dealer. *yd
When the vehicle is going 35-45mph under slight decelerationengine stallsout with no warning or hestitation of any kind.vehicle immdediately restarts, but problemis sporadic.dealer notified. Please add more information.
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.
Over a period of four months my ford escape has lost all power while driving in the am to work.it was very difficult to handle the car when it lost all power because of the loss of power steering.the first occurrence happened five days after i purchased the car.ford replaced the idle sensor and said it was fixed.four months later the problem occurred again.the car had to be towed in.ford claims that they "cannot replicate the problem" and their engineers don't know what's wrong with it but are aware of the problem in the escapes.i was offered a trade in at the loss of $6,700.00 or to call the 800 ford number and report the problem to them.the 800 number told me to put everything in writing and wait for a response (2-3 weeks).i am now in that stage of my complaint.this is a serious saftey hazard because i live in a city where there is heavy traffic and interstates are close by.
Vehicle has stalled twice; once at 30 mph, andsecond time at 45 mph. Dealer found no problemfirst time, second time dealer reprogrammed computer.
Consumer states that the vehicle shuts itself off without warning, causing the steering column to lock up, and the check engine light to illuminate, dealer repaired the air valve, after leaving repair shop vehicle shuts off again, and the entire dashboard illuminated, consumer requests that ford replace vehicle with another vehicle.
Ford escape 2001eeps stalling at 35-40mph whilst coasting down inclines.ecurrent problem. Now happening 3-4 times a week.dealer had the vehicle in last year but could not find cause.
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.
Driving 45-50 mph when engine just shut down.had all loss of power including steering and brakes.coasted to edge of road, placed gear in park and sat for a few minutesand tried to restart.was successful at restarting with no problem.this is the first of two incidents within a period of 5 days.the second happened at 60 mph.to afraid to attempt driving on interstate and am on pins and needles even on rural roads.made appt with dealer the first business day after it happened and they are trying to figure it out also.jim snead ford is replacing the ignition starter switch hoping this solves the problem.
Automobile stalls, and all power is lost, consumer has to put automobile in park and restart it before it goes.consumer states vehicle stalls while driving, vehicle has been to dealer twice and the problem has not been resolved.
I purchased this ford escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since.on march 26 2001, two days after i received my new vehicle, it wouldn't start.the same problem occurred three more times in a period of two weeks before i brought the vehicle back to the dealer on april 9 2001.the dealership replaced the battery which was obviously defective.since then i have had numerous other problems with my ford escape.i reported that the throttle was sticking (5/17/02) and it was replaced, but it continues to happen.i also reported that there was a vibration and hesitation when shifting gears around 45 mph (5/17/02).nothing was done at that time to remedy the problem.i later (8/29/02) reported the same problem to the dealer, brought the vehicle back for service on 9/27/02 at which time the torque converter was replaced.there is still a hesitation and loss of power as i drive the vehicle.also on 5/11/02, the "service engine soon" light came on.the fuel emissions valve was replaced on 5/17/02.on 10/28/02, i reported to the dealer that my vehicle almost stalled at an intersection on 10/26/02 and later that day it would not start.i also told the service representative that there continued to be a "loss of power" as i drive the vehicle at highway speeds.i brought the escape back to the dealer on 10/30/02 and the technician found "nothing wrong" with the vehicle from the tests he performed.i am not satisfied with these results there is something obviously wrong with this vehicle!dt
Driving down slight downhill at constant speed.~1/2 half tank gas.without warning or other indication, engine suddenly died.check engine light and oil light both lit.no other lights noticed.pulled off road, had to use emergency break to stop.put in park and tried to start engine.started without problem.
Stalled while traveling 35 mph two separate times. Can't find problem.
The escape stalled while drive 35mph on a busy street, pulled to the side and restarted with no problem.
I have a 2001 ford escape.i was informed about the stalling recall; so i had it serviced (reprogrammed computer).after it was worked on, about one week later it began to stall when starting.it wouldn't idle.now it just dies while driving.it happened to us about 30 times today.i replaced the fuel filter hoping that was it; it didn't help.it only has 39,000 miles on it.the thing is, i didn't have a problem with it until we took it in for the recall.
Vehicle experiences intermittent engine quit condition (stalls) without warning.vehicle restarts immediately after each incident.four such instances have occurred since the car was purchased 7 months ago.vehicle taken to ford after each occurrence.ford still unable to fix.problem appears widespread as ford has internally issued a message on its internal site describing the problem and recommending a solution to service departments.this site (oasis) is not open to the public.quote from site as follows:"some 2001/2002 3.0l escapes may exhibit an intermittent engine quit condition.this will be typically a 1 time event, usually during a decel, with no dtc's and no mil.the engine will restart immediately."the site then recommends how to fix.the fix was tried to no avail by lithia ford service department.in summary, ford is aware that a significant life threatening defect exists.they also do not know how to fix it, yet they keep releasing the vehicles back to owners saying they are ok to drive.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
Vehicle had stalled twice at 35-40 mph.vehicle has not stalled since dealer replaced various parts. Please list parts replaced by dealer.
I bought my vehicle new ooon 08/18/01 as a demo w/ 5600 miles.on 10/22/01 my vehicle stalled for no reason on my way to work.i was going slightly downhill (not that steep of a hill) at approx 35mph.i lost power & my check engine, oil & battery lights came on.luckily i could pull over quickly.i turned the vehicle off & waited about 30 sec.it started no problem. I called the dealership that morning & was told there was nothing wrong with it but to call back should it happen again.on 10/24/01 the same thing happened again at the same point in my commute under the same circumstances.once again i was able to start the vehicle with no problems after pulling to the side of the road.i called the dealership again & took it in.of course they couldn't find anything wrong w/ it & the called the ford hotline for any recommendations.i brought it back the following week so they could replace the idle motor & a few other things.the dealership states there is no recall & it sounds like they don't even really know what it is or how to fix it, the hotline just recommended some things to do hoping it would fix it.shortly after that i noticed my vehicle was leaking fluid (11/15/01) about a week after an oil change. I took it back to the oil change place & they said it wasn't oil but i had a pretty big leak of what looked like transmission fluid.i immediately took it to the dealer.it ended up being differential fluid & they replaced the power transfer case.so far my vehicle hasn't stalled or leaked any other fluids.my biggest concern however, is the stalling problem which could potentially be very dangerous.i was lucky in that i wasn't on the highway & it was very early & i had a place to pull over so i didn't get hit.thank you for your attention to this matter.
Stalls occurred in traffic at 30 to 35 mph on decline while braking; engine stalled resulting in loss of power steering and power brakes.managed to turn steering wheel with difficulty to coast off two lane highway to shoulder. Turned off ignition and waited 2-3 minutes. Restarted vehicle without problem and returned to dealer for servicing.i am afraid to drive vehicle since there is no warning of stall which has occurred in traffic where rear-ending by following vehicle could have occurred. Believe computer is defective and should be replaced on 2001 and 2002 escapes.dt
While driving 30 mphvehicle stalled/lost power steering and braking ability. Consumer used park brake to stop vehicle. Also,on december 7, 2001 at 30 mph vehicle stalled again, consumer unable to stop vehicle due to no braking ability and rearended another vehicle. Damage unknown at this time. No injuries.
Vehicle has stalled when driving 3 times - dealer appears unable to resolve problem.dealer was unaware of ntsa defect investigation for this vehicle.
While driving at about 35-40 mph, the engine just quits.once i come to a rolling stop, i have to turn the car off and restart it.this is the second time this has happened.
Engine stalls at 40 mph for no reason dangerous.relay has been recalibrated without success 2 times from cherokee ford dealership.this is a dangerous condition that is happening to ford escape owners all over the country based on my research from the yahoo ford escape group boards on http://www.yahoo.com.dt
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.
Over a period of 2 months, the car lost all power during the am drive to work. This occurred on three separate ocassions, almost exactly 7 miles from my home. Going 20-30 miles per hour during each occurrence. Car just loses all power, as well as brakes, steering, etc. Pulled over to the side of the road, turned car off, car starts up, and does not recur for several weeks. Has been back to dealer three times- they cannot replicate, cannot fix. This is an extremely dangerous situation-- i am minutes from the interstate and could become a major problem. Dealer is well aware that this is the last time. We will explore getting a swap from ford or lemon law if we have to.
Vehicle stalls when driving on a downhill slope.u
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
While driving on a downhill slope the vehicle suddenly shut down causing loss of power steering, the driver was able to restart the vehicle,the dealer replaced a valve which controlled air flow, the next day this problem occured again when going up a semi-steep incline, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem, the vehicle also has a metallic rattle under the hood when accelerating on a slight incline.nlm
Stalled while traveling 35 mph two separate times. Can't find problem.
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 50 mph downhill during rush hour when i lost power.i was on a stretch of interstate that had no shoulder so i coasted 1/4 mile to the shoulder.i was towed to the dealer who replaced my alternator.six weeks later, i go to start my car and it wouldn't start.
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 35-40 mph down an incline. Dealer has recalibrated computer.dealer put on new eec and new idle air control. A/c failed and was replaced.
Engine stalled while going downhill, power brakes and steering went out so very hard to control on an incline.seems to be a common problem with the exact same situations with this vehicle.
Several incidents of vehicle stalling while driving: 1st incident occurred when rounding a bend and going down a slight grade, was able to pull off road and restart vehicle; 2nd occurrence when driving down slight grade, was not able to pull off road and had to slip car into neutral and restart engine while still controlling vehicle on road, 3rd occurrence happened twice on trip home from work, both instances going down a slight grade and not being able to pull off road having to slip car into neutral and restart engine while still driving. After first incident on dec. 2, 2001 took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the power relay. Stated it was repaired. The 2nd incident on december 6, 2001 the dealer contacted the ford hotline and a valve was replaced. The 3rd incident occurred on january 29, 2002 and the vehicle is now at the dealer for 3 days. This is a serious problem with grave consequences awaiting ford motor co. I can't believe after the problems with the ford explorer/firestone that they won't take this more seriously with all the complaints i've already seen on this website alone.
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.
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.
Drive down a hill at approximately 30 mph - engine and oil light went on.loss of power and car did not appear to be getting any gas.car kept running.
Consumer states on going problem with engine stalling while driving 35 mph. Vehicle been to the dealer and the problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
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.
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. Ithappened twice at low speeds when i was not decelerating/braking. Engine starts up immediately following stalls.
Repeated problem.there have been 5 occurrences.it has been to the dealership 3 times.on each of these occurrences, the engine has stalled for no apparent reason causing loss of power braking and power steering.most instances occurred while driving down a slight decline at approximately 40-45mph.on all three dealer assessments (two different dealerships), the problem could not be reproduced.the first time the base idle was adjusted.the second time a relay was replaced.the third time ford corporate directed the dealership to install an idle air control.i expressed safetly concerns about loss of power steering and brakes to the dealership.but, since they were never able to reproduce the problem, they don't consider it a concern.there is still a great safety concern here.
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls while driving, the most recent repairs made by the dealer was the replacement of the iac and air intake, consumer is concerned about the problem happening again.the indicator lights for engine coolant and battery illuminated, the dealer replaced a part on the coolant rec tank, however the coolant light illuminated again.
While driving at 35/45mph vehicle will stall out, losing all power. Took vehicle back to dealership, they couldn't fixproblem .they replaced vehicle.
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Engine shut off while driving down a hill has happened to me four times this week.causes loss of power-assisted brakes and steering.vehicle put in dealer shop on 4/6/2001.no repairs made because dealer could not duplicate the problem in the shop.
Engine has stalled four times in busy traffic in the past ten months.dealer cannot duplicate problem.
The engine light comes on due to unkonown engine problem, and the vehicle had been at dealer four times.
Engine stalled 3 times. Mr
While driving, vehicle completely dies. Lost all steering and power to the vehicle while driving 45 mph.this has happened 4 times now and has been seen at the dealer twice.the dealer is unable to find anything at all wrong with the vehicle!!!all four times it happened had a full tank of gas and the car gave no warning at all.
I was driving in rush hour traffic with the radio on and air only on.i was pressing on the gas and going no where.then i realized the car just died.i was in the fast lane.there was no where to go so i had to take a left turn and coasted across 2 lanes of traffic.i was in panic as i was just coasting and had no power to move.all the power steering and breakes did not work because the engine was not engaged.it was a very dangerous situation.after i reached the side street, i put on my flashers.i put the vehicle in nuteral.it started and i went home.i am very nervous to drive this vehicle, because if it happens again, i could be in a situation where i could get killed, having no power to stop, advance or turn.
When applying accelerator, it did not get gas and vehicle stalled. Engine check light came on. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced relay switch and iac motor.the vehicle stalled again after the relay switch was replaced. The consumer was requesting to receive a replacement vehicle or money back equivalent to the purchase price.
Escape was in 4 times for gas smell-could not duplicate.finally repaired but smell is coming back.truck has not started repeatedly-been in to dealer-can not replicate problem. Engine stalled.
The engine light comes on due to unkonown engine problem, and the vehicle had been at dealer four times.
Vehicle stalled while on a slight incline, power steering and brakes lost power, second time it has happened within a few months.very dangerous and could cause a bad accident.taking to dealer soon although they claim to never have heard anything like it happening to others.i have documentation of it being a very serious problem for many people, needs to be fixed asap.
The vehicle has stalled three times while driving, on all three occasions the driver was on a slight down-grade, caosting and applying the brake to handle a curve, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem.
While driving at any speedvehiclecompletely shutdown without warning , causing loss of power brakes and steering control, nearly causing a collision. Dealer replacedengine which has not corrected the problem.please give any further details.
Vehicle has stalled 4 times at 30-40 mph. Dealer cannot find cause.
Consumer states that the vehicle shuts itself off without warning, causing the steering column to lock up, and the check engine light to illuminate, dealer repaired the air valve, after leaving repair shop vehicle shuts off again, and the entire dashboard illuminated, consumer requests that ford replace vehicle with another vehicle.
2001 escape stalls repeatedly when starting and when idling at stop lights.this problem has been intermittent so ford dealer has been unable to fix.usually only happens when the engine is hot. Has not caused an accident yet.this is a 4 cylinder manual transmission so it does not fall under the previous recall.
1)on two occasions the car's engine shut off while in traffic. I took the car back to the dealer after both incidences. The dealer was nice enough to look at the car right away on both occasions. The first time the told me that ford was aware of the problem and is working on a fix to the onboard computer. After the second incident i was told that the computer was upgraded and i should not experience the problem again. Nontheless i would like to report this to your agency due to the seriousness of the defect and the possible consequences of such a failur on the highway. I was fortunate these past two occurences but other owners may not be. Please look into thei matter for the good of all the other ford escape users and unsuspecting travellers who may be following a ford escape.2) i would also like to report another unrelated problem with this car. Several owners shared this concern on an internet user group. I am getting 12 mpg on the highway with this car while the posted highway mileage is 28 mpg. This is even less than the posten city mileage of 18 mpg. The dealer tested the city mileage by hooking up a cumputer and verified the cith mileage to be aroun 18 mpg. I have no problem with the city mileage i am getting. The highway mileage is way off and this should be investigated. It does not meet the government standards and does not meet the stated spcifications.
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.
Engine stalled while driving approximately 25 to 40 mph on 27-nov-2001 and 27-jan-2002. Dealership examined vehicle forfirst incident, and was unable to determine a cause forproblem. Vehicle has not been examined forsecond incident.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Auto stalled while going down extended incline at speed 35-40 mph. I was in a long line of cars and was very lucky to get the car to the side of the road without an accident. I quickly slipped the gear into neutral as it slowed and car immediately restarted. I am putting this incident into your site, even though it hasn't happened again since dec., because i know other drivers have had this reoccur intermittently, even after ford supposedly fixed vehicle.
The engine on my ford escape stalled while accelerating on the on-ramp to enter a highway, going approximately 60 mph.i have now discovered this is a common problem with ford escapes, and hope the manufacturer will take steps to correct it.it can be a very dangerous situation.
While driving at 35 mph the enginestalled out. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything.
While drivingat 45mph suddenly vehicle stalled out for no reason in middle of traffic. Thiswassecond time it has happened.was at a stop sign when stallingfirst time.
Engine stalled losing all power while driving down road. This has occurred 4 times. Vehicle has been worked on by dealer to attempt to solve this problem all 4 times. Car must be pulled off of road (if possible) and restarted. The last time this occurred the car could not be pulled off of road and completely stopped on road.this is a very dangerous situation and someone is going to be hurt or killed if ford cannot correct this problem.
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.
While traveling at 25mph consumer slowed down, and when trying to speed up,vehicle started tolose power.
Total and complete loss of power and all electrical system while car is being operated on busy roads
Driving around 40mph, and car has stalled three times on me now with loss of steering and brakes, most recently on 10/11/2001.ford says they don't know what is wrong.
Vehicle stalls/ bucks while driving.
Engine has stalled twice while driving 40-50mph. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. Coolant recorvery jug had to be replaced.sensor asy-egr was replaced after 1st time engine stalled. Has since stalled again.
Engine shut off while driving down a hill without prior warning.loss of power steering and power brakes.pulled over and shut car off.when i restarted it it seemed to work ok.took it to the garage and they said it was running very hot.called ford and they made suggestions on a fix.they ended up replacing the erg valve.i have driven it for two days and it hasn't happened again.......yet.very dangerous to drive with no steering or brakes.someone is going to end up hurt badly or killed.
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
Vehicle stalled wihtout warning while driving @~30mph. This has happened several other times on the road. Dealer has performed repairs 3 other times as follows: visit 1 - changed fuel pump relay, visit 2 - changed ecm module relay, visit 3 - replaced fuel pump and sender. Dealer service has indicated that they were unable to find exact cause of stalling, so they are replacing components in hopes of catching the problem. After vehicle stalled, power steering and brakes were non-functional and i once again needed to pull off the road evasively to avoid rear-ending the cars in front of me. Clarification: this most recent stalling incident occured today, even after the fuel pump was replaced.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the detention pulley coming out while driving at 40 mph.also,steering locked up. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they will pay for the repairs on the vehicle.
Catalytic converters (all3) have gone bad, vehicle has only 90,000 miles on it, vehicle began miss firing shortly after purchase a year ago. However, dealership mechanics could not find anything wrong. At times exhaust is circulated back into vehicle.
Gasoline fumes entered the vehicle while driving.*nlm
The vent hose had fallen off or was improperly connected allowing gas fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle.nlm
2 months after i bought my car brand new i went out to start it, it would not start and the emission light came on.the car sounds like it is trying to start, the only way i could get the car to start is hold the ignition.i smelled gas after the car started.i informed ford about the problem, they found nothing but replaced my starter even though it wasn't the problem.i have had this car almost 3yrs my warranty is ready to expire and ford still cannot fix/find the problem.this car has left me stranded more then once, i even had it towed to the dealership after working hrs.i was told by their service manager the car started, we found nothing wrong.i even told the dealership this car has been in the shop over 3x's it is a lemon and i want a new car or my money back.i was informed according to ford we cannot find a problem therefore, the lemon law does not exist and ford will not just take the car back.i have had this car to 2 ford dealerships, the sad part the orginal place i bought it from treated my very nasty since i would take my car for service at a closer one and have them look into the problem.ford is ford doesn't matter what dealer i use does it?i am very dissatisfied and will never ever buy another ford again!!someone please help me!!!
Engine check light keeps coming on and stays on. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 5 times, but cannot fixdefect even after replacing computer andwithin emmission control device sparts.
I purchased this ford escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since.on march 26 2001, two days after i received my new vehicle, it wouldn't start.the same problem occurred three more times in a period of two weeks before i brought the vehicle back to the dealer on april 9 2001.the dealership replaced the battery which was obviously defective.since then i have had numerous other problems with my ford escape.i reported that the throttle was sticking (5/17/02) and it was replaced, but it continues to happen.i also reported that there was a vibration and hesitation when shifting gears around 45 mph (5/17/02).nothing was done at that time to remedy the problem.i later (8/29/02) reported the same problem to the dealer, brought the vehicle back for service on 9/27/02 at which time the torque converter was replaced.there is still a hesitation and loss of power as i drive the vehicle.also on 5/11/02, the "service engine soon" light came on.the fuel emissions valve was replaced on 5/17/02.on 10/28/02, i reported to the dealer that my vehicle almost stalled at an intersection on 10/26/02 and later that day it would not start.i also told the service representative that there continued to be a "loss of power" as i drive the vehicle at highway speeds.i brought the escape back to the dealer on 10/30/02 and the technician found "nothing wrong" with the vehicle from the tests he performed.i am not satisfied with these results there is something obviously wrong with this vehicle!dt
My 2001 ford escape xlt stalls frequently and also has an exhaust smell coming from the air vents.i have taken it in over 10 times and they tell me it's fixed when it isn't.
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Engine light stayed on.a foul smell seeped through the ventilation. As a result consumer vomited,and felt light headed.
While drivingconsumer smells fuel coming inside ofvents . Dealership was aware ofproblem.
The first incident happened on 05/01/06 after driving at least 30 min to 45 min. At a speed of around 50 mph, the check engine light came on.i took it to the dealer where they diagnosed a loose gas cap.on 5/22/06 after driving again at least 30 min to 45 min. After returning home and backing out of the drivewaymy escape stalled and would not start, after about an hourit started again did not take it to the dealer.the third incident happened may 30 after driving 30 min to 45 minthe check engine light came on again.i took it to the dealer where they replaced the vapor management valve which is still not correcting the problem, so they are talking about replacing the fuel tank. The dealer has been very helpful, but after five years i would think i would not have this problem.
Consumer smells gas fumes insidevehicle, most often in morning, iffan is on orduring short trips when turningvehicle on/off.dealer checkedit a month ago andfound nothing.problem is still occursand they seem not to care.the dealer could not find the cause for the fume inside the vehicle.
While making a stop or restarting vehicle gas smell enter in side . Please provide further information.
When driving or idling, my 2001 ford escape has stalled 7 times in the past three weeks.the auto has only 8600 miles.i first took it to the ford service shop, who replaced the air flow valve and the idle regulator, but this did not solve the problem. The car stalled again two days later.i returned the car to the shop without any help from the dealer because the shop could not duplicate the problem.i explained to the shop manager that i had read on the internet that a pcm relay could be the culprit.the frod delaer shop very hesitantly replaced the part today.i feel this is a very serious problem because i have almost been hit twice when the engine has stalled.i lose power steering and power brakes, thus losing control of the car.
I received a warning light on the control panel of the car. Subsequently found that the differential pressure feedback egr (dpfe) sensor had failed. I see that many of the 2001& 2002 ford escapes have this failure. Something was changed to resolve this as 2003 model does not appear to have problem (source autos.msn.com).why should i pay $450 to correct a manufacturer fault.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving up an incline at approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed with force, however, there was a significant reduction in the engine power. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed on one occasion to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving between 30 -35 mph, the check engine light illuminated.the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer due to failure of the catalytic converter.the contact believes that the repair should be free, but the manufacturer disagreed.the failure mileage was 7,700.
The catalytic converters (3) all failed on my vehicle.vehicle taken to dealership and 3 weeks later the parts arived or were remanufactured.
Ford escape 2001, egr sensor failure.the consumer wanted to know if the service bulletin applied to him, because he purchased the vehicle in mexico, but t was manufactured in kansas city mo.
Engine check light indicated that that egr sensor needed to be replaced.the dealer replaced this sensor and the egr pressure valve.the dealer claimed that ford knew that this was a problem after production, so they produced a new sensor. At the minimum, a tsb should have been issued.
Engine has stalled twice while driving 40-50mph. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. Coolant recorvery jug had to be replaced.sensor asy-egr was replaced after 1st time engine stalled. Has since stalled again.
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
I see more and more people are having problems of replacing the egr valve on their 2001 ford escape.i replaced mine twice and the dpfe sensor twice and just had the computer replaced at just under 42000 miles. There is too many problems with this model year and the warranty is up..they (ford) make so these cheap parts last until warranty expires, so the consumer has to pay i bought fords all my life but i'm having second thought after this buy.
Raw fuel smell in cabin with heater on and at stop light/ideling. Intake gaskets, fuel rail and injectors repleaced. Parts returned to factory.
Gas fumes in cabin first trip for repair intake gasket replaced, back in shop same problem arose two days later, car has been there two days with no resolution, dealership is in contact with ford trying to resolve problem no results at this time, vehicle still in shop, we had the same problem with a 2000 ford taurus which was in the shop five times with no cure, car was bought back by ford after arbitration. Thisproblem needs to be resolved, breathing the gas fumes can lead to serious health problems.
Nar 1/29/2003.the consumer had a hitch added to the vehicle, however, while driving the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle which has stalled 3 times.
On my 2001 ford escape my driver side rear door i put child safety on worked fine next day went to open door and would not open so we took door panel off tried doing everything possible even sprayed with wd40 did not work we think it the lock mechanism in between door and body.my name is [xxx] how do i go about fixing this i have 2 young children i need to be able to uses all the doors my contact number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 35-40 mph down an incline. Dealer has recalibrated computer.dealer put on new eec and new idle air control. A/c failed and was replaced.
Cabin fills with smell of raw fuel when climate control system on ..also smell of raw fuel under hood . Mfg inspected vehicle and does not know where problem originates.vehicle is now out of service 36 days while engineering looks for solution to problem .various parts have been changed with no resolution to date .
The blower on my a/c will start blowing thru the defrost when the vehicle is under power.i live in a mountainous suburb, so i'm constantly climbing hills.the air will blow thru the defrost for ~10 seconds when it first started a week ago; now it lasts ~20 seconds.phil long has had my truck twice.the first time, the vehicle acted up for them and they found a crimped vacuum hose, yet the 2nd time, they couldn't get the vehicle to act up for them.as soon as i got to my suburb, it started cutting out on me.
The air conditioner from the very beginning has a very foul smell of mildew and mold.if you use the ac for an extended period of time the smell is worst then ever.both my son and i are allergic to mold and mildew and when i turn on the ac, we both begin to sneeze, cough, runny nose and eyes.i cannot not use the ac.i have brought the truck back 3 times for a total of 12 days and now have it in the shop again.there is also a constant rattle on the drivers door side and the rear tailgate door/window.these problems were reported on the first visit also.each time i was told the problem has been taken care of, i drive off and the problems are still very evident.the third time as i was pulling out of there driveway after having just been told the problems were solved.these have been an ongoing problems.my concern is i have been back four times in less the 5 months for problems, what happens when the truck is a year old!!!!!!
Foul odor coming from airconditioning vents.took it to the shop the first time, and they stated that there was a moisture build up in the airconditioning vents and all they could do was disenfect the airconditioning vents with a spray. I took it back a second time and they stated they could not find the problem.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
Fuel smell inside passenger compartment coming through air conditioning vents
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While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restartedthe vehicle and pulled over.the consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.there was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the ac compressor.there were also problem with the air bag and the steering. *sc
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.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs however, the dealer refused the recall repair and did not provide a reason why. The contact notified the manufacturer of the incident and the contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer for recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 09/11/12*ljupdated 09/14/2012
Was traveling 40mph on highway went to change lanes and power steering didn't respond.dealership was aware of problem.check engine light illuminated and oil light illuminated, dealer cleaned ground connections under the battery.sub woofer inoperable, dealer replaced.
The display on my ford escape radio has stopped functioning correctly; the radio itself is functioning.after calling several repair shops, the dealer service center, and searching the internet it is very apparent this is a common occurrence in several of the oem radios and the result of a design flaw.multiple websites and discussion pages refer to this issue as being the result of an overheat condition on the display board due to proximityof the power supply and improper heat dissipation.
The tire jack was only used 1 time to change a flat on the right rear of the vehicle,when i used it to jack up the vehicle the scissor jack cracked at the threads where the tube holds the screw mechanism. The material used to make the tire jacks is defective and can cause the jack to fail and fall on a person changing the tire. I went to the dealer and they said it is no longer under warranty and i would have to buy another. It costs $55.00. This is unfair since the jack was only used 1 time and it was used in accordance to the instructions on the tire well cover. The material is cheap "pot metal" and will not withstand the weight of the escape during jacking up the vehicle,before the tubethat holds the screw mechanism cracks,thus causing the screw to strip out and the jack to collapse under the weight of the vehicle.
Briefly, the transmission fails to shift upon acceleration above 50 mph, this has caused 2 near collisions on i-95, tire split open & roof rack blew off while driving (dot number: a3083jj390tiresize: a3083jj390)
My son was going down the road about 60 miles an hour when a big deer came out in front of him. He jammed on his brakes skidding but still hit the deer totaling the car. Not one of the airbags came out. He went forward hitting his upper body and face on the steering wheel. He had his seat belt on. The police were called to the accident. He was taken to the hospital by friends. He turned black and blue and still is hurting. The car was just inspected the end of october. I feel ford and the manufacturer should be held liable. That the car should be replaced because of the airbags not working causing injury. I'm without a car...updated 12/04/14 updated 06/2/2015
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the plastic cable connector above the headlight began to melt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also mentioned that the part was previously replaced.the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Passenger side headlight assembly has bad seal causing headlight to fill with water, dealer stated this would eventually ruin reflective backing, one of the fog lights blew out.
While traveling on the highway the headlight will come on and off intermittently. The dealership is aware of the problem. The low beam fails intermittently and is unpredictable.
Passenger side headlight assembly has bad seal causing headlight to fill with water, dealer stated this would eventually ruin reflective backing, one of the fog lights blew out.
Vehicle had a recall to reprogram power train control module which was corrected (?) on 6/9/04. On 7/2/04 vehicle would not idle and subsequently would quit running. Taken to dealer and dealer replaced ignition control valve. Dealer states it was not related to the power train control module reprogram. Car was out of manufacturer warranty, with36,568 miles at time of failure. Other items of concern on this vehicle include the left headlight as defective assembly and allows moisture buildup. Dealer again refuses to acknowledge a defect and refuses to repair at their cost (estimate cost appx. $200 to repair their defect).other issues include the replacement of a coolant sensor, and replaced a dpfe (environment problem that was covered by warranty).
In my 2001 ford escape xlt both front headlights have lost their seals, at separate times without any damange to the vehicle having occurred,and water enter the light compartment, difusing the headlight and necessitating about $300 in replacement costs, each. I just find it very strange that both lights have had the same problem and it is an unusual problem to begin with. The driver side headlight went around june 2004 and the passenger side one just broke.
While traveling on the highway the headlight will come on and off intermittently. The dealership is aware of the problem. The low beam fails intermittently and is unpredictable.
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.
I have a 2001 ford escape that the fuel niddle drops verry fast. They have done the repair on it and i still have the same problem but they refused to fix it again i have contacted an attorney for the matter.
Truck stalls while in motion between speeds of 40-45 mph when applying brakes.this occured six different times with cause not determined and stalling not resolved.the manufacture has contacted the owner which has offered either to buy the truck back or give a refund.please describe details. Mr
The vehicle has a fuel smell in the engine compartment after running and also produces a warm start fuel smell in the cabin when the vents are turned on.
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls while driving, the most recent repairs made by the dealer was the replacement of the iac and air intake, consumer is concerned about the problem happening again.the indicator lights for engine coolant and battery illuminated, the dealer replaced a part on the coolant rec tank, however the coolant light illuminated again.
Consumer states vehicle now gets less gas mileage since the electrical repair.
Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced.the cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase.the windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor.
Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. The consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway.the vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage.the consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up.the battery low light was on.
When vehicle has been parked consumercan smell gasoline . Consumercan not find whereleak is coming from.consumer is getting less gas mileage ever since this incident has happened. Contacted dealer, anddealersaid that there wasno problem.
We were driving around a curve and onto a straight part of the road about 40-43 mph and the engine just cut off.we were able to coast over to the side of the road and stop.the steering and brakes had no power.we tried starting the engine and it cranked but acted like it was not getting any fuel (there was half a tank).we left to get a ride and when we returned to tow the car it started right up and has been driving fine since.we are afraid to drive it now because if we had been in traffic we would have been in an accident.
2 months after i bought my car brand new i went out to start it, it would not start and the emission light came on.the car sounds like it is trying to start, the only way i could get the car to start is hold the ignition.i smelled gas after the car started.i informed ford about the problem, they found nothing but replaced my starter even though it wasn't the problem.i have had this car almost 3yrs my warranty is ready to expire and ford still cannot fix/find the problem.this car has left me stranded more then once, i even had it towed to the dealership after working hrs.i was told by their service manager the car started, we found nothing wrong.i even told the dealership this car has been in the shop over 3x's it is a lemon and i want a new car or my money back.i was informed according to ford we cannot find a problem therefore, the lemon law does not exist and ford will not just take the car back.i have had this car to 2 ford dealerships, the sad part the orginal place i bought it from treated my very nasty since i would take my car for service at a closer one and have them look into the problem.ford is ford doesn't matter what dealer i use does it?i am very dissatisfied and will never ever buy another ford again!!someone please help me!!!
When vehicle was warm and restarted consumer noticed a gas smell. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Distinct gasoline fuel smell in car upon short stop-overs, very consistent.fuel odor in the vehicle when restarted
Strong gas fumes is getting into vehicle, but dealer cannot determine cause. Also gas mileage is very poor. Please provide further information.
Fuel smell coming from a/c vents after warm engine restart. Suspect intake manifold not properly tightened.
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.
Experience fuel smell in cabin on warm restart of truck. More pronounced on warm days. Started experiencing fuel smell at about 800 miles. Based on other escape owners comments, problem appears to be due to a poorly designed intake manifold and gasket.
While traveling when and depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floorboard and vehicle lost brake power.consumer also experiencing problems with passenger and driver window, and also a fuel line clip failed causing the motor to loose power and fuel was pumped over the hot engine.
Fuel line had broke, causin motor to be spryed with fuel. Consumer states motor lost power, fuel was pumping over hot engine, engine did not stall, but kept pumping fuel.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the fuel system as stated in recall 00 v 277 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Smell of gas enters cabin through vents on warm restarts and in idling for lengthy periods as well as stop and go traffic.
Fuel smell - car interior.
The vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. Before the event occurred it was taken to the technician and suggested that the car may have been on recall for the fuel connecter. Later the consumer was told the vehicle was fixed, however a few days later the car caught on fire because of the engine and fuel system overheating.
Light gas or oil smell in passenger compartment during idling with hot engine (not on cold start)
Raw fuel smell in cabin with heater on and at stop light/ideling. Intake gaskets, fuel rail and injectors repleaced. Parts returned to factory.
Gas odor in interior compartment of vehcile after engine is shut down.gas smell is evident on passenger side of vehicle
Fuel smell - car interior.
- the contact stated that the2001 ford escape xlt wires under the hood burned while sitting in the garage of her home.she drove the vehicle one hour prior to the fire.the alarms in her house warned her of the fire.she called the local fire department,and they found no fire in the house.they then checked the garage and they smelled something burning.the fireman opened and noticed the wires that were burning under the hood of the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to town and country,and they informed her that old brake fluidleaked on the abs, which was the cause of the wires burning.the vehicle was serviced for the abs light coming on, and off at the local firestone, they replaced the master cylinder .the wires burned within 24 hours of the repair.the town and country dealershipgave the contact a loaner vehicle, and she felt this was odd.the contact stated that the dealership informed her that it would cost $2,416.12 to repair the wires and the abs. The current and failure mileage were both 67,508. The consumer states that she wants to be reimbursed for all repairs done to her vehicle and has provided all invoices for repair and the report from the fire dept. Update 4/25/07
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.
Vehicle stalled wihtout warning while driving @~30mph. This has happened several other times on the road. Dealer has performed repairs 3 other times as follows: visit 1 - changed fuel pump relay, visit 2 - changed ecm module relay, visit 3 - replaced fuel pump and sender. Dealer service has indicated that they were unable to find exact cause of stalling, so they are replacing components in hopes of catching the problem. After vehicle stalled, power steering and brakes were non-functional and i once again needed to pull off the road evasively to avoid rear-ending the cars in front of me. Clarification: this most recent stalling incident occured today, even after the fuel pump was replaced.
When going down a hill vehicle will automatically shut off.contacted dealer, dealernoted that the reason wasfuel pump being located inrear of vehicle.
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
2001 ford escape has repeatedly stalled during normal driving. Car currently has 33,000 miles; however, i began having problems early on.car has stranded me several times.car has been towed in several times and dealership can find nothing wrong it.dealership has replaced alternator, transmission, fuel hoses, sensor, computer, etc. And car still stalls.this week it had to be towed from my garage to the dealership because it would not start.dealership again could find nothing wrong with car. I love the car, but am terrified to drive it as when it stalls everything locks up and i have had a couple near miss accidents trying to get off the road.i have an infant and this is unacceptable.*nlm
One week prior to fire, there was a unusual smell that was almost like a "funny woodstove' smell. This smell was only present until the car heated up and the air freshener would cover the odor. It got very strong the afternoon before the fire happened.it was more of a stale tin can is the best way that i can describe it.i came home in the evening and at 5:30 am of the 30th my mother and i heard a loud explosion which we found out was later the rear tire on the driver side of my 2001 ford escape bursting due to the intensity of the fire and the origin, the rear left side of the vehicle.the ford escape is destroyed and burned at over 1400 degrees and spread so rapidly that by the time the fire department arrived there was nothing they could do but control the fore and put it out.my parents vehicle was in the driveway next to my escape and was also destroyed.since the incident i have contacted ford several times to report the incident and have an investigator come out to determine the cause of the fire as the origin is already determined due to the way the vehicle burned.i have been given the runaround several times, and it has been almost thirty days.there was something very wrong with my car and this fire happened only a couple of hours after the vehicle was parked in my driveway, luckily i was not killed and my family still has a home.the fire marshal has stated that the fire patterns on the outside of the car are consistent with a leaking o ring from the gasoline tank.this matter was going to further be investigated when middlesex mutual and ford were present to lift the vehicle up off the ground, however ford has been ignoring this serious issue at hand.
Vehicle had small fire and was towed by ford road side assistance. The service tech at dobbs ford in memphis was told of the fire.he then tried to start the car and the car caught fire again and is now a total loss.the vehicle involved was a 2001 ford escape.
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.
Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. During various times, days and circumstances. Since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03.
Fuel vapor entering passenger compartment.
Smell of gaoline coming through heater vents.engine stalls or hesttates at around 35-40 mph. Dealer has been unable to fix either problem.
Raw fuel smell in cabin with heater on and at stop light/ideling. Intake gaskets, fuel rail and injectors repleaced. Parts returned to factory.
At highway speedvehicles suddenly died. Driver lost brakes and steering control.driver coasted toside ofroad. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced relay system. One month later, problem reoccurred. Dealer stated it was the processer.please provide any further information.
Fuel smell after restarting vehicle when engine is warm. Fuel odor very strong! this has been shown to be a problem on numerous escapes and tributes, as seen on the yahoo fordescapeclub and in the edmunds.com discussion thread for the ford escape. If i turn the vent off for a few minutes after starting the vehicle, the smell goes away. Note that my dealership and several others have claimed not to be able to find the cause, but several people on the fordescapeclub site have been able to tighten the bolts on the left side of the intake manifold (as facing engine) to limit the smell. My dealer eventually reported that this was caused by a "weeping" intake manifold gasket. I am concerned that under certain conditions the fuel seeping from the gasket could ignite and cause an under-hood fire.
Poor gas mileage.averaging 16 mpg.dealer tested and found that under perfect conditions (no wind, no hills, no acceration, no stopping, etc) at 65 mph it got only 19.the vehicle doesn't get anywhere near the epa of 19 city and 24 highway.told me this is normal for ford vehicles.
Cabin fills with smell of raw fuel when climate control system on ..also smell of raw fuel under hood . Mfg inspected vehicle and does not know where problem originates.vehicle is now out of service 36 days while engineering looks for solution to problem .various parts have been changed with no resolution to date .
There is a problem with the o rings, which leaks fuel into the interior of these cars. Ford says they do not have a fix and people should just continue to drive the escapes and mazda tributes with the gasoline fumes, even though they are highly toxic.
Traveling at approximately 35mph -car did not shut off, but lost steering and brakes.from time to time time there is a gas odor coming from air vents.also, in the morning vehicle hesitates when pulling out from a stop sign.car was towed to local ford dealership and they were unable to determine problem.
I was driving about 40mph, and the engine turned off, i had no steering, no brakes, almost wrecked my truck with my smallchild in the car, had to pull emergency brake to get truck stopped, i fear for my life now, dealership said it was a bad relay system
Fuel leakage around fuel injectors - strong gas fumes; dealer has tried to correct twice and cannot correct problem.they have ordered new o-rings for fuel injectors but the problem continues.
The first incident happened on 05/01/06 after driving at least 30 min to 45 min. At a speed of around 50 mph, the check engine light came on.i took it to the dealer where they diagnosed a loose gas cap.on 5/22/06 after driving again at least 30 min to 45 min. After returning home and backing out of the drivewaymy escape stalled and would not start, after about an hourit started again did not take it to the dealer.the third incident happened may 30 after driving 30 min to 45 minthe check engine light came on again.i took it to the dealer where they replaced the vapor management valve which is still not correcting the problem, so they are talking about replacing the fuel tank. The dealer has been very helpful, but after five years i would think i would not have this problem.
There were problems with the vehicle shutting down while in traffic.the idle gauge kept dropping and going up until it eventually dropped below 1, then it cut out immediately .the consumer had taken the vehicle back to the dealer and attempted to fix the problem on numerous occasions but were unable to verify.the dealer said there was water contamination in the gas tank, and the consumer was told that a rat had bitten through the wires.the consumer had taken the vehicle back in for the stalling problems and gas fumes were coming through the a/c vents.later on that day the vehicle caught fire.the consumer requested a refund and or exchange for a new vehicle.*mr*scc
Fuel smell inside vehicle when starting engine.
I filled out a complaint and the # was confirmation number (odi number) is: 10019115.i had stuck wrong mileage down the mileage is 38000 not 80000. *nlm
On two separate occassions (04/23/04 & 04/30/04) my 2001 ford escape just stopped running with no warning what so ever.after the 1st incident a recall repair was completed (drivetrain module) and thought to have fixed the problem.exactly a week later the vehicle just stopped running again.the dealership couldn't be certain, but the problem seemed to be a faulty fuel pump.the repair was made, costing nearly $500, and so far no problems.had this problem occurred on a busy interstate, the outcome could have been very disastrous.
Three days after purchase of vehicle, consumer turned off engine and attempted to restart, however vehicle backfired and died, dealer stated the vacuum hose failed.
Vehicle engine revs/searches/hunts, while driving steady and maintaining a constant speed on a level road, going down or up a hill and the accelerator is not being played with.intermittently vehicle handling seems to lose the power assist - turning all of the sudden requires more muscle effort - and handling gets very stiff.suv has stalled 5 times already and dealer still unable to correct the problem.every time - i lost the steering, the brakes, the accelerator and the electrical systems.escape is a very scary and dangerous suv - unable to predict when it will stall or when it will suddenly accelerate (i don't dare use the cruise control).
Vehicle stalled wihtout warning while driving @~30mph. This has happened several other times on the road. Dealer has performed repairs 3 other times as follows: visit 1 - changed fuel pump relay, visit 2 - changed ecm module relay, visit 3 - replaced fuel pump and sender. Dealer service has indicated that they were unable to find exact cause of stalling, so they are replacing components in hopes of catching the problem. After vehicle stalled, power steering and brakes were non-functional and i once again needed to pull off the road evasively to avoid rear-ending the cars in front of me. Clarification: this most recent stalling incident occured today, even after the fuel pump was replaced.
While stopped at driveway waiting to turn right into a 2 lane street, i proceeded to press on the accelerator to proceed into the right turn, when taking my foot off the accelerator pedal to brake, the vehicle continued to accelerate forward causing the vehicle to proceed across the street and impacting a parked vehicle. My vehicle is a 2001 ford escape v6.
My "stick shift" 2001 ford escape tends to stall when the clutch is pushed in, clear to the floor.the engine would die and leave me stranded everywhere. Even if you are driving down the road at 45mph or higher, once you push in the clutch to change to the last gear, it will still stall at high speeds.the engine completely cuts off, but only when you push in the clutch.once this happens, it will not stay running.it will restart for just a few seconds, (not the battery or starter) then it will die again, repeatedly.it would get towed to the nearest dealership with no luck.they could not "duplicate the problem". Once, the car cools off, then the problem disappears.there is a valve the heats up and gets stuck open.if the valve cools down, it can close and then it is fine.now, if i make alot of short stops (errands) where the car doesn't get a chance to cool off, say ten minutes or less, then it won't stay started. If you turn over the ignition, it will start, but immediately dies. However, if i let the car sit for say a couple of hours, say 4-6 hours.it will start back up just fine and stay running like nothing ever happened.the key tip is:don't put ethanol in the gas tank.if i buy the most expensive gas, the problem tends to clear up on it's own.it started doing it again this summer.once i changed to the primo (most expensive) gas, it has now stopped without taking it to a dealership. Personally, i think gas containing ethanol has too much moisture in it causing this problem.even the dealership told me that this ford escape car is not designed to run on "ethanol" products. This all mostly happens when it is very hot and humid outside.was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if it would qualify for others as a recall item?
In 2001 ford escapes a misfire occurs and cause the fuel mileage to decrease. It also causes the car to shutter at idle when it is cold. After checking message boards it appears that more than a handful are having the same exact issue and despite changing any parts accept the connectors and pcm the issue still occurs. The number of cars effected by this is more than just a coincidence and should be listed as a factory defect.
After driving for appx 19 miles, stopped at my destination and put car in park.engine started racing to appx 3000-4000 rpm.tapped gas pedal to see if i could make it stop, which i couldn't (it continued to race for a few moments).at this point i just turned ignition off.started car back up and everything was normal again.
Driving the car and the rpm went up very quickly and the car accelerated.even with foot off the gas pedal it continued to increase speed.put the car to neutral and pulled to side of road rpm stayed high even in neutral.had car towed to ford dealership and they found no problem.
The overhead map lights in the front of the vehicle do not come on when the driver door is opened.the center and back dome lights come on and then fade, however, there isn't enough light in the front of the vehicle to see to put the key in without manually turning on the map light.i have 2 friends who have the same year model, and their map lights come up.when i contacted the dealer, he said a change in wiring was made to their vehicles and would gladly charge me $300 to fix mine.i live in alaska where 6 months out of the year it's dark and i believe this is a safety harzard in getting into the vehicle without having adequate lighting to see to put the key in. We've talked to the sevice manager and they are unwilling to do anything for us.they have apologized for wasting my time, and leaving me sit in their waiting area for 8 hours and then announcing they "forgot" about me.when told it would take an addtional 3 1/2 hours to fix, and cost me $300, there wasn't enough time left in the day to complete the job if i chose to spend the money and would have had to come back at another time.i feel this is a true safety hazard when i can't see to put the key in and start the vehicle up.
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
While drivingdashboard lightswill go off without aprior warning,had contacted dealer about the problem.please provide more information.
The trunk-door (5th door) cannot be opened when exposed to the sun or temperature is warmer. It can only be opened after it is cooler in the evening or at night. The rear-left- passenger-door locked and cannot be opened at all. Now passengers have to enter and exit the vehicle using only one right-passenger-door. This is a safety issue and a very inconvenient one. Please help!!!!!
I own a 2001 ford escape.the locks on the hatch door and hatch glass window do notopen consistently, particularly when it is hotoutside (i live infl).there are no other ways to open the door or window as there are no handles on the inside and no key lock on the outside.ford has not issued a recall for this. I would think this would be some type of safety issue. From blogs i see that other owners have the same problem.it seems the actuator may be at fault.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at various speeds and attempting to engage the brakes, the rear end of the vehicle started to shake violently and became difficult to stop.in addition, the rear latch activator failed to work intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.updated 8/28/15
Driver's side outside door handle fails to work.upon disassembly, we found that the part that connected the handle mechanism to the lock mechanism was a flimsy thin metal washer, which hadbroke in half.this component is definitely substandard for the constant useit gets. Upon conferring with other 2001 escape owners at escape-central.com (tech. Tips ), not only does this part fail, but the same part on the interior dooreventually fails too, thus youcannot open the door from either the outside or inside.'the passenger side door also has this problem as posted by other owners.thiscreates the possiblilty of being trapped inside during an emergency situation,such as a fire, accident, etc.these cars should be recalled and ford should fix this problem with a moresubstantial part.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors however. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 227,691 and the failure mileage was 198,000.
Door locks are onall 4 doors are locked and cannot be openedno access to vehicle except through the back hatch or windows.
Door locks are not unlocking properly. Contacted ford about problem and they informed moe to put grease on it this did not work. Ford escape tries to quite while running. Replaced hoses and plugs and problems still going on. Ford escape does not want to stop properly with new brakes or brakes that are only 10 to 20 percent worn. Also leaks brake fluid have been unable to locate leak on escape.
My driver's side door stuck and could not be opened and had to be repaired at a cost of $350.both back doors are stuck closed and can not be opened.now the front passenger side door is stuck closed and can not be opened.my son broke his arm and injured his leg and had to go to the emergency room.we had to get him out of the car through the window! as the door suddenly would not open.there were no events leading up to the failure.the repair bill is estimated at another $350.00.in addition, my rear hatch door refused to open the other day while i was having the shocks repaired.the mechanics finally got it open.i fear that something will happen and emergency personnel will not be able to get in to the car and we will not be able to get out.
On occasion the drivers door and back passenger door latches will not release to allow door to open when pulling handle to open.multiple attempts are required to have door open.now, front passenger latch will not release at all, causing the door to not be usable.i spoke with ford at 18003923673 and was told they were not willing to do anything to help fix the problem.i am concerned that my young children, who ride in the back, will not be able to get out of the vehicle. If we were ever in an accident emergency help may not be able to reach them in a timely manner and the children may become trapped.in the event that the front door would not longer open the passenger , myself, had to climb over the seats to get out of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that only the drivers side door could be unlocked. The remaining three doors on the vehicle had failed inside and out. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. The vin was unavailable.
Opened doors to many times from outside of vehicle.both drivers side and passenger side front doors will not engage when handles are pulled upward which before the mechanism failed allowed entry to the vehicle. Now when handles are activated neither door operates as it should.in other words the doors will not open.and yes, the doors are unlocked and still will not open. This occurs on each and every entry is tried. Or everytime i try to get in the vehicle. The consequences are entry has to be made by sticking my arm through a window that is down and engaging the inside door handle to open the door. I can not afford to make repairs on a item that should perform regardless of age but is properly maintained. Doors are a safety feature without properly working doors there is an accident waiting to happen. I called the 18003923673 spoke to [xxx] and he transferred me to ford credit, i think he thought it was time to finance a new ford. But if they would fix and engineer these doors/components correctly i wouldn't be writing this complaint.thanks for nothing [xxx] from ford. This in my mind is one of those hidden fix-it problems that puts money in fords pocket and takes it from mine. The ford service people at my ford dealer i called before this complaint, didn't have the foggiest idea of any 2001 ford escape door problems. Yea, right guys. This is a safety problem pure and simple.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while the vehicle was in park or idling at a stop light, the engine revved.the contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle in order to reset the throttle.in addition, the rear hatch door would open intermittently.after several weeks, the rear hatch does not function at all.the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 00v210001 (vehicle speed control) and 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch).the vehicle is currently at the dealer, but has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 120,000.
No crash - no injuries yet! think there may be a possible product liabity safety issue:ford escape, 2001, w/ power door locks, serial# [xxx].rear doors on both sides do not latch, properly.they do not work properly.once opened they will not close and latch securely. One door failed within one week of the others failure.found out the parts are on national backorder and have been revised 3 times by manufacturor.in 50 years i have never seen an automobile with this type of failure.i've sold hundreds of cars in my life time and have owned plenty. My question is is there any other complaints of this simiilar type on the same type of vehicle?any injuies?is it something the nhtsa can look into for consumers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Both front door locks failed within 1 month of each other. Doors could not be opened from the outside. Same small part broken on each side. Had to replace the entire power lock assembly on each side. *la
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While entering the vehicle; the contact attempted to activate the rear passenger power door lock; however, the door failed to unlock.in addition, the rear driver side and front passenger door failed to unlock. The occupants were unable to enter or exit the vehicle due to thefailure. Previously while driving the door was ajared without assistance. The doors also required excessive force to close them. The door failures were intermittent and have become progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the door handle and latch system. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The estimated repair cost for the three defective handles and lock system was $1,500. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 70,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the door latches were faulty on both front doors.there was no warning signal prior to the incident.the contact was not able to open the front doors from the outside.the contact had to enter from the rear passenger side and open the doors from the inside.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that there was a problem with the door latches, and notified the contact that the manufacturer was aware of the problem.
Nhtsa campaign id number : 04v602000i have this above latch problem. Ford is telling me my car is not eligible. Vin # 07/18/2012.updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt: contact stated the passenger door latchesstopped working.after about a monthearlier driver's side door latch quit working.upon examination the attachment to the rodbroke away from the door latch.the vehicle had not been to a service dealer.
Both back doors of my 2001 ford escape: i do not use my back doors very often since there are only 2 members of my household. I unlocked then tried to open both back doors, both were stuck shut, the handles were loose on the outside. It was not a freezing cold night. I locked and unlocked the doors a bunch of times, then tried to open again. They finally opened, but would not latch shut. The outside handle doesn't seem to be attached to the in door mechanism. My husband finally got the doors to stay shut. I have not opened them since. I am afraid they might open while driving!
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the interior and exterior door latches failed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and filed case number: cas-5153286. The failure mileage was 162,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the driver and passenger side doors open by remote, but the other two doors must be opened manually due to latch failure.the dealer stated that it will cost $1,800 to repair the doors.the engine size and failure mileage were unknown.the current mileage is 124,756.
The front passenger door no longer opens with the outside latch handle.while it opens from the inside, the outside door handle failed inexplicably.it has not been repaired as yet.
1.no events leading up to the failure.2.passenger door failed to open.3.car currently being repaired.was told by dealer there was no service bulletins regarding this issue.this evidently is a lie.if possible, will follow up with more information.
Door handle on occasion gets stuck.
Liftgate gets stuck and will not open.once in a while it will open out of the blue, then i know as soon as i lock my car, it will be stuck again. Nothing has been done to correct the failure, because it is obviously a defect, a defect that has been recognized for other 2001 escapes, but not my particular one.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the key fob failed to function properly. As a result, the contact was unable to unlock and lock the hatch door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.
I have had problems with the liftgate latch not locking properly for nearly a year.i found on your website under "recalls" that this is a problem with my vehicle model (ford escape 2001).i called my local ford dealership and they told me it is not found under the ford oasis of recalls.i'm concerned after reading the information, you provided on your website, that this could cause the liftgate to open during a crash.why are you calling this a "recall" when ford says it's not a recall?i want to get this fixed but believe ford should see this is a problem and needs to be recalled.
2001 ford escape tailgate will not unlock.tried 2 different key faubs and tried unlock from the driver door.there is no place to unlock with a key, there is no place to open from inside the cargo area.i checked the owners manual for a location of a manual release and there is none.i called ford motor customer support and they searched the database for a manual release and could not locate any information.this appears to be a serious safety concern if you were in an accident or situation that warranted exiting the vehicle from the back.
Emergency brake cable failure on 2001 ford escape.
Premature failure of front brake rotors on 2001, 2002 ford escape/mazda tribute suv's. Evidently the rotors are insufficiently hardened and wear very rapidly, requiring replacement at 35,000 mile intervals. If replacement brake pads were installed without replacing the rotors. Rotor failure could result because of too much rotor material being worn away. Ts
Backing out into empty road, stopping and turning vehiclewith steering wheel is very difficult applying pressure to turn, straighten wheels. While driving and applying brakes to stop, the car shakes and the amount of pressure applied to brakes is enormously difficult to make car stop. With normal driving there is a grinding sound in the bottom of vehicle (drive train?). All these issues have been addressed with no apparent help!
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission seized into second gear. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into park or any other gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed while reversing from a residential drive way. The gear failed to shift out of reverse and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, crashing into a parked vehicle. The front air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the right side lower back.a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and was not diagnosed for the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 109,050.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While parked, the vehicle failed to move when the gear stick was shifted from park to drive. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that the check engine light illuminated. It was detected that oil was leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 267,000.
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.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle shook, stalled, and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v175000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.updated 09/08/16*lj
I just bought a used 2001 ford escape v6 on dec 13th 2002.on 1 feb 2003, while driving down a hill, the car's engine stalled completely.with much difficulty, due to loss of all power, i was able to stop the car before it entered the intersection on a red light.i put it in park and it did start up again.i called the westland ford service dept.they said they had never heard of that happening.i asked if they could put it through a diagnostics check and find out what's wrong.they said unless it's happening when the car is there they probably wouldn't find anything. I called the ford customer service and they also said they had never heard of that happening.they agreed that it would be hard to diagnose the cause.they said they would submit my complaint to engineering...since i bought the car used, it's not under warranty.i feel that they sold this car to me knowing that it had a problem.do i have any recourse?help!
My "stick shift" 2001 ford escape tends to stall when the clutch is pushed in, clear to the floor.the engine would die and leave me stranded everywhere. Even if you are driving down the road at 45mph or higher, once you push in the clutch to change to the last gear, it will still stall at high speeds.the engine completely cuts off, but only when you push in the clutch.once this happens, it will not stay running.it will restart for just a few seconds, (not the battery or starter) then it will die again, repeatedly.it would get towed to the nearest dealership with no luck.they could not "duplicate the problem". Once, the car cools off, then the problem disappears.there is a valve the heats up and gets stuck open.if the valve cools down, it can close and then it is fine.now, if i make alot of short stops (errands) where the car doesn't get a chance to cool off, say ten minutes or less, then it won't stay started. If you turn over the ignition, it will start, but immediately dies. However, if i let the car sit for say a couple of hours, say 4-6 hours.it will start back up just fine and stay running like nothing ever happened.the key tip is:don't put ethanol in the gas tank.if i buy the most expensive gas, the problem tends to clear up on it's own.it started doing it again this summer.once i changed to the primo (most expensive) gas, it has now stopped without taking it to a dealership. Personally, i think gas containing ethanol has too much moisture in it causing this problem.even the dealership told me that this ford escape car is not designed to run on "ethanol" products. This all mostly happens when it is very hot and humid outside.was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if it would qualify for others as a recall item?
Gearshift cable broke.
My pcm has failed.i understand that this is a known problem with the escape for over 5 years.i would like to see if there is any adjustment or recall for this as i know of many failures.i enter my complaint to see if it will help others, and perhaps initial a recall and a credit for this very expense repair.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to reduce speed, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions while at a stop light, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 04v165000 (power train). The failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs however, the dealer refused the recall repair and did not provide a reason why. The contact notified the manufacturer of the incident and the contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer for recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 09/11/12*ljupdated 09/14/2012
When vehicle is at a stop with the brakes applied at either a red light, stop sign, or traffic, the car jerks to move forward. This does not happen all the time, it has been doing this since the beginning of the year. Ford dealership replaced an abs ring that was cracked. They said, this is causing the vehicle to move forward because the abs is trying to engage.
While accelerating on the interstate, vehicle approached 50 miles an hour when it felt like the transmission was about to fall out of the vehicle. After talking with a lot of people and doing research, they call this shudder. It fills like when you drive off the edge of the interstate white line and hit the rough pavement. It would stop if i let up off the gas. I have no check engine light or transmission light showing on the dashboard. No error codes when the code reader was hooked up on the vehicle. This vehicle has already been to the dealership twice for this issue. The first time we had all of the gaskets and vacuum hoses replaced cost was over 1400 dollars. The second time we had the whole transmission serviced by the dealership over 700 dollars along with other items. The dealership has still not been able to identify the cause for the problem. There was a tech bulletin that came out a while back on the cd4e shudder problem and appears that nhtsa should force ford to do a recall on ford escapes for the shudder problem they have since the tech bulletin has come out and no solution has been done. All the research i have done seems to point to the torque converter which is not an easy fix and is costly. There needs to be a recall on this.
I've recently got a new battery, o2 sensor and alternator and my car keeps shutting off in drive.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission failed. While driving 70 mph, a grinding noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle and the gear independently shifted into reverse. The contact was able to engage the brakes and exit the highway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 70 mph, the transmission suddenly switched to reverse and drove backwards. After the incident, the vehicle would not operate in reverse. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Vehicle steers to right and vibrates.dealer diagnosed as failure of sub frame and right axle.vehicle was repaired under recall 14s02 at 89372 mi on 9/23/2014 and had crossbrace installed per recall.vehicle stored in heated garage, on 7/20/2017 with 105199 mi backing out of parking spot wheel off center and vehicle shaking badly, grinding noise.flat bed to dealer who diagnosed failed sub frame and broken right axle.requested ford repair under original recall which allowed for replacing sub frame and was denied for elapsed time.safety issue, could have been catastrophic at speed.
Dear sirs, as you are aware, this past weekend on the san mateo bridge in hayward ca, a horrific accident/fire occurred with a limousine, where five individuals were trapped and killed due to a vehicle fire. Upon seeing and hearing about this horrific tragedy, my wife insisted that we have all of the recalls performed on our 2001 ford escape. Much to my surprise, when i took our escape into fremont ford on may 7th, [xxx], the assistant service manager, told me that he was refusing to perform all of the recalls on our truck, because they have expired. As the original owner and primary driver of this vehicle, please explain to me how recalls involving safety issues expire? is this a ford company policy or a fremont ford dealership/service policy? when i picked up our escape on may 8th from the dealership, i documented on the paperwork that they refused to perform these very important recalls. I am not comfortable driving this vehicle in light of the tragedy that occurred this past weekend. Please advise how you would like to move forward concerning this very important matter. Thank you for your assistance.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was traveling at 70 mph when i heard a noise, the transmission quit working, i had the vehicle towed to the dealer. He called and said the snap ring popped out of the servo case causing the transmission to fail. They repaired it and said it was fixed, started home and got 15 miles when it blew again. Had it towed back and they tried to repair it again but said they could not , needed a new tranny. I questioned them that a 51,000 miles, the part should not have failed, they could not give me an answer. I took it some where else to be repaired. The person said that there is to much pressure that it blew it out. I feel that the part was defective.*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768335
Fifth time vehicle has been to the dealership for the same problem. Vehicle is stopped at a red light or in traffic, the vehicle lunges forward with the brakes applied. Daughter took it back to the same dealership and they thought they fixed the problem. She was on her way back to college...4 miles from the house at a red light. She called and said the vehicle was still doing what it was doing before. This needs to be investigated and a recall issued.
Stalls when shifting gears taken to dealership repeatedly.problem can not be found, take car home still stalls!
I was traveling at approximately 30mph when suddenly i could not steer the car. I noticed the oil light on first and managed to pull over. All the dash lights were then on, the car had died while i was moving. I was able to start it back up. In reviewing edmunds auto site i then discovered that others had this same problem with the escape and tribute. I printed off some of the responses, took the vehicle in to long ford in eureka, mo on 9-11-01. They were not able to find any problem and also talked with the ford engineers. They would not replace any parts stating that ford would not authorize it unless they knew what the problem was. I then contacted ford directly so there would be arecord, but was not advised of any "fix" for this serious problem. This is an extremely dangerous situation especially when driving the number of miles i drive each day on very busy interstate highways. I am nervous even moving out of the right lane because i feel like i need to be close to the shoulder in the event this occurs again. I have been told you can shift into neutral and restart and hopefully if this happens again i will be able to do that before the vehicle slows and i have an accident. I am especially concerned when making left hand turns as well. Surely with as many people as have complained, they must have some idea of what is wrong and how to fix it.
Premature transmission fluid failure causing a shuddder in the transmission as the gears shift from 3rd to overdrive.
Engine stalls when shifting from drive to reverse. Engine has stalled when coasting in traffic. Dealer cannot find/repair problem.
Just driving, came to a slow are and when accelerating it feels and sounds like the transmission wouldn't shift gears or it would stall in the gear. Took it to the don kott ford for service and they charged me for a transmission service.i took it back and after one day it had the same symptoms.this problem has been ocurring several times. I'm just waiting for it to fully break down because i need this vehicle for transportation and i don't have the time or money to get it repaired. I feel like i got ripped off for a useless transmission service. To this day the transmission seems to feel like it has a problem. What i'm doing to get it to work is starting the engine and putting it in drive. I press on the overdrive button that is located at the end of the gear shifter.this will get me going as i start to accelerate. However, if i didn't press on the overdrive button to get going, the acceleration would be poor and sometime not go. There were several situations when the vehicle was put in reverse to back up and if it need some acceleration to get going nothing would happen when i pressed on the gas pedal. You could hear the engine reving up but no acceleration. Another time was when i was making a left turn and upon acceleration the gears didnt' seem to kick in. The vehicle made the oncoming cars either stop or slow down or swerve. Luckily i'm use to knowing how the vehicle operates and i make sure that i have plenty of time before turning. I believe this is a flaw in design and workmanship and that ford should be looking into this and even compensating those who have this problem before someone gets seriously hurt and a lawsuit ensues.
Consumer was unable to shift from drive to park, dealer replaced a broken cable. Dealer did not explain repairs.
The vehicle jerks and rapidly accelerates when pressing the gas pedal in reverse. When taken to get serviced they could not determine the cause of the problem.
2001 ford escape has repeatedly stalled during normal driving. Car currently has 33,000 miles; however, i began having problems early on.car has stranded me several times.car has been towed in several times and dealership can find nothing wrong it.dealership has replaced alternator, transmission, fuel hoses, sensor, computer, etc. And car still stalls.this week it had to be towed from my garage to the dealership because it would not start.dealership again could find nothing wrong with car. I love the car, but am terrified to drive it as when it stalls everything locks up and i have had a couple near miss accidents trying to get off the road.i have an infant and this is unacceptable.*nlm
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. Numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.
O/d light flashes,transmission will not engage in d, sometimes in 2 or 1. Reverse works fine.if car moves starting in 2nd gear, then it can be shifted to d and all gears work normally, even if restarting from a full stop.
Early failure of transmission. Ford escape 2001 cd4e transmission failed shortly after ford recalled it and reprogammed pcm.this had been meticulously maintained and the product failed early.ford should bear the burden to repair this and they refused.poor product and numerous design flaws are documented on line.
My 2001 ford escape has a cd4e transmission which has a long history of problems. It burned up at 60,000 miles which is consistent with many other complaints that i have seen with regards to that model. One web site registers 25,000 complaints about that transmission. The problem seems to be consistent across the board, that the transmissions are not kept cool enough and the main shaft ruptures. The time table is also consistent. Ford talks to me as if they have never heard of the problem before. How can they replace 25,000 of the same thing and have never heard of it until i mention it to them? the cost to me is $3,031.00. This is far less than the implied life of the part, in my opinion, and those of every transmission person i have talked to.
2001 ford escape began having transmission shudder during shifting at approximately 20,000 miles. At 30,000 miles, dealer performed transmission fluid flush which resulted in the shudder going away. Recently the shudder has returned. The vehicle has approximately 56,000 miles. The transmission failed while traveling at highway speeds resulting in a sudden loss of power. The rpms suddenly jumped up to between 5000 and 6000. The vehicle is no longer driveable.
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.
Had shifted into reverse andit started to backup.then, it hesitated when brakes were applied,sounded funny. Rpms revved up, and vehicle started to shake.vehicle suddenly accelerated while still in reverse.
Vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission. When it is in a inclined position the vehicle will roll backwards.
While drivingtransmission pops out of gear and goes into netural, cause unknown. Aftervehicle is parked for approximately 15 minutes itreturns to normal conditions. Please give any further details.
Purchased escape new in 2001.in 2002, with 30,000 miles, transmission had a severe shudder, so i took into the dealer and was charges over $100 for a transmission flush.shudder came back about 3 months later, went back to dealer and they said that another $100 transmission flush was needed.i did not agree and left.in june of 2004, without any warning, transmission started whinning and would not shift.i was driving in the city at slow speeds.managed to get it home(20 miles in about an hour!) and parked it.after that, it would not move at all.had it towed to transmission shop(dealer wanted $120 just to run a check on it) and they said it needed a new transmission at a cost of $2600.did not have the money, so it has been parked now for almost six months.transmission is the cd4e, a problem child for ford.i contacted ford and they acted as if they had never heard of such a problem, and said they could not help me.now, still making payments on it and with only 84,000 miles on it, i have no recourse but to let it sit until i can save the money to have it fixed.
Automatic transmission failed. Prior to this incident , while driving at 40/60 mph, vehiclefailed to accelerate for approximately 2-3 seconds whenaccelerator pedal was depressed.manufacturer was aware of this issue.
1.) complete loss of power and all electrical systems while vehicle was being operated. Vehicle refused to restart; and 2.) gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third (3rd) gear.
Loss of all forward gears in a 2001 ford escape.this occurred while driving on an on ramp to an expressway.*nlm
Overdrive on/off light flashing coincidentally with the illumination of the check engine light after driving on the highway at 60 mph for 5 to 10 miles.while off the highway the transmission shuttered while accelerating from a stop.driver took truck to dealer and was told an internal bushing on the transmission failed.dealer said the transmission needs to be replaced at a cost $3,000.vehicle is 3.5 years old with 63,000 miles.
(1) [2nd failure] no warning. (2) transmission failure could have resulted in crash. (3) transmission replacement.
The transmission would hesitatebefore accelerating in reverse. The dealership repaired the problem. Please provide more information.
Engine surge - ford escape 2001 - transmission failed at 54,000miles.in relation to intermit problems with the transmission, the vehicles (often when placed in park setting) engine would surge causing that tachometer to race to about 5 to 6 thousand revolutions per minute.on december, 8, 2004 while in a parking lot and attempting to park the vehicle with the transmission set in d, the vehicle engine surged is the same manor as described above, and caused the driver to hold the brake with full force in order to keep the vehicle from hitting a parked car.the vehicle was taken to the dealer (freedom ford, hampton va) when they replaced the transmission.they were not able to reproduce the engine surge.
The o/d light started flashing .i drove the vehicle about 5 miles to my driveway.when i went to move the car it wouldn't go in reverse.contacted dealer with no results. Sent car to transmission shop and had a rebuilt transmission put in.
While driving 30 mph transmission failed, and vehicle popped out of gear.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The automatic transmission on my 2001 ford escape v6 xlt suddenly downshifted into second gear while driving on the freeway at 65 mph. I exited at the first available exit, and drove the vehicle back home in second gear. Prior to the failure, the transmission exhibited no signs or symptoms of anything being wrong with it. At present, second gear is the only gear that still works in the transmission. It now sits inoperable in my driveway because i don't have the $3000-$4000 required to get it fixed. After much internet research, i've found that transmission failures in this vehicle and later years of the same model are quite common, with several people experiencing multiple transmission failures on the same vehicle. A common consensus, is that the failures are due to a four cylinder transmission being installed in a higher torque and horsepower v6 model. Ford must be forced to recall these vehicles and fix the transmission problems once and for all. It's really unfair that the consumer is required to pay huge sums of money to repair shops to get problems fixed that shouldn't be happening in the first place. I've written to ford, and visited the dealership that sold me the vehicle and both are unsympathetic.
2001 ford escapetransmission went out after the vehicle kept stalling out! *la
While drivingat 30 mph consumer heard a loud noise.vehicle engaged in neutral. Driver behind him helpedpush the vehicle out of the road. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop where theyreplaced the automatic transmission at the owners expense of $2400. There are two technical service bulletins containing information on how to fix the transmission. *ph
2001 ford escape 33063 miles vin [xxx]could have resulted in crash. (1) no warning (2) transmission failure (3) transmission was rebuilt by dealer under warranty.updated 07/19/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
When transmission gear is shifted from neutral into reverse nothing happens, engine revvs, but vehicle does not move. Consumer has to shift back and forth until vehicle is finally in gear. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem.the problem also occurs from reverse to drive.the gear indicator light goes off too.
My over drive light came on suddenly and continually flashed during a ten minute drive home.the rpm needle spiked straight up a few times during the drive and it seemed like i "lost power".dean sellers ford diagnosed an internal transmission failure requiring a whole new transmission for $3600.i have never used a service other than lapeer ford and dean sellers.i bought the escape (2001 xlt 4 wh) from lapeer ford with 16,000 miles on it.the car never showed signs of this failure previous to yesterday.dealerships.searching the internet, i found that there was one transmission recall but when i put in my vin it was free of recalls.dean sellers charged me $89 to diagnose the car.i got another quote at american transmission in troy.they towed my car in.ford test drove my car and electronically checked it.previous repairs all done at lapeer ford and dean sellers ford:new tire at 16,000 miles; new ignition at 25,000; check engine light at 33,000; plug tire at 40,000; new windshield at 43,000; 4 new tires at 44,000 due to numerous flats (lapeer gave me 3 free); front brakes and wheel bearings at 55,000; tire nail at 60,000; new blades at 61,000; belt recall and tie rod and master cylinder at 69,000; crank case oil leak and rear brakes at 74,000; front brakes at 76,000; washer pump and multi-function switch and fuel filter at 78,000; rear wiper at 85,000; abs light module, front brake pads, rotor pads right front abs sensor at 86,000; air filter and battery cleaned at 89,000; license plate bulb and both front sway bar links at 90,000; front lights kept flashing, replaced daylight running lights control assembly at 93,000 and now at 94,000 the transmission. No one at dean sellers today told me that i might not make it home!but immediately upon leaving the dealership the transmission stalled especially during turns.
We are a leasing company and have had three (3) 2001 ford escapes to date that have had failed transmissions.ford refuses to acknowledge our attempts to get reimbursement.
I purchased 2001 used vehicle from hertz car sales with 27,000+ miles.transmission had to be replaced second week we had vehicle.also realized that ac/heating system had "whistle" which could not be turned off.major problem has vehicle stalling while driving, losing all power, brakes, etc.fortunate not to have been rear-ended.ford dealer has worked on problem, replacing transmission, fixing ac/heat system and attempted to repair the "stalling" problem.thought it had been repaired, however, it happened again yesterday.car at ford dealer once again.it is strange to me that they do not comment that this has happened not once but many hundred times!i definitely feel there is a major problem with the escape stalling and being unable to control.as we drive on mountain roads, this could cause a major accident.ford has certainly lost my future business by not facing this very serious problem.must there be fatalities before they act?
Transmission failure resulting in unsafe operating conditions. Vehicle developed intermittent shudder during accelerations along with intermittent loss and slipping of forward gears. Hazardous conditions when merging with traffic or under normal driving conditions since condition was unpredictable and vehicle did not respond to driver's input. Appeared to happen mostly in cold weather conditions. Failure also resulted in non compliance with fmvss regulations since shift lever did not correspond accurately to operator's intended vehicle driving mode (i.e no forward motion when shift selector was in drive position).multiple technical service bulletins exist for this cd4e auto transaxle relating to this failure mode in ford system and also on nhtsa website, so condition is known and is widespread on many vehicles. Created very hazardous driving situations before catastrophic failure resulting in inoperative vehicle.
Myself and a friend, deane griggs, have had the transmission fail in our 2001 ford escape, suddenly and without warning, at approximately 60,000 miles.
Transmissions shifts roughly (jerks) when going into overdrive.2001 ford escape with less than 40,000 miles.asked service manager about problem he said they were unaware of problem.-
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.
Transmission failure- while driving my od light started flashing. When i started car after 8 hours, could drive approx. 100 yards.transmission fluid pump failed without explanation, causing troque converter to fail, causing burnout of low gear.vehicile is inoperative.needs trans. Rebuild or replacement $3,000. - $3,500.service dept at dealer can't offer an explanation for pump failure.vehicle has 60000 miles.to soon for this kind of problem! *la
I own a 2001 escape xls with v6, auto and 4 wd. Have 29k miles on it. My transmission is completely ruined because of an internal failure which burnt off all the transmission fluid. This transmission (cd-4e) seems to have a history of problems in various ford and mazda vehicles. It is ridiculous that something like this is happening frequently. I would like somebody to look into this transmission and the various problems it has created.
For a few months now, my 2001 v6 automatic ford escape has had a problem trying to shift into the last gear at 45-50 mph. The vehicle's rpm's will be near 3000 for a good 30 seconds before it finally engages into the next gear. The problem is definitely worse on colder days, but it is still certainly noticeable on warmer days too. There is no smell emanating from the vehicle. I had a complete transmission flush at about 40k. The vehicle now has 65k on it. Have there been any similar reports filed and if so, could you please notify me? thank you.
Consumer is calling to report a failure ingear shift. Vehicle will jump from reverse to forward without going into neutral. Dealer has yet to be contatced. Please provide further details.
Vehicle is 2001 ford escape xlt 4x4. Full transmission failure and stall in overdrive on interstate with no advanced warning. Vehicle has under 70,000 miles. No wreck involved only by miracle. Cost of transmission is over $4,000. Happened to fast and with under 100,000 miles has got to be a defect.
While driving at any speed and without warning the engine stalled.the consumer pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed.the transmission also failed.it wouldn't shift properly from first gear tosecond gear.
When trying to shift gears it gets stuck. When the gear is in reverse if you put your foot on the gas pedal the engine just revvs. You have to slam the gear shifter up and down to get it into the drive position.
Transmission failed at 83,000 while driving on a highway at speed of 60mph.was told by dealer this was a lack of maintenance and would cost approximately $3,800 to fix.took to local mechanic who replaced trans. For $3,000.while taking apart old trans found that an internal component fell apart causing the entire transmission to fail.said this was a defect in the transmission and not fault of 'lack of maintenance'.have contacted ford since and they refuse to reimburse for expenses.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Briefly, the transmission fails to shift upon acceleration above 50 mph, this has caused 2 near collisions on i-95, tire split open & roof rack blew off while driving (dot number: a3083jj390tiresize: a3083jj390)
While driving down hill, all dash lights came on and vehicle stalled out losing steering and brake power.dealer reprogrammed pcm and replaced eec power relay per tsb.
Transmission shudders and shakes when accelerating on highway, will not go into reverse when in four wheel drive half of the time. Ford service never finds anything wrong with it and says since there are no codes onto the computer it must be ok. *la
Automatic transmission is starting to fail.the gear shifting is becoming more and more jerky.grinding sounds are now audible during gear shifts.
The vehicle shutters and vibrates between 30 to 50 mph. The driver has to slow down for vehicle to stop vibrating.
While driving on highway shifter popped out of gearin a downward position, andbrakes weresqueaking.ifshiftingvehicle from park to drive there is a noise underneath the pedal.
While driving the odometer lightblinked on and off. Driver stopped the vehicle and shut off engine. Then, attempted to start vehicle, but itwould not move forward. Transmission would work only when cold, once the system warmed up all gear selections were lost. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who explained the transmission would have to be rebuilt. Consumer stated that transmission fluid was not burning,clutches were okay, but a couple of the bushings were seized to the drums. This problem occurred with two days of slow city driving.
Dt:after the contact was pulling out from a highway on october 11, 2005 the vehicle acted like it was losing power.it would slow down,and then it would only go less than10 mph.when this occurred the overdrive light started flashed.three of the childrenin the carsustainedminor injuries.the contact stated that seven monthsbefore she had the transmission flushed.there were no problems at that time.the contact took vehicleto the dealership, and they said that the computer showed the code p0733,that the problem was with the automatic transmission, and it would need to bereplaced.the contactfound that there were other people with similar transmissionproblem..
Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced.the cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase.the windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor.
Sudden failure of automatic transmission, necessitatingreplacement with complete new transmission and cooler.
Transmission lost reverse gear.problem not found until trying to back from parking space.vehicle needed to be pushed out of lot.no previous indication of problem until it occurred.
1.) complete loss of power and all electrical systems while vehicle was being operated. Vehicle refused to restart; and 2.) gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third (3rd) gear.
Stop right in street and no way could make it go if someone was behind me we would of been hit.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would only shift into drive and would not shift into park or reverse. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch when the failure recurred.the vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure.the failure and current mileage was 113,319.
The vehicle is stallingmore since the dealership reprogrammed the power control module as stated in the engine stalling recall 04v165000.dealershipserviced the vehicle 3 more times, but it was unable to correct the problem.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving in stop and go traffic, the vehicle had a rough idle and stalled intermittently.the vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated.after a short period of time the vehicle had the same problems again.the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer.the dealer replaced the pcm but this did not correct the problem.the dealer stated the wiring under the dash needed replaced.there is a nhtsa recall 04v165000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission: control module pcm and a nhtsa tsb item #617976, regarding the electrical system: wiring under dash.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall and technical service bulletin; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the consumer was informed the vehicle had an electrical short.updated 04/11/06.
2001 ford excape 4x4 xlt.stalls while coasting downhill.i have taken this to the dealer (in warranty) twice to have this problem looked at.the dealer replaced various items but has failed to correct the problem.when the engine stops, not only does the steering wheel become very difficult to manage, but the brakes become very hard.i was barely able to stop the vehicle for a vehicle that was turning in front of me several hundred yards ahead.
I have had intermittent installing since 2003.recall 04s13 was for the powertrain control module.took my vehicle in for the recall and still today 12/6/07, i am having the same problem.my car will stall in parking lots, drive thru's, at traffic lights, and in traffic when coasting.when i am finally involved in an accident, i will be suing ford for failure to meet my needs with this complaint.the dealers say i have to bring it in when it happens.i can't make it happen and it doesn't happen consistent to meet this "requirement."i will not buy another ford as a result of their lack of concern for my safety or lack of concern that their product is a good product.
Vehicle is stalling at low speed. Has been taken to dealer 4 times. Powertrain control module/ wiring assembly and pcm relay were replaced. Did not remedy the problem.
Vehicle experienced the sameproblem described in engine stalling recall 04v165000.but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Consumer received recall 04v165000 concerning engine stalling. Vehicle stalled intermittently when slowing down or coming to a stop position. Vehicle was still experiencing this problem, and dealer was unable to correct this problem. However, dealerwas s charging the consumer for diagnostic check when taking the vehicle back in for the same problem, concerning this recall.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the transmission shifted into overdrive and the vehicle stalled.there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v165000 which relates to the power train: automatic transmission: control module.the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
At 50mph when foot was let up from accelerator, there would be a delay indeceleration, also steering column would shake. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.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.
Dear ntsa: i have recently submitted a service repair with ford motor. My purchase of a new 2001 ford escape has been most troublesome.i contacted the ford headquarters about the issue with i.a.c. Vale causing sudden loss of power when releasing acceleration pedal. I never got a satisfactory service with their rep. I made more than 3 phones call about this event, and ford felt since it is over 36,000 mile warranty i am then obligated to pay for out of pocket cost for a defective product to the ford dealer service center. The ford dealer at my location diagnoses and determined a defective i.a.c. Vale that require a replacement.the cost of the replacement including labor is $275.i cant believe my suv is under 2 years old and is already due for a service repair.symptom:during the acceleration and passing of another vehicle, i noticed a sudden loss of power as i merged into a slower lane and releases the acceleration pedal while gently applying the brake.i could have been in an accident since a sudden lost power as the rpm dropped below the minimum requirement for idling and begin to stall. Other vehicles were force to break. The car is no longer operational and being service at ford dealer. I will have to pay for the defective parts and labor totaling $275. I believed ford doesnt care for my situation as long i make another ford purchase. This is issue affected my vehicle and may soon affect other vehicle as they meet or exceeded certain mileage. Sincerelychatt fudurich120 wisteria waycovington, ga 30016.
Hose clamps on both trans cooler hoses in front of vehicle were not fixed onto hose. Top hose blew from transmission cooler and resulted in lose of most all trans fluid. Trans stoped working. Fluid was all over front lower part of vehicle including both insides of disk brakes. We were traveling at 40 mph and in a residential area. Warranty repair is in progress. Tow truck operator stated this was not the first time he had encountered this situation with this particular vehicle.
Transmission would leak fluid whileparked. Fumes would enter vehicle.had taken vehicle to dealer 5 times for problem, andhad plugs and casing seals replaced.problem of leakage would always reappear.
The shift lever when placed in the "d" drive position does not lock in place.additionally the shift level extends 3-4" into the radio and control panel for other instruments like rear defogger and parking light swithch.if shifter is bumped while trying to change radio or to play a cd or cassette, the shifter easily gets knocked out of position.i have repoted this to my dealer, they checked other escapes on the lot.they all have the same problem.i emailed ford directly about this problem, and they have not as yet responded.i belive that this problem can cause a serious problem if not fixed.
Consumer is unable to use radio because transmission pawl is in theway andis too far,causing consumer to shift gear while driving.
Intermittently gear shifter does not lock into gear. Dealer has inspectedvehicle, but could not correct the problem.
Gearshifter will not go down all the way.when moving hand,gears will change while driving.the gear shifter handle gets stuck half-way down when changing gears due to design flaw.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at speeds of 2 mph in the reverse position, the gear shift selector fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 70,248. Updated 07/14/2010.*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 07/23/10
Gear shift lever sticks in front of radio.when changing radio stationshands knocks gear shift into neutral while vehicle is in motion.consumer states that the vehicle produces so much brake dust that the wheels turn black only after three or four days of driving, ford states nothing can be done.
Transmission shift linkage broke. Causing vehicle to go into neutral and roll down driveway. 3rd incident of same problem on this vehicle.
Gear shift lever sticks in front of radio.when changing radio stationshands knocks gear shift into neutral while vehicle is in motion.consumer states that the vehicle produces so much brake dust that the wheels turn black only after three or four days of driving, ford states nothing can be done.
Transmission in my ford escape xlt has had a vibration for 2 years or so and i just found out that the torque converter is now bad! i spoke with a friend at apple ford in lynchburg virginia and he told me that the factory recommends a fluid flush first and it didn't fix the problem! torque converter must be replaced! it seems like to me that the factory is definitely trying to patch the problem by flushing the system and using a new type of transmission fluid to mask the problem so the car is out of warranty before the torque converter fails again!
Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 ford escape that experienced a transmission failure.while driving on the highway at 55 mph the overdrive lightflashed.the consumer exited the highway and was stopped at a red light.when the light turned green the vehicle revved, but would not move forward.the transmission would not shift.the consumer was able to engage second gear and drive 10 mileshome.the vehicle was shaking or lurching back and forth on the drive home.the vehicle was takento a dealership where a diagnostic check was performed andsuggested a new transmission.the dealer could offer no explanation other than it may be the torque converter. This happened at 71,000 miles.this was the second transmission.the exact same thing had happened at 49, 000 miles.the consumer split the cost with ford with the first transmission.the second transmission has not been replaced. The consumerwas negotiating with ford about the problem.
At 50,000, the transmission began to shudder. I found out why on escape-central, and then proceeded back to the dealership. They informed me that they do not have the machine to perform the flushing, and to try somewhere else. Wasted day one. I went to another ford dealership, and wasted a morning there before they told me that they did not have one either, and that i should try a lincoln mercury dealer. I finally got fed up and contacted the local mazda dealer, who had the machine and was more than will to take my $150.00. He did not perform the oasis change though. All was good, and the escape ran great.at 58000, the transmission shudder reappears. I take it back to dealer one, who informs me they cant see any problem. One week later, i bring it back in saying that it is most certainly there. I get to take out the transmission expert for a test drive, and recreate the problem. He says yup, thats the torque converter problem . all the cars we make with that transmission have that problem at some point or another. as he explained it basically water is attracted to the plate in the torque converter, and any moisture in the system causes it to shudder. I ask the logical question of what should i do about it . His response is that he would rather cut off his two arms than replace the torque converter. 12 hours of labor on top of the ~$300 part. He suggests i get it flushed again and see if that helps. Back to mazda&.i have the flush done at mazda last week and they ask about the tsb oasis update. I said that it wasnt done, and they perform the update and flush the escape.my escape now runs worse than it did before, and the shudder happens when both locking and unlocking the torque converter. It actually shakes the change in my cupholders.
At over drive shifting ,the transmission "chatters"when the car reaches about 2000 rpm. To upshift. This happens at any speed. Problem seems to be torque converter pressure is not enough to engage the higher gear. Ford dealer recommended transmission fluid change to fix the problem , but it still exists. I asked another repair dealership what it could be ,they recommend changing the torque converter,the fluid change will not correct the problem. They need to go back on the day it was still covered under warranty and replace the torque converter under warranty.
The left front axle made a clicking noise as the vehicle turned.the problem was fixed by the dealer.my concern is that the dealer replaced the axle with an axle from the original design.there's a good chance that this axle may cause the same problem since ford has not redesigned this part.i'm also a bit suprised that my dealer had replaced the same axle on another escape and ford still has no tsb or recall.
The front axle and cv joints completely fell off.there was no evidence of the saftey connector bolt being installed at factory.i have photos.might be called a lower ball joint.
Was struck in the rear end by another vehicle, evidently, after that the two front hub bearings went bad. Dealership stated it was not due to accident.
Consumer states there is noise in the clutch, dealer replaced the clutch, but it is again making noise.*yd
Consumer states that the clutch slips and vibrates when engaging. Dealer notified.nlmjlg
2001 ford escape 4cyl/standard... 64,000 milespilot bearing in the clutch went... Unable to shift gears... Had to have complete clutch replaced...*la
The clutch pedal bracket assembly bent at 20,000 miles and was repaired.the bracket failed numerous times after initial failure.as a result the brake pedal to lock up, the clutch slipped, the cruise control switch broke and the clutch blew out. *nlm
2001 ford escape, 61,000 miles, clutch failure, clutch pedal went to floor, would not disengage.was on entrance ramp to interstate highway, in slow moving traffic, otherwise extremely dangerous.investigated on internet and found that this problem is described in ford technical service bulletin 1-24-1, so is obviously a known issue.one of relatively few tsbs that could cause a catastrophic accident if it occurred at speed.most of the tsbs are for things like "whining/buzzing in audio system," "engine oil recommendations/applications," "intake manifold gaskets--fuel smell to the interior." while some of these may be significant, few of them would cause a catastrophic problem if they occured at speed.the "general recall" and "safety recalls" categories, which include things like "speed control cable defect" and "rear driveshaft replacement differential leak" seem to me much more appropriate places for this serious problem to be reported.had vehicle towed to ford dealer.conversation with them this morning.confirmed that problem was with master and slave cylinder which they said needed to be replaced.denied knowledge of a known problem of this type.said that this was not covered under warranty.i told them to go ahead and replace the cylinders.
Cable came off clutch pedal under the dash.pedal went completely to floor and was unable to shift care.cable was replaced by vehicle owner, but failed to stay on 2 more times.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving different speeds, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and depressed the brake pedal, which caused the vehicle to jerk and continue normal driving. The contact also stated that the passenger side air bag had bubbles and appeared as though it would explode. The failures were not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 163,000.
The front axle and cv joints completely fell off.there was no evidence of the saftey connector bolt being installed at factory.i have photos.might be called a lower ball joint.
Third time my rear differential has leaked!!!first time was in 2003, second time in 2005, and this time in late 2006.
Left rear passenger restraint was jammed after the first use.this part was replaced and it was jammed after the first use. It was replaced a second time and is currently fuctional but this is the first time in 4 months since purchase date that it has been functional.rear differential had a broken seal and was leaking. This part was replaced and is now functional.the master cylinder was cracked and replaced.this part is now functional.the power steering was effected when part of the power steering system fell out of the car when the vehicle was put in park.the parts (including alternator, belts and spring) literally fell off the car.this could have resulted in many fatalities as the vehicle was on the highway only minutes prior with a car full of passangers.the results of this incident would have been drastically different if this had happened when the vehicle was in motion.ford has not been responsive to my needs as a consumer and has minimized the safety hazard posed by this defective vehicle.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while attempting to accelerate from a stop at 8 mph, the transmission and steering wheel began to shake.the shaking continued for five miles until the contact smelled burning rubber and pulled the vehicle over.she took the vehicle to the mechanic and they stated that the cause of failure was the transmission.the current and failure mileages were 68,308.the consumer stated wants to be reimbursed for repairs. Updated 09/18/07
2001 ford escape properly maintained, second time reporting drive train noise.first time dealer replaced stabalizer bar, now @ 41000 miles both tie rod ends need to be replaced.i bought a reliable car to save money, and now putting money into a 3 year old car.part on back order, wonder if anyone else is having the same issue.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
On friday 8/11/06 i was on my way to work driving my 2001 ford escape (with 5-speed manual transmission).i was going at around 45 mph in a busy road.suddenly there was a total transmission failure and my vehicle came to an instant total stop.there was screeching of tires and i was very fortunate not to crash and that the vehicles behind me did not hit me.it was also a matter of luck that there were no persons killed nor injured.my car was stuck on gear and could not be pushed forward or backward, so it had to be towed with a platform truck.i bought this vehicle new in 2001 and have been the sole owner.i have given this vehicle all of its recommended maintenance every 3,000 miles.i informed ford motor company about this failure and they were not helpful at all.i think the general public has to be informed about this safety risk with 2001 ford escapes.
Consumer states gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third gear.
The transmission on my 2001 ford escape, went out i had 58,000 miles on the truck. Had to put in a new transmission.now 4 months later, the engine light comes on. The engine coolant warning light keeps coming on even though it is full. All of the lighters/sunroof have no power to them they all quit.i have replaced all fuses, with no luck.now the all lights on the radio are gone, but the radio still works.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently when the clutch was depressed.the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure.the manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)).the powertrain was unknown.the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 120,000.
Sluggish driving after a oil change, could not find anything wrong, next week, shift went out. After getting vehicle back brake pedal seems loose and the steering was not right.wiper transmission went out, replaced.
Transmission failed.
Consumer states gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third gear.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Linkage cable from column shifter broke, rendering vehicle non drivable. Same vehicle had cable unjammed from column assembly approximately one year earlier. *la
While driving at 60 mph consumer was involved in an accidentand neither of the air bags deployed.also seat belts did not hold the passengers in the seats.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph the vehicle was crashed into on the rear passenger side by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled over and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained cuts and bruises. The vehicle was destroyed. Also, the contact stated that the rear driver side seat belt webbing would seize, making it difficult to extend the seat belt. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was not available.updated 11/14/12*ljupdated 11/15/12
I was involved in a highway speed motor vehicle accident.i rear ended another vehicle at highway speeds. In the accident the seat belt pre-tensioner (or retractor) did not lock the belt in position.when i unbuckled after the accident the belt retracted back into the side panel.
Power seat belt assembly exploded twice.
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the passenger seat belt did not restrain the passenger in the seat, which caused the passenger to suffer injuries to the face.
After starting the car, the dash light for airbag/seatbelts flashes continuously or flashes and then stays lit.was told this was a known issue and was a wiring/sensor issue with the seatbelts.assured there was nothing wrong with the seatbelt or airbag. This was intermittent in late 2016 and became continuous by june 2017. As this now happens continuously, it is impossible to know when or if you actually have an issue with your airbag or seatbelt.
Seat belt pretensioner fired while vehicle was in park and engine was being started.right side fired one weekend left side fired next weekend same circumstances.
Air bag light has illuminated occasionally since vehicle was new(nov 1, 2001).seat belt buckle latch was replaced under warranty in jan 03.problem fixed.next occurrence nov 03.connections cleaned and treated, problem fixed.in may 05 problem appeared again, with the addition of intermittent seat belt light illumination.vehicle was returned to dealer.a tsb had been issued by ford to replace the safety belt buckle pre-tensioner on both seats.the tsb was not covered by an extended warranty, and the repair would cost approximately $695.repair was declined. However, owner was charged $75 to read the codes.owner cleaned and treated electrical connections under both seats. Lights are no longer illuminated.
Nar 05/28/2003*mr the consumer made several attempts to fix inoperable air bag assembly. Seat belt restraint system replaced.dealer notified.
Consumer states that the vehicle was in a collision and the drivers side seat belt did not lock. Dealer notified. *ph
Iwas writing this for my sister who is no longer here. She drove a 2001 ford escape going 60 mph down the highway. The people in front of her stopped and she rear ended them. Her car flipped several times and she was ejected. Although the state troopers said she wasn't wearing her seat belt she clearly had a 2" by 4" abrasion on her left shoulder exactly the size and location that her seat belt would have been. The suv was completely destroyed, not a panel on it wasn't smashed - and yet the airbags didn't go off. It was so bad that i went by the accident and didn't even recognize the car until a police officer called our house and told us about the accident and location. My sister was 22 years old with a husband and a daughter and now she is no longer here. I realize there has been a recall on the seat belt, we got a letter 2 months after the accident even though the recall was 2 years before. Something needs to be done about the airbags though. R.i.p. Amanda whitmore.
The front seat belts will not restrain the consumer when the brakes are depressed.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
- the contact called regarding the2001 ford escape.the contact was travelingat 35 mph.the road conditions were clear.the sun blinded the contact,and sherear ended the other vehicle, causing minor damage.the contact's vehicle was badly damaged.the frame was bent.the airbags did not deploy on impact.the airbag deployed after the contact's head hit the windshield.the driver was belted.the seat belt pretensioner did not deploy.the driver's head hit the windshield and the windshield cracked.the contactsustained injuries. The failure mileage was 84000. A police report was taken.
Dt*:the contact stated the airbag light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealership.the dealership determined the pretensioner in the driver side seat belt needed to be replaced.the consumer had to pay for the repairs. Updated 07/03/06.
Driver's belt buckle (female portion) fails to lock properly, preventing use of seat belt.dealership has been trying to fix.ordered wrong part once and has promised overnight delivery of replacement.which he has also failed to do.dt
Please force ford motorco. To provide a seat belt extender for this vehicle. No safety defect listed.
Consumer is experiencing trouble withrear passenger side shoulder belt belt is in a locked position. Dealer has been contatced to remedyproblem, but has not been able to correct at this problem. Please provide further details.
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.
Nhtsa recall# 03v507000 subject:seat belt buckle cover.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the free remedy.the consumer also asked the mechanic to do an oil change.the dealer kept the vehicle for a while and returned the vehicle to the consumer.after about thirty minutes, the dealer's mechanic called and informed the consumer that the recall repair and the oil change was not done because the mechanic forgot to do it.the mechanic only did a diagnostic test.
Driver's restraint belt buckle assembly, female part, fails to lock properly, preventing use ofseat belt. Dealership is repairingproblem.please provide any additional information/attachments.
The replacement part to perform seat belt buckle recall 03v507000 repairs had not been available for over a month.
1. The airbag light would stay on or flash2. There was no consequence or failure since i responded immediately by taking the car to the dealership3. Diagnostics were run showing diagnostic code b1881, high resistance, r&r both seats, r&r pretensions r kits.reinstall and clear codes.i was told this meant in a crash, the front seat belts (both driver and passenger) would fail to retract, in essence, rendering the seat belts useless.repair kits were installed on each seatbelt.parts included with installation are: part number patskey $35.00, 1l8z 78610e22 aaa kit repair $103.33, 1l8z 78610e23 aaa kit repair $103.33, plus labor $227.95 for a total of $523.61.i don't think consumers should have to pay for such repairs.i would also like to know if this is a common failure in this car and should be a recall item before someone gets hurt.
Left rear passenger restraint was jammed after the first use.this part was replaced and it was jammed after the first use. It was replaced a second time and is currently fuctional but this is the first time in 4 months since purchase date that it has been functional.rear differential had a broken seal and was leaking. This part was replaced and is now functional.the master cylinder was cracked and replaced.this part is now functional.the power steering was effected when part of the power steering system fell out of the car when the vehicle was put in park.the parts (including alternator, belts and spring) literally fell off the car.this could have resulted in many fatalities as the vehicle was on the highway only minutes prior with a car full of passangers.the results of this incident would have been drastically different if this had happened when the vehicle was in motion.ford has not been responsive to my needs as a consumer and has minimized the safety hazard posed by this defective vehicle.
In a frontal collision seat belt did'nt retract onimpact.
Maintenance.
In nov. Of 2006, i took my 2001 ford escape to the dealership because my right rear passenger seatbelt was twisting and was not retracting. My child's booster seat was held with this belt and was not working. The dealership told me that due to a flaw, condensation was able to get inside and that it had caused an internal spring to rust and break. They told me that in 2002 + models, it was redesigned and that coil or spring is now protected with a protective covering. I called ford motor corp and they covered the repair and i had to pay a $75.00 deductible. Now 13 months later, the same problem had re- occurred. This time ford motor corp. Says they will not cover it because my vehicle is out of warranty. I again reminded them that this faulty seatbelt is being used to secure my seven year old daughter's booster seat and it terrifies me to think of what could have happened to her if i was in a serious collision. Ford did have a safety seatbelt recall on a front seatbelt latch and i complied and i think that was in 2004. I believe that this problem has the propensity to lead to a serious injury if it is not resolved.
The passenger seatbelt ondrivers side rear does not latch properly.
Therear seat belt buckle assembly didnot lock into place due to the buckle not engaging.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. Upon impact, the front driver and passenger seats fractured and fell backward abnormally. The police were contacted and a police report was filed. The driver and a passenger were injured. The passenger sustained a concussion and a brain injury. A rear child passenger sustained injuries to the leg from the seat falling backward. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they deemed the vehicle as destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car seats broke on impact - remained in reclined position rendering the car impossible to drive.head, neck, and back injuries by 2 passengers. One passenger factured c1 vertibra.seats were so flattened that significant injuries would of been sustained by anyone in the back seats.still waiting to hear from ford motor company.complaint filed 6/28/01.
- the contact was stopped he stopped at a light, another vehicle hit him in the rear.the second vehicle was travelingat approximately 40 mph.the airbag did not deploy, but the crash resulted in the drivers seat unexpectedly reclining to a horizontal position, the contact was able to adjust the seat after the impact.the passenger seat remained in position.the driver suffered injuries.the consumer stated he lost control of the steering. Updated 02/22/07.
Dt:the contact stated the cable for the air bag under the driver's seat was cut when the seat was adjusted. An independent mechanic determinedthe problem after it was misdiagnosed by the dealer. The manufacturer offered no free remedy. A repair was made at the contact'sexpense, but the problem recurred.
The rear seats do not hold properly when in the sitting position, the locking mechanism provided is not adequate to hold the seat down, consumer believes seat is poorly designed.nlm
Backing out into empty road, stopping and turning vehiclewith steering wheel is very difficult applying pressure to turn, straighten wheels. While driving and applying brakes to stop, the car shakes and the amount of pressure applied to brakes is enormously difficult to make car stop. With normal driving there is a grinding sound in the bottom of vehicle (drive train?). All these issues have been addressed with no apparent help!
On friday aug 31.2013 i was coming up a hill on south bound highway 92when i accelerated and there was a deer so i tried to slow down and my brakes wouldn't worki again hit the brakes went to the floor and the vehicle lost control and accelerated i hit the ditch no brakes all the way to floor and the car was still speeding out of control like it wasdriving itself. Brakes
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated without engaging the brake pedal. The indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. In addition, there was an excessive amount of brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The malfunction occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the malfunction was related to a faulty abs pump. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module); however the abs pump was not included in the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. ..updated 08-10-12 the consumer stated the abs light illuminates when the vehicle starts after 1 or 2 minutes. It stays on the duration of the trip. This occures everytime the car is started. Updated 08/15/2012
When vehicle is at a stop with the brakes applied at either a red light, stop sign, or traffic, the car jerks to move forward. This does not happen all the time, it has been doing this since the beginning of the year. Ford dealership replaced an abs ring that was cracked. They said, this is causing the vehicle to move forward because the abs is trying to engage.
1. Difficulty applying the brakes and when their applied the whole back of auto shakes terribly 2. The back door on driver side does not lock and the back hatch door does not open and stays locked.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified on at least four occasions and the contact was repeatedly informed that the necessary parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified regarding the parts. The vehicle was not repaired. There are no failures at this time. The vin was unavailable.
No pressure when depressing brake to make emergency stop. Pedal went to floor. No prior indication of any problem. On inspection, front left brake hose had ruptured causing total loss of all braking capability. Extremely lucky not to be going 70 mph on the freeway!still waiting for part for brake cylinder cap recall issued in january!if nhtsa are going to require companies to issue recalls perhaps you should also follow up to ensure compliance by which i mean the satisfactory completion of the recall not simply the issuing thereof.
Brake hydraulic fluid reservoir cap leaking brake fluid.replaced with new cap from dealer, 100% fixed problem.retained old cap if inspection needed.
Here recently i have had several occurrences of my 2001 escape stalling while driving.on 2 occasions i was approaching a stop light, slightly uphill and when i pressed the brake the car completely shut off losing all power and steering and i had to "stand" on the brakes to stop.a few other times it happened while i was turning a corner as well as going through a stop light turning right or left, not going fast at all.pretty scary stuff. I have had no problem starting it back up after the occurrences, however it keeps happening.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while the key was out the ignition switch, the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
I was in my car which is a stick shift, so i naturally don't have brakes preventing me from rolling on a hill. I drove up my drive way hill at the top i realized i had no brakes because i couldn't stop the car. I checked under the hood i had no brake fluid, no pressure on my brakes, and my brake light was still illuminated on the dash. I bought the car yesterday 9/20/2014 and by the time i woke up on 9/21 i had no brakes and was about to get on the road.
2001 ford escape was sitting in driveway with engine off. Started smoking, popped hood to find fire on abs module. Pulled off battery terminal and patted fire off. Car was being sent in the next week for recall. Wellsville ny ford only replaced the brake reservoir cap and abs fuse box. Never fixed the module, faulty seals or burnt harness, as per nhtsa action number :pe06048.
Dear sirs, as you are aware, this past weekend on the san mateo bridge in hayward ca, a horrific accident/fire occurred with a limousine, where five individuals were trapped and killed due to a vehicle fire. Upon seeing and hearing about this horrific tragedy, my wife insisted that we have all of the recalls performed on our 2001 ford escape. Much to my surprise, when i took our escape into fremont ford on may 7th, [xxx], the assistant service manager, told me that he was refusing to perform all of the recalls on our truck, because they have expired. As the original owner and primary driver of this vehicle, please explain to me how recalls involving safety issues expire? is this a ford company policy or a fremont ford dealership/service policy? when i picked up our escape on may 8th from the dealership, i documented on the paperwork that they refused to perform these very important recalls. I am not comfortable driving this vehicle in light of the tragedy that occurred this past weekend. Please advise how you would like to move forward concerning this very important matter. Thank you for your assistance.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at various speeds and attempting to engage the brakes, the rear end of the vehicle started to shake violently and became difficult to stop.in addition, the rear latch activator failed to work intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.updated 8/28/15
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that they received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes: hydraulic: anti-lock: control unit module) in january and was told there would be another letter sent when the parts had become available for repairs. The contact stated that they spoke with the manufacturer in march and was told that the parts were not yet available and that they would receive a letter when the parts had become available. The contact stated they have not received any information from the dealer regarding the recall repairs, which had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While the vehicle was being serviced for an oil change at a national chain, being stationary, engine off, and at the service bay, the front passenger side brake hose exploded . The on site manager's professional opinion is that the cause was by customer having a prior brake leak, and/or, opening brake fluid lid and/or adding brake fluid causing a burst.and the brake line pouring brake fluid onto the bay platform.customer indicates otherwise.
The brake master cylinder cap leaks brake fluid and the fluid runs down the wiring and down the firewall of the engine compartment. The brake fluid has corroded the paint off of the firewall, and then the fluid gets hot and smokes. Because the fluid runs down the wiring, the vehicle is also having electrical problems.ford has a recall 11s24 for vehicles of the same year with the same problem, but they say that our vehicle is not included even though the master cylinder cap clearly leaks. They won't look at the vehicle unless we pay $85 to have it diagnosed. We would like to have this vehicle added to the recall.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors however. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 227,691 and the failure mileage was 198,000.
Car was stationary in parking lot,i went to press the brake pedal to switch into drive.brakes worked fine earlier,but when pressing the pedal, it dropped to the floor. No resistance left when pressing the brake pedal, was able to drive home very slowly.the brakes still worked, but only when the pedal was against the floor.late at night when it happened, need to check for any leaks or damage in the morning.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The transmission failed to shift out of park without warning. Upon further inspection, the contact stated that there was a short in the abs. After the fuses were replaced, the module began to smoke and melt. The vehicle only resumed normal operation after the override button was engaged to shift gears and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 297,578.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.updated 09/19/12*lj updated 09/19/2012
I was in on recall 11s24 , and my brake fluid was leaking onto my abs relay box,but i still have a problem with the abs because the hydraulic pump motor is also failed.the ford dealer. Said it would cost $800 to fix this part on the abs system!they said the recall would not cover this part on the abs?the leaking brake fluid also damaged my hydraulic pump motor and this should also be repaired .
I own 3 ford escapes and all 3 have same safety issue. I learned on google that i am not alone. It is a very common problem. I am talking about abs tone ring which cracks and causes abs to malfunction. It becomes a serious issue when it happens while driving. Initial malfunction causes on-board computer to "be confused" and brakes don't perform as they should, causing extended braking distance. Once on-board computer "recognizes" the problem abs dashboard light will come on and the driver is aware of the issue. Broken abs tone ring will cause abs brakes to engage on dry surface even at the lowest speeds. This failure becomes serious issue at the moment of initial malfunction because the driver is caught by surprise.please view comments by others at the link below. All comments are screen captures with original url visible at the top of each comment.http://eaglehorizon.com/tone-ring/it is a very common problem, it is a safety issue and i am surprised this is not a recall yet. I hope you can take appropriate action. It applies to many ford vehicles dating from 2001- present.
2001 ford escape xlt 3.0l v6 awd - [xxx]daughter sitting at a red light or in traffic with the brake applied, the vehicle tries to move forward. She explained it as jerking forward. This has happen on several occasions with her. Vehicle was taken straight to sheehy ford of warrenton, va dealership. They were able to find a crack abs ring that they said was the cause for the jerking while the brake was applied. Replaced the part. Experienced the same thing on the way home. Returned it to ford dealership. They were not able recreate the problem so they said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. This vehicle has a total of 13 recalls according to automd.com. According to ford.com website, this vehicle has no recalls listed. They have a couple listed that should be added to my daughters vehicle:2001 ford escape power train recall 04v165000: campaign number: 04v165000: date manufactured: apr 14, 2004, vehicles affected: 321903: component: power trainstatus: not done2001 for escape service brake, hydraulic recall 12v005000 - not doneplease investigate this as it is a big problem when its a teenager driving.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle and the abs system was activated in order to stop. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the all wheel drive was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Fifth time vehicle has been to the dealership for the same problem. Vehicle is stopped at a red light or in traffic, the vehicle lunges forward with the brakes applied. Daughter took it back to the same dealership and they thought they fixed the problem. She was on her way back to college...4 miles from the house at a red light. She called and said the vehicle was still doing what it was doing before. This needs to be investigated and a recall issued.
I have had three or four incidents when i hit my brakes and my vehicle felt as if it was still accelerating. I wonder if the recent recall could affect 4-cylinder vehicles as well.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated the vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). After the remedy repair was performed theabs warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they detected there was a faulty abs pump. The dealer was made aware of the defect, whom informed that the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 191,178.
It was happened about a year ago, especially under the hot weather condition. I am not sure that where the massive vibration sound comes from but most likely it feels through the steering wheel(steering shaft rod?) or brake pedal. When i first realized this problem, it was very hot summer day and air conditioner (ac) was on. I drove about for 15-20 minutes and parked the vehicle for a while (about 20 minutes or so). Then i started the engine again and tried to back up the vehicle from the parking spot, it was happened. After that happening, i was having same problem whenever i was driving with ac on(i did not have the problem during cold season at all). Now is summer of 2012 and this problem has been coming back most of time of driving no matter ac is on or off (it seems like getting worst?). Past 10 years, i had several recalls with this vehicle so i really want to report the problem i have in case.
My wife was driving our 8 year old twins to a piano recital in my 2001 ford escape, and, while going up a steep hill on a four-lane road, the engine downshifted and the car accelerated out of control.when she realized that she the car was speeding forward when she was not pressing on the accelerator, she applied the brakes hard, but nothing happened. In an attempt to avoid the cars, she took an off-ramp but quickly realized that traffic was stopped there as well.in desperation, my wifepulled the emergency brake.the car then stopped, but then lost she lost everything.my escape started rolling backwards down the hill, even with the emergency brake on.again, the foot brake didn't respond.she was headed backwards down the 1/2 mile, steeply graded hill into the cars coming up the hill. She turned the wheel to back up the steep embankment on the side of the road.after bouncing backwards through the steep ditch and traveling about 14 feet up the embankment, the car paused for a moment and then slammed forward back into the ditch.our children were not hurt.my wife has suffered whiplash which is requiring medication, physical therapy, and gives her constant pain.my local ford dealer has been honest that a cruise control wire was frayed, and even though she was not using the cruise control, it was moving in parallel to the accelerator cable. The frayed cruise control cable stuck and caused the accelerator to compress and stick.they have no explanation for the loss of brakes and the failure of the emergency brake.however, after thehonest assessment, poor treatment ensued.the dealership is fixing the cable, transmission, and brakes under our extended warranty and not taking ownership for the accident.they have had my car for 1 month today, and i still do not have it back.i will have to pay the $1000 deductible for the auto body work.
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 cruppledand 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.
I have spoken with a ford rep.for a new car, too many things have gone wrong.it is currently in the shop have the window and abs brakes fixed.every time it's somehting new!nlm
Inadvertent activation of abs system while braking due to cracked abs tone ring on r passenger side.device failed secondary to rusting components; repair cost ~$200 at trusted mechanic.quick internet search reveals hundreds of complaints for this issue for similar cars at any mileage.this defect does not impact ability to stop; however, when braking you get a brake/release cycle which feels like the brakes are failing.eventually, the abs computer recognizes the error, the abs light illuminates, and abs system is disabled, resuming normal braking activity.
I have a 2001 ford escape. Abs sensores got mud in them failed and burnt out.i have replaced 4 abs sensorse in 5 month period.i was told because of mud getting in them. Dealer ship and ford customoer service tell me to wash sensors off when ever i drive through the mud.i live on a dirt road.so i would half to crawl under the car and wash all sensorse every day.i get in my car in the morning to take the kids to the school bus half way there the abs warning light goes on.when i get home if i crawl under the car and wash out sensores the light will go off.then later in the day when i go to pick up the kids the same thing happens. If i washthe sensores everytimei go through the mud abs breaks will work untill i get mud in them.if i dont wash mud out of sensores eventually they will burn out.the ford dealership and ford customer service said this is normal maintanace.i cant believe they would consider that normal.i have spent most of the time i have owned this suv driving it with out abs breaks.i think they should fix this design problem, before i get into an acident with out the use of my abs brakes. I want problem fixed before i have an accident with no abs brakes.they blame the problem on me for not keeping it clean.i cant wash it everytime i use it and i shouldn't half to if they would redesign it.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated when entering the vehicle and starting the vehicle he noticed that the abs light was illuminated for a short period of time then shut off.he also noticed when it rained while driving, the abs light would illuminate; however, the vehicle drove as if it was not activated. The dealer stated that the vehicle was experiencing hydraulic motor circuit failure in the abs system. The contact was given an estimate for$1216.87 to repair the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the failure was related tonhtsa campaign number 07v156000, service brakes, hydraulic, antilock:control unit/module; however, the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 81,400 and the current mileage was 81,679.
Failure of dealer, fette ford, clifton, nj, to repair safety recall of 2001 ford ecsape.
Brake pedal hisses and squeaks when released. To stop high-pitched hissing sound, the pedal must be lightly tapped. Results in extensive damage to brake system. Brake pads, rotors, and power brake booster need replacing. Potential safety issue!
Just to put a little update on my posting, we were cussed out by the dealership and after the dealer told us to bring the truck in, which we did on our own expense not theirs we had it towed there, the mechanic that was supposed to inspect it told us to'!@#$% off and made us leave. So we contacted the actual owner of the dealership and he called the dealer, dealer called us back and cussed us out for going above his head and told us if we wanted something done about the truck to contact a lawyer cause he isn't doing anything. Listen here ford,grow the '!@#$% up and start taking responsibility for your faults! used or not your dealers are responsible for what they sell on their lot that has the potential to be life threatening! ford should be the ones going under, now were stuck with a 5 thousand dollar piece of '!@#$%, we should have bought a chevy, atleast those are built to last, not a ford, all they are is a guaranteed place to sell unsafe junk! i hope this economy eats you alive, you might have gotten my family for the money, but in the end karma will get you! i read so many reports, we go to you to buy a safe and reliable vehicle, haha your company is a joke!!!!! i cant wait to sell or destroy this junk of a truck and get something that actually stops! go chevy!! atleast chevy fixed the actual problems when they got the bail out. They fixed the abs problems. Anyone that has a ford better keep your eye on the abs, tone rings and the abs control module. There is an obvious recall that needs to be done on all of them and its a shame we can all see that yet they cant, all they are out for is number one, once they get the cash, you are out a car. I think we should all get together and form a lawsuit against them. One person is minute, however, a crowd is a big voice to be heard! and from what i see, there are plenty of people that have problems with this company! i drive 1970s trucks with less problem then the 2001 escape. Makin junk to get a quick dollar! shame shame
We were heading home after getting our dinner, approached a stop light and applied the brakes, i then noticed the truck wasn't stopping and the brake pedal was stiff. I hit the brakes again, still nothing, again hit them as hard as i could, still nothing, so i swerved to miss the van infront of me and hit a telephone pole. We were going approximately 35 mph and there was no signs of braking on pavement or braking on the grassy area leading up to the telephone pole. We haven't had problems like this before, our brakes would vibrate every once in a while when applied. This was the first time we've had complete loss of brakes. My fiance resulted in bruises on her face and back spasms. My one year old daughter was also in the car and had no injuries, however, it took us months to get her to be calm in the car. We ended up having to buy a new carseat after just purchasing a few months before and i received a failure to control citation. I contacted ford and they put my complaint into ford legal group. I was upset because none of the airbags went off, had i been five more minutes down the road we would have been in a 55 mph zone. I was furious that the dealership sold me this vehicle after swearing up and down that it was one of the safest on their lot. We have yet to hear anything from ford, we have received a letter from them lecturing us on the usage of the airbags, how they are meant to prevent fatalities not injuries. Our initial complaint was the vehicle did not stop! the owner of the dealership feels he's no liable because we bought used with no warranty. However, that does not excuse from selling multifunctional vehicle. We have fought with the dealership and legal group. The dealership is going to have it inspected to see what caused it. But he wants us to pay for it and i don't feel we should. Haven't we paid enough will all the crap this vehicle has caused?
About four months my 2001 ford escape has been putting off this strong odor, so bad i am afraid to drive it. My safety brake light will not turn off, even when it is not in use. Over the last 3 months, i have paid to have my car engine looked at -spark plugs, brakes and rotors replaced, hoping for positive results. Smell still remains. I have put money into getting this car fixed, i do realize its an older car, butt it's all i have and need it for transportation to work, due to the abs recall i just received, i am afraid it's going to just burst into flames at any time.
During my recent travel, my 2001 ford escape had a small fire burning the abs wiring while parked in the garage. The anti-lock control unit/module had a recall back in 2007, 07s51, and in 2008 the module was inspected. I brought the car into the same dealer that did the inspection once i realized what had recently happened to see if the recall would be honored, regardless of the inspection. I was told that the recall had been taken care of by the inspection, and there was nothing the dealer could do, unless they sold me a $2,000 part. I called ford customer relations to inform them of my situation, and received the same response, "there is nothing that they can do to honor the recall". My main concern is my safety, and i could have been injured or my house could have caught fire. I am disturbed in the response by ford regarding my safety and lack of assistance at the corporate level. I feel that ford has a responsibility to its customers to insure safety, but did not receive that assurance. Regardless of the cause of the damage to the abs wiring, due to a faulty part my safety was at high risk. This is the first time i have had anything major occur with this vehicle, and have been fortunate of the vehicle's superb performance. I feel that the inspection "solution" of the recall did not prevent the wiring to catch fire, and should have been replaced either at the time of the recall or after the fire.
A hissing noise is coming from my brake pedal.when i press down on the brake it goes away but when i let up on the brake it starts making the hissing noise again.
I have a 2001 ford escape.while staying at a hotel on vacation in marfa, tx, i was awakened by my car alarm going of at approximately 5:30 am on may 12, 2010.when i went outside to turn it off, i found smoke pouring out from under the hood.our neighbor called 911, and the car continued to smoke until the fire department arrived.as the fire dept. Was inspecting the car, flames did appear from the abs wiring harness and module.the fire was extinguished quickly and damage was confined to the abs harness and module.i had received a recall notice for the abs harness a couple of years ago, and took my car to a dealership in austin to have the necessary work performed.that work was performed on august 6, 2008.when i contacted ford to let them know that my car had caught fire even though the recall was performed, they informed me that their records showed that the abs harness on my car was inspected and it was determined that it did not need to be replaced.as of may 16, 2010, my car is still at a ford dealership in fort stockton, tx and i am at home in austin waiting to hear from ford's office of general council.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified on two occasions and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were not available. The manufacturer was also notified and they were unable to provide a schedule as to when the parts would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.
Door locks are not unlocking properly. Contacted ford about problem and they informed moe to put grease on it this did not work. Ford escape tries to quite while running. Replaced hoses and plugs and problems still going on. Ford escape does not want to stop properly with new brakes or brakes that are only 10 to 20 percent worn. Also leaks brake fluid have been unable to locate leak on escape.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down, even though the brake pedal was depressed numerous times. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and its rear end crashed into a tree. A four year old passenger seated in the rear was fatally injured due to the massive impact to the vehicle. The driver lost consciousness and suffered a minor concussion. The front seat occupant sustained a spinal injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police facility. The vehicle was included in three recalls under nhtsa campaign number: 00v210001 (vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign id number: 07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact never received notification of the recalls and experienced the consequences mentioned in each recall.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Hissing noise coming from brakes.stops when i depress the brakes and returns upon taking my foot off brakes.this cannot be good.mechanics pretended that they did not hear this. Must be an expensive fix because i have been stone walled.
The abs warning light came on in my 2001 ford escape.i took it to the ford service department.they ran some tests.they said the abs module was probably the cause but they did not have one in stock.they would order it and contact me to schedule installation.they did not indicate the vehicle was unsafe to operate.i drove the car back home and to work the next day.on the way home after work a fire started in the engine compartment left front side which is near the brake system components.i put the fire out and contacted my insurance company.the vehicle was no longer drivable.i had it towed to the ford dealer the next day.neither ford or farmers insurance could pinpoint the origin of the fire but their was damage around the abs and its wiring.ford has denied responsibility for the damage.i remembered a safety recall was done previously having to do with the abs.i rechecked and discovered that similar fires were the reason for the recall.ford said they did perform the recall on my vehicle.i checked further on line and saw that a safety investigation was opened because the remedy by ford has not eliminated vehicle abs wiring fires.i believe my ford escape is another case of this safety defect and ford should take responsibility for the damage and related expenses i have incurred.
My 2001 ford escape caught fire on july 20, 2011 due to a leak and a short in the abs moduler.my insurance paid for everything except what caused the fire.i can not get ford to allow me to claim my out of pocket expense due to the fire.the cause of the fire is now a recall, at the time of the fire it was a service letter.please help me recover the money due me.i don't understand how the insurance can file a claim, but i can't.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed an unusual odor coming from under the hood. The failure was ongoing for one month. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock:control unit/module) but was advised that his vehicle was not part of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,300 and the current mileage was 123,600.
The car was parked for about an hour when my sister in law saw the fire coming out of the engine area. I turned the fire off with water. The master cylinder was completely burned. All of the wires coming out of the fuse box as well as the abs wires. The car will turn on but i cant shift it into drive. The brake fuse also burned out.
Vehicle was approaching intersection w/ stop sign.vehicle would not slow.driver reported 'no brakes'. Brakes, disks, were replaced 5 weeks prior and were apparently in working order.suspicion that throttle may have stuck open, resulting in inability to slow with brakes.vehicle was in frontal, t-bone crash, two vehicles total loss with injuries.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified on four occasions and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were not available. The dealer was not able to provide a time frame as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also notified and stated that the parts were not available. The failure mileage was 51,829.updated 05/31/12*lj
I've only had this car for two years and it died twice while driving on the road.one time on october 19, 2002 and another time on september 12, 2003.this car has also have problems with the sensors and pcm module.
The tone ring on the driver side of my car, which is part of the abs system, cracked.this apparently is a very common problem with serious consequences.this break, which usually disables the abs system, did not register on my car's computer system.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the residence garage, he smelled an odor of burning wires. Also, the contact noticed smoke emitting from under the hood and intense sparks from the abs module as a result of the melting wiring harness. There were no flames. The emergency brake and abs warning indicators illuminated two weeks prior to the failure. The abs module was disconnected and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was a recall 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module) related to the failure; the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The contact stated that the recall advised that the contact not drive until the parts for the recall repair were available. The contact spoke with the dealer and was advised that the parts would not become available until the second quarter of the year.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not contacted.the contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 51,781.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the rotors were defective and caused the brake line to become faulty.he noticed that there were new brake lines on the defective rotors and would not allow his child to drive the vehicle.he also stated that there was a defective ball joint on the front passenger side of the vehicle.in addition, the engine malfunctioned after three hundred miles.the used car dealer, from where the vehicle was purchased, stated that they would purchase a new motor under the warranty to replace the non-working engine.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current and failure mileages were approximately 123,800.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving at an unknown speed on a local highway, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle.he pulled the vehicle over, opened the hood, and noticed flames underneath the hood.he attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher; however, the fire department arrived and extinguished it instead.the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop.through research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock:control unit/module) for the same failure.he went to the local ford dealer and spoke with the service manager.on september 22, 2007, the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the recall repair had previously been repaired.therefore, the service manager stated that ford would not be responsible for any repairs that needed to be performed on the vehicle.the current and failure mileages were 104,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module ); however the part had been unavailable since the recall was issued in january of 2012. The dealer was uncertain of when the part would become available. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the problem. There was no failure at this time.
A strange air-leaking noise has been coming out of the brake area of my ford escape.the noise started out somewhat quiet, but it has gotten louder and louder.when the brakes are applied, the sound gets much quieter, almost silent, but the hissing returns with a vengeance as soon as i press on the accelerator.this started around 46,500 miles, and now i am at 48,000.a reputable mechanic informed me that the brake vacuum booster was leaking.this seems to be a major problem for a car that is a 2001 model with such low mileage.i imagine that i am not the only person who will be complaining about this vacuum booster problem.
The brakes in my car completely failed.there were no injuries, luckily, because i was on rarely used dirt roads.the car was still under wararnty, so i returned it to the dealer, who fixed or replaced a major hydraulic component of the brake system.
Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. The consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway.the vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage.the consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up.the battery low light was on.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at 55 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and would not shut off. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.updated 09/03/15*lj
An electrical short caused the abs to malfunction. This illuminated the abs warning light, which caused the abs control module to overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and engine fire. This condition occurred when the vehicle ignition switch was in the off position, and while the vehicle was being operated. It turns out that there were several recalls on this particular make and model which i have not been notified about. I have contacted ford motor company about the recalls. Two different people told me that if the vin for my vehicle was not included in the recall, then the manufacturer is not obligated to fix the safety defect. The vehicle does not have anti- lock brakes now because the control module has burned up, and the fuses had to be removed. The price for installation of a new abs control module is estimated at $1500 to $2500.
While driving. The vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle after pumping the accelerator pedal. Please provide more information.the consumer could not control the vehicle due to loss of power in the steering wheel and no brakes.*tc
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the abs module system failed and the abs warning light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and stated that the abs, vehicle speed control, brake lamps and switches failed because the abs module was not working. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module) however, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there was an open manufacturer's recall on the vehicle but the parts needed for repairs were not yet available.the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.
I have as 2001 ford escape xls that all four brake lines are cracked about 3/4 of the way through, making it almost eminent that they are going to rupture within a few weeks, days even.i understand one brake line going out once in a while, but with only 126,000 i find it unbelievable that all four lines could be like this.it makes me wonder just how many ford's on the road are just about ready to loose their brake function.sounds like a serious safety issue to me. I haven't replaced any of the lines yet, because nobody carries the part.ford told me to go to the local dealer, already did and no part. Something is very wrong here.this is my complaint.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to repair the vehicle would not be available until august 2012. The manufacturer was then notified, but denied any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.updated 05/10/12*lj
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle did not immediately stop when the brake pedal was depressed.the vehicle finally stopped a few seconds later.a mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the first brake hose failed and the second one was cracked.the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense.the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the brakes.the contact stated that the brake hoses were defective.the failure mileage was 109,000 and current mileage was 114,000.
My 2001 ford escape alarm started going off in my driveway, upon investigation there was smoke billowing out from under the hood. We opened the hood and used the fire extinguisher on the abs brake module/wiring harness under the master cylinder. The vehicle was towed to ford motor company, allstate insurance states the fire was caused by the hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module. I had completed the recall for this part in february of 2008, 10 months later my vehicle catches on fire. The repairs completed at ford since the fire have been to replace the wiring harness, the hydraulic antilock control unit/module and other affected burnt parts.
Premature brake rotor wear. Rotors and pads replaced twice; once at 30k miles and again at 60k miles. Brake master cylinder required replacement at 60k miles.numerous front-end problems after light conventional "on-road" driving (i.e. Loose end links, ball joints, misalignment), which in turn resulted in premature destruction of two sets of tires. Burning oil smell in cabin supposedly unidentifiable after numerous attempts by dealer. None of the above covered under warranty. Over $2500 in repairs and vehicle is only at 63k miles!
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated the vehicle caught fire while parked in the garage. The fire was located on the wiring harness near the brake reservoir. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the abs module caused the fire. The contact also found out prior to the fire a recall remedy was performed on the vehicle in november 2008, under nhtsa campaign id number:07v156000(service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileages were 173,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti lock:control unit/module) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the dealer did not have the necessary parts available.the contact stated that the situation was an inconvenience and he was concerned because the recall notification advised him not to drive the vehicle due to the potential of a fire occurring.the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 102,000.updated 05/10/12*lj
Driving 2001 ford escape, v-6, 3.0l.at intersection brakes failed and could not stop vehicle.parked vehicle at nearest possible location and found brake hose leading to passenger side front brake caliper had cracked allowing fluid to leak out and release pressure from the braking system.
The right front brake hose blew out which caused instant loss of braking to all 4 wheels
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ) however, the parts needed to complete the recall repairs were not readily available and would not become available until the second quarter of 2012. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact expressed significant concern of a potential safety hazard and having to wait so long to have the issue rectified. There had not been a failure related to the recall defect.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure would not be available until june of 2012. The contact also stated that the vehicle smelled as if rubber was melting.the manufacturer was then made aware of the failure and also stated that the parts would not be available until june. The failure mileage was 101,000.
While parked in our driveway after sitting for about 3 hours a passerby started banging on our front door and said we had a fire in our driveway. Sure enough our 2001 ford escape was shooting flames from the engine. We had no idea something like this could happen. After going to this site and reading similar accounts of the car just going on fire while parked we can only assume something was defective in the vehicle. The abs light had been going off and on recently.
2001 ford escape felt like abs was kicking in on ice. Felt pumping in pedal and poor braking. This has happened several times in past 2 weeks. Seem to happen most at speeds of 30-60 mph. Almost reended another vehicle. Car was purchased 9/6/2011.
Twice, the stall almost caused an accident.due to loss of power brakes, we almst rearended the car in front of us the first time, and the second time we nearly went off the road into someones year -- across double yellow line on a backroad -- because of loss of power steering.
Car will not start approximatlry 8 times and stalled while driving one time, brakes locked tow times, steering wheel locks every time, all lights on the dash comes on.
While driving 30 mphvehicle stalled/lost power steering and braking ability. Consumer used park brake to stop vehicle. Also,on december 7, 2001 at 30 mph vehicle stalled again, consumer unable to stop vehicle due to no braking ability and rearended another vehicle. Damage unknown at this time. No injuries.
While turning vehicle on noticed all dash board indication lights on began to travel. When depressedbrakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Please provie further information.
Consumer complained about abrake system problem. Consumer had to replace the brakes, rotors, and tie rods every 10,000 miles.
While traveling when and depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floorboard and vehicle lost brake power.consumer also experiencing problems with passenger and driver window, and also a fuel line clip failed causing the motor to loose power and fuel was pumped over the hot engine.
Abs light illuminated at all times.master cylinder replaced twice.brakes' shoes andmaster cylinder cap sealed 3 times. Problem has reoccurred the same way.dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
While the escape is driving at no particular speed, the steering wheel tugs a little then it locks completely up, then the brakes fail, the engine light comes on and the only way to get the car to stop is to use the emergency brake. My escape has done this three times since i bought it in may of this year. Two of the incidents almost resulted in car accidents because thecar can not be steered. The car totally freezes up with all engines lights coming on. The speed doesn't seem to be a factor.all three occassions my cd player has been on, the air has been on low and my lights have been on. After the car finally stops by using the emergengy brake, i shut everything off and it starts right back up again.
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.
While driving the brakes at 38000 miles were completely worn out, so were the rotors. Took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. The consumer took the vehicle in to find out why so much black an silver dust was on the front wheels.the consumer was told that it was normal wear an tear.the consumer was told that the dust was on the front tireswithin 200 miles after cleaning.front brake pads and rotors were replaced at no charge to the consumer.*tc
While traveling 15mph on the highway and approaching an intersection, another vehicle veered into consumers vehicle from right front.upon impact, airbags did not deploy.dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states that the abs also failed. Two months after the accident, the vehicle was repaired and returned, consumer does not feel safe in this vehicle.within 2 weeks of ownership, the dashboard pulled away from the windshield.
Consume r was traveling about 45mph on a mountain road, and without prior warning, enginechecklight came on the dashboard.then, there were no brakes or power steering.also,speed pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer was ableto control vehicle.dealershipwas aware ofproblems.
I am the original owner of a 2001 ford escape xlt v6, 4 wheel drive. My truck currently has 75000 miles of use. I feel the incident i chose to write about is a significant safety issue as it involves a malfunction of the anit-lock braking system (abs) which significantly reduces braking action (on dry pavement!) when it occurs. I am also aware of at least two other ford escape owners that have experienced the same failure. The failure causes the abs to activate on dry pavement, when absolutely no slippage is occurring at any wheel. The activity of the abs system actually significantly reduces braking capacity and causes the brake pedal to go down noticeably further than normal when attempting to stop. Only a quick avoidance maneuver allowed me to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. Pumping the brakes does not help since the abs hydraulic control module is modulating the brakes at such a rate, pumping the brake does not produce a firmer pedal. I have traced the problem to a faulty abs system rotation transducer design on the front wheels of the escape. The transducer is basically a splined ring about 8mm wide. The ring is apparently friction fit onto the half-shaft near the front cv joints just inside of the front hub assembly. A sensor apparently picks up the peaks or valleys in the splined ring as it rotates past the sensor to determine wheel rotation speed. It is the splined ring that fails, mine actually split across its width causing it to loosen and move away from the sensor. This apparently causes the abs system to operate erratically and actually cause a significant reduction in braking capacity on dry pavement! this erratic behavior will occur 5-10 times before the abs controller determines there is something wrong and switches off the abs system. This illuminates the abs indicator light on the instrument panel and does restore normal braking performance. This cycle will repeat itself each time the truck is shut off and restarted!!
The morning of 2/20/07 i went out to start my 2001 ford escape to go to work and as i was walking out to the garage i saw smoke billowing out of my hood. I ran over and popped the hood and there was smoke coming from my anti-lock braking system electronic control system. I pushed the car out of my garage fearing a house fire and a friend unhooked my battery . When the smoking and sparking subsided the abs control box was melted and all the wires were burned and melted. I called the dealership to see if there were any recalls at this time and they told me no. I googled consumer reports and saw an article that this was not an isolated incident and that you were investigating 8 other similar incidents. It has not been repaired as it has just happened and honestly is seems to be quite expensive to remedy. This is a very dangerous problem and hopefully your investigation will result in some sort of recall.
Was approaching a stop light and applied brakes and pedal went down to the floor, and it didn't grab or hold for braking.
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..
Vehicle suffered brake failure.mr
Engine has shut off 3 times while driving, since car bought 6 weeks ago. Always on hilly, curvey roads, doing 35-40 mph, coasting and braking lightly. Check engine light comes on. Power steering and brakes go.have to muscle car to roadside.turning off key and restarting seems to work.have also put in neutral, turned key off and restarted, shifting back into drive. Been to dealer once last week for problem. They could not detect or recreate. Dealer contacted ford hot-line, who made suggestions, to no avail.dealer says they nor ford have heard of this problem.hard to believe this. Have spoken with ford customer service twice, sympathetic reaction but with no advice or solution.happened again yesterday.car back to dealer now for week while on vacation. Very afraid i'm going to kill myself or someone else in accident. Expressed concerns to dealer and ford.there are 16 like complaints on nhtsa sight.is anything being done?
- the contact stated that the2001 ford escape xlt wires under the hood burned while sitting in the garage of her home.she drove the vehicle one hour prior to the fire.the alarms in her house warned her of the fire.she called the local fire department,and they found no fire in the house.they then checked the garage and they smelled something burning.the fireman opened and noticed the wires that were burning under the hood of the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to town and country,and they informed her that old brake fluidleaked on the abs, which was the cause of the wires burning.the vehicle was serviced for the abs light coming on, and off at the local firestone, they replaced the master cylinder .the wires burned within 24 hours of the repair.the town and country dealershipgave the contact a loaner vehicle, and she felt this was odd.the contact stated that the dealership informed her that it would cost $2,416.12 to repair the wires and the abs. The current and failure mileage were both 67,508. The consumer states that she wants to be reimbursed for all repairs done to her vehicle and has provided all invoices for repair and the report from the fire dept. Update 4/25/07
Driving around 40mph, and car has stalled three times on me now with loss of steering and brakes, most recently on 10/11/2001.ford says they don't know what is wrong.
Brake light came ondashboard. Also, vehicle just shutdownwithout prior warning.whenconsumer appliedbrakespedal was normal.she tookvehicle todealership.mechanic told her she needed a master cylinder.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that brake fluid leaked around the master cylinder, which caused the brake lights to illuminate.the manufacturer sent a memo to vehicle owners stating to purchase a replacement cap.the current mileage was 78,190 and failure mileage was 40,000.the vehicle purchase date was unavailable.updated 01-29-08.the consumer stated bought a new cap at the cost of $17.61. Updated 01/29/08
Abs systemwill intermittently work. But, usuallyconsumer has to pressbrakes pedal all the way in beforevehicle will stop. Contacted dealer.
Brake problem invoving abs sensor ring on front wheels.this wheel ring literally cracked causing the abs light to come on and the brake pedal had to be pressed to the floor to operate the brakes.the ring was "epoxyed" back together by my mechanic, but now the brakes on occasion make a "clunking" noise and you can feel the vibration in the pedal.seems like something is not engaging properly.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle pulled to the right. The abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with severe rust on the subframe, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) in which a cross bar was installed under the subframe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.
I recently took my 2001 ford escape in for service for recall #07s51. While a partial repair has been completed the parts to complete the repair totally will not be available until august. While ford states the vehicle is ok to drive they informed me not to park near structures or inside garages until the repair is completed in august, they cannot be held liable if i do so. That statement makes me believe the car is unsafe to drive down the road with my family in, yet ford will not do anything to remedy the situation or expedite the repair or offer me a safe vehicle on loan until mine can be 100% repaired. I have made numerous calls and emails to ford to get action on this repair and have been treated rudely and dismissed telling me there is nothingthat can be done for me.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic anti-lock, control unit/module) in january 2012. The contact was concerned because the parts needed to complete the recall repair were not available. She spoke to the dealer on several occasions and they stated that the parts were not available but she was first on the list to be notified when the parts became available. The contact had to keep her vehicle parked away from her home because both the recall and the dealer indicated that the vehicle could potentially catch on fire. The dealer also advised her that the vehicle was safe to drive however, if it began to smoke to exit the vehicle immediately. The contact was told the that parts would be available within the first quarter but they had not become available as of may 2012. There were no failures experienced with the vehicle. Updated 07/06/12 updated 07/12/12
My 2001 ford escape parked in my driveway started to catch on fire. I took it to the dealership and it was the abs module like in nhtsa action number pe06048.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape xlt. The contact stated that the abs light illuminated and the abs module and wiring harness melted. Nhtsa recall campaign number 07v156000 was repaired which was related to the abs module and wiring harness. The recall could potentially cause a fire to occur. The manufacturer stated that they were aware that the dealer did not repairs the vehicle correctly; however, they would not offer any assistance with the modules that burned after the faulty repairs were completed. The failure mileage and current mileages were 162000.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
Abs harness caught on fire on my way back from l.a.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) and contacted the dealer to make an appointment but was advised that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance to the contact.the vehicle was not repaired.the contact was concerned because the recall letter stated that the vehicle could possibly catch fire and the abs brake warning light could illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the abs brake warning light was illuminated in the vehicle and the time frame in which the vehicle could be repaired had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The failure and the current mileage was 195,406.updated 5/11/12
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact received a recall notice and took the vehicle to a local dealer to have the vehicle repaired.the abs light illuminated intermittently.when the contact exited the vehicle, he could smell something burning, but did not see smoke.shortly after, the abs light went out, the vehicle speed control did not work.the contact referenced the owner's manual to check which fuse needed to be replaced.he identified that the abs and cruise control shared the same fuse.currently, everytime he replaces a fuse, it fails.the dealer informed him that his vehicle had previously been repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock:control unit/module).he was advised to take the vehicle in for a diagnostic at the dealer that performed the repair.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 110,000. Updated 02/19/10. *ljthe consumer discovered the abs and speed control were on the same fuse, and the abs module was burned out. The consumer went back to the dealer, but was told the repair was completed under the recall once. Updated 02/19/10.updated 09/07/10
2001 ford escape. Consumer requests reimbursement for abs module replacement.the consumer stated she wrote to ford three times, in an attempt to get reimbursement for the replacement of a defective and recalled abs module. Recall #12v005000. The consumer stated ford sent her a reimbursement check. The dispute has been resolved. Updated 11/21/12
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while the vehicle was parked, the abs computer system began smoking .an intense electrical smell was present and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the dealer stated that the abs, ecu module, and the hcu module were damaged.a police and fire department report was filed but there was no fire, just a lot smoke.nhtsa campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) was referenced.the failure mileage was 100,005.updated 06/30/08 updated 06/30/08
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact took her vehicle to the dealer because the abs and brake lights were illuminated.the dealer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive until the end of the week.the vehicle caught fire that same night.the contact stated that flames rose at least 20 feet high.the fire department extinguished the fire.the front end underneath the hood was completely burnt and the engine fell to the ground.the vehicle sustained major damage.the insurance company and ford will inspect the vehicle.the vehicle is included in nhtsa recall number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ).the current and failure mileages were 79,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.when attempting to stop suddenly, the vehicle would be very difficult to stop.he stated that the vehicle spun around once while attempting to stop.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the vehicle under recall number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module).approximately two days later, the contact noticed that the brakes were still not working properly.he returned to the dealer and they would not re-inspect the vehicle, however, they stated that they would make a repair that was identical to the previous repair.the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 58,000.
My 2001 ford escape alarm started going off in my driveway, upon investigation there was smoke billowing out from under the hood. We opened the hood and used the fire extinguisher on the abs brake module/wiring harness under the master cylinder. The vehicle was towed to ford motor company, allstate insurance states the fire was caused by the hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module. I had completed the recall for this part in february of 2008, 10 months later my vehicle catches on fire. The repairs completed at ford since the fire have been to replace the wiring harness, the hydraulic antilock control unit/module and other affected burnt parts.
2001 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to recall letter received. Consumer is concerned that vehicle will catch fire *tgwthe consumer stated she could smell a burning odor inside and outside of the vehicle.
2001ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 11s24 *tgweven though the consumer received a recall notice, she was informed the parts were not available, and the dealer had no idea when they would receive them.
The abs warning light came on in my 2001 ford escape.i took it to the ford service department.they ran some tests.they said the abs module was probably the cause but they did not have one in stock.they would order it and contact me to schedule installation.they did not indicate the vehicle was unsafe to operate.i drove the car back home and to work the next day.on the way home after work a fire started in the engine compartment left front side which is near the brake system components.i put the fire out and contacted my insurance company.the vehicle was no longer drivable.i had it towed to the ford dealer the next day.neither ford or farmers insurance could pinpoint the origin of the fire but their was damage around the abs and its wiring.ford has denied responsibility for the damage.i remembered a safety recall was done previously having to do with the abs.i rechecked and discovered that similar fires were the reason for the recall.ford said they did perform the recall on my vehicle.i checked further on line and saw that a safety investigation was opened because the remedy by ford has not eliminated vehicle abs wiring fires.i believe my ford escape is another case of this safety defect and ford should take responsibility for the damage and related expenses i have incurred.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape xlt. The contact stated that the abs module was repaired in 2007; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The abs light continued to illuminate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic twice for the failure who stated that the abs module wires were corroded. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was repaired they would not provide any assistance since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available. The current mileage was 107,000.
While attending a school play, i was called outside b/c my ford escape was smoking from under the hood and the alarm was going off. I had been inside & the car shut off for 25 min. Before being called out.smoke & fire was billowing from under the hood, and fire was dropping on the ground by the time the fire dept. Arrived. The hood of my vehicle had to be pried up on the sides and front in order to put out the fire.everything inside had melted. They asked if i had noticed anything unusual about the car.it had been a little slow to start for a couple days, but seemed to run fine.i thought perhaps i needed to check the spark plugs.the fire dept. Suggested i contact ford to check on any potential recalls.ford motor verified that confirmed that recall #07s51 did apply to the vehicle based on my vin#.remembering back, earlier in the week, my abs light did come on, which i thought was unusual. But it did not stay on long, so i was not concerned.i filed a report with ford's crc.they have submitted the report to their general council.they said to expect up to 15 business days before receiving a response on next the steps. No one was hurt, but the vehicle was declared totaled.i have a report from the fire dept. Pictures, affidavits and a personal written report.this was my only vehicle. The consumer also stated the brake light illuminated, but once she added brake fluid everything seemed fine. Updated 09/14/09.
2001 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall 11s24 concerning danger of vehicle catching fire *tgwthe consumer was informed the parts were not available. Recall #07v156000 .
An electrical short caused the abs to malfunction. This illuminated the abs warning light, which caused the abs control module to overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and engine fire. This condition occurred when the vehicle ignition switch was in the off position, and while the vehicle was being operated. It turns out that there were several recalls on this particular make and model which i have not been notified about. I have contacted ford motor company about the recalls. Two different people told me that if the vin for my vehicle was not included in the recall, then the manufacturer is not obligated to fix the safety defect. The vehicle does not have anti- lock brakes now because the control module has burned up, and the fuses had to be removed. The price for installation of a new abs control module is estimated at $1500 to $2500.
Dangerous situation regarding 2001 ford escape.*mrthe consumers brake fluid system was contaminated. The dealer was notified to have repairs made.the consumer noticed the brake pedal was continuously getting lower to the floor and stopping became increasingly difficult.the vehicle also had a power steering leak.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that brake fluid leaked around the master cylinder, which caused the brake lights to illuminate.the manufacturer sent a memo to vehicle owners stating to purchase a replacement cap.the current mileage was 78,190 and failure mileage was 40,000.the vehicle purchase date was unavailable.updated 01-29-08.the consumer stated bought a new cap at the cost of $17.61. Updated 01/29/08
While traveling when and depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floorboard and vehicle lost brake power.consumer also experiencing problems with passenger and driver window, and also a fuel line clip failed causing the motor to loose power and fuel was pumped over the hot engine.
Car electrical, steering and brakes cut off driving at 35-40 mph on curvy road.just bought the car used 2 days ago.first time this has happened.now that ive looked at this site, seems many people have this problem.going to dealer tommorow.we like the car, but we're afraid we have ourselves a lemon.i hope the dealer/ford will fix this problem and stand behind their product.
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.brakes 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
Consumer is complaining about brakes making a squeaking noise since day one, the dealer states this is normal.*yd
We noticed a hissing noise,took it to dealer,was told brake booster,master cylinder,left stabilizer link assy,and pre-tensioner connectors on air bag all need replaced. Can not afford to replace pre-tensioner connectors. Seems unusual to me that all would go out all of a sudden,especially both the booster and master cylinder. To my knowledge we did nothing to contribute to the probs. I may be hard to reach,as i am staying with my father in hermann while he undergoes cancer treatments,but,my wife can be reached at the evening phone # listed.
Gear shift lever sticks in front of radio.when changing radio stationshands knocks gear shift into neutral while vehicle is in motion.consumer states that the vehicle produces so much brake dust that the wheels turn black only after three or four days of driving, ford states nothing can be done.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
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.
Ford dealer has attempted 3 times to repair brakes going on the 4th when they get the new brake pads in,they told us about a month from now.the vehicle shakes when slowing from 55 to 40 mph. And can get scary at times.it also vibrates at 65 mph.we contacted ford customer service about our problem and they told us that don mcclain said that they have already fixed the brakes,which is a lie. They are giving us the runaround to avoid our states lemon law.as far as we can tell no other ford escapes have this problem. Thank you.
Brakes wore down past to the rotors. Safety issue:there are no low pad wear (squealer) indicators on the brakes.rotors had to be replaced.there was no audible sign of pad wear unless inspected visually.if i had driven the car any longer the heat from metal on metal would have blown the front tires.
The rotors on my escape had to be replaced at 45,000 miles.there was no indication that the brakes had worn down (no squealer warning).upon inspection it was revealed that the rotors had been worn down and had to be replaced along with new brake pads.the service manager was surprised at the rotors being in such bad shape especially since it was not due to grinding (the brake pads weren't completely worn out).he was shocked at such inferior parts being on the car.i have kept the original rotors that came on the car from ford should anyone want pictures or want to inspect them.
While driving the brakes at 38000 miles were completely worn out, so were the rotors. Took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. The consumer took the vehicle in to find out why so much black an silver dust was on the front wheels.the consumer was told that it was normal wear an tear.the consumer was told that the dust was on the front tireswithin 200 miles after cleaning.front brake pads and rotors were replaced at no charge to the consumer.*tc
Rotors had to be replaced at 24,000 miles on my 2001 ford escape on september 25, 2003.i had the vehicle in for a master cylinder problem in december of 2002 and the dealership said they could find any leaks and just topped the fluid and sent me on my way.i had to have the vehicle towed in march and on march 7, 2003 the dealership finally found out i had a master cylinder leak and replaced it under warranty.i believe that the master cylinder problem may have caused the rotor problem (the rotors were so bad they could not even be turned.)the independent shop that replaced the rotors also said the pads were just about metal to metal.i had not forwarning of this problem.ford would not even refund have of the charge for the rotor problem or even look at the old rotors which were returned to me the the specs marked on them.
Consumer complained about abrake system problem. Consumer had to replace the brakes, rotors, and tie rods every 10,000 miles.
Brakes wore down past to the rotors. Safety issue:there are no low pad wear (squealer) indicators on the brakes.rotors had to be replaced.there was no audible sign of pad wear unless inspected visually.if i had driven the car any longer the heat from metal on metal would have blown the front tires.
The front rotors on my 2001 ford escape xls 4-wd have worn down very quickly.the rotors must be made out of some sort of soft metal because i haven't replaced my brake pads yet and my rotors need to be replaced already.
Ford escape brake rotors worn out after 30k miles of average commuting with no off road use. Brake pads not down to metal, but rotors too worn to turn according to service dealer (prestige ford a.k.a. Ford of bellevue). *nlm
2001 ford escape xltlicking noise from front wheels on turning left or right.dealer states that rotors are incompatible with the aluminum wheels which was the standard equipment on the xlt.dealer states that it's not a safety issue so ford will not replace rotors.
The rotors were warped which caused the vehicle's brake pedal to go to the floor.*nlm
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal or when stopping there is a grinding noise coming fromfront end. Mechanic says the rotors need replacing.
The rotors on my escape had to be replaced at 45,000 miles.there was no indication that the brakes had worn down (no squealer warning).upon inspection it was revealed that the rotors had been worn down and had to be replaced along with new brake pads.the service manager was surprised at the rotors being in such bad shape especially since it was not due to grinding (the brake pads weren't completely worn out).he was shocked at such inferior parts being on the car.i have kept the original rotors that came on the car from ford should anyone want pictures or want to inspect them.
Consumer complained aboutprematurewear of brake rotors. The consumer stated the rotors needed to be replaced, the brakes gave off excessive brake dust.
While driving the brakes at 38000 miles were completely worn out, so were the rotors. Took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. The consumer took the vehicle in to find out why so much black an silver dust was on the front wheels.the consumer was told that it was normal wear an tear.the consumer was told that the dust was on the front tireswithin 200 miles after cleaning.front brake pads and rotors were replaced at no charge to the consumer.*tc
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
Abs light illuminated at all times.master cylinder replaced twice.brakes' shoes andmaster cylinder cap sealed 3 times. Problem has reoccurred the same way.dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Faulty valve or sealing ring caused the vehicle to leak brake fluid.nlm
Brake light came ondashboard. Also, vehicle just shutdownwithout prior warning.whenconsumer appliedbrakespedal was normal.she tookvehicle todealership.mechanic told her she needed a master cylinder.
We noticed a hissing noise,took it to dealer,was told brake booster,master cylinder,left stabilizer link assy,and pre-tensioner connectors on air bag all need replaced. Can not afford to replace pre-tensioner connectors. Seems unusual to me that all would go out all of a sudden,especially both the booster and master cylinder. To my knowledge we did nothing to contribute to the probs. I may be hard to reach,as i am staying with my father in hermann while he undergoes cancer treatments,but,my wife can be reached at the evening phone # listed.
Brake fluid from the master cylinder leaked on a wiring harness and caused multiple system failures including the abs system, the cruise control, the driver's side air bag, and the display on the radio.the service tech indicated that i was lucky i avoided a fire.this seems very similar to the recall on the ford f-150s that is causing multiple fires.per diagnostics for the verification of the airbag lamp, the cause was due to the power fuse of the module/open circuit from abs internal circuit damage.*sc
Abs light illuminated at all times.master cylinder replaced twice.brakes' shoes andmaster cylinder cap sealed 3 times. Problem has reoccurred the same way.dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
Master cylinder comple failure. Also,4 door handles had to be changed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving approximately 65 mph the "brake" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.there was pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by a low power response.also there was brake fluid leakage.the failures progressed over a period of time.the vehiclewas taken to an authorized dealer.the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder).no repairs were made.the failure mileage was unknown.the current mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the master cylinder was leaking into the booster.the vehicle made a hissing noise coming from the brakes and there was a rapid loss of brake fluid.she also stated that braking became difficult.the contact noticed that the brake light remained illuminated for six months, dimmed for a couple of days, but then illuminated again.when she took the vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa campaign id number 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module), the dealer stated that the master cylinder and booster (because of the leak) also needed to be replaced.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 142,129 and failure mileage was 130,080.
The plastic cap on the master break cylinder leaked break fluid on the electrical wiring harness.the insulation on the harness failed and the wiring shorted, causing a fire.the break fluid acted as fuel for the fire.the breaking system, although able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, was seriously and adversely affected.
While driving on the mass turnpike i tried to apply my brakes and the pedal went to the floor, i brought the m/v to the local dealer because where i bought it went out of business. They had to order the part and said it would take three to six days just to get the part. I am not happy with ford and the fact the say the build to last. It has not.
Brake pedal wentto the floor while applyng the brakes at 25 mph. Technicianstated that problem was mastercylinder which needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
Brake warning light came on.had car inspected, determined back half of master cylinder was leaking causing brake fluid level to drop and warning light to come on.master cylinder to be replaced, rear brakes need to be adjusted and entire brake system needs to be flushed.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
On april 15, 2007, i went to value brakes to have my brakes checked.they were fine, but my master cylinder was leaking and it had to be replaced.i paid $284.83 to have it replaced.
Left rear passenger restraint was jammed after the first use.this part was replaced and it was jammed after the first use. It was replaced a second time and is currently fuctional but this is the first time in 4 months since purchase date that it has been functional.rear differential had a broken seal and was leaking. This part was replaced and is now functional.the master cylinder was cracked and replaced.this part is now functional.the power steering was effected when part of the power steering system fell out of the car when the vehicle was put in park.the parts (including alternator, belts and spring) literally fell off the car.this could have resulted in many fatalities as the vehicle was on the highway only minutes prior with a car full of passangers.the results of this incident would have been drastically different if this had happened when the vehicle was in motion.ford has not been responsive to my needs as a consumer and has minimized the safety hazard posed by this defective vehicle.
Engine shut off while driving down a hill has happened to me four times this week.causes loss of power-assisted brakes and steering.vehicle put in dealer shop on 4/6/2001.no repairs made because dealer could not duplicate the problem in the shop.
Engine stalled while going downhill, power brakes and steering went out so very hard to control on an incline.seems to be a common problem with the exact same situations with this vehicle.
Brake pedal hisses and squeaks when released. To stop high-pitched hissing sound, the pedal must be lightly tapped. Results in extensive damage to brake system. Brake pads, rotors, and power brake booster need replacing. Potential safety issue!
Upon driving downhill car disengaged.lost power steering andbrakes.anual brakes and steering also failed.
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Brakes decreased in braking power. Consumer took vehicle to dealerfor inspection, and mechanic determined thatpower brake booster vacuum was leaking, and needed to be replaced.
I've noticed an air-leaking/hissing noise that has gradually, over a few weeks, gotten louder.the noise gets quieter when the brakes are applied, but returns as soon as you let up on the brakes.i've had the noise checked out and was told that the brake vacuum booster was leaking.this should not be happening to a 2001 ford escape with less than 51,000 miles on it.the interesting thing is, my mother has a 2001 mazda tribute, and she just had this exact problem with her car.her mileage, too, is around 50,000.we find it odd that the vehicles are made by the same manufacturer and both have relatively low mileage for this type of problem. Have other drivers had similar problems with these vehicles?
2001 xlt - hissing noise when pressing the brakes.if tapped the sound decreases.this just started at 75k.will need to get booster changed.i have never had this to any of my other vehicles.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlmconsumer 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.
I am not sure if i am using the correct website or correct form. I was involved in a very weird car accident. My ford escape suddenly run to the side (as i was driving on ice) is there any help to fix this?. I was driving north direction. The posted speed was 25 and mine was 20. This happened on north leland st in san pedro, ca 90731. Looks like a mechanical fault. I am not sure what was wrong. I have a police report. Thank you very much!
My escape stalled 4 different times while driving down the street. My speed was 40 mph or less. There is the tightness in the steering and the engine light goes on and all power is lost.it starts up with no problem.
As i was driving the car down the street i began loosing control of the steering.the steering wheel was facing a 90 degree right angle as i was driving straight and every time i would hit a bump the car would jump to the right.the steering wheel also had a lot of play while driving.i took the car straight to my mechanic and he informed me the car was not drivable or safe due to the lower control arm separating from the subframe which has to due with recall # 14s02.is the subframe being replaced at some point?they put a crossbrace on the vehicle but it is still being deemed unsafe to drive.
It was happened about a year ago, especially under the hot weather condition. I am not sure that where the massive vibration sound comes from but most likely it feels through the steering wheel(steering shaft rod?) or brake pedal. When i first realized this problem, it was very hot summer day and air conditioner (ac) was on. I drove about for 15-20 minutes and parked the vehicle for a while (about 20 minutes or so). Then i started the engine again and tried to back up the vehicle from the parking spot, it was happened. After that happening, i was having same problem whenever i was driving with ac on(i did not have the problem during cold season at all). Now is summer of 2012 and this problem has been coming back most of time of driving no matter ac is on or off (it seems like getting worst?). Past 10 years, i had several recalls with this vehicle so i really want to report the problem i have in case.
While driving. The vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle after pumping the accelerator pedal. Please provide more information.the consumer could not control the vehicle due to loss of power in the steering wheel and no brakes.*tc
I was in a roll over accident in my 2001 ford escape while driving at 25-30 mph on a primary road in cresskill, nj.the vehicle suddenly pulled hard to the right and i saw that i was going to hit a parked vehicle.i turned the steering wheel to the left, while breaking, but the escape did not turn.i impacted the parked vehicle, flipped, skidded 64 feet on the roof of my escape, and was able to remove myself from the car when he came to rest.i have interesting pictures of the front right wheel assembly and steering linkages.
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
While traveling at 20-25 mph steering pulled sharply to left.rear wheels locked, causing vehicle to travelacross lains,hitingsteering wheel unlocked.please provide furthre information.
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. Numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 119,345.
Nhtsa 14v165/ ford 14s02- brought 2001 ford escape to ford dealer with steering failure due to failure oflower control arm separation at sub frame. Car was not drivable. Was told that recall covered bracket to secure control arm in case of steering failure. Steering had already failed. Was told sub frame assembly wasrotted & separated. I have photos. Ford dealership attempted to replace sub frame under recall protocol but was prevented by ford reps from doing so because the separation was not excessive enough to meet criteria. The lower control arm was off on separation, the front wheel was coming off, but that wasn't enough.i was told that the bracket placement under recall was the remedy to prevent steering failure. But this is after the fact, the steering and control arm had already failed and were unsustainable because the bracket at this time couldn't help. The recall i was told was to prevent loss of control of steering if parts failed and not to replace sub frame. Sub frame and lower control arms(left & right) were replaced at my expense so that i didnot have to junk car. Car was at dealership ten days, no loaner car or rental was requested, but not offeredeither. Multiple calls to ford motor company yielded no results, they approved the dealership to appeal the decision to not repair the vehicle from the recall department but i was told that once they deny a repair , they never rescind a decision. My issue is, what are we doing? blogs on same issue show numerous refusals to repair these vehicles by ford motor company. These are specific vehicles in specific areas that they knew of the situations and failures, it is not isolated. I'd like to get some compensation towards the cost of this very pricey repair. Please address this for others with same critical situation.
Consumer noticed that while driving at10 mph and without any indication vehicle parts started falling from underengine department, resulting in loss of steering.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle veered to the right into oncoming traffic. There was no crash. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,600.
While traveling 15-20mph on a neighborhood side street consumer ran into a parked car, causingvehicle to rollover 360 degrees. Dealer was contacted.consumer suffered a fractured rib in the accident, consumer thinks that this vehicle should not haverolled over as easily as it did.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restartedthe vehicle and pulled over.the consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.there was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the ac compressor.there were also problem with the air bag and the steering. *sc
While driving, mainly on the interstate maintained speed of 70mph i feel the steering go very limp.it's been much like hydroplaning. Like there is air between my tires and the road.it lasts just a few seconds. I notice the steering column is rusted. The truck swerves in the lane and often going over line.the steering wheel is very loose when this happens.
Consumer noticed that the steering was very tight and was having trouble keeping the vehicle on the road.nlm
Dear sirs, as you are aware, this past weekend on the san mateo bridge in hayward ca, a horrific accident/fire occurred with a limousine, where five individuals were trapped and killed due to a vehicle fire. Upon seeing and hearing about this horrific tragedy, my wife insisted that we have all of the recalls performed on our 2001 ford escape. Much to my surprise, when i took our escape into fremont ford on may 7th, [xxx], the assistant service manager, told me that he was refusing to perform all of the recalls on our truck, because they have expired. As the original owner and primary driver of this vehicle, please explain to me how recalls involving safety issues expire? is this a ford company policy or a fremont ford dealership/service policy? when i picked up our escape on may 8th from the dealership, i documented on the paperwork that they refused to perform these very important recalls. I am not comfortable driving this vehicle in light of the tragedy that occurred this past weekend. Please advise how you would like to move forward concerning this very important matter. Thank you for your assistance.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle veered to the right. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. After the failure was experienced, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 and stated that the failure could have been related. The failure and current mileage was not available.
Nhtsa: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.dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right when the accelerator pedal was applied. Additionally, the vehicle made a clunking and grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (seelye kia of kalamazoo, 4102 stadium drive, kalamazoo, mi 49080) where it was diagnosed that the subframe on the front passenger side was cracked, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,193.
I stopped my 2001 ford escape and put the shift into park.the shift flew into park and the vehicle stayed in drive, which almost sent me into a bayou.i turned the ignition offand the shift was jammed.the vehicle was still in drive. I had to get it towed to the local dealership.i was told by one of the mechanics that the cable on the shift broke loose.he said he was surprised there hasn't been a recall on it yet because they are getting escapes and escorts in their shop with the same exact thing happening.
My ford escape does not shift right anymore and it will not stay in park i have to have a brick put in front of it because my emergency brake does not even work. I received a recall letter but i cannot find my letter anymore. I was hit by a vehicle and i cannot walk and my son had clean the house so i have lost my letter i would appreciate it if i could get another recall letter so i can get mike's escape fixed please.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering failed and was not aligned with the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame and other components were severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,306. The vin was unknown.
Here recently i have had several occurrences of my 2001 escape stalling while driving.on 2 occasions i was approaching a stop light, slightly uphill and when i pressed the brake the car completely shut off losing all power and steering and i had to "stand" on the brakes to stop.a few other times it happened while i was turning a corner as well as going through a stop light turning right or left, not going fast at all.pretty scary stuff. I have had no problem starting it back up after the occurrences, however it keeps happening.
My wife got distracted and side swipedthe trailer of an 18 wheeler while passing ......a very bazaar accident......she was only slightly injured and her 2001 ford escape was destroyed..... My complaint is......her steering was completely broke...no connection between the steering wheel and the front end....her steering wheel just spins around .... Being a car guyi see this as a failure in the fords steering.....i walked the accident scene and did not see one thing she could have hit to break her steering. Her impact with the truck should not have broke her steering either .....please investigate.
Abs system burned up, hard to stop brakes, lickage under the hood
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving approximately 50 mph and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle veered from right to left.the contact attempted to move the steering wheel right and left, but the wheel kept moving in the opposite direction.the contact could not gain control of the steering wheel and struck a concrete wall on the front passenger corner of the vehicle.the vehicle was declared destroyed by the insurance company.the contact sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital.a police report was filed.there is a recall on this year, make, and model vehicle, but the contact is not sure if the vehicle was included.the recall number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 45,000.updated 06/09/08updated 06/09/08
While the escape is driving at no particular speed, the steering wheel tugs a little then it locks completely up, then the brakes fail, the engine light comes on and the only way to get the car to stop is to use the emergency brake. My escape has done this three times since i bought it in may of this year. Two of the incidents almost resulted in car accidents because thecar can not be steered. The car totally freezes up with all engines lights coming on. The speed doesn't seem to be a factor.all three occassions my cd player has been on, the air has been on low and my lights have been on. After the car finally stops by using the emergengy brake, i shut everything off and it starts right back up again.
While driving the vehicle the steering wheel would get stuck in right turns when turning right.when turning left the steering wheel would not fully turn unless forced into the needed range.finally steering wheel got stuck in a right turn and had to be towed.less than 24 hours of ownership and less than me driving 15 miles.
The consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle when the engine lights began to blink then the steering wheel locked up.scc
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
There is a bolt that holds steering column in place.while driving that bolt broke off, andconsumer could no longer controlvehicle. Contacted dealer, anddealer was not willing to do anything.
While drving steering wheel locked up and then vehicle stalled, almost causing an accident.vehicle was checked by dealer, who advisedconsumet that they could not find any problem.
While driving at 40 mph steering wheel lock up without any warning. The dealership and manufacturer cannot fix problem and don't know what is the caused of the problem. Ts
The suv was purchased new in mid-december 2000. On 9/7/07, i was slowing down, on a downhill slope, to make a right turn when the suv shut itself off and the steering column locked up. It had 1/3 tank of gas. I shifted the automatic into park, turned the key, the car started and i extricated my 7 year old son and myself from the busy intersection and from the mouth of on-coming traffic (we landed in the left turn lane, much to a jeep's dismay). I drove slowly to my son's school (3 blocks down), then to work where i notified ford via it's 800 number. I made an appointment for that afternoon with the dealership to have the car fixed. I left the car with the dealership.on 9/8/01, i called and the dealership said the car was ready. I asked the service manager to review the repairs with me & my husband and to explain why the repair "fixed" the problem. He said they replaced a valve which controls air flow. He said this would cause the car to shut off, especially if i had been engaging the brakes when the car shut off. I was engaging the brakes when it shut off, so i accepted this explanation. I packed my 7 year old into the suv and left.within 7-10 miles, the car shut itself off, again (only 26 hours after the first incident and the supposed "fix")!this time i was accelerating up a semi-steep incline. My eyes were forward. I noticed out of the bottom of my field of vision a red glow.i looked down and the oil lamp was glowing.i just had the oil changed within 1,000 miles and the car was just at the dealership that morning, so that couldn't be a problem. I then noticed that all of the other dashboard lights (most in white light) also were lit up. At that point, the steering began to locked up and the car slowed to a stop. I managed to maneuver the suv to the community center's driveway on the right. We narrowly missed being mowed down by a van which had gained signficant momentum having just swooped down the downgrade and was racing up the incline. 1/4 tank gas.
The steering column had to be replaced due to the steering wheel being loose.
Driving down a slight grade the engine just quit on six occasions at the same location adjacent to a cellular antenna tower. Took vehicle to dealer who said the diagnostic computer code indicated interruption in the anti-theft smart key system. When the same problem reoccurred, the dealer had the car for a week and ford's service hotline told them to shield the ignition and add grounding to that electrical system. The engine has shut down once again and dealer wants us to bring car back so they can try to duplicate failure while hooked up to their service computer.occurred
I have spoken with a ford rep.for a new car, too many things have gone wrong.it is currently in the shop have the window and abs brakes fixed.every time it's somehting new!nlm
Consume r was traveling about 45mph on a mountain road, and without prior warning, enginechecklight came on the dashboard.then, there were no brakes or power steering.also,speed pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer was ableto control vehicle.dealershipwas aware ofproblems.
Dt:2001 ford escape.the consumer found a recall on line, this recall did notpertain to this vehicle due to vin.when driving, the vehicle died,power steering malfunctioned,and the vehicle was hard to control.the vehicle will not keep a idling. .the vehicle is currently at the dealership, and they have not yet contacted the consumer.the problem started two weeks ago, onaugust 30, 2005.the consumer stated ithappened approximately ten times.
Engine stalled while going downhill, power brakes and steering went out so very hard to control on an incline.seems to be a common problem with the exact same situations with this vehicle.
Upon driving downhill car disengaged.lost power steering andbrakes.anual brakes and steering also failed.
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.
Was traveling 40mph on highway went to change lanes and power steering didn't respond.dealership was aware of problem.check engine light illuminated and oil light illuminated, dealer cleaned ground connections under the battery.sub woofer inoperable, dealer replaced.
Car electrical, steering and brakes cut off driving at 35-40 mph on curvy road.just bought the car used 2 days ago.first time this has happened.now that ive looked at this site, seems many people have this problem.going to dealer tommorow.we like the car, but we're afraid we have ourselves a lemon.i hope the dealer/ford will fix this problem and stand behind their product.
Driving around 40mph, and car has stalled three times on me now with loss of steering and brakes, most recently on 10/11/2001.ford says they don't know what is wrong.
Vehicle engine revs/searches/hunts, while driving steady and maintaining a constant speed on a level road, going down or up a hill and the accelerator is not being played with.intermittently vehicle handling seems to lose the power assist - turning all of the sudden requires more muscle effort - and handling gets very stiff.suv has stalled 5 times already and dealer still unable to correct the problem.every time - i lost the steering, the brakes, the accelerator and the electrical systems.escape is a very scary and dangerous suv - unable to predict when it will stall or when it will suddenly accelerate (i don't dare use the cruise control).
I lost control of my vehicle while traveling downhill. I lost power to the car which apparently, caused complete system failure. The battery, engine, and oil lights came on. I lost 90% of my brakes and lost all steering ability. I had to pull the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The car restarted afterwards. The company told me it was a problem with the relay. But i still have an issue with the fact that i lost steering capabilities and probably could happen again in the future.
Dangerous situation regarding 2001 ford escape.*mrthe consumers brake fluid system was contaminated. The dealer was notified to have repairs made.the consumer noticed the brake pedal was continuously getting lower to the floor and stopping became increasingly difficult.the vehicle also had a power steering leak.
On 02/11/2002 traveling at 35mph going to work made a left turn and truck suddenly started to stall. Accelleration begin to decrease and a loud roaring or grinding sound was coming from under the car.pulled over due to decrease in acceleration and stopped car.turned car off and on again and started to accelerate and car would not go above 35mph.finally made it to dealership. Dealer looked at car and determined it was the steering assembly and replaced.on 03/14/02 went out to start car and drove 35 mph engine light came on and stayed on the remaining of day.took to dealer the next day due to light still on, dealer replaced part indicating switch chip bad.on 07/25 and 07/ 29 car fails to start after an extended period of driving has done this on several occasion and have called dealer to bring vehicle in to look at on 08/01/02.vehicle stalls at 35 -40 mph on several occasions.not happy with vehicle problems and feel these defects can be a danger to me and other drivers on the road.ford should do there best to replace parts and accomodate their consumers for time and headaches.
Engine has shut off 3 times while driving, since car bought 6 weeks ago. Always on hilly, curvey roads, doing 35-40 mph, coasting and braking lightly. Check engine light comes on. Power steering and brakes go.have to muscle car to roadside.turning off key and restarting seems to work.have also put in neutral, turned key off and restarted, shifting back into drive. Been to dealer once last week for problem. They could not detect or recreate. Dealer contacted ford hot-line, who made suggestions, to no avail.dealer says they nor ford have heard of this problem.hard to believe this. Have spoken with ford customer service twice, sympathetic reaction but with no advice or solution.happened again yesterday.car back to dealer now for week while on vacation. Very afraid i'm going to kill myself or someone else in accident. Expressed concerns to dealer and ford.there are 16 like complaints on nhtsa sight.is anything being done?
While traveling and arriving at destination saw smoke coming underhood. Opened hood and saw flames. Put fire out.dealer inspected vehicle,and stated that power steering pump caught on fire.
We noticed a hissing noise,took it to dealer,was told brake booster,master cylinder,left stabilizer link assy,and pre-tensioner connectors on air bag all need replaced. Can not afford to replace pre-tensioner connectors. Seems unusual to me that all would go out all of a sudden,especially both the booster and master cylinder. To my knowledge we did nothing to contribute to the probs. I may be hard to reach,as i am staying with my father in hermann while he undergoes cancer treatments,but,my wife can be reached at the evening phone # listed.
While making a right turn into the parkinggarage vehicle stalled.consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined thatcomputer sensor crank, andidler arm needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem still occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
2001 ford escape xlt, mileage of < 42,000, in otherwise excellent condition, purchased used, in nov 2003 with just over 36,000 miles, now requires replacement of worn tie rod ends. This is premature for the usage. Ford motor company should be aware of this.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
Consumer complained about abrake system problem. Consumer had to replace the brakes, rotors, and tie rods every 10,000 miles.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. Numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.
2001 ford escape w/37k miles needs power steering rack replaced.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
In nov. Of 2006, i took my 2001 ford escape to the dealership because my right rear passenger seatbelt was twisting and was not retracting. My child's booster seat was held with this belt and was not working. The dealership told me that due to a flaw, condensation was able to get inside and that it had caused an internal spring to rust and break. They told me that in 2002 + models, it was redesigned and that coil or spring is now protected with a protective covering. I called ford motor corp and they covered the repair and i had to pay a $75.00 deductible. Now 13 months later, the same problem had re- occurred. This time ford motor corp. Says they will not cover it because my vehicle is out of warranty. I again reminded them that this faulty seatbelt is being used to secure my seven year old daughter's booster seat and it terrifies me to think of what could have happened to her if i was in a serious collision. Ford did have a safety seatbelt recall on a front seatbelt latch and i complied and i think that was in 2004. I believe that this problem has the propensity to lead to a serious injury if it is not resolved.
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.brakes 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
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
While traveling 15-20mph on a neighborhood side street consumer ran into a parked car, causingvehicle to rollover 360 degrees. Dealer was contacted.consumer suffered a fractured rib in the accident, consumer thinks that this vehicle should not haverolled over as easily as it did.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle pulled to the right. The abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with severe rust on the subframe, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure) in which a cross bar was installed under the subframe. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.
Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. The consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway.the vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage.the consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up.the battery low light was on.
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
Going approx. 25 mph, slowing to a stop sign. Applied brakes and passenger tire made noise and u joint busted. Rim//tire was positioned incorrectly. Rust is visible. I need to know if this is related to ford recall of escape suvs due to rust that could cause the separation of the lower control arm from the subframe of the vehicle.the recall covers vehicles sold in states where high corrosion is likely to occur. My vehicle was purchased in bradley, il.what do i do??
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while trying to entering the vehicle, the front driver's side door failed. The door could only be opened from the interior of the vehicle.the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were not available.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at 40 mph, the subframe of the vehicle separated. The contact mentioned that the failure almost caused a crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and repaired with a cross brace that was placed on the sub frame. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle veered to the right into oncoming traffic. There was no crash. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the subframe was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,600.
1. Difficulty applying the brakes and when their applied the whole back of auto shakes terribly 2. The back door on driver side does not lock and the back hatch door does not open and stays locked.
While driving, mainly on the interstate maintained speed of 70mph i feel the steering go very limp.it's been much like hydroplaning. Like there is air between my tires and the road.it lasts just a few seconds. I notice the steering column is rusted. The truck swerves in the lane and often going over line.the steering wheel is very loose when this happens.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had extensive premature rust and corrosion. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and notified the manufacturer, but no remedy was provided. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The failure mileage was not available.
I purchased a 2001 ford escape from commonwealth motors in richmond, va.after purchase the dealership was to inspect an issue with the reverse lights as they wouldn't go out. After the vehicle was brought back i noticed a piece of rusted metal fell from around the door panel.i looked underneath & discovered massive corrosion & rusted crossbars, frames, gas tank, shocks, etc.everything under the vehicle was rusted.so, i contacted the dealership and expressed my concerns and was told that the vehicle runs so i should be happy.well, i felt my safety was in question so i began some research.what i learned was the vehicle was not purchased from "carmax" as the owner stated, but that it was purchased from "carmax auction".so i contacted them and luckily got a copy of the bill of sale.to my disbelief the bill of sale states this vehicle has frame damage.so i equipped with this bill of sale, met with the owner again.he said the car doesn't have a frame, thus this was an error.he would not agree to reason and told me i purchased it "as is".as the days went on more and more began to fall apart.less than 60 days after purchase, the transmission shifted because the brace was rusted away causing the components within the transmission to crack so i had to get it replaced/rebuilt. Mechanic says the transmission was hanging down & amazed it hadn't fallen out. The corrosion was so bad he had to weld a new brace to hold the new transmission but it is welded to the front bumper bar because nothing else will support its weight. The subframe cradle cracked 2 days before recall 14s02.i don't have another vehicle so i had to get it fixed.is it possible other parts arebuilt with the same material as the subframe? my car is like a cavity that was left untreated.it was purchased in ohio where it resided for years.i feel lost. I have before and after pics.
My son was going down the road about 60 miles an hour when a big deer came out in front of him. He jammed on his brakes skidding but still hit the deer totaling the car. Not one of the airbags came out. He went forward hitting his upper body and face on the steering wheel. He had his seat belt on. The police were called to the accident. He was taken to the hospital by friends. He turned black and blue and still is hurting. The car was just inspected the end of october. I feel ford and the manufacturer should be held liable. That the car should be replaced because of the airbags not working causing injury. I'm without a car...updated 12/04/14 updated 06/2/2015
Suspension failed on the right front due to corrosion when pulling into driveway.ford has refused to repair because i am 30 miles from the area covered by ford recall 14s02 and your campaign 14v165000.help
I own a 2001 ford escape with 148,000 mile that has had been pretty well cared for.it spend most of its life garage kept.i recently noticed the steering wheel seemed a little odd and took it in to have it aligned.my problem was the engine cradle or sub-frame was rusted though.this could have resulted in a serious accident or injury had i not had it fixed because failure of this part while driving could cause loss of steering/control of the vehicle.i contacted ford but they didn't seem to care.i see on the internet this is a common problem and don't understand why you folks have taken stronger action.i will need to send my repair bill and possible a picture tomorrow or friday because my scanner is not working.
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?
Vehicle had a recent recall 14s02.ford installed a bracket to correct the issue. The problem is that the whole car is corroded.i recently had an inspection done and was told that i would not pass inspection as the frame was completely separated from the rear control arms.so, i took it to a frame shop to learn that my car should be condemned. That there is no amount of repair that will fix this.that it is beyond repair at this point and i should not drive it.i was told that per the recent recalls for corrosion this should be reported. It is a definite defect and based on the year of the vehicle this should not be happening. They suggested that something more complex is wrong here.even the work performed by ford isn't going to hold up because it's too badly rusted and there's nothing to hold it together.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering assist failed and the contact was unable to maintain driving straightforward. The steering wheel had to be turned approximately 90 degrees to the right in order to keep the vehicle driving straight. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised that the sub frame was corroded and caused the lower arm control to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not provide any further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 91,746. Updated 10/16/12*ljthe consumer referenced campaign id number: (11v030000) (ford windstar) year 1999-2003. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket resulting in a lower control arm separation. This caused loss of steering control. Updated 10/18/2012
The front hood is peeling and bubbling off.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the subframe was severely rusted and contained holes bigger than a golf ball. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who pointed out the same issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross brace started to detach on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to ewald's venus ford (2727 layton ave, cuday, wi) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The cross brace was tightened. The technician informed the contact that the repair was temporary due to corrosion. Four months prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary, the front frame became severely rusted. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.
Ford will not recall. Serious danger!!!over the past ten years i have hadproblems with latches and doors not opening correctly and being stuck for weeks. This time i can not open drivers door which is very dangerous in case of an accident or fire. I am a mechanic and took inside of door apart and can verify that actuator for door lock is working and does unlock. The latch is not springing open. I did a search on the internet and have seen thousands of complaints for this same problem and ford will not recall the 2001 model for this problem. They recalled 2014 and 2015 for 200,000 plus vehicle because of door latch. The other people that are complaining have gotten no satisfaction from ford and are asking what will it take for a recall a death or 10. We called ford and all they said is there is no recall and to bring it in so they can fix it(120 dollars an hour labor). I read some of the ford experts online communicating with customers on what to do atcost chat and they came down to chiseling post or cutting with dremel tool or destroyin other door to get at it. Basically alot of money that i do not have to fix. I have owned cars 50-60 years older and have never had problems opening doors or even hearing of problems. Where are they getting these engineers from these days. Sos to any one out there that can help.... My wife has to get in through passenger side. This along with the plastic intake manifolds upper and lower and the vacuum leaks they always get to make for a fine idle. Always happens stationary, in motion etc etc...
Subframe is rusting apart need new subframe or vehicle is unsafe!!
Wife says she open the glass hatch to put groceries away and the hinge failed on passenger side, leaving her to wrestle it back into place. I had a look and see the pot metal hinge failed where the glass attaches to the hinge, which is merely a stud or boss from a threaded bolt. The bolt is fine, but it looks as though the tapped hole in the hinge self destructed with thread remnants around the bolt. $70 replacement part.if one of these lets go on the highway, you could drop the glass onto the car behind you, talk about excitement!this apparently is common based on a search of google for "ford escape hatch glass hinge".
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle drove erratically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the bracket where the lower control arm connected to the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the repair failed to remedy the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 140,779. Updated 06/13/17*lj
While going down the road 60 miles an hour at night time a deer ran in front of the car. My son jammed on the brakes skidding a distance hitting the deer. Because of jamming on the brakes my son hit the steering wheel with his face causing injury to his neck, face and head. His seat belt was on and the airbags never went off. He skidding a distance swerving right to the edge of the road hitting a metal bar at the edge of a driveway. I sent a complaint into the nhtsa and was told the air bags wouldn't of gone off. I also have apicture of a friends ford truck going off the road at 60 hitting a house and the airbags never went off. So the excuse the airbags wouldn't go off hitting a deer is completely wrong. Figure out the force of jamming on the brakes at 60 miles an hour skidding a distance. Ford has a problem and should stand by their vehicles. You have lost a few customers because of the lack of standing by your product. I am sending complaints to whomever i can because i know the nhtsa would do anything.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while reversing out the drive way at approximately 10 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm fractured. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the frame of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The failure mileage was 153,127. ...updated 09/12/16
Paint peeling of the hood of wife's 2001 ford escape. Body shop manager of wayne acres ford in wpb fl evaluated and states " the finish is coming off and looks like it may be a factory problem. " he also stated that the dealer will only pay 70 % of the repair cost since the vehicle warranty has expired.why should i have to pay anything if the damage is not my fault ?
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that he went to open the trunk door and it would not open. The contact stated that when it is hot outside the door failed. When the weather got cooler, the door opened. The contact also stated that the rear driver side door also failed. The door would not open at all. The dealer was notified and informed him that he was responsible for the repair. The manufacturer was notified and informed that those components were not under recall. The failure mileage was 87400. Ap
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle veered to the right; however, the steering wheel turned to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The failure allowed the passenger side control arm to travel forward every time the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated the hatch failed to lock. The contact also stated that the vehicle suddenly and intermittently stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
I bought my ford escape on august 16th of 2009, all the doors worked fine.i have not been in any kind of accident.about a year after buying my car the back driver door stopped opening, for no reason.then the window in the same door stopped working.i didn't make a big deal about this, even though i had two small children in the back.then shortly after, the other back door seized to open.this happened in the summer when the temperatures are warm.when i push unlock i hear clicking from the doors.then not to long ago my fiance and i went out to dinner and locked the car doors, after leaving the restaurant he tried to unlock the doors and they wouldn't open.he had to crawl through the window that is broken to get the passenger door open for me.the driver door now don't open.the only door that works now is the passenger door and the back hatch.i also have other recalls i need to get repaired and have not brought it in cause of the driver door not opening.i know i didn't do anything to cause this problem and when i researched it online i found that a lot of people with my car are having the same problem.therefore i feel this needs to be addressed.i'm afraid to drive my car and if there was an accident i wouldn't be able to escape my ford escape. In addition i just want to say that even though my vehicle has a lot of miles on it, still runs good.thank you for your consideration, sincere consumer.
Master cylinder comple failure. Also,4 door handles had to be changed.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlmconsumer 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.
Front driver's side door seals cracked , causing water to leak into the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Driver side door fell off when the driver opened it to exist the vehicle. This failure was caused by the top clip falling out which cause the hinge pin to loosen and fall out because of the way it was installed. The manufacturer had been notified, but the cause of the failure had not yet been determined.
The liftgate door would open when the remote is used.possible recall04v602000.the liftgate would not lock at times.then sometimes when the remote was used to open the liftgate, it would not open. *sc
Paint flaking off on rear door on left and right sides by glass.
Paint is peeling off of the tailgate door of my escape. It appears to have no primer on it at all. It just started in past 6 months. Coming off in big chunks.
The air conditioner from the very beginning has a very foul smell of mildew and mold.if you use the ac for an extended period of time the smell is worst then ever.both my son and i are allergic to mold and mildew and when i turn on the ac, we both begin to sneeze, cough, runny nose and eyes.i cannot not use the ac.i have brought the truck back 3 times for a total of 12 days and now have it in the shop again.there is also a constant rattle on the drivers door side and the rear tailgate door/window.these problems were reported on the first visit also.each time i was told the problem has been taken care of, i drive off and the problems are still very evident.the third time as i was pulling out of there driveway after having just been told the problems were solved.these have been an ongoing problems.my concern is i have been back four times in less the 5 months for problems, what happens when the truck is a year old!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel pulled to the right when the accelerator pedal was applied. Additionally, the vehicle made a clunking and grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (seelye kia of kalamazoo, 4102 stadium drive, kalamazoo, mi 49080) where it was diagnosed that the subframe on the front passenger side was cracked, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,193.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering failed and was not aligned with the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame and other components were severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,306. The vin was unknown.
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Bought my vehicle in january of 2010,complained of noise in front end, had it to the dealership that i purchased it from two different times for this issue,and within 5 months, the frame busted through in front on passenger side. The vehicle only has 82,000 miles on it and my major complaint is that it was in the garage and they inspected the noise changed parts on that side and there was absolutely no mention of the frame being compromised, and there is no waythey should not have seen that there is a complete break in the frame .every mechanic i called cant believe it.now i have a vehicle that is totaled and three years to pay on it.i also had a yearly inspection just two months previously.is there a recall on the frame of this type of vehicle?i am fortunate that the frame busted while my daughter was making a turn and not driving 55mph as she was just previously or with my beautiful 2 grandchildren in the vehicle. I believe she escaped death. This vehicle is my primary vehicle of which i drive my grandchildren and others children to games.this could have been a devastating outcome.i appreciate you looking into the frame work and conduct of the dealership for this 2001 ford escape with only 80,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would not move the wheels. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the control arms and the subframe experienced severe corrosion. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
While driving the vehicle, the left side of the vehicle collapsed after experiencing a loss of steering control. I jacked up the vehicle to inspect the cause and discovered the left side of the engine/suspension cradle was suffered from abnormal corrosion that allowed the lower control arm to become detached from the vehicle. This condition is not present on the right side of the vehicle, therefore it is obvious that this is a quality issue with the component that caused a premature failure and a safety issue. This is a ford quality issue that is not being addressed that could cause severe injury and death.
As i was driving the car down the street i began loosing control of the steering.the steering wheel was facing a 90 degree right angle as i was driving straight and every time i would hit a bump the car would jump to the right.the steering wheel also had a lot of play while driving.i took the car straight to my mechanic and he informed me the car was not drivable or safe due to the lower control arm separating from the subframe which has to due with recall # 14s02.is the subframe being replaced at some point?they put a crossbrace on the vehicle but it is still being deemed unsafe to drive.
Right front suspension control arm no longer securely attached to car frame because cradle or subframe rusted thru.quick search on internet indicates that this is a common issue for 2001 - 2004.left front cradle that attaches control arm to body is good.perhaps constant water dripping from air conditioner has caused that area of the frame to rust. Ford dealer can not find a supply of subframe part perhaps because of frequency of rust thru failure?
In nov. Of 2006, i took my 2001 ford escape to the dealership because my right rear passenger seatbelt was twisting and was not retracting. My child's booster seat was held with this belt and was not working. The dealership told me that due to a flaw, condensation was able to get inside and that it had caused an internal spring to rust and break. They told me that in 2002 + models, it was redesigned and that coil or spring is now protected with a protective covering. I called ford motor corp and they covered the repair and i had to pay a $75.00 deductible. Now 13 months later, the same problem had re- occurred. This time ford motor corp. Says they will not cover it because my vehicle is out of warranty. I again reminded them that this faulty seatbelt is being used to secure my seven year old daughter's booster seat and it terrifies me to think of what could have happened to her if i was in a serious collision. Ford did have a safety seatbelt recall on a front seatbelt latch and i complied and i think that was in 2004. I believe that this problem has the propensity to lead to a serious injury if it is not resolved.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would not move the wheels. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the control arms and the subframe experienced severe corrosion. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
We took our vehicle to our mechanic for other work to be done.he noted that the suspension part (which has been previously remediated with the application of a bracket with a recall) is excessively rusted.while i surely understand that rust is a factor of time and miles, we have around only 90,000 miles on this vehicle.i believe that the bracket was the most cost effective solution for fmc to apply.as a result, i fear that there are many more drivers of this vehicle who may erroneously believe that the issue with the suspension had been addressed by the recall and may be under the illusion that they are driving a safe vehicle.i do not have photos at this time, but will provide them later.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v165000 (suspension) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving the vehicle, the left side of the vehicle collapsed after experiencing a loss of steering control. I jacked up the vehicle to inspect the cause and discovered the left side of the engine/suspension cradle was suffered from abnormal corrosion that allowed the lower control arm to become detached from the vehicle. This condition is not present on the right side of the vehicle, therefore it is obvious that this is a quality issue with the component that caused a premature failure and a safety issue. This is a ford quality issue that is not being addressed that could cause severe injury and death.
Going approx. 25 mph, slowing to a stop sign. Applied brakes and passenger tire made noise and u joint busted. Rim//tire was positioned incorrectly. Rust is visible. I need to know if this is related to ford recall of escape suvs due to rust that could cause the separation of the lower control arm from the subframe of the vehicle.the recall covers vehicles sold in states where high corrosion is likely to occur. My vehicle was purchased in bradley, il.what do i do??
Vehicle pulls either right or left randomly when the steering wheel is let go.occurs daily with varying intensity, on any road surface/condition, hot or cold, in either direction during same driving period and sometimes not at all for a short period.aligned twice, thrust bearings, bushings, plates replaced, test-driven.while problem occurs daily, it does not occur every moment which may be why it doesn't show up when road-tested.third service appointment has been booked.concerned because within a few seconds vehicle can be in another lane (not that i drive without my hands on the wheel).thanks!
When consumer starts upvehicle it hesitates/stalls.consumer had taken vehicle dealer to check because of itspulling to the left. Consumerwas never been told whyvehicle stalls.
Premature brake rotor wear. Rotors and pads replaced twice; once at 30k miles and again at 60k miles. Brake master cylinder required replacement at 60k miles.numerous front-end problems after light conventional "on-road" driving (i.e. Loose end links, ball joints, misalignment), which in turn resulted in premature destruction of two sets of tires. Burning oil smell in cabin supposedly unidentifiable after numerous attempts by dealer. None of the above covered under warranty. Over $2500 in repairs and vehicle is only at 63k miles!
Vehicle steers to right and vibrates.dealer diagnosed as failure of sub frame and right axle.vehicle was repaired under recall 14s02 at 89372 mi on 9/23/2014 and had crossbrace installed per recall.vehicle stored in heated garage, on 7/20/2017 with 105199 mi backing out of parking spot wheel off center and vehicle shaking badly, grinding noise.flat bed to dealer who diagnosed failed sub frame and broken right axle.requested ford repair under original recall which allowed for replacing sub frame and was denied for elapsed time.safety issue, could have been catastrophic at speed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Village ford (23535 michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124) was contacted and refused to repair the vehicle because it exceeded the value of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
After making a left or a right turn consumer heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. Please provide further information.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle veered to the right; however, the steering wheel turned to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded. The failure allowed the passenger side control arm to travel forward every time the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.
As i was driving the car down the street i began loosing control of the steering.the steering wheel was facing a 90 degree right angle as i was driving straight and every time i would hit a bump the car would jump to the right.the steering wheel also had a lot of play while driving.i took the car straight to my mechanic and he informed me the car was not drivable or safe due to the lower control arm separating from the subframe which has to due with recall # 14s02.is the subframe being replaced at some point?they put a crossbrace on the vehicle but it is still being deemed unsafe to drive.
1. Difficulty applying the brakes and when their applied the whole back of auto shakes terribly 2. The back door on driver side does not lock and the back hatch door does not open and stays locked.
Suspension failed on the right front due to corrosion when pulling into driveway.ford has refused to repair because i am 30 miles from the area covered by ford recall 14s02 and your campaign 14v165000.help
Ford issued a recall in april of 2014 for the front sub frame rust issue which can cause the control arms to separate from the frame causing the wheel to kick out there for having no steering.the fix that ford did was drill holes into the already rusted sub frame and install a cheap 90 dollar bar that provides no fix to this issue.i took my escape in october of 2014 to have the frame inspected and to have the recall performed.my sub frame was heavily rusted and they did nothing but installed the metal bar.i've been very worried about this issue for the past year and just last week while driving my escape the sub frame snapped and had very little to no steering once it broke.this is a very dangerous issue that needs to be addressed, when these sub frames break that bar that ford installed does nothing to keep your steering under control.i contacted the motor company and hauled it back to the dealer that did the recall on the escape.after the dealer ship sent pictures to ford of this issues the motor company said it wasn't their problem and that it was something i have to deal with.now just think about this, there are a a lot of 2001-2004 escape on the road that have this issue and when these frames snap it can cause a major problem for the driver.loss of steering and may cause an accident if you cant control the vehicle to make a safe stop.i'm left with my daily driving vehicle sitting in the driveway because the motor company did not replace my frame that had heavy rust and rust holes in it when i took it to a dealer to have the recall performed.i need my frame replaced but the motor company claims that the issue was resolved when they installed that cheap 90 bar across the sub frame.it was me and my four year old son in the vehicle when the frame snapped while driving it down the road, very very unsafe for ford no to replace the sub frame.
I noticed a knocking noise when driving over railroad tracks, bumpy roads. I took it to the shop and was told the shock and strut on drivers side and sway bar links needed to replaced. This vehicle is a 2001 ford escape with 50,000 miles and should not need these repairs this early. The shock and strut on drivers side as well as sway bar links replaced.
Backing out into empty road, stopping and turning vehiclewith steering wheel is very difficult applying pressure to turn, straighten wheels. While driving and applying brakes to stop, the car shakes and the amount of pressure applied to brakes is enormously difficult to make car stop. With normal driving there is a grinding sound in the bottom of vehicle (drive train?). All these issues have been addressed with no apparent help!
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while reversing out the drive way at approximately 10 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm fractured. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the frame of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The failure mileage was 153,127. ...updated 09/12/16
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
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?
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross brace started to detach on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to ewald's venus ford (2727 layton ave, cuday, wi) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The cross brace was tightened. The technician informed the contact that the repair was temporary due to corrosion. Four months prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Right front suspension control arm no longer securely attached to car frame because cradle or subframe rusted thru.quick search on internet indicates that this is a common issue for 2001 - 2004.left front cradle that attaches control arm to body is good.perhaps constant water dripping from air conditioner has caused that area of the frame to rust. Ford dealer can not find a supply of subframe part perhaps because of frequency of rust thru failure?
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering assist failed and the contact was unable to maintain driving straightforward. The steering wheel had to be turned approximately 90 degrees to the right in order to keep the vehicle driving straight. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised that the sub frame was corroded and caused the lower arm control to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not provide any further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 91,746. Updated 10/16/12*ljthe consumer referenced campaign id number: (11v030000) (ford windstar) year 1999-2003. A separation of a front lower control arm rear attaching bracket resulting in a lower control arm separation. This caused loss of steering control. Updated 10/18/2012
Nhtsa 14v165/ ford 14s02- brought 2001 ford escape to ford dealer with steering failure due to failure oflower control arm separation at sub frame. Car was not drivable. Was told that recall covered bracket to secure control arm in case of steering failure. Steering had already failed. Was told sub frame assembly wasrotted & separated. I have photos. Ford dealership attempted to replace sub frame under recall protocol but was prevented by ford reps from doing so because the separation was not excessive enough to meet criteria. The lower control arm was off on separation, the front wheel was coming off, but that wasn't enough.i was told that the bracket placement under recall was the remedy to prevent steering failure. But this is after the fact, the steering and control arm had already failed and were unsustainable because the bracket at this time couldn't help. The recall i was told was to prevent loss of control of steering if parts failed and not to replace sub frame. Sub frame and lower control arms(left & right) were replaced at my expense so that i didnot have to junk car. Car was at dealership ten days, no loaner car or rental was requested, but not offeredeither. Multiple calls to ford motor company yielded no results, they approved the dealership to appeal the decision to not repair the vehicle from the recall department but i was told that once they deny a repair , they never rescind a decision. My issue is, what are we doing? blogs on same issue show numerous refusals to repair these vehicles by ford motor company. These are specific vehicles in specific areas that they knew of the situations and failures, it is not isolated. I'd like to get some compensation towards the cost of this very pricey repair. Please address this for others with same critical situation.
My ford escape does not shift right anymore and it will not stay in park i have to have a brick put in front of it because my emergency brake does not even work. I received a recall letter but i cannot find my letter anymore. I was hit by a vehicle and i cannot walk and my son had clean the house so i have lost my letter i would appreciate it if i could get another recall letter so i can get mike's escape fixed please.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle drove erratically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the bracket where the lower control arm connected to the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the repair failed to remedy the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 140,779. Updated 06/13/17*lj
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Intermittentlyvehicle pulls toleft or right randomly at variuos intensity. Dealer hasadjustedalighment twice,butproblem still exists.
Loud ticking noise when turning vehicle.occurs at all speeds.ford notified but can't fix problem.will not state whether or notvehicle is safe for driving.no safety defect listed.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the rotors were defective and caused the brake line to become faulty.he noticed that there were new brake lines on the defective rotors and would not allow his child to drive the vehicle.he also stated that there was a defective ball joint on the front passenger side of the vehicle.in addition, the engine malfunctioned after three hundred miles.the used car dealer, from where the vehicle was purchased, stated that they would purchase a new motor under the warranty to replace the non-working engine.the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified.the current and failure mileages were approximately 123,800.
Dt: on the left front wheel of the vehicle their is noise coming from the axle. There is a lot of movement in the brake pedal, and the vehicle pulls to left.*sb
Had severe vibration of steering wheel at speeds of 75 mph or greater.dealer said it was the after market rims installed on the vehicle.when dealer installed the stock rims and took it out and tested it, the vibration was still there when he achieved a speed of 75 mph or better.dealer re-balanced the wheels and problem still occured.dear checked the alignment and said it was out of alignment and probably came that way from the manufacturer.after front end aligned no more problems.as for prob#2 , i noticed some pink fluid leaking from under the vehicle.took to dealer and had them put it on a rack to inspect it.they found that the power steering fluid is leaking at the left side of boot.they have to replace the entire rack & pinion unit.are there any other escapes out there with less than 10,000 miles having the same problem?also when dealer received the rack & pinion unit for my vehicle they noticed that it was not the same unit that is on my vehicle.dealer said they contacted the manufacturer of this rank & pinion unit in indiana and the manufacturer stated that they changed the ranck & pinion steering unit.the dealer was unaware of this change becausse no notification was ever sent. If i had not noticed thisthe steering fluid could have leaked out and i could have had a serious problem with the steering while vechicle was in motion.the vehicle was serviced by the dealer to check fluids at the same time i was having the vibration problem. I notified ford cust. Service and they could not tell me if thre were any other escapes having the same 2 problems.they said the dealer would know...ford's cust. Service will not let you speak to anyone up the ladder at ford.they just take the complaint or concern and that's it.what they do with those complaint's or concerns is beyond me.ford can't tell me why this steering unit has to be replaced on a new car nor are they sympathetic.
(2007) while driving my vehicle, the engine-cooling system-low coolant warning indicator lamp illuminates and after checking the coolant resevoir which was at proper levels. Delaer notified me that the coolant sensor as bad and needed to be replaced costing $300.(2007) while driving or parked, after turning the steering wheel left or right, there would be a loud squeak or screehing sound coming from the tire area. Dealer notified me that the axle rod needed to be replaced costing over $300.(2006) last year there was a check engine light on which was caused by a malfunctioning engine coil #5 which burned out my spark plug. That cost was over $700.there were several other problems with theis vehicle but too many to name.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the lower control arm on the front passenger side rusted without warning. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
Dt: the contact owned a 2001, ford, escape.every timeconsumer tooktires off to work on the brakes b or anything elseshe had to replace her wheel bearings. This only occurred on the left front tire. The automotive place that specialized in brakes said that this occurred on a lot onsimilarmake, model, and year vehicles. The last time they were replaced was in april 2005.
Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgwthe consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished.shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, abs, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.
While traveling at 20-25 mph steering pulled sharply to left.rear wheels locked, causing vehicle to travelacross lains,hitingsteering wheel unlocked.please provide furthre information.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at various speeds and attempting to engage the brakes, the rear end of the vehicle started to shake violently and became difficult to stop.in addition, the rear latch activator failed to work intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.updated 8/28/15
2nd time for right rear shock leaking.
Ford shipped vehicle with firestone wilderness tires.neither ford nor firestone have admitted responsibility or cause of failure of these tires on ford explorer.i am unwilling to accept a potentially unsafe tire on a new vehicle.the tires are not only potentially unsafe, but have lower the value of my vehicle.i replaced the firestone tires with another brand and requested ford to pay for this replacement.they refused. (dot number: unknowntiresize: p235/70r16)
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Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
Tire on front drivers side replaced.tire splitting passenager rear tire, this tire has not been replaced.
Firestone wilderness ht tires failed (p235/70r16as, p235/70r16 1047).nlm
Tires had less than 3,000 miles on them and tread already 1/2 gone. (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number:tire size: 16 inch )
Front tires wear is excessive causing premature wear. Tires are down to 5/32 of inch and need to be replaced. This is a new vehicle with only one owner. I have done all of the tire rotations as directed by the maintenance procedure. (tiresize: p255/70r15)
Belts separated internally causing sidewalls to fail. Inspection by tire dealer showed no visible signs of damage or puncture.(dot number: w208dk8711tiresize: p235/70r16)
Ford may have another such problem, but they refuse to check to see if they do.i own a ford 2001 escape. Sort of a small explorer. Its oem tires are general grabber aw. Mine are sized p225/70/15. One june 21, with less than 16000 miles, for no apparent reason it blew out. Luckily i was on local streets at ~20 mph. Had i been on loop 610 at ~55 mph possibly the vehicle (as suvs are wont to do) would have flipped and injured or killed my wife and i.i drove into a parking lot to change the tire and discovered the ford supplied jack at its maximum travel did not raise the car high enough to change the tire. Luckily i was close enough to home to go get a pump jack that allowed me to install the spare tire.as it was past noon on a saturday i contacted ford customer service, which has stonewalled me and refused to help. The most i have heard is we've never had a problem with the jack, maybe you're not using it correctly, however a local michelin dealer tells me yeah we hear that problem all the time. Ford refuses to escalate and now ignores my email.as for the tire i'm told: it may be covered under your 36000, 3 year warranty, check with general tire. I check with general tire, and find out a larger size of that model tire on ford expeditions is already being recalled, but general denies ever having any complaints about escapes, and tells me to call ford.i call champion ford (formerly charlie thomas ford) on the gulf freeway where i bought the car, and again according to the general manager i'm the first one with such problem(s). I should leave a message for the service manager. I do that but am never called back. The dealer tells me there is no one higher at ford to call anymore.sounds like ford is actively keeping its head in the sand.vin number: [xxx] mileage: 15491name: [xxx] last name:[xxx] address:[xxx] city: [xxx] state: tx zip:[xxx] email address: [xxx]telephone number: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tire thumping was noticed after 6k mile servicing. Dealership acknowledged thumping and has ordered tire replacement.surface defect noticed on tread.the vehicle was not involved in any accident or driven in abnormal or on rough road surfaces.no other complaints on these tires.dealership mentioned they will rebalance remaining 3 tires when replacement tire arrives for vehicle.as of this writing, faulty tire is on left (driverside) rear.thank you for your time, sincerely robert e. Smith.(dot number: w208tiresize: p235/70r16)
Consumer stated all for wheels were changed to p225/70r16, but not the spare tire which remains a 15 inch, tire and wheel are about 1 inch less diameter than the wheels on the vehicle, in addition the spare wheel stamped in the body metal is sized for the smaller 15 inch wheel.
Tires has no traction on wet road/snow
Front and rear tires are wearing. Cause known. Dealer notified. Size#235r16 dot unknown. Dealer notified.firestone wilderness ht tires.
Left front tire wear.
Briefly, the transmission fails to shift upon acceleration above 50 mph, this has caused 2 near collisions on i-95, tire split open & roof rack blew off while driving (dot number: a3083jj390tiresize: a3083jj390)
Contitrac suv m+s p235/80r16 104t--tires do not grip road well when starting out on wet roads an in snow---ford consumer service--they say tire slippage when starting is a typical handling charactertic of this front wheel drive car
(1) engine has started stalling at stop signs, waiting for someone in parking lot, etc. (2) when making a hard right trun into a parking space, there is a kind of clicking sound from the front tires area.
While consumers wife was driving 50 mph, the right rear passenger general tire ,size#p22575r15, suddenly blewout without prior warning, dealer replaced tire at no cost. *yd
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.
Left front tire - slight bulge in sidewall (dealer replaced with new), right and left rear tires - causing vibration and determined to be out-of-round (dealer replaced with new).(dot number: ???tiresize: p235/70r16)
While pulling away from a stop light this vehicle equipped with firestone, wilderness/at tires,p23575r16,sidewall blewout unexpectedly. Ford has been contacted.
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.consumer stated the entire sidewall separated, ford and firestone refused to give a prorate warranty.
Heard a noise, took vehicle to dealer and was informed thatfront driver's side tire was begining to separate,original tire.firestone tires.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway heard a popping noiseten minutes before incident. Then he felt vibration, and the vehicle was traveling rough.he was able to pull over to the shoulder and was in control.consumer noticed that right/rear tire was blown out, and tread separated fromtire. Firestone, wilderness at.
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.
Was driving vehicle and heard a loud noise, drove home and parked, noticed a large bulge on inside of left rear tire, next to rim, tread was coming loose, took vehicle to dealership, and checked on tire.mechanic put two plugs in tire because of a hole on outside of tire. Firestone, wilderness ht, b235/70r16.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlmconsumer 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.
2005 gas pedal acceleration accident in 2001 ford escape .upon starting car it accelerated by itself , and i could not get it to stop.it spedup to at least 40mph with a mind of its own.i crashed into a brick wall and it took the jaws of life to tear open the car to get me out. I am totally disabled now with a severely shattered foot and ankle.i have a metal plate in my leg now.
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.
Torque converter clutch solenoid went out when driving at 60mph which caused my car to slow down.
At 50mph when foot was let up from accelerator, there would be a delay indeceleration, also steering column would shake. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.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.
On my 2001 ford escape the paint is coming off the roof racks in several places. Also the paint is bubbling on the hood in several places.the wiper arms don't seem to be holding the paint and it'sstarting to look faded and rusty.the car is kept in a garage except at work.
Instrument panel lights will continuously come on, for exampleengine check light will come on,but there was neveranything wrong withvehicle. Contacted dealer.
Engine check light keeps coming on and stays on. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 5 times, but cannot fixdefect even after replacing computer andwithin emmission control device sparts.
While driving, engine stalled and oil light illuminated, consumer checked oil level and it was at the normal level.
I have a 2001 ford escape xlt and just recently my vehicle would not exceeded 20mph while driving on an even road and would not exceeded 5-10mph on a small hill.i had the vehicle taken in to be evaluated and am told that two of the catalytic converters are bad and need to be replaced. I did some research and have noticed that many 2001 escape owners are experiencing the same issue. Is there anything that the ford motor company can do to rectify this situation. I have had my vehicle since june 17, 2011 and till now have been very satisfied with the vehicle but i am not sure what i am going to do.
I am not sure if i am using the correct website or correct form. I was involved in a very weird car accident. My ford escape suddenly run to the side (as i was driving on ice) is there any help to fix this?. I was driving north direction. The posted speed was 25 and mine was 20. This happened on north leland st in san pedro, ca 90731. Looks like a mechanical fault. I am not sure what was wrong. I have a police report. Thank you very much!
We opened the hatch window and the glass popped out into my husbands hands.the door ajar kept ringing because the glass wasn't in place. Since the same thing happened to my husbands 2001 escape in may 2015 we knew that parts were available, however expensive.the body shop that we took the vehicle to advised us to check if there were any outstanding recalls for this since it seems strange for both vehicles to have the same problem. The window hatch isn't something that we generally use so it isn't from over use.
The two passenger side doors will not open from the outside. You can open the doors from the inside but the handles on the outside no longer function to open the doors. In addition the rear hatch has a mind of its own. Most of the time the hatch can be opened even when the car is locked and on occasion the hatch will not open for a couple of days. It is a mystery as to when it is going to do this. I could open the hatch and an hour later not be able to open it at all. Because of this anyone can gain access to my car at any time if they so chose. When i called ford in 2015 they told me i am not part of any recall.
Consumer's cousin is the owner of 2001 ford escape which has a recall. Since the cousin is in iraq, consumer requested an extension to have recall performed.*ph(deneen leban on balf of cousin brian leban).
While driving down a town street, we heard a pop on the left hand side of the vehicle.within seconds steering became difficult, a strong vibration and loud reving sound persisted. Thinking we had a transmission problem we had the vehicle towed to the dealership where it sat for three days.they insisted there was no problem with the vehicle.my husband insisted they look harder and they found the motor mount had broken.while it is repaired under warranty, it is our third defect in a vehicle we have owned for a short time.
Engine check light indicated that that egr sensor needed to be replaced.the dealer replaced this sensor and the egr pressure valve.the dealer claimed that ford knew that this was a problem after production, so they produced a new sensor. At the minimum, a tsb should have been issued.
Vehicle make clunk noise when shift gear in drive/reversevehicle steering shaken/making squeeky noise
Drive down a hill at approximately 30 mph - engine and oil light went on.loss of power and car did not appear to be getting any gas.car kept running.
Consume r was traveling about 45mph on a mountain road, and without prior warning, enginechecklight came on the dashboard.then, there were no brakes or power steering.also,speed pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer was ableto control vehicle.dealershipwas aware ofproblems.
Vehicle stalls out intermittently between 35 and 50 mph without warning, causing a loss of vehicle control.dealer has repaired vehicle.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
Iac kept going bad.car would stop in the middle of driving, i almost had 2 wrecks.i had to get this fixed due to the danger of driving.old part is not available.
On my 2001 ford escape my driver side rear door i put child safety on worked fine next day went to open door and would not open so we took door panel off tried doing everything possible even sprayed with wd40 did not work we think it the lock mechanism in between door and body.my name is [xxx] how do i go about fixing this i have 2 young children i need to be able to uses all the doors my contact number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Despite numerous calls to ford, i still receive recall notices on this vehicle, however it was a cash for clunkers vehicle.i participated in this program and the vehicle was permanently disabled back in 2009/2010.
This vehicle was involved in a fatal one-car crash on i-96 on march 4, 2008. The accident was reported as loss of control at a high speed, and at the time, there was no suspicion of a mechanical issue. Then in late july 2012, the recall notice for the ford escape with v-6 engines, model years 2001-2004, was made public (recall no. 12s37). We now have concern that this accident may have been precipitated by a vehicle malfunction. We have no evidence to this; however, the vehicle that was declared 'totaled' is still on the road and has since been in another accident. We feel obligated to bring this matter to the attention of the nhtsa, and ask that you look into this matter for the safety of others. .
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.
My wife's escape has paint peeling off the hood.you are able to see stages of peel from small darken crack marks to exposed primer. I took it to the dealership where it was purchased and they said that since the warranty expired they will only pay 70 % of the cost to repair it.when the body shop manager evaluated the problem he stated that the the finish is coming off and it looks like it may be a factory problem. I do not think i should have to pay for something that is of no fault of ours.
I've only had this car for two years and it died twice while driving on the road.one time on october 19, 2002 and another time on september 12, 2003.this car has also have problems with the sensors and pcm module.
On june 7, 2012, i was severely injured in a vehicle accident as a result of the gear shift malfunction in my 2001 ford escape. As i put my vehicle in reverse to back out of a parking space, then into drive, the gear shift broke off, completely separating from the steering column.i was in shock after realizing i was actually holding the gear shift in my hand and it wasn't attached to anything.i tried screwing the stick back in its place and putting the vehicle in park.distraught, i got out of the vehicle to ask for help.but no one was around.while reentering the vehicle, it began to roll backward.my left foot slipped off the running board and i was dragged on the pavement until the vehicle hit the curb.upon impact, i lost my grip on the steering wheel and fell on my back to the ground.the drivers side front tire rolled onto my left leg at the knee pinning me under the vehicle.emergency teams were summoned after my cries for help were heard.the fire department used the jaws of life to free me from under the vehicle.a splint was applied to my left leg.i was transported by ambulance to the emergency room for treatment.unable to walk, i was also given crutches upon leaving the hospital, treated by an orthopaedic surgeon and underwent physical therapy.on june 8, 2012, my escape was accepted at the ford dealership for repair.the service representative reported that the plastic part on the gear shift connecting a cable to the transmission had broken.in the past, i reported popping noise in the steering and squeaking when turning wheel.at that time, the gear assemblysteering was replaced.the popping noise in the steering column happened again shortly before the gear shift separated from the steering column on june 7, 2012.
My escape stalled 4 different times while driving down the street. My speed was 40 mph or less. There is the tightness in the steering and the engine light goes on and all power is lost.it starts up with no problem.
Driving down slight downhill at constant speed.~1/2 half tank gas.without warning or other indication, engine suddenly died.check engine light and oil light both lit.no other lights noticed.pulled off road, had to use emergency break to stop.put in park and tried to start engine.started without problem.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while the vehicle was in park or idling at a stop light, the engine revved.the contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle in order to reset the throttle.in addition, the rear hatch door would open intermittently.after several weeks, the rear hatch does not function at all.the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 00v210001 (vehicle speed control) and 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch).the vehicle is currently at the dealer, but has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 120,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph approaching a stop signal and when driving from the complete stop the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to 58 mph and crashed into a nearby utility pole. The contact sustained severe injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. In addition, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a savage facility and declared as destroyed. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the unintended acceleration. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 00v210001 (vehicle speed control); however the contact did receive a recall notification. The approximate failure was 137,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle accelerated when the contact released the accelerator pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact was accelerating from a traffic stop when the accelerator pedal became stuck. In addition, the engine began to rev rapidly as the rpms increased. The vehicle failed to decelerate until the contact shifted into neutral with the brakes applied. The vehicle was maneuvered to a safe location and the driver loosened the throttle body cable. The vehicle was able to resume normally for a brief moment. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that she was trying to park the vehicle when the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection where they stated that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but the contact did not receive a response. The failure mileage was unavailable. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle accelerates/surges, without warning when in reverse or automatic lst gear.this happens sporadictly, maybe once every 2-3 weeks, without warning. I took it to a local ford dealer and nothing showed up on their computor. Their mechanic went on the ford hotline and found that the problem was listed, and a possible fix suggested.the mechanic rehooked the vehicle back up to the computer and found that the fix had already been installed on the truck, and obviously was not working.an appologetic service rep. Handed me the keys and i drove home in my defective truck. This problem is also listing by other owners on ford escape owner websites.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact's daughter was driving and the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 85 mph. She put both of her feet on the brake pedal but there was no response. She tried the emergency brake which also did not response. After a long while, she was able to get the vehicle to decelerate to 40 mph. She then put the vehicle in neutral and was then able to pull over and turn the ignition off. She had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who told her that they could not assist with repairs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 135,000.
Had shifted into reverse andit started to backup.then, it hesitated when brakes were applied,sounded funny. Rpms revved up, and vehicle started to shake.vehicle suddenly accelerated while still in reverse.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
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.
At 50mph when foot was let up from accelerator, there would be a delay indeceleration, also steering column would shake. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.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.
My client's son was driving his vehicle on central avenue in prince george's county maryland at nighttime when the accelerator pedal got stuck to the floor.he swerved onto the shoulder of the road to avoid traffic and his vehicle then struck a bike rider then struck the median curb totaling the vehicle.both the driver and bike rider sustained significant injuries.
On friday aug 31.2013 i was coming up a hill on south bound highway 92when i accelerated and there was a deer so i tried to slow down and my brakes wouldn't worki again hit the brakes went to the floor and the vehicle lost control and accelerated i hit the ditch no brakes all the way to floor and the car was still speeding out of control like it wasdriving itself. Brakes
On july 4th, my husband and i were driving on the freeway.suddenly, the accelerator stuck and my husband was unable to slow the car down with the brakes.he turned off the car and pulled to the side of the road.the vehicle was taken to lithia ford for repair.the cause of the problem was "cruise control cable failed".the receipt stated that "cruise control cable failed 1.00 verified, cruise control cable sheath broken and cable end flips over cause throttle to be held open".the ford service advisor stated that he had seen several escape's with the same problem, but his manager says there is no recall and ford will not cover the cost of the repair.
I have been calling my local dealer to get my recalled car fixed.the customer service reps have told me they are unable to tell me if the dealer has the necessary part in stock.i called the corporate office and was told they couldn't help me at that time and to call back later.obviously, i don't want to drive my car any more than necessary and the nearest dealer to me isn't that close.i am at my wits end.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while ascending a hill at 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle down shifted and the throttle seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 70,528.updated 08/27/13*lj
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.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape which was purchased in 2001. While the vehicle was parked in his driveway he was notified that it was on fire. Upon further investigation, he saw black smoke under the dashboard. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire; however, they were unable to determine the cause of the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.updated 06/02/10. *ljaccording to the police report, the fire originated in the engine compartment. Updated 09/28/10
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the driver was idling in a residential driveway when the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a house. The contact stated that the vehicle was not destroyed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
There have been multiple times when pulling out of a street that the car comes to a stop;the rpms die off and pressing the gas does nothing, letting off the gas sometimes helps but it just takes a second for the gas to work, this is scarry since i am usually pulling out across 4 lanes of traffic.i have been to do the dealership 3 times for this but they can never find anything.the dealership changed an iac valve but the car continues to hesitate.the car did stall while going down a small hill; the brakes and steering completely went.i had to turn off car and restarted the car.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving between 5-10 mph, the throttle became stuck when the accelerator pedal was fully depressed. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the differential pressure feedback egr (dpfe) sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While turning into a residential driveway at 5mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact immediately shut off the engine. On a later date while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact then noticed that the cruise control had independently activated. The cruise control light was illuminated yet the contact did not engage the cruise control. The manufacturer advised that there were no similar complaints and that the vehicle should be diagnosed by the dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or diagnosis. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current was unknown.
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
Over the years of owning the car that i bought new for my daughter we had it in for service several times for a sticking throttle and cruise control problems. I have records of 6 different times we took it back to the dealer for throttle problems. The last time the throttle stuck it caused our vehicle to hit the back of another vehicle stopped at a stop sign. We took it back to the service center complaining of the motor revving up causing the accident. We were ignored of the problem then told the vehicle was no longer worth the cost of the repairs caused from the accident.
When i press on my accelerator at a stop sign it sticks. Then when it breaks through i accelerate quickly. I am afraid that i am going to get into an accident and injure myself or others. It happens all the time.
Intermittently while drivingat 35 mph, the vehicleaccelerated on its own.while the consumer shifted from drive to park, the vehicles rpms went up.the vehicle was taken to independent shop and themechanic cleaned the air idle control.when placing the vehicle in park, the rpm's accelerated between 4000 and 5000. *sc
After stopping to possibly take a left turn, i realized i needed to go one more block so i pressed the gas to continue forward.however right as i did that the light turned yellow so i took my foot off the accelerator and pressed on the brake instead. The car shot forward at full throttle and the car went through the intersection and the red light.the street was clear in front of us and i had a full long block to try to regain control of the vehicle's acceleration.i calmly shifted the car into neutral and was very surprised that the car continued to accelerate.i started worrying as the car continued to speed up. I was able to shift the car in reverse and park (which normally isn't possible).all the while the vehicle sped up.my foot was on the brake for almost the whole block and wasn't slowing the vehicle at all.i decided that since the transmission and brakes were not responding, that i might be able to use my foot to get under the gas pedal and lift it up (because it felt from the full acceleration like it was stuck on the floor).however, the pedal easily came off the floor but would flop back down as soon as i moved my foot out from under it.it was definitely not stuck by a foreign object or floor mat though.had to avoid a pedestrian that was crossing the street and the road ahead was obscured because it went down a steep hill so i chose to turn right. The car ended up hitting the curb, hitting 2 small trees. And flipping upside down before also hitting a parked car.the engine continued to "rev" at high speeds, even upside down, for a few seconds before it finally cut off. My wife and i were very lucky to survive this incident and to not have injured any others in the area.possibly part of : nhtsa campaign id number:00v210001 for stuck throttle problems.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle did not respond. The contact removed foot from pedal however the vehicle accelerated to 60 mph independently. The contact had the accelerator pedal depressed and removed his foot from the accelerator pedal several times until vehicle was under control. The contact stated that he repaired the vehicle himself. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The current mileage was 115,000. The failure mileage was 70,000.
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My vin# for my 2001 ford escape is not listed under the vehicle speed control recall. However, i am and have been experiencing this problem with my vehicle for some time now.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number; 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a commercial vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
My vehicle is a 2001 ford escape v6 xlt 4x4 purchased new (0 miles) in august.on nov. 28, 2001, in the morning, after about 8 minutes of running and less than a mile of driving, i was going down a hill (on ramp to highway).i had accelerated to a coast of about 35-40 mph and was about to accelerate again when the vehicle completely shut off, many indicator lights appeared (as a result of the key being in the run position), power brakes and steering were lost.i shifted the vehicle to neutral and re-started while moving to avoid a rear-end collision.i reported the incident to the dealer as soon as possible and they scheduled me for 2 days later.the person on the phone was aware of ford escapes stalling yet when i discussed it with the service manager he said he had never heard of escapes stalling and none had been in for service for this reason "to his knowledge".i perceived this as deceit.he then said he would conduct an "oasis" in which they receive information from ford about known problems.after having the vehicle for the day, they told me nothing was wrong.i requested a list of what was done as required by new jersey law.i told them i did not feel safe in this vehicle and that this was their first attempt at fixing the problem.i also stated that if it happens again and they still do not fix the problem, i would seek a full refund under new jersey's lemon law, first by sending a certified letter to ford.i would really prefer that the manufacturer fix this life threatning problem that many people are experiencing.
Vehicle was approaching intersection w/ stop sign.vehicle would not slow.driver reported 'no brakes'. Brakes, disks, were replaced 5 weeks prior and were apparently in working order.suspicion that throttle may have stuck open, resulting in inability to slow with brakes.vehicle was in frontal, t-bone crash, two vehicles total loss with injuries.
Stuck accelerator - ford escapemy husband and i were driving over dead man's pass in oregon. A treacherous pass even on a good day. Ford escape 2001 accelerator got stuck at 80 miles p/h. My sister and her family were following behind us. My husband insisted that he could drive the out of control car into lagrande to the ford dealership. I was scared to death and demanded he try to get the car to stop and let me out . He did this by putting car in neutral, turning it off, and coasting to a stop (i think). I got out, crawled into my sister's car shaking uncontrollably. My husband did get the car into lagrande. As he came into the lot, it was screeching sideways, tires smoking, and nearly tipped over.the ford dealership fixed it - at great expense to me. I paid the mechanic's bill, plus took a flight to pendleton, then a 1 hour shuttle to la grande, oregon, then drove home 4 hours.5 years later i still have "accelerator anxiety." about 2 years ago, i got a recall from ford. I took it dealership here in portland. They looked at the mechanic's receipt and said the problem that was fixed, was not the same as the recall and would not reimburse me.
Driving the car and the rpm went up very quickly and the car accelerated.even with foot off the gas pedal it continued to increase speed.put the car to neutral and pulled to side of road rpm stayed high even in neutral.had car towed to ford dealership and they found no problem.
In may 2005 the accelerator cable stuck wide open on my 2001 ford escape (v-6 engine automatic transmission)this happened in my driveway when i punched down on the pedal very hard.there is aplastic cover on top of the engine that must be removed in order to see where the cables hook up to the throttle body.i removed this to determine if it was the throttle body or the cable that was stuck.as i was taking it off the cable became unstuck on it's own so i was unable to determine the problem.at that point i took it to the dealer and they said they were unable to duplicate the problem so they did nothing.on 8/10/05 my wife pushed down hard on the gas pedal while merging into freeway traffic.the accelerator stuck wide open again and she found herself going about 100 mph down the highway.finally she put the car in neutral, shut off the engine, coasted to the berm and called a tow truck. Since the dealer couldn't fix the problem the first time i decided to look at it again myself.again i took the plastic cover off the top of the engine and once again the cable became unstuck.this made me suspect that the plastic cover may have something to do with the problem.upon further inspection i found that the cruise control cable housing had broken right before the part that connects to the throttle body.this creates a situation that can cause the cruise cable to pivot up and wedge against the plastic engine cover during hard acceleration instead of it moving in its housing like it should thus causing the throttle to stick wide open.i was able to make this happen a few times so i am confident this was actually the problem.i explained the problem to thedealer but they wouldn't be able to work on the car for over a week so i went to the parts dept. Ordered the part (under $30) went home and put it on myself (takes less than 5 minutes). The car is fixed now.
Sudden, unintended acceleration of my vehicle on 2 occasions now, in last 2 days.
Tires make a humming noise.consumer feels that they may be leavingground like hydroplaning,and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. The vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound.transmission makes sound.the vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads.the alternator light comes on intermittently.the cruise control turns off automaticaly by itself.the front brake has excessive dust.the vehicle had numerous interior system failures and malfunctioning.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.updated 09/19/12*lj updated 09/19/2012
While accelerating vehicle stalled at 15 mph. Dealer replaced iac valvewhichwas sticking.
I bought this vehicle used recently. This didn't happen until it got cold but, the gas pedal sticks when i am driving making it extremely hard to stop even if my vehicle had been warmed beforehand. The vehicle has done this more than once. The most notable ones were when i was driving to work on the highway. One time the vehicle was warmed and the other was not. Both times the gas pedal got stuck after i tried to accelerate and kept propelling me forward. Both times i had been driving.
My wife was driving the escape down residential roads around 24mph and as she let off of the accelerator it still was accelerating.she put on the brakes and the engine still wanted to accelerate but she was able to make a turn.as soon as she let off the brake it started accelerating again without her depressing the gas pedal.she pulled into our parking lot and the engine throttle was still on.she just depressed the brake as much and she could and immediate turned the car off.i looked under the hood and notice the cruise control cable appear out of place.i took the cruise control cable off of the throttle cable and took the car for a test drive around the block and it appeared to be working fine.then i drove it later that day and the cruise control cable came off the throttle cable so the cruise control wouldn't work.i can see how if the cruise control cable came off the throttle cable it could catch the throttle cable and keep the throttle open.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning while driving 55 mph. The contact applied the brakes but to no avail. The contact then lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to the contact home and was not repaired or inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 155,000.
Was running fine then started the car one morning and idle was out of control and is unsafe to drive with the idle as high as it is
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle position. The contact had to kick the accelerator pedal in order to release the pedal and stop the vehicle from accelerating. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The gas pedal became stuck, which effected the speed control cable . There was a recall for this year, make and model, however the vehicle's vin was not included. The dealer replaced the throttle body.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.he stated that the vehicle independently accelerated in reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure recurred and the contact shut off the engine to stop the acceleration. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility yet the manufacturer advised taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage is 30,422.the consumer stated he no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 10/26/10
Had shifted into reverse to get out of parking space. Then, started to back up, and vehicle hesitated when brakes were applied, sounded funny;rpms revved up,vehicle suddenly accelerated while still in reverse.
Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. During various times, days and circumstances. Since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03.
While driving the vehicle jumped forward and accelerated.*nlm
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he looked underneath the hood and noticed the throttle body was cracked. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 00v210001 (vehicle speed control). The contact was also informed he would not be able to obtain the replacement parts unless the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.
I have owned this vehicle since march 2013.i have not experience a problem with the throttle or gas pedal on this vehicle since owning it, but on monday, 7/29/13, i had just driven about 18 miles at an average speed of 50 mph.i pulled up in front of my house at 11:00 pm and put vehicle in park.all of a sudden, the engine started racing to what sounded like the gas pedal being floored. I punched the gas pedal but nothing changed.i tried punching the pedal again with my foot, and still no change. I even reached down to see if the floor mat had interfered with the gas pedal, but it had not.i turned off the engine.the next morning, my boyfriend, aware of the issue, tookit for a test drive, but the vehicle didn't replicate the problem.i called my mechanic on tuesday, july 30, 2013 and made an appointment for the diagnosis and repair.the mechanic cannot get me in until next week. The appointment is set for wed. 8/7/13. I will not drive this vehicle in it's unpredictable condition.
I had entered an interstate from an on ramp. I accelerated to get vehicle up to speed and set the cruise control. I approached a sharp curved and attempted to release the speed control by hitting the brakes. The vehicle did not stop and continued to stay moving at 55 mph. I avoided the outside lane and the traffic that i was merging into by going into the median. The vehicle hit an elevated man hole in the median and went airborne and hit a bridge overpass support head on. I suffered multiple fractures due to the collision.
The throttle on the consumer's 2001 ford escape failed. *sc
Ignition coils defect- causing engine to stall and gas pedal sometimes gets hard to accelerate causing the vehicle not to move.while driving vehicle accelerates.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling), and 14v165000 (structure, vehicle speed control). The contact did not receive any recall notifications. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated for an extended period of time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. While the vehicle was parked in a residental parking space, a security guard noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. After making a second round, the guard informed the vehicle owner that the vehicle was consumed by flames. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was filed and the contact took pictures. The vehicle was parked and had not been inspected by a dealer or manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would follow-up in writing, but did not provide a time frame for the recall repair. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle drastically accelerated when the accelerator pedal was depressed.the brake pedal required greater force to stop the vehicle and the stopping distance increased.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the throttle was the cause of the failure.the vehicle was unable to be repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 00v210001 (vehicle speed control) due to modifications.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 114,000.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while being driven. Owner had to apply brakes several times in order to slow down. Taken to dealer for cleaning of the throttle body.
Consume r was traveling about 45mph on a mountain road, and without prior warning, enginechecklight came on the dashboard.then, there were no brakes or power steering.also,speed pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer was ableto control vehicle.dealershipwas aware ofproblems.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the accelerator pedal failed to release and the vehicle increased acceleration until a pop noise emitted from the engine and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 236,995.
I was going to pull into a parking space and the accelerator stuck. I then crashed into a light pole and a building. I did research and found that there is a recall for some part of the throttle on those models from 2001 too 2004. Never had any notice of a factoryrecall form when i bought the vehicle at carhop, or from ford dealership , or from the dmv on this matter. Very lucky no one was injured in this incident including myself. There is already claim through my insurance agency statefarm on this matter. All my yrs. Of driving nothing like this had ever happened.
Car jumps suddenly forward/backward when easing into first gear or reverse. Had two near accidents, 1st- flew backwards just missing a tree, 2nd flew backward in parking lot nearly hitting a car and pedestrian. This problem is also posted by other escape owners at a "escape" owner internet site, so it is not an isolated incident.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.the contact stated that the accelerator pedal remained stuck to the floorboard after her foot was removed.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired.the current mileage was 130,000 and the failure mileage was 99,000. The vin was unavailable.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle experiences sudden acceleration from 0-45 mph after releasing the brake pedal while in the stopped position.the vehicle experiences increased braking and jolts forward when braking is applied.when the vehicle is placed in park, the engine revs on its own.the vehicle must be turned off for the engine to quit revving.this problem was initially sporadic, but is now getting progressively worse and occurs more often.the dealership replaced the accelerator cable but the problem still occurred.an independent repair shop determined that the problem might be the speed control servo.there is an nhtsa recall, #00v210001, regarding the: vehicle speed control.the vin was not included in the recall.
6/10/02 engine stalled while off throttle at approx 30mph while slowing down to turn into a place of business. Lost all power to steering and brakes and narrowly missed hitting another car. Happened 4 times on the way to the dealer on the same date.able to restart after putting in park.dealer had car for the rest of the week and repaced pcm. On 6/22 engine stalled while going 40mph and exiting hwy 1 s on a very curvy exit ramp. Lost all power steering and brakes and had to manhandle it off to the side.restarted by putting in park but had to wait till monday to talk to service dept at dealer. On monday 6/24 dealer would not take vehicle-too busy, and had to wait till 6/25 to deliver to dealer. Service person said it was ok to drive but i did not due to dangerous nature of the problem. Dealer received car on 6/25, had it for 4 days and replaced iac. The very next day after picking it up it stalled 2 times at 30mph off throttle. Rendered unusable for the weekend. Returned car to dealer for third time on 7/1 and they have had it ever since. Today is 7/16 and they say they have a temporart fix that should work till ford issues a permanent fix. I am not risking my life and the lives of others who are unfortunate enough to be driving near me when it stalls so i am refusing vehicle and seeking a new identical replacement. Currently the dealer is communicating this to ford. Dealer stalff has been polite, helpful, concerned, appologetic and willing to back me up against ford. They have supplied me with an acceptable loaner vehicle the entire time my car has been down. This is a dangerous problem that ford has to fess up to before more people get injured or even killed. It's intollerable and a corporate lack of responsibility to their customers. Please recommend a recall.
While parked in employee's parking lot the ford escape engine started to smoke then caught fire .
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 35-40 mph down an incline. Dealer has recalibrated computer.dealer put on new eec and new idle air control. A/c failed and was replaced.
The contact owned a 2001 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and failed to slow down, even though the brake pedal was depressed numerous times. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and its rear end crashed into a tree. A four year old passenger seated in the rear was fatally injured due to the massive impact to the vehicle. The driver lost consciousness and suffered a minor concussion. The front seat occupant sustained a spinal injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police facility. The vehicle was included in three recalls under nhtsa campaign number: 00v210001 (vehicle speed control), nhtsa campaign id number: 07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and nhtsa campaign id number: 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact never received notification of the recalls and experienced the consequences mentioned in each recall.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Despite numerous calls to ford, i still receive recall notices on this vehicle, however it was a cash for clunkers vehicle.i participated in this program and the vehicle was permanently disabled back in 2009/2010.
Consumer stated whiledrivingand tryingto accelerate vehicle hesitated/or paused before it responded.took vehicle to the repair shop twice for the same problem, and was told that the problem was the throttle body.
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.
To: ford motor companyfrom: ownersdate: 6/8/2012purpose: 2001 ford escape accident summary (accelerator pedal malfunction)dear ford motor company, this letter is to formally document and notify the ford motor company of an automobile accident which occurred as a result of an accelerator pedal malfunction on a 2001 ford escape xlt.accident summary:on friday june 8, 2012 at approximately 1:35 pm the accelerator pedal on our 2001 ford escape xlt malfunctioned when it automatically engaged, stuck, and accelerated beyond drivers desired speed.the driver removed her foot from the accelerator and tapped the brake pedal with no response.the driver then fully applied the brake pedal with both feet with no effect.the driver then fully engaged the emergency brake providing some speed reduction, but the engine continued to force the vehicle forward.the driver steered the vehicle onto curbs and objects trying to find a way to slowdown the vehicle.the driver, having to make a quick and timely decision to stop the vehicle and protect herself and passengers from harm, served into a concrete overpass embankment in order to bring the vehicle to a stop and avoid a potentially more severe accident involving multiple parties in a highly populated location.the front of the vehicle was heavily damaged (pushed back into the engine compartment) and both airbags were fully deployed.the driver and passengers, while all wearing seatbelts, sustained injuries from the accident and were evaluated and treated at an emergency room.
While stopped at a traffic light the vehicle surged forward violently without warning. The consumer stated two weeks later while parked the same thing occurred and the vehicle collided into a store window.the vehicle collided into a store window. *sc
Vehicle stalled four times at speeds ranging from 10-40 mph. Lost power steering and brakes. Very unnerving and seems to pose a dangerous threat. Appears ford has no fix or solution yet.
I purchased this ford escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since.on march 26 2001, two days after i received my new vehicle, it wouldn't start.the same problem occurred three more times in a period of two weeks before i brought the vehicle back to the dealer on april 9 2001.the dealership replaced the battery which was obviously defective.since then i have had numerous other problems with my ford escape.i reported that the throttle was sticking (5/17/02) and it was replaced, but it continues to happen.i also reported that there was a vibration and hesitation when shifting gears around 45 mph (5/17/02).nothing was done at that time to remedy the problem.i later (8/29/02) reported the same problem to the dealer, brought the vehicle back for service on 9/27/02 at which time the torque converter was replaced.there is still a hesitation and loss of power as i drive the vehicle.also on 5/11/02, the "service engine soon" light came on.the fuel emissions valve was replaced on 5/17/02.on 10/28/02, i reported to the dealer that my vehicle almost stalled at an intersection on 10/26/02 and later that day it would not start.i also told the service representative that there continued to be a "loss of power" as i drive the vehicle at highway speeds.i brought the escape back to the dealer on 10/30/02 and the technician found "nothing wrong" with the vehicle from the tests he performed.i am not satisfied with these results there is something obviously wrong with this vehicle!dt
Stalls when stepping on gas from a stop and when going from reverse to drive. Brought to dealer twice already since initial occurrnce. First time (9/22): said they couldn't find anything wrong. Second time (10/8): replaced iac valve (?). Still stalling the next day. Called dealer 10/11: didn't get back to me. Stopped at dealer on 10/12: said they were going to talk to a ford tech (who didn't return their call). Also called ford customer service and they talked to dealer (who told them same thing they told me). Now have to wait until monday until i can talk to them again. Nobody seems to want to acknowledge this dangerous situation.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph up a hill the cruise control system was activated and the vehicle continued to accelerate beyond the set speed on the cruise control. The contact was not able to deactivate the cruise control. The contact was able to slow the vehicle down when the brakes were applied but the rpms continued to increase excessively. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop without incident. The contact removed the cruise control fuse in an attempt to prevent the failure from recurring. When the vehicle was restarted, the rpm's continued to increase; therefore, the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that the throttle control cable caused the sudden acceleration and it was replaced. The contact was concerned that sudden acceleration could have resulted in a crash while driving. The failure mileage was 99,405.
Have at different times the motor reeves. Sometimes when the cruise is set, and sometimes when it's in park. Never know what makes it happen or when it's going to happen. Do have witnesses at the last time this happened. Happened to be at the scene of an accident, pulled up and stopped, only to have this happen. Which the paramedics happened to hear it and got very concerned. Although it's happened before several times, the emt's strongly urged us to report this.
Consumer states that the accelerator pedal sticks intermittently, when it releases vehicle will surge forward. Vehicle was taken to 2 dealerships, both determined this was normal operating procedure for this vehicle.*yd
Throttle sticks at intermittent times upon acceleration. Intermittently, when foot is removed from gas pedal speed does not result in deceleration. When problem does occur there is no known way of stopping it. I just wait it out until throttle corrects itself. I am unable to tell if gas pedal remains depressed when problem occurs. Have tried pressing throttle to floor quickly and releasing with limited success. Have tried placing transmission into neutral, but that only causes engine to race. Seems to be occurring more over the last few days.
When trying to shift gears it gets stuck. When the gear is in reverse if you put your foot on the gas pedal the engine just revvs. You have to slam the gear shifter up and down to get it into the drive position.
When driving any speed, the accelerator pedal would stick intermittently. The consumer would have to depress the brake pedal hard to get the pedal unstuck. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
Twice in last year (excluding today) i had unintended acceleration while driving my 2001 ford escape. Both times i was on the freeway and suv had a mind of its own.i stepped on brakes - it did nothing.i tried to pull up on gas pedal - nothing happened.finally stopped with neutral and emergency brake...took suv to ford - they replaced the throttle body on 6/18/04. Today (7/23/04) while on the freeway driving to work (in rush hour traffice), i accelerated to get out of the way of a truckthat was going to merge onto the freeway.accelerator stuck; brakes did not work; i put car in neutral; engine made really loud "revving" type noices; i put car back in drive and brades still did not work..i had to use emergency brake to stop.what saved me from a possibly fatal accident was that there was no one directly in front of me on freeway.i called ford and am dropping vehicle back off.. They think it might be the cable now.i am afr aid to drive it.i was doing about 62 mph this am and when it accelerated on its own- i went up to about 78 mph.
On a 4- lane highway going 20-25mph, consumer let up offaccelerator andvehicle took off. Consumer slammed on brakes ,andvehicle was back to normal.consumer has a up comng appointment atdealer to be looked at vehicle.
When placingfoot onto the gas pedal vehicle will not move.then, onceit moves it jumps.
Accelerator sticks in idle while vehicle stops.driver must "jab" accelerator to get it out of idle and start vehicle moving in forward or reverse.problem is constant since purchasing vehicle in dec 2002.
It takes an excessive amount of pressure on the gas pedal to accelerate from a stop.sudden acceleration results from sticking gas pedal.
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
While traveling at 45 mph, vehicle suddenly started to loose power, consumer was almost rear ended, when engine started to loose power.consumer states accelerater pedal gets stuck periodically.please provide any further information. Mr
My wife was driving our 8 year old twins to a piano recital in my 2001 ford escape, and, while going up a steep hill on a four-lane road, the engine downshifted and the car accelerated out of control.when she realized that she the car was speeding forward when she was not pressing on the accelerator, she applied the brakes hard, but nothing happened. In an attempt to avoid the cars, she took an off-ramp but quickly realized that traffic was stopped there as well.in desperation, my wifepulled the emergency brake.the car then stopped, but then lost she lost everything.my escape started rolling backwards down the hill, even with the emergency brake on.again, the foot brake didn't respond.she was headed backwards down the 1/2 mile, steeply graded hill into the cars coming up the hill. She turned the wheel to back up the steep embankment on the side of the road.after bouncing backwards through the steep ditch and traveling about 14 feet up the embankment, the car paused for a moment and then slammed forward back into the ditch.our children were not hurt.my wife has suffered whiplash which is requiring medication, physical therapy, and gives her constant pain.my local ford dealer has been honest that a cruise control wire was frayed, and even though she was not using the cruise control, it was moving in parallel to the accelerator cable. The frayed cruise control cable stuck and caused the accelerator to compress and stick.they have no explanation for the loss of brakes and the failure of the emergency brake.however, after thehonest assessment, poor treatment ensued.the dealership is fixing the cable, transmission, and brakes under our extended warranty and not taking ownership for the accident.they have had my car for 1 month today, and i still do not have it back.i will have to pay the $1000 deductible for the auto body work.
I experienced uncontrolled acceleration of the vehicle as i was about to turn into a parking space at the local library.
While traveling up an incline at 55mph vehicle started to lose power. Consumer pressedgas pedal to floor and vehicle would not go over 5 mph. Consumer was almost hit by a truck.causeunknown.please provide any further information.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became difficult to depress.the engine would still accelerate once the contact released the pedal.he stated that the failure was a result of the accelerator cable.the vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired by a mechanic.the failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 101,000.
Accelerator cable gets stuck under plastic engine cover.
2001 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice. Recall # 12v353000. *tgwthedealer informed the consumer, the parts were still not available, even though they were supposed to available as of august 5, 2012.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape.while driving 30 mph and attempting to use the brakes, the vehicle would accelerate instead of slowing down.the only way to stop the vehicle was to shift into neutral and turn off the ignition.the dealer inspected the vehicle and suggested that the housing for the speed control could be the cause of the failure.the contact was informed that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v210001 (vehicle speed control).she filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was informed that nothing else could be done.the contact asked the dealer to unhook the speed control because she thought that may be the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000. Updated 07/29/08the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included in recall # 04v574000 since the build date of the vehicle was 6-11-2001 which was close to 2002. Updated 07/31/08.
My wife was driving our 8 year old twins to a piano recital in my 2001 ford escape, and, while going up a steep hill on a four-lane road, the engine downshifted and the car accelerated out of control.when she realized that she the car was speeding forward when she was not pressing on the accelerator, she applied the brakes hard, but nothing happened. In an attempt to avoid the cars, she took an off-ramp but quickly realized that traffic was stopped there as well.in desperation, my wifepulled the emergency brake.the car then stopped, but then lost she lost everything.my escape started rolling backwards down the hill, even with the emergency brake on.again, the foot brake didn't respond.she was headed backwards down the 1/2 mile, steeply graded hill into the cars coming up the hill. She turned the wheel to back up the steep embankment on the side of the road.after bouncing backwards through the steep ditch and traveling about 14 feet up the embankment, the car paused for a moment and then slammed forward back into the ditch.our children were not hurt.my wife has suffered whiplash which is requiring medication, physical therapy, and gives her constant pain.my local ford dealer has been honest that a cruise control wire was frayed, and even though she was not using the cruise control, it was moving in parallel to the accelerator cable. The frayed cruise control cable stuck and caused the accelerator to compress and stick.they have no explanation for the loss of brakes and the failure of the emergency brake.however, after thehonest assessment, poor treatment ensued.the dealership is fixing the cable, transmission, and brakes under our extended warranty and not taking ownership for the accident.they have had my car for 1 month today, and i still do not have it back.i will have to pay the $1000 deductible for the auto body work.
Accelerator pedal sticking.had inspected, determined throttle cable needed to be replaced.this is the 2nd time in 2 years this has been replaced.current recall by ford for this problem does not include 2001 models.
There is currently a recall on the 2002-2004 ford escape suv's due to accelerator cable problems.we have a 2001 ford escape 4x4 suv and the accelerator cable is also sticking.why not recall all the model years?why wait till there is an accident or major failure?
Recall campaign 00v210001 concerningvehiclespeed control cable. While drivingthrottle cable becomes inoperable. Upon depressing the pedal it will stick. Consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer five times for the verysame problem as the recall stated.
Approaching hiway construction with flagman and about 10 cars stopped, when i hit the brake, cruise control failed to disengage, throttle stuck wide-open.i tried to turn it off with on/off button on steering wheel but no result,approaching stopped line of cars at full throttle, towing camping trailer.finally, i shifted into neutral and was able to stop the car/trailer, engine racing max revs and making strange noise, faltering as it might when the fuel mixture was too rich.i then turned the engine off, and upon inspection under the hood and locating what we thought was the cruise control, we jiggled a cable going into it and heard a clunk within.i then started the car and it ran normally.continued trip, just didn't use cruise control !! upon returning from trip, i called my ford dealer in durango, co and was told to call customer relations.i did so twice, and was told there was no recall on my car.i then searched the nhtsa website, and found there was a recall on 2001 escape for this very problem (safety recall 00s18, nhtsa campaign id# 00v210001), but my car's vin was not included!i submit that this incident illustrates that this vin (and maybe many others) should have been included. The problem has not been fixed (i just don't use the cruise), so i still have the old part, pending resolution of this issue.thank you.
Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced.the cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase.the windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor.
I was driving on the highway today. Went to use the cruise control, and the light came on. Cruise control was not engaged. I was almost rear-ended. Was set at 65 mph, speedometer showed rapid deceleration even though cruise was supposed to be engaged. Had to disengage and manually control speed. Found 5 other posts on yahoo internet site for escape owners. Same problem. Light on, no cruise.
Raw fuel smell in cabin with heater on and at stop light/ideling. Intake gaskets, fuel rail and injectors repleaced. Parts returned to factory.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was parked in the garage for two days when it suddenly erupted in flames during the middle of the night.the fire department was contacted and concluded the fire originated in the engine compartment.the dealer was alerted, but did not inspect the vehicle.there was extensive smoke damage to the home and no one sustained injuries.the only problem present with the vehicle prior to the incident was the cruise control button was broken and the cruise control would not engage.the cruise stopped working two years ago.
My 2001 ford escape caught fire on the interstate after being on cruise control for approximately 1 hour.as i was driving, the car began to slow down, then i got out to realize the vehicle was on fire.the car was totaled as well as all of the things inside.
Cruise control does not work at all, there are so many problems in this vehicle.
When driving or idling, my 2001 ford escape has stalled 7 times in the past three weeks.the auto has only 8600 miles.i first took it to the ford service shop, who replaced the air flow valve and the idle regulator, but this did not solve the problem. The car stalled again two days later.i returned the car to the shop without any help from the dealer because the shop could not duplicate the problem.i explained to the shop manager that i had read on the internet that a pcm relay could be the culprit.the frod delaer shop very hesitantly replaced the part today.i feel this is a very serious problem because i have almost been hit twice when the engine has stalled.i lose power steering and power brakes, thus losing control of the car.
The rear window of my 2001 ford escape that was parked in my attached garage exploded sometime during the night.the window was not cracked at any time. I drove it at around 10:30pm less than 1/4 mile the previous night and parked it in the garage.the next day around 1:30pm, upon entering my garage, i noticed something black behind my car - turned out to be pieces of my rear window on the floor and inside the vehicle. I noticed many customer complaints on line regarding this problem. Ford has not issued any type of recall or offered any legitimate explanation.called avis ford in southfield, mi - no satisfactory result - only $402 cost of repair - claims never heard of this problem before.i am concerned about the possible danger of injury to passengers in the rear seat if someone had been in the car.
There were numerous problems.the egr sensor (dpfe) wasreplaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac.there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in rainy conditions, she noticed that the windshield wipers would not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a plastic piece within the windshield wiper's motor assembly failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 00v387002 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
We opened the hatch window and the glass popped out into my husbands hands.the door ajar kept ringing because the glass wasn't in place. Since the same thing happened to my husbands 2001 escape in may 2015 we knew that parts were available, however expensive.the body shop that we took the vehicle to advised us to check if there were any outstanding recalls for this since it seems strange for both vehicles to have the same problem. The window hatch isn't something that we generally use so it isn't from over use.
The rear window of our escape exploded for no reason. It was just sitting in the driveway.
Gas fumes smell was coming throughvents, causing health hazard. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3 times, but had no solution.
There is a gasoline odor that comes through the hvac system during a warm re-start; never on cold start.outside air temperature also seems to have a bearing on the odor.the gasoline odor is not apparent when outside temperature is below 32 degrees.the odor seems strongest on the right hand (passenger) side of the engine compartment.
We purchased the vehicle named in this complaint in oct. 2000 and within four days of the purchase returned it to the dealer because we experienced gasoline fumes (not exhaust) coming through the air vents with either heat/air or a/c on.the dealer kept the car for over a week and said that nothing was wrong with it, though service people smelled the gas fume smell.we returned the car a second time as the smell was getting stronger.it occurs on warm starts, never when the car is started up cold.the fume smell is apparent for 5-10 minutes, and thins out when the car is running at high speeds and air is coming in.the second time the dealer had the car they kept it a week and could not fix it.they agreed to replace the vehicle with another. Ten days later we took ownership of another vehicle exactly like this one.forty-eight hours into driving it the gas smell was noticeable again.we notified the dealer who said that ford has no fix for it.the dealer had no comment or idea on when/if/how this would be resolved.we went out to the internet and in several locations, edmunds.com and yahoo escape club among others, we found testimonial after testimonial of customers owning the v-6 escape, and the mirror car, the mazda tribute, having exactly the same problems we have experienced.this is clearly not an isolated exception with our vehicle.one person experienced his car burning to the ground with 800 miles on the odometer.we want to alert you to this problem and the fact that ford/mazda are being totally uncommunicative to the customer about this serious design flaw.we do not know if the car is even safe to drive.our dealer has no information ona fix and has not offered to take this car back.we intend to meet with them again, but if they follow the same suit as most of the dealers that other troubled escape customers have approached, it will be a problem.
Since driving vehicle off lot, i've notice a fuel odor coming from the underhood area into the passenger cabin through the heating/cooling vents.this regularly occurs during warm restarts and when idling in traffic with a warm engine.odor is more noticable with dash vents blowing.fuel line recall was acted upon but didn't provide solution.
Experiencing an odor and fumes coming in throughvents.
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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
I purchased 2001 used vehicle from hertz car sales with 27,000+ miles.transmission had to be replaced second week we had vehicle.also realized that ac/heating system had "whistle" which could not be turned off.major problem has vehicle stalling while driving, losing all power, brakes, etc.fortunate not to have been rear-ended.ford dealer has worked on problem, replacing transmission, fixing ac/heat system and attempted to repair the "stalling" problem.thought it had been repaired, however, it happened again yesterday.car at ford dealer once again.it is strange to me that they do not comment that this has happened not once but many hundred times!i definitely feel there is a major problem with the escape stalling and being unable to control.as we drive on mountain roads, this could cause a major accident.ford has certainly lost my future business by not facing this very serious problem.must there be fatalities before they act?
Fuel vapors entering passenger compartment via ventilation ducts.
When turningrear defogger on inside ofvehicle, and whenconsumer turnsvehicle off rear defogger still stays on for days at a time.
Control knob for heating/air conditiong switch broke off.
I was driving down the interstate in wi, and out of no where my rear windshield shattered. The rear defrost was on and the outside air temp was approximately 16 degrees f. There was no collision and no evidence flying objects to cause the shatter.
Sitting at traffic light and rear glass shattered into car.
While parked, the back glass shattered out of the frame. The consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty and there was nothing they could do.provide further details.
Maintenance.
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the glass on the rear door shattered while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the manufacturer would replace the glass. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 2,000. The vin was unavailable.
The right passenger window becomes scratched when rolled up, there is also a pop/snapping noise when the window is rolled into place.nlm
I have spoken with a ford rep.for a new car, too many things have gone wrong.it is currently in the shop have the window and abs brakes fixed.every time it's somehting new!nlm
The contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the sunroof glass and frame separated from the vehicle. In addition, the sun roof glass shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
The transmission on my 2001 ford escape, went out i had 58,000 miles on the truck. Had to put in a new transmission.now 4 months later, the engine light comes on. The engine coolant warning light keeps coming on even though it is full. All of the lighters/sunroof have no power to them they all quit.i have replaced all fuses, with no luck.now the all lights on the radio are gone, but the radio still works.
Engine has stalled twice while driving 40-50mph. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. Coolant recorvery jug had to be replaced.sensor asy-egr was replaced after 1st time engine stalled. Has since stalled again.
On or around april 15, 2005 my 2001 ford escape vin [xxx]sunroof began to malfunction. That is, the roof did not move forward or backward. I took the vehicle to my local ford dealer to determine the problem. The service advisor notified me that the rack ford part number [xxx]would have to be replaced.i feel that with such little use (maybe a total of 3 hours over 4 years) this ford part should not have gone belly up.in my opinion, under normal use, this part should not need to be replaced in such a short time with such little use. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I have spoken with a ford rep.for a new car, too many things have gone wrong.it is currently in the shop have the window and abs brakes fixed.every time it's somehting new!nlm
While traveling when and depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floorboard and vehicle lost brake power.consumer also experiencing problems with passenger and driver window, and also a fuel line clip failed causing the motor to loose power and fuel was pumped over the hot engine.
Windshieldwipers not operating. Dealer notified and waitedfor parts. Please feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.ts
Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced.the cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase.the windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor.
Consumer was traveling on highway and it was raining, andwindshield wipers didn't work at all. Dealership was aware of the problem.parts had to be orderdered.
Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. The consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway.the vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage.the consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up.the battery low light was on.
Windshield wiper quits. Ford will not honor their recall (nhtsa recall no. 00v387002/ford recall no. 00s49).
Owner has been waiting over 6 weeks for call from dealership to have vehicle serviced under recall 00v-387. Cj
Sluggish driving after a oil change, could not find anything wrong, next week, shift went out. After getting vehicle back brake pedal seems loose and the steering was not right.wiper transmission went out, replaced.
While driving in a rain storm windshieldwipers failed. A recall was issued. However, the recall had been closed.
While driving, mainly on the interstate maintained speed of 70mph i feel the steering go very limp.it's been much like hydroplaning. Like there is air between my tires and the road.it lasts just a few seconds. I notice the steering column is rusted. The truck swerves in the lane and often going over line.the steering wheel is very loose when this happens.
Vehicle experiencing problem with ice developing on front wheels which causes severe vibration when driving.dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
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Going approx. 25 mph, slowing to a stop sign. Applied brakes and passenger tire made noise and u joint busted. Rim//tire was positioned incorrectly. Rust is visible. I need to know if this is related to ford recall of escape suvs due to rust that could cause the separation of the lower control arm from the subframe of the vehicle.the recall covers vehicles sold in states where high corrosion is likely to occur. My vehicle was purchased in bradley, il.what do i do??
July 9, 2019 travel in 80 mph on i-95 south about 23 miles from miami.left passenger new vanderbilt cooperp235/70r16 turbo tech a/s radial blew in half in the middle.someohow was able to stop without causing me or anyone else serious accident..have not yet determined vehicle drum or other possible damage. Had just had 4 like tires rotated and air pressure checked prior to trip.
I am not sure if i am using the correct website or correct form. I was involved in a very weird car accident. My ford escape suddenly run to the side (as i was driving on ice) is there any help to fix this?. I was driving north direction. The posted speed was 25 and mine was 20. This happened on north leland st in san pedro, ca 90731. Looks like a mechanical fault. I am not sure what was wrong. I have a police report. Thank you very much!
While driving owner started noticing problems withfront wheels. After inspecting she found that right front tire was separating from vehicle due to two studs breaking off atbase located at wheel well.please describe details.
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