2001 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 65
- 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.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 18 indicate fire
What owners report
- caught fire · 8 records
- power steering · 8 records
- under hood · 7 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- fire department · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
While driving at 40 mph down a hill, the vehicle shut down, there were no brakes/ power steering. The consumer was able to control the vehicle.*ak *ts the dealer replaced some parts. *jb
ODI 10024021
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2001 ford escape has repeatedly stalled during normal driving. Car currently has 33,000 miles; however, i began having problems early on. Car has stranded me several times. Car has been towed in several times and dealership can find nothing wrong it. Dealership has replaced alternator, transmission, fuel hoses, sensor, computer, etc. And car still stalls. This week it had to be towed from my garage to the dealership…
ODI 10013671
Electrical System
2001 ford escape stalled while coasting down hill at 35 mph. Luckily no one was hurt, i was able to steer a "dead" car to the side of the road and restart. I took the car to the dealership to be fixed. While the car was in the shop i researched the problem and found that many ford escape owners are experiencing the same problem. Ford has known about the problem since 2000, but took 18 months to figure out the…
ODI 10010486
Electrical System
Consumer states that while driving had put the highlights on and vehicle turned off. Dealer was contacted. Mr
ODI 8020883
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 35-40 mph down an incline. Dealer has recalibrated computer.*ak dealer put on new eec and new idle air control. A/c failed and was replaced. *yh
ODI 8011506
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced. The cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase. The windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor. *jb
ODI 10007283
Electrical System
Oct 15, 2001- while driving down a steep hill in austin, tx, my escape suddenly died without warning. I was unable to stop, steer, or slow down! I coasted into a parking lot at the bottom of the hill and luckily avoided all parked cars or people (co-workers!) walking through the lot. I had the car towed to maxwell ford and was told that they couldn't find anything wrong with my car! I contacted the president/ ceo to…
ODI 10066177
Cooling System · Door · Electrical System · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Module · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlm consumer states keyless entry works intermittently. The weather strips coming off on both back doors. The vacuum line was loose and hissing. The coolant light continues to come on due to coolant bottle failure, also there was a cracking noise under the dash and the radio went out. *yh
ODI 8008081
Electrical System
My ford escape 2001 stalls without engine turning off for about 5-7 during take off turns. The truck has been in the shop three times. The first time i was told nothing could be found wrong, second time an idler valve was replaced and this last time the throttle body was replaced. I called to inform mechanic of problem and he doesn't know what could be wrong. This is a safety issue and my truck is under warranty.…
ODI 10007414
Electrical System
Vehicle lost electical power, including ignition while traveling at 65 mph. If the vehicle had been in the passing lane or in a tunnel upcoming in 35 miles, the accident would have been very serious and very likely catastrophic. Vehicle was towed 100 miles to gibbons ford. It remains there as of 9 jan 01.*ak
ODI 739090
Electrical System · Gasoline
Total and complete loss of power and all electrical system while car is being operated on busy roads
ODI 746530
Electrical System · Fog Lights · Fuel System, Gasoline · Headlights · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Manual Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SLC
ODI 561406
Electrical System · Engine
The vehicle stalled six times within the last 45,000 miles. The dealer replaced the pfe sensor, coolant, instrument cluster, the ignition switch, the front crank seal and the dpfe sensor. After all the repairs the vehicle continued to stall. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10055862
Electrical System
While driving vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. Consumer had to put vehicle in neutral gear to restart. Dealership would reset the main computer in an attempt to correct the problem. If the attempt failed then the throttle body would be replaced. *ak
ODI 10044438
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Truck stalls while in motion between speeds of 40-45 mph when applying brakes. This occured six different times with cause not determined and stalling not resolved. The manufacture has contacted the owner which has offered either to buy the truck back or give a refund. Please describe details. Mr
ODI 8021339