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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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
111,850 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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2001 Ford Escape accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2001 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 012008

Escape XLT V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,847 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Just noticed that my air control panel is cracked and breaking apart. I have already lost a control knob and now the air control symbols are cracked and will soon without a doubt no longer be visible. Ford Built Like Crap

- Kristen B., Port Moody, BC, Canada

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