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:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
67,232 miles
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I was in a roll over accident in my 2001 Ford Escape while driving at 25-30 mph on a primary road in cresskill, NJ. The vehicle suddenly pulled hard to the right and I saw that I was going to hit a parked vehicle. I turned the steering wheel to the left, while breaking, but the Escape did not turn. I impacted the parked vehicle, flipped, skidded 64 feet on the roof of my Escape, and was able to remove myself from the car when he came to rest. I have interesting pictures of the front right wheel assembly and steering linkages.
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified. 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.
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.. numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in April 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.
My Escape stalled 4 different times while driving down the street. My speed was 40 mph or less. There is the tightness in the steering and the engine light goes on and all power is lost.it starts up with no problem.
While traveling 15-20mph on a neighborhood side street consumer ran into a parked car, causing vehicle to rollover 360 degrees. Dealer was contacted. Consumer suffered a fractured rib in the accident, consumer thinks that this vehicle should not have rolled over as easily as it did.
- La, CA, USA
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While traveling at 20-25 mph steering pulled sharply to left. Rear wheels locked, causing vehicle to travel across lains, hiting steering wheel unlocked. Please provide furthre information.
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- Cresskill, NJ, USA