2001 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 7 records
- power steering · 6 records
- engine stalled · 5 records
- side road · 4 records
- lost power · 4 records
- engine stalling · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Door locks are not unlocking properly. Contacted ford about problem and they informed moe to put grease on it this did not work. Ford escape tries to quite while running. Replaced hoses and plugs and problems still going on. Ford escape does not want to stop properly with new brakes or brakes that are only 10 to 20 percent worn. Also leaks brake fluid have been unable to locate leak on escape. *tr
ODI 10371795
Electrical System · Engine
While traveling uphill going approx 45 mph the engine on my 2001 ford escape shut down. Complete power to my car was lost. The odometer even lost the miles driven and was replaced by dashes momentarily. When the engine shut down i steered the car to the side of the road, i lost power steering and brakes. The check engine light also came on when this happened. There was no previous indication that there was an issue…
ODI 10322940
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Have at different times the motor reeves. Sometimes when the cruise is set, and sometimes when it's in park. Never know what makes it happen or when it's going to happen. Do have witnesses at the last time this happened. Happened to be at the scene of an accident, pulled up and stopped, only to have this happen. Which the paramedics happened to hear it and got very concerned. Although it's happened before several…
ODI 10319481
Engine
2001 FORD ESCAPE - SPARK PLAG EJECTION BLOWOUT. *TR
ODI 10299521
Electrical · Electrical System · Engine
Mar 27 had 2001 ford escape in dealership for oil leak and engine hesitation. Leak not fixed on 1st time taken to dealer. #3 coil, intake gaskets replaced & tuneup done for hesitation. Mar 31 vehicle taken back for same problems, #4 coil was replaced and was told no oil leak, also told engine not supposed to be washed and water blew out #4 coil. On the way home, still smelled burning oil & engine hesitation still…
ODI 10266034
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at a speed of 5mph , the contact was coming to a stop when the vehicle stalled. The contact turned the vehicle off and then back on and it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the air throttle and the pcm. The failure mileage was 105000 and current mileage was 135000.
ODI 10340669
Engine
Oil cooler failed, oil was burnt off with no check oil light or engine notice and engine failure occurred. Engine threw a rod and the engine needed replacement. *jb
ODI 10204009
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact attempted to start the vehicle, but it failed to start. She made one more attempt and the vehicle shut off completely. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and the vehicle started. When she approached a stop sign at 5 mph, the vehicle began to stall. The current and failure mileages were 48,250.
ODI 10195396
Engine · Ignition
2001 escape has had three repairs in a 6 month time frame do to problems with the ignition coil assemblies. *ts the sparks plug shot out of the cylinder head suddenly three times. *nm
ODI 10172226
Electrical System · Engine
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked for 9 hours and it caught on fire. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The fire marshal stated the damage was too extensive to determine where the fire started. Most of the fire damage was under the hood on the driver side. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10147901
Engine
I was driving home and the car started to shake. I pulled over at a gas station and my husband checked to see what was wrong. We could not find what was wrong and drove home. Again the car was shaking then it started to shake violently and then we heard something snap and the car just shut off in the middle of the highway. After having it towed it turned out that we needed to replace the engine. The valve sheered…
ODI 10110316
Engine
Ford failure to perform recall #04v-165 ford #04s13 on my 01 escape. Contacted ford, provided vin, ford claimed no recall on my vehicle. However mt 01 escape was produced in 10/2000 which was during the recall period. Has never been done. Vehicle now stalls and hard starts (long cranks) sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries. *ak
ODI 10103047
Engine
While driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle started to idle. The brakes and accelerator pedal felt sluggish. The consumer pulled over, and turned off the vehicle, waited a few minutes and restarted the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealership to have the mechanic check out the problem. Recall campaign 04v165000 repairs were performed in may for the engine stalling while driving. *ak *sc
ODI 10103779
Engine
Recall 04v165000 concerning engine stalling. Consumer stated that vehicle was not experiencing any problem with engine stalling until recall repairs were done on april 24, 2004. Dealer was contacted.*ak
ODI 10094460
Engine
I have been experienceing alot of stalling with my 2001 ford escape. It usually happens when on a downgrade or slowing to stop. The idle drops very low and the car stalls. It often stalls when sitting at an idle also. I have had it stall many times when slowing down to make a turn. When the escape stalls, you lose steering. I am an accident waiting to happen. I first starting stalling in march of 2003 and have had…
ODI 10064353
Engine
2001 ford escape xlt 4wd stalled while driving. Has done this on numerous occasions. Also, occasionally will not start. Usually when vehicle has been parked outside for several hours in rain. Requires several attempts to start.*ak
ODI 10053210
Engine
While driving 2001 ford escape at average 50-60 mph speed ok. Upon deceleration, car dies. Took car to dealership next day (died 3 more times). Dealer is saying 2 cylinder heads need to be replaced; 2 camshafts and basically need new engine installed at my expense. Dealer has requested maintenance receipts (i have supplied all). Now waiting to see if ford will assist in repairs. Have called ford 6 times to file…
ODI 10053185
Electrical System · Engine · Equipment
Auto stalled while going 30 mph on a slight incline. Auto lost all power steering and electrical. It was lucky that no one was around (early morning). We had to coast to side, and because we didn't have power steering i hit the curb pretty hard. On the way home it did the same thing at about 40 mph. Will take this to markel ford in omaha, ne for fix. We have 44,000 miles, and if ford cannot get this fixed it will be…
Crash reported
ODI 10054790
Engine
2001 ford escape 3.0 l car engine stalled when in traffic slowing down while proceeding straight. *ak
ODI 10048806
Engine · Equipment
While traveling to work today, my 2001 ford escape stalled four times while driving. Each time, i was going between 20-35 mph and the car just completely shut off. This is extremely dangerous as i have a young son who was riding with me at the time. The dealer stated they have had numerous cars do this. *la
ODI 10047158
Engine
While driving, at various speeds, the engine stalled. The problem had been occurring for over 3 years. The vehicle was taken to the dealership numerous times but mechanic would replace different parts to the engine and also had the gasoline changed. The problem of stalling is still not resolved. *jb
ODI 10044676
Engine
While driving vehicle began to stall then shut off. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10030037
Engine
While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer stated that she went to the nhtsa website and found several other complaints on this issue. *ak *nm
ODI 10042186
Engine
We own a 2001 ford escape with less than 42000 miles on it. We have gotten all of the required oil changes and scheduled maintenance done on it. We went through the dealer for all service work and all but one oil change. Recently it began shaking even when the car was not in motion. We took it back to the dealer again and they informed us that the engine was bad and needed replaced (costing $4000). The service…
ODI 10040992
Automatic Transmission · Engine
While driving at any speed and without warning the engine stalled. The consumer pulled to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed. The transmission also failed. It wouldn't shift properly from first gear to second gear. *ak
ODI 10038434