2001 FORD ESCAPE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2001 FORD ESCAPE has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems and component defects addressed by recalls. The recalls cover a range of mechanical and structural systems including brakes, engine components, frame corrosion, transmission, and wheel bearings.
There are seven recalls affecting the 2001 FORD ESCAPE, addressing critical systems impacting vehicle safety and operation. The recalls involve components such as the brake system, engine throttle control, vehicle frame, transmission shift mechanism, and wheel bearings.
Recalls- Brake master cylinder cap. NHTSA recall 12V005000 affected 244,530 vehicles. Brake fluid could leak from the reservoir cap and contact the ABS module wiring harness connector, potentially causing corrosion, melting, smoke, or fire. Dealers will replace the reservoir cap and modify the ABS electrical system. Interim remedy includes instructions to park outside if parts are unavailable.
- Engine throttle cable clearance. NHTSA recall 12V353000 involved 529,719 vehicles with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and speed control cable could cause a stuck throttle, risking unintended acceleration and crashes. Dealers will increase clearance and may disconnect the speed control cable until repairs are completed.
- Lower control arm corrosion. NHTSA recall 14V165000 applied to 348,950 vehicles in certain states. Excessive corrosion at the lower control arm attachment could cause separation leading to loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Dealers will install a reinforcement cross-brace to correct the defect free of charge.
- Transmission shift lever bolt. NHTSA recall 15V606000 affected 57 vehicles where CD4E remanufactured transmissions installed from June to July 2015 may have improperly tightened shift lever bolts. This can cause shift lever disengagement, misrepresenting gear position and increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway. Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the shift lever assembly.
- Remanufactured transmission shift lever engagement. This issue is part of NHTSA recall 15V606000 affecting 57 vehicles. Shift lever disengagement may result in inability to shift gears and incorrect gear indicators. Repairs include inspection and securing or replacing the shift lever mechanism at no cost.
- Front wheel bearing dimensions. NHTSA recall 15E045000 involved 576 vehicles receiving incorrect aftermarket wheel bearings from Timken. The bearings have dimension errors which may affect braking and steering, increasing crash risk. Distributors have been notified to provide free replacement bearings to purchasers.
Owners with 2001 FORD ESCAPE vehicles affected by repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting consumer protection resources is advisable when facing ongoing problems with vehicle safety or performance.
2001 FORD ESCAPE Summary
2001
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
1123832
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2001 FORD ESCAPE
57 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Risk: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
2001 FORD ESCAPE
576 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Risk: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2001 FORD ESCAPE
348950 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
Risk: A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2001 FORD ESCAPE
529719 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Risk: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
2001 FORD ESCAPE
244530 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22, 1999, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP THAT COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM THE CAP, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.
Risk: CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.