2001 Ford Escape Ignition Problems
- 29
- 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
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Ignition
CAR WON'T START. *AK
ODI 744849
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
Exhaust System · Ignition · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light keeps coming on and stays on. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 5 times, but cannot fix defect even after replacing computer and within emmission control device sparts.
ODI 887574
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
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Ford Escape.
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