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Air Bag Light On Dash Stays On
2001 Ford Escape
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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.
7.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $0
- Average Mileage:
- 70,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- cleaned connector under drivers seat (1 reports)
seat belts / air bags problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
airbag light would flash then stay on I removed the connector under the driver and passenger seat sprayed it with sensor cleaner and the problem has not occurred since.
- Justin N., Plain City, UT, US