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
Driving down a busy street, down a slight grade about 45 mph, the car suddently died. I had to pull over to the side of the road. I waited a couple of minutes and it restarted. There was no indication of any problem prior to this.*ak
ODI 743953
Gasoline · Power Assist
Engine shut off while driving down a hill has happened to me four times this week. Causes loss of power-assisted brakes and steering. Vehicle put in dealer shop on 4/6/2001. No repairs made because dealer could not duplicate the problem in the shop.
ODI 743710
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
Gasoline
The engine stalled again in september of 2001. I was going approximately 25mph when it stalled and had to pull the emergency brake to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle went sideways and the vehicle behind barely avoided hitting me. The dealership again told me that they could not determine what was wrong with the vehicle. I then contacted fords customer service center and was told that they had not had any…
ODI 757141
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
Gasoline · Wiring
In the last 2 months - going downhill at 35mph vehicle stalled, loss of ps/pb, headlights/radio remained on, engine/oil light illuminated - vehicle towed to dealer, dealer unable to replicate problem, indicated that vehicle "started right up" - 1 wk later, vehicle stalled again, same as before, this time shut off vehicle completely and vehicle started up again - today seatbelt light started flashing and bells were…
ODI 10002865
Electrical System · Gasoline
Total and complete loss of power and all electrical system while car is being operated on busy roads
ODI 746530
Gasoline
CAR STALLED, HAS DONE SO TWICE SINCE. *AK
ODI 755139
Gasoline
My vehicle stalls at speeds between 40 and 45 mph going downhill. It starts right up and the on-board computer doesn't store any information. I took it to a dealer for repairs 6 times with this problem, but they don't seem to be able to duplicate the problem. Last time it happened to me about a month ago. The dealer told me that other people bring their escapes back with the same issue. *ak
ODI 753365
Gasoline
Truck will stall while being driven at any speeds. Once stalled, direction control is difficult. Dealership unable to detect cause of failure. Please describe details.*ak
ODI 8011526
Gasoline
Vehicle stalled out and died with out warring on four occasions. Dealer inspected and repaired vehicle; however , roblem has reoccurred. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 8009131
Gasoline
While driving 15 mph vehicle stalled without warning. Loss all power causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Driver injured vehicle totaled. Nlm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8007836
Gasoline
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalls without warning and all intrument panel light begin to flash, the dealer has been contacted but has been unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm
ODI 8006369
Gasoline · Ignition
While driving at any speed vehicle completely shutdown without warning , causing loss of power brakes and steering control, nearly causing a collision. Dealer replaced engine which has not corrected the problem. Please give any further details. *ak
ODI 890438
Gasoline
Engine stalls at 40 mph for no reason dangerous. Relay has been recalibrated without success 2 times from cherokee ford dealership. This is a dangerous condition that is happening to ford escape owners all over the country based on my research from the yahoo ford escape group boards on http://www.yahoo.com. Dt
ODI 770475
Gasoline
Issue of engine stalling has happened for the fourth time. Indications are loss of power steering, gas, and breaks. No sounds to indicate failer. Check engine, oil, and battery lights come on. When vehicle hood is lifted one can hear an audible sound of electric current. When the key is turned off and on again vehicle starts promptly. Situation occurs when driving down a hill at approximatly 35 - 45 mph. For me they…
ODI 759467
Gasoline
Very dangerous stalling at high speed. Loss of control, ford unable to fix. *ak
ODI 755988
Gasoline
Vehicle stalled again. This is 4th time vehicle has stalled while driving. Vehicle has already been in for repair 3 times without any successful fix. Travelling ~30mph, no a/c, stalled without warning. Lost all power and braking. Ford (via customer response center - crc) has been notified of previous incidents and has contacted dealership. Owner is currently awaiting call-back from dealership customer relations…
ODI 754961
Gasoline
Stalled while traveling 35 mph two separate times. Can't find problem. *ak
ODI 750043
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Drive down a hill at approximately 30 mph - engine and oil light went on. Loss of power and car did not appear to be getting any gas. Car kept running. *ak
ODI 749706
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
Gasoline
Previously reported as #746806. Vehicle continues to stall or almost stall at stop signs or in slow moving traffic. Has been to an authorized dealer twice now to no avail. Is currently at dealer for the third time. (tire clicking reported under #746806 was fixed....stone caught deep inside tire rim.) *ak
ODI 749472
Gasoline
Driving 45-50 mph when engine just shut down. Had all loss of power including steering and brakes. Coasted to edge of road, placed gear in park and sat for a few minutes and tried to restart. Was successful at restarting with no problem. This is the first of two incidents within a period of 5 days. The second happened at 60 mph. To afraid to attempt driving on interstate and am on pins and needles even on rural…
ODI 748329
Gasoline
The engine has stalled three times within the last month. The stalling occurs at low speed and often when turning into a drive way or parking lot. *jg
ODI 567421
Gasoline
The engine light comes on due to unkonown engine problem, and the vehicle had been at dealer four times. *yh
ODI 563778