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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles
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After being parked for 2.5 hours, our less-than-2-years-old Ford Escape spontaneously smoked and burned; small fire was stopped by fire dept.; have no word from dealer or Ford as to why this happened (fire dept. Suspected electrical short) -- do you have any other such reports?.
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer states all electrical systems failed, vehicle would not restart, consumer lists stall occurred due to electrical wiring problem under the hood.
While driving, vehicle stalled, consumer states all electrical systems failed, vehicle would not restart, consumer lists stall occurred due to electrical wiring problem under the hood.
1.) complete loss of power and all electrical systems while vehicle was being operated. Vehicle refused to restart; and 2.) gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third (3rd) gear.
- Raleigh, NC, USA
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1.) complete loss of power and all electrical systems while vehicle was being operated. Vehicle refused to restart; and 2.) gear stick shakes or shimmers vigorously when engaged in third (3rd) gear.
6 mos old veh; 4700 miles; engine has stalled on 3 separate occasions (mid-Jun, mid-Jul, early Sep) while traveling at 45 mph; original dealer could provide no solution; currently being evaluated at 2nd local dealer; seeking guaranteed resolution; replacement vehicle or refund.
Vehicle lost all power completly. Was towed to dealer. Dealer repaired short in wiring harness. Repaired/ relocated harness and replaced neccessary fuses. Tested eecpc-1000. Repair was made under warranty.
The dealership told me its a problem with the computer and the Ford engineers are working on it. The car chugs when going long distances when you try to accelerate. I have had the problem since I got the car.
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- Briarcliff Manor, NY, USA