A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
128,196 miles
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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 are built 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.
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.
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. 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 the 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
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".
- Wilson, NC, USA
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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.
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 ?
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- Colonial Heights, VA, USA