2001 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 7 records
- lower control · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
My ford escape does not shift right anymore and it will not stay in park i have to have a brick put in front of it because my emergency brake does not even work. I received a recall letter but i cannot find my letter anymore. I was hit by a vehicle and i cannot walk and my son had clean the house so i have lost my letter i would appreciate it if i could get another recall letter so i can get mike's escape fixed…
ODI 11180398
Suspension
We took our vehicle to our mechanic for other work to be done. He noted that the suspension part (which has been previously remediated with the application of a bracket with a recall) is excessively rusted. While i surely understand that rust is a factor of time and miles, we have around only 90,000 miles on this vehicle. I believe that the bracket was the most cost effective solution for fmc to apply. As a result,…
ODI 11128686
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the steering wheel would not move the wheels. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the control arms and the subframe experienced severe corrosion. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11092300
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Village ford ([redacted], dearborn, mi 48124) was contacted and refused to repair the vehicle because it exceeded the value of the vehicle.…
ODI 11075370
Power Train · Suspension
Vehicle steers to right and vibrates. Dealer diagnosed as failure of sub frame and right axle. Vehicle was repaired under recall 14s02 at 89372 mi on 9/23/2014 and had crossbrace installed per recall. Vehicle stored in heated garage, on 7/20/2017 with 105199 mi backing out of parking spot wheel off center and vehicle shaking badly, grinding noise. Flat bed to dealer who diagnosed failed sub frame and broken right…
ODI 11013446
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cross brace started to detach on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to ewald's venus ford ([redacted], cuday, wi) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The cross brace was tightened. The technician informed the contact that the repair was temporary due to…
ODI 11055889
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle drove erratically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the bracket where the lower control arm connected to the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the repair failed to remedy…
ODI 10959111
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
1. Difficulty applying the brakes and when their applied the whole back of auto shakes terribly 2. The back door on driver side does not lock and the back hatch door does not open and stays locked.
ODI 10930073
Body · Suspension
Suspension failed on the right front due to corrosion when pulling into driveway. Ford has refused to repair because i am 30 miles from the area covered by ford recall 14s02 and your campaign 14v165000. Help
ODI 10889040
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while reversing out the drive way at approximately 10 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm fractured. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the frame of the vehicle was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10888087
Suspension
Ford issued a recall in april of 2014 for the front sub frame rust issue which can cause the control arms to separate from the frame causing the wheel to kick out there for having no steering. The fix that ford did was drill holes into the already rusted sub frame and install a cheap 90 dollar bar that provides no fix to this issue. I took my escape in october of 2014 to have the frame inspected and to have the…
ODI 10816368
Structure · Suspension · Wheels
Going approx. 25 mph, slowing to a stop sign. Applied brakes and passenger tire made noise and u joint busted. Rim//tire was positioned incorrectly. Rust is visible. I need to know if this is related to ford recall of escape suvs due to rust that could cause the separation of the lower control arm from the subframe of the vehicle.the recall covers vehicles sold in states where high corrosion is likely to occur. My…
ODI 10644806
Steering · Suspension
Nhtsa 14v165/ ford 14s02- brought 2001 ford escape to ford dealer with steering failure due to failure of lower control arm separation at sub frame. Car was not drivable. Was told that recall covered bracket to secure control arm in case of steering failure. Steering had already failed. Was told sub frame assembly was rotted & separated. I have photos. Ford dealership attempted to replace sub frame under recall…
ODI 10632034
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v165000 (suspension) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10628682
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
As i was driving the car down the street i began loosing control of the steering. The steering wheel was facing a 90 degree right angle as i was driving straight and every time i would hit a bump the car would jump to the right. The steering wheel also had a lot of play while driving. I took the car straight to my mechanic and he informed me the car was not drivable or safe due to the lower control arm separating…
ODI 10587092
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Underbody Shields
While driving the vehicle, the left side of the vehicle collapsed after experiencing a loss of steering control. I jacked up the vehicle to inspect the cause and discovered the left side of the engine/suspension cradle was suffered from abnormal corrosion that allowed the lower control arm to become detached from the vehicle. This condition is not present on the right side of the vehicle, therefore it is obvious…
ODI 10548858
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Right front suspension control arm no longer securely attached to car frame because cradle or subframe rusted thru. Quick search on internet indicates that this is a common issue for 2001 - 2004. Left front cradle that attaches control arm to body is good. Perhaps constant water dripping from air conditioner has caused that area of the frame to rust. Ford dealer can not find a supply of subframe part perhaps because…
ODI 10512623
Body · Suspension
Tl* 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…
ODI 10474248
Rear/Other · Structure · Suspension
In nov. Of 2006, i took my 2001 ford escape to the dealership because my right rear passenger seatbelt was twisting and was not retracting. My child's booster seat was held with this belt and was not working. The dealership told me that due to a flaw, condensation was able to get inside and that it had caused an internal spring to rust and break. They told me that in 2002 + models, it was redesigned and that coil or…
ODI 10217068
Suspension
I noticed a knocking noise when driving over railroad tracks, bumpy roads. I took it to the shop and was told the shock and strut on drivers side and sway bar links needed to replaced. This vehicle is a 2001 ford escape with 50,000 miles and should not need these repairs this early. The shock and strut on drivers side as well as sway bar links replaced.
ODI 10098721
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Premature brake rotor wear. Rotors and pads replaced twice; once at 30k miles and again at 60k miles. Brake master cylinder required replacement at 60k miles. Numerous front-end problems after light conventional "on-road" driving (i.e. Loose end links, ball joints, misalignment), which in turn resulted in premature destruction of two sets of tires. Burning oil smell in cabin supposedly unidentifiable after numerous…
ODI 10064586
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Backing out into empty road, stopping and turning vehicle with steering wheel is very difficult applying pressure to turn, straighten wheels. While driving and applying brakes to stop, the car shakes and the amount of pressure applied to brakes is enormously difficult to make car stop. With normal driving there is a grinding sound in the bottom of vehicle (drive train?). All these issues have been addressed with no…
ODI 10780836
Gasoline · Suspension
When consumer starts up vehicle it hesitates/stalls. Consumer had taken vehicle dealer to check because of its pulling to the left. Consumer was never been told why vehicle stalls.*ak
ODI 8011876
Air Conditioner · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Manual Transmission · Structure · Suspension · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control
Tires make a humming noise. Consumer feels that they may be leaving ground like hydroplaning, and at 65 mph vehicle wobbles, vehicle is not stable at high speeds with window down. *ak the vehicle hesitates when a/c unit is in operation and a/c make a loud cyclic clicking sound. Transmission makes sound. The vehicle was unstable at 65 mph with a slight wind and front end makes tumbling sounds on rough roads. The…
ODI 887352
Suspension
Vehicle pulls either right or left randomly when the steering wheel is let go. Occurs daily with varying intensity, on any road surface/condition, hot or cold, in either direction during same driving period and sometimes not at all for a short period. Aligned twice, thrust bearings, bushings, plates replaced, test-driven. While problem occurs daily, it does not occur every moment which may be why it doesn't show up…
ODI 742224