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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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
82,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replaced motor mount (1 reports)
2001 Ford Escape engine problems

engine problem

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2001 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 082008

Escape XLS V6

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles

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

Everytime a I go over a bump I hear a crunch sound. Today I had all struts replaced and now I'm reading this web site and it says its the motor mounts, what a rip off.

- ellison, Kent, W, US

problem #1

Jan 292007

(reported on)

Escape XLT 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

Truck made a clunking sound going over bumps, thought it was suspension related, ending up being worn engine mount, passenger side.

- Stephan B., Penetanguishene, ON, Canada

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