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2001 FORD ESCAPE Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2001 FORD ESCAPE

8 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10257620 |
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. *TR
#10071099 |
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...
#10040994 |
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.
#10020498 |
GASOLINE FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *NLM
#769808 |
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...
#563126 |
THE VENT HOSE HAD FALLEN OFF OR WAS IMPROPERLY CONNECTED ALLOWING GAS FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. NLM
#887574 |
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX DEFECT 5 TIMES, BUT CANNOT FIX DEFECT EVEN AFTER REPLACING COMPUTER AND WITHIN EMMISSION CONTROL DEVICE SPARTS.
#740033 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Other 2001 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 158 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 78 complaints Electrical System 66 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 62 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 57 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 47 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 41 complaints Air Bags 31 complaints Unknown Or Other 31 complaints Electrical Systemignition 30 complaints Service Brakes 30 complaints Suspension 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 27 complaints Engine 27 complaints Steering 27 complaints Structurebody 27 complaints Tires 24 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 23 complaints Power Train 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 15 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 14 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 13 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 13 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 12 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 9 complaints Structure 9 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Tirestreadbelt 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 7 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Seat Beltsfront 6 complaints Tiressidewall 6 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 4 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Service Brakes Electric 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulatorintegrated Starterother Than Propulsion 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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