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.
Automatic Transmission · Engine
2001 ford escape transmission went out after the vehicle kept stalling out! *la
ODI 10046989
Engine
Vehicle stalled while traveling at approximately 40 mph on county road. Stall became noticeable because power steering and brakes were affected, check engine and oil lights came on. This is the third time in 2 years this has occurred.*ak
ODI 10026035
Engine
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the engine is not giving enough power. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10027278
Engine · Tank Assembly
There were problems with the vehicle shutting down while in traffic. The idle gauge kept dropping and going up until it eventually dropped below 1, then it cut out immediately . The consumer had taken the vehicle back to the dealer and attempted to fix the problem on numerous occasions but were unable to verify. The dealer said there was water contamination in the gas tank, and the consumer was told that a rat had…
Fire reported
ODI 10024690
Engine
When driving the vehicle at any speed it would stall. *ak
ODI 10043938
Engine
My 2001 ford escape has stalled four times. Coasting down hill just cuts right out. No rhyme or reason to the problem. *jb
ODI 10022991
Engine · Mechanical
Driving car when it stopped running without any notice. Engine just stopped. *nlm
ODI 10023306
Engine
My 2001 ford escape's engine has stalled numerous times over the past 3 months.the engine will stall when put in to drive, reverse, while idling or when stepping on the accelerator. This problem started when the car was under 2 years old. The ford dealership i brought it to has tried 4 times to repair the vehicle with no success. They have replaced various parts; sensors, valves, etc. They also expressed to me that…
ODI 10028498
Engine
The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10014711
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Fan/Motor
I purchased 2001 used vehicle from hertz car sales with 27,000+ miles. Transmission had to be replaced second week we had vehicle. Also realized that ac/heating system had "whistle" which could not be turned off. Major problem has vehicle stalling while driving, losing all power, brakes, etc. Fortunate not to have been rear-ended. Ford dealer has worked on problem, replacing transmission, fixing ac/heat system and…
ODI 10011059
Engine
Third time in 2 years suv has lost power driving on highway. Loss of steering and brakes nearly caused multiple accidents of i-95. Called dealer, was told other complaints exist, ford is aware of complaint, but unable to duplicate problem. *jb
ODI 10010934
Engine
2001 escape stalling - i am driving down the road and the escape just stops right in the middle of traffic or when i am turning. This is very scary and i have been lucky since it happened once on the interstate in 4 four lanes of traffic. I have tried to contact ford about it to see if they had a recall or service bulletin and they left a voice mail with no telephone number. Now they have unanswered 3 additional…
ODI 10011045
Engine
My 2001 ford escape has stalled 3 times in the last month and a half when decelerating to a stop sign or stop light. Engine cuts out and power steering is lost.*jb
ODI 10008417
Engine
I have a 2001 ford escape xlt with approx. 54,000 miles. Near the end of my 45 minute morning commute, as i was slowing to go through a traffic light, my vehicle stalled and i lost power steering and braking abilities. Luckily, i was able to safely pull to the side of the road. I turned off the ignition and then restarted the car and was able to continue without further incident. This was the 2nd time that this has…
ODI 10007928
Engine
The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to abruptly pull over.*jb
ODI 10008873
Engine
Car stalls while driving. Has happened six times.*jb
ODI 10008160
Engine
Ford escape 2001.. Vehicle stalled sitting at a traffic light. No warning.. Ford tells me this problem happens with ford windstar, escapes,tribute.. Ford will not cover repairs after 36000 miles, even with the best extended warranty ford has to offer.*jb
ODI 10058316
Engine · Equipment
Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer had a hitch added to the vehicle, however, while driving the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle which has stalled 3 times. *jb
ODI 10006054
Engine
The vehicle stalled while driving and all power was lost, the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the necessary repairs were made. Mr *jb
ODI 8022278
Engine
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle would stall, causing the driver to lose control of vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer on nine separate occasions, but problem is still recurring.*ak
ODI 10042305
Engine
Intermittently while driving at 40/65 mph the engine cut off without warning or cause. The vehicle was serviced 5 times. Cause unknown. *jb
ODI 10017860
Engine · Fuel Injection System · Ignition · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine stalling, intermittent, unpredictable. During various times, days and circumstances. Since 09/25/01 till last time was 12/01/03.*ak
ODI 10050743
Engine
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
ODI 10009510
Engine
While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10068688
Engine
Consumer had problems with the vehicle stalling four times since purchase. *ph the vehicle would start back up, but was dangerous. Ford replaced a couple parts that should have taken care of the problem but it didn't. The problem occurred again but the vehicle was out of warranty. *sc *jb
ODI 10057323