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2001 FORD ESCAPE Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Issues in the 2001 FORD ESCAPE

6 visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac 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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Injuries
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All Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System Complaints

#8018094 |
WHILE DRIVING ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS, STEERING COLUMN WILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE AND IT COULD CAUSE FUTURE STEERING PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK 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
#882192 |
EXPERIENCING AN ODOR AND FUMES COMING IN THROUGH VENTS. *AK
#879013 |
GAS FUMES SMELL WAS COMING THROUGH VENTS, CAUSING HEALTH HAZARD. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES, BUT HAD NO SOLUTION.*AK
#737252 |
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...
#737297 |
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.*AK
#737380 |
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.

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 Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 8 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 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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