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CarComplaints.com Notes: With questionable safety ratings, a faulty power control module (PCM) and a rear subframe that can rust out, the first model year Escape is known for problems. But the worst one of all? A design flaw that carried through multiple model years and caused dangerous unintended acceleration.
A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
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definitely annoying- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 80,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The light behind the drive that you are in- P, R, N, D, 2, 1- malfunctions. Sometimes it will work, sometimes it won't. It isn't a fuse. I do not know what the problem is but it is definitely annoying when it is dark out and you are checking what gear you are in.
PS- I am not a 'car type' so I don't always have the correct terminology.
- Kelly T., Middletown, CT, US