2001 Ford Escape Gasoline Problems
- 151
- 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 151 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine stalled · 20 records
- without warning · 17 records
- power steering · 12 records
- engine light · 9 records
- lost power · 9 records
- stalled again · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
2001 escape stalls repeatedly when starting and when idling at stop lights. This problem has been intermittent so ford dealer has been unable to fix. Usually only happens when the engine is hot. Has not caused an accident yet. This is a 4 cylinder manual transmission so it does not fall under the previous recall.*ak
ODI 10118060
Gasoline
I have a 2001 ford escape. I was informed about the stalling recall; so i had it serviced (reprogrammed computer). After it was worked on, about one week later it began to stall when starting. It wouldn't idle. Now it just dies while driving. It happened to us about 30 times today. I replaced the fuel filter hoping that was it; it didn't help. It only has 39,000 miles on it. The thing is, i didn't have a problem…
ODI 10090481
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls when driving on a downhill slope.u*ak
ODI 10046006
Gasoline
Leaking front oil seal and oil pan gasket with only 60,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10039093
Gasoline
My 2001 ford escape stalled while driving normally, about 35 mph. Engine and oil lights illuminated, steering locked. Pulled over and restarted. I've discovered this is a common problem among escape owners, and i am concerned about this serious safety hazard.*ak
ODI 10030369
Gasoline
Ford escape 2001eeps stalling at 35-40mph whilst coasting down inclines.ecurrent problem. Now happening 3-4 times a week. Dealer had the vehicle in last year but could not find cause.*ak
ODI 10030327
Gasoline
Consumer states vehicle will intermittenly stall without warning while driving. Vehicle is currently with dealer who is unable to determine cause. Related investigation ea 02-027/engine stalling. Ts
ODI 8023020
12v/24v/48v Battery · Exhaust System · Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased this ford escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since. On march 26 2001, two days after i received my new vehicle, it wouldn't start. The same problem occurred three more times in a period of two weeks before i brought the vehicle back to the dealer on april 9 2001. The dealership replaced the battery which was obviously defective. Since then i have had numerous other problems…
ODI 769808
Gasoline
NO SUMMARY. DT
ODI 768665
Gasoline
Since the first weeks of purchase of vehicle it has had numerous sensor problems, all of which the national city ford has addressed. They have changed multiple parts in the vehicle, including a failed system. The original purchase was made from bob baker ford in mission valley, (san diego) but the vehicle it's self has been serviced at the national city dealer. Since the beginning of the vehicle problems we have…
ODI 769047
Gasoline
Engine stalled twice while deaccelerating at about 30-40 mph. Dates: 10/3/02 and 11/14/02 so far. Took to dealer 10/16/02 but they found nothing. Have another appointment 11/21/02. Dt
ODI 769800
Gasoline
ENGINE STALLED. DT
ODI 769131
Gasoline
ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES. MR
ODI 767785
Gasoline
Consumer states while traveling at highway speed, engine light illuminated and engine died. Consumer states she is terrified to drive this car, family was present and could have been killed. There was no time to get off the road. Please provide any further information.*jb
ODI 8017930
Gasoline
Driving home on a sunday night going downhill, around a curve at about 30 mph... All the engine lights came on, steering and brakes failed... Couldn't stop car... Had to slowly pull on emergency brake and thankfully the road started to incline... Vehicle stopped... I had to put it in park and the vehicle restarted... I drove the 1 mile left to my house... I will call the dealership in the morning but i do not have…
ODI 766192
Foundation Components · Gasoline · Structure
Vehicle was parked inside of carport and without prior warning heard a loud bang. Vehicle caught on fire/exploded and melted to the ground. Dealership was aware of problem.*akbrakes have been squeaking when hot or cold. The front brake rotors and pads are glazed. There is a clunk noise heard in the front end when making a left or right turn. The noise was coming from a loose metal clip. The engine light stayed…
Fire reported
ODI 8018536
Accelerator Pedal · Air Conditioner · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Gasoline · Rotor · Steering · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
While driving only at low speeds, steering column will make a loud noise and it could cause future steering problems. Dealer notified.*ak the cover on the bottom of the steering wheel was broken. The vehicle shimmys when applying the brakes. The brakes were inspected and the front rotor was machined and the front pads cleaned. Consumer states there is a pecking noise in the engine. Consumer states the accelerator…
ODI 8018094
Gasoline
Vehicle has stalled when driving 3 times - dealer appears unable to resolve problem. Dealer was unaware of ntsa defect investigation for this vehicle.*ak
ODI 765468
Cooling System · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Gasoline · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Engine has stalled twice while driving 40-50mph. Sunroof motor had to be replaced. Coolant recorvery jug had to be replaced. Sensor asy-egr was replaced after 1st time engine stalled. Has since stalled again.
ODI 765431
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Driving down slight downhill at constant speed. ~1/2 half tank gas. Without warning or other indication, engine suddenly died. Check engine light and oil light both lit. No other lights noticed. Pulled off road, had to use emergency break to stop. Put in park and tried to start engine. Started without problem.
ODI 765390
Gasoline
The engine has stalled three times over the last month. All at low speeds, usually turning into a driveway or parking lot. I see that you have opened a case on this (pe01-043). Just wondering if you have any additional information on this problem so that when i take it to the dealor, i can make sure that they know what the problem is and get it fixed. I am just afraid that i am going to walk into the dealor and they…
ODI 765679
Gasoline
Vehicle would cut off intermittently while 25-30 mph without any warning. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8017533
Gasoline
Consumer states on going problem with engine stalling while driving 35 mph. Vehicle been to the dealer and the problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
ODI 8020409
Gasoline
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 764699
Gasoline
Repeated problem. There have been 5 occurrences. It has been to the dealership 3 times. On each of these occurrences, the engine has stalled for no apparent reason causing loss of power braking and power steering. Most instances occurred while driving down a slight decline at approximately 40-45mph. On all three dealer assessments (two different dealerships), the problem could not be reproduced. The first time the…
ODI 764465