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
I was driving in rush hour traffic with the radio on and air only on. I was pressing on the gas and going no where. Then i realized the car just died. I was in the fast lane. There was no where to go so i had to take a left turn and coasted across 2 lanes of traffic. I was in panic as i was just coasting and had no power to move. All the power steering and breakes did not work because the engine was not engaged. It…
ODI 764646
Gasoline
While driving at approximately 35 mph on a level roadway, the engine unexpectedly stopped. Traffic was relatively heavy and stopping the vehicle at the traffic light without hitting the stopped vehicle in front of me was difficult. The vehicle had to be placed in park before the engine would restart (as expected) -- which it did without any problem. No check engine light was present. Time of day was at approximately…
ODI 764282
Gasoline
Consumer states that vehicle stalls out when the consumer takes her foot of the accelerator. Dealer was contacted. Mr
ODI 8020565
12v/24v/48v Battery · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has on 2 occasions shut off while driving. Without warning, the engine, battery, and oil lights come on at the same time and vehicle immediatelty shuts itself off. Vehicle has been to the dealership after both occurrences. The iac, dpfe, and fuel pump relay were all replaced and my vehicle's pcm was reprogrammed. None of these "fixes" have solved the problem. Although the technician working on the vehicle…
ODI 765687
Gasoline
I continue to have a problem with my vehicle stalling for no apparent reason. It happened twice in october 2001. The first time it happened i called the dealership to see if there was a problem with the escape. I was told there was no problem & there was nothing wrong with my vehicle but call if it happens again. My vehicle stalled the next day. I took the vehicle to the dealership but they were unable to duplicate…
ODI 763533
Gasoline
While driving 30-35 mph vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Vehicle was serviced by dealer. However, problem is still occurring. Please give any further details.ak
ODI 8011273
Gasoline
The escape stalled while drive 35mph on a busy street, pulled to the side and restarted with no problem. *ak
ODI 762693
Gasoline
Vehicle will stall out at any speed, there is no prior warning, and everything will shut down.*ak
ODI 8012743
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
At 50mph when foot was let up from accelerator, there would be a delay in deceleration, also steering column would shake. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak check engine light came on and stayed on. The vehicle did not always accelerate or decelerate correctly. The dealer replaced the pcm computer system three times, but the problem continued to exist. *yh
ODI 8011984
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Gasoline
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 50 mph downhill during rush hour when i lost power. I was on a stretch of interstate that had no shoulder so i coasted 1/4 mile to the shoulder. I was towed to the dealer who replaced my alternator. Six weeks later, i go to start my car and it wouldn't start.*ak
ODI 763663
Gasoline
Engine stalled while driving downhill. Brakes and steering would not respond. Engine check light came on. Managed to stop the vehicle by using hand brakes and later pulled to the side. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 760946
Gasoline · Suspension
When consumer starts up vehicle it hesitates/stalls. Consumer had taken vehicle dealer to check because of its pulling to the left. Consumer was never been told why vehicle stalls.*ak
ODI 8011876
Gasoline
When deaccelerating vehicle will stall. This happens intermittently. Will contact dealer.*ak *yd
ODI 8007557
Gasoline · Interior Lighting
Consumer states that the vehicle will stall out while the consumer is driving at highway speeds. All the lights and the instrument panel shut off also. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
ODI 8007795
Gasoline
VEHICLE(ENGINE)SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING. *AK
ODI 760663
Gasoline
While traveling on highway vehicle will stall and shutdown without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak *yh consumer states the dealer is trying to figure out the problem by replacing various parts as recommended by the manufacturer, but they couldn't find the problem. *yh
ODI 8008569
Gasoline
Engine quit while driving on freeway at 65 mph. No prior warning. Lost power assist in steering and brakes. Was able to maneuver vehicle to side of road. Was able to restart vehicle and proceed. This is a very dangerous situation and could have caused a serious accident. This occurred while driving to dealership for check engine light on. This is only one more of numerous problems with this vehicle.*ak
ODI 760264
Carburetor System · Fuel Injection System · Gasoline
Car continues to stall when going approximately 40 mph. All systems fail. Car has been to dealership 3 times for same problem. Air intake valve and relay have been replaced. Dealership taking car again tomorrow for repair. *ak
ODI 760108
Gasoline
When the vehicle is going 35-45mph under slight deceleration engine stalls out with no warning or hestitation of any kind. Vehicle immdediately restarts, but problem is sporadic. Dealer notified. Please add more information.*ak
ODI 8006681
Gasoline
Vehicle had stalled on four separate occasions while driving 35-40 mph . Vehicle has been to dealer on three occasions, and problem still occurring. *ak the power relay was considered the cause for the vehicle?s stalling and was replaced. When the vehicle stalled again, the dealer replaced the pff sensor first and power train control next and lastly did pcm programming, but the vehicle continued to stall. *yh
ODI 8015493
Gasoline
Car would not start in october 2001. Engine shut off while driving at approx. 50 mph. Loss of steering and braking abilities.*ak
ODI 759621
Gasoline
While driving at 35 mph the engine stalled out. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
ODI 8007079
Gasoline
Car stalled, shut down as if the key was turned off. This is the second incident of this happening. I was on a busy highway in the center lane going 45 miles an hour. I was able, without power steering or brakes, to put on hazard lights, bring the vehicle to a stop. Once put in neutral, it started again. I went directly to the dealer. They said, well it is only happening every 5,000 miles, what are you complaining…
ODI 761791
Gasoline
When applying accelerator, it did not get gas and vehicle stalled. Engine check light came on. Took vehicle to dealer who replaced relay switch and iac motor. *ak the vehicle stalled again after the relay switch was replaced. The consumer was requesting to receive a replacement vehicle or money back equivalent to the purchase price. *yh
ODI 8004877
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Gasoline · Wiring
Vehicle is stalling at low speed. Has been taken to dealer 4 times. Powertrain control module/ wiring assembly and pcm relay were replaced. Did not remedy the problem.*ak
ODI 8013788