2001 Ford Escape Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 13
- 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
- door open · 5 records
- passenger door · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that only the drivers side door could be unlocked. The remaining three doors on the vehicle had failed inside and out. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10484662
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors…
ODI 10470531
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Opened doors to many times from outside of vehicle. Both drivers side and passenger side front doors will not engage when handles are pulled upward which before the mechanism failed allowed entry to the vehicle. Now when handles are activated neither door operates as it should. In other words the doors will not open. And yes, the doors are unlocked and still will not open. This occurs on each and every entry is…
ODI 10411491
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 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The trunk-door (5th door) cannot be opened when exposed to the sun or temperature is warmer. It can only be opened after it is cooler in the evening or at night. The rear-left- passenger-door locked and cannot be opened at all. Now passengers have to enter and exit the vehicle using only one right-passenger-door. This is a safety issue and a very inconvenient one. Please help!!!!! *tr
ODI 10458174
Latches/Locks/Linkages
On occasion the drivers door and back passenger door latches will not release to allow door to open when pulling handle to open. Multiple attempts are required to have door open. Now, front passenger latch will not release at all, causing the door to not be usable. I spoke with ford at 18003923673 and was told they were not willing to do anything to help fix the problem. I am concerned that my young children, who…
ODI 10255844
Door · Electrical · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a complaint. I own a ford escape 2001. First the drivers rear door will not open from the outside or inside. Now the driver's door won't open from the outside to get in, but i can open it from the inside to get out. Is there a recall on theses doors? *tr
ODI 10278470
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks are on all 4 doors are locked and cannot be opened no access to vehicle except through the back hatch or windows. *tr
ODI 10263169
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While the vehicle was in park or idling at a stop light, the engine revved. The contact would have to shut off and restart the vehicle in order to reset the throttle. In addition, the rear hatch door would open intermittently. After several weeks, the rear hatch does not function at all. The dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 00v210001…
ODI 10234640
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver's side outside door handle fails to work. Upon disassembly, we found that the part that connected the handle mechanism to the lock mechanism was a flimsy thin metal washer, which had broke in half. This component is definitely substandard for the constant use it gets. Upon conferring with other 2001 escape owners at escape-central.com (tech. Tips ), not only does this part fail, but the same part on the…
ODI 10206277
Latches/Locks/Linkages
My driver's side door stuck and could not be opened and had to be repaired at a cost of $350. Both back doors are stuck closed and can not be opened. Now the front passenger side door is stuck closed and can not be opened. My son broke his arm and injured his leg and had to go to the emergency room. We had to get him out of the car through the window! As the door suddenly would not open. There were no events leading…
ODI 10171786
Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2001 ford escape. The locks on the hatch door and hatch glass window do not open consistently, particularly when it is hot outside (i live in fl). There are no other ways to open the door or window as there are no handles on the inside and no key lock on the outside. Ford has not issued a recall for this. I would think this would be some type of safety issue. From blogs i see that other owners have the same…
ODI 10231467
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Rear · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at various speeds and attempting to engage the brakes, the rear end of the vehicle started to shake violently and became difficult to stop. In addition, the rear latch activator failed to work intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10730122