2001 Ford Escape Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- master cylinder · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Fluid
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that brake fluid leaked around the master cylinder, which caused the brake lights to illuminate. The manufacturer sent a memo to vehicle owners stating to purchase a replacement cap. The current mileage was 78,190 and failure mileage was 40,000. The vehicle purchase date was unavailable. Updated 01-29-08. *kb the consumer stated bought a new cap at the cost…
ODI 10213601
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Delivery · Electrical System
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2001 ford escape xlt wires under the hood burned while sitting in the garage of her home. She drove the vehicle one hour prior to the fire. The alarms in her house warned her of the fire. She called the local fire department, and they found no fire in the house. They then checked the garage and they smelled something burning. The fireman opened and noticed the wires that were burning…
Fire reported
ODI 10186384
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The morning of 2/20/07 i went out to start my 2001 ford escape to go to work and as i was walking out to the garage i saw smoke billowing out of my hood. I ran over and popped the hood and there was smoke coming from my anti-lock braking system electronic control system. I pushed the car out of my garage fearing a house fire and a friend unhooked my battery . When the smoking and sparking subsided the abs control…
ODI 10183165
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I am the original owner of a 2001 ford escape xlt v6, [redacted]. My truck currently has 75000 miles of use. I feel the incident i chose to write about is a significant safety issue as it involves a malfunction of the anit-lock braking system (abs) which significantly reduces braking action (on dry pavement!) when it occurs. I am also aware of at least two other ford escape owners that have experienced the same…
ODI 10120749
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Pads · Rotor
While driving the brakes at 38000 miles were completely worn out, so were the rotors. Took the vehicle to dealer to be repaired. *ak the consumer took the vehicle in to find out why so much black an silver dust was on the front wheels. The consumer was told that it was normal wear an tear. The consumer was told that the dust was on the front tires within 200 miles after cleaning. Front brake pads and rotors were…
ODI 10106954
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
VEHICLE SUFFERED BRAKE FAILURE. MR
Crash reported
ODI 767773
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Vehicle was in reverse and brakes locked up, not allowing vehicle to move. Wheels would not turn in any direction. Dealer was notified and could not find anything abnormal. Consumer is concerned that brakes can lock up while driving.*ak.*jb
ODI 8009727
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Master Cylinder · Shoes/Linings
Abs light illuminated at all times. Master cylinder replaced twice. Brakes' shoes and master cylinder cap sealed 3 times. Problem has reoccurred the same way. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.*ak
ODI 8009146
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline
Car will not start approximatlry 8 times and stalled while driving one time, brakes locked tow times, steering wheel locks every time, all lights on the dash comes on. *ak
ODI 757611
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
While traveling 15mph on the highway and approaching an intersection, another vehicle veered into consumers vehicle from right front. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak consumer states that the abs also failed. Two months after the accident, the vehicle was repaired and returned, consumer does not feel safe in this vehicle. Within 2 weeks of ownership, the dashboard pulled away…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 8004118
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline
While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled/lost power steering and braking ability. Consumer used park brake to stop vehicle. Also, on december 7, 2001 at 30 mph vehicle stalled again, consumer unable to stop vehicle due to no braking ability and rearended another vehicle. Damage unknown at this time. No injuries.*ak *slc
Crash reported
ODI 6900706
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Was approaching a stop light and applied brakes and pedal went down to the floor, and it didn't grab or hold for braking. *ak *yh
ODI 899071
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline
Twice, the stall almost caused an accident. Due to loss of power brakes, we almst rearended the car in front of us the first time, and the second time we nearly went off the road into someones year -- across double yellow line on a backroad -- because of loss of power steering. *ak
ODI 754927
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Consume r was traveling about 45mph on a mountain road, and without prior warning, engine check light came on the dashboard. Then, there were no brakes or power steering. Also, speed pedal went all the way to the floor. Consumer was able to control vehicle. Dealership was aware of problems. *ak
ODI 894085
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Ignition · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
While the escape is driving at no particular speed, the steering wheel tugs a little then it locks completely up, then the brakes fail, the engine light comes on and the only way to get the car to stop is to use the emergency brake. My escape has done this three times since i bought it in may of this year. Two of the incidents almost resulted in car accidents because the car can not be steered. The car totally…
ODI 751237
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Abs system will intermittently work. But, usually consumer has to press brakes pedal all the way in before vehicle will stop. Contacted dealer. *ak
ODI 8007136
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The brakes make squeaking noise all the time. It gets louder when applying your foot on the brakes. Brake powder blackens the rims of the tires. Service department states this is completely normal.*ak
ODI 760011
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Master Cylinder
Brake light came on dashboard. Also, vehicle just shutdown without prior warning. When consumer applied brakes pedal was normal. She took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic told her she needed a master cylinder. *ak
ODI 885789
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Delivery · Foundation Components · Windshield
While traveling when and depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floorboard and vehicle lost brake power. *ak consumer also experiencing problems with passenger and driver window, and also a fuel line clip failed causing the motor to loose power and fuel was pumped over the hot engine. *jb
ODI 887074
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Driving around 40mph, and car has stalled three times on me now with loss of steering and brakes, most recently on 10/11/2001. Ford says they don't know what is wrong.*ak
ODI 753134
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor · Tie Rod Assembly
Consumer complained about a brake system problem. Consumer had to replace the brakes, rotors, and tie rods every 10,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10057949
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
While turning vehicle on noticed all dash board indication lights on began to travel. When depressed brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Please provie further information.*ak
ODI 883666
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition
Engine has shut off 3 times while driving, since car bought 6 weeks ago. Always on hilly, curvey roads, doing 35-40 mph, coasting and braking lightly. Check engine light comes on. Power steering and brakes go. Have to muscle car to roadside. Turning off key and restarting seems to work. Have also put in neutral, turned key off and restarted, shifting back into drive. Been to dealer once last week for problem. They…
ODI 749688