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2001 Ford Escape
Fuel System Problems
CarComplaints.com Notes: With questionable safety ratings, a faulty power control module (PCM) and a rear subframe that can rust out, the first model year Escape is known for problems. But the worst one of all? A design flaw that carried through multiple model years and caused dangerous unintended acceleration.
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.
2001 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems
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- Fuel Tank Rust
- Hard To Start
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
- NHTSA: Fuel/Propulsion System
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Carburetor System
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And ...
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: ...
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Other
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Fuel Pump
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And ...
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Other: Fuel Injection System
- NHTSA: Fuel System, Other: Storage: Fuel Gauge System
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