2001 Ford Escape: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Body, Steering · 104,193 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the right when the accelerator pedal was applied. Additionally, the vehicle made a clunking and grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (seelye kia of kalamazoo, 4102 stadium drive, kalamazoo, mi 49080) where it was diagnosed that the subframe on the front passenger side was cracked, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 104,193.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 105,199 miles · WI

Vehicle steers to right and vibrates. Dealer diagnosed as failure of sub frame and right axle. Vehicle was repaired under recall 14s02 at 89372 mi on 9/23/2014 and had crossbrace installed per recall. Vehicle stored in heated garage, on 7/20/2017 with 105199 mi backing out of parking spot wheel off center and vehicle shaking badly, grinding noise. Flat bed to dealer who diagnosed failed sub frame and broken right axle. Requested ford repair under original recall which allowed for replacing sub frame and was denied for elapsed time. Safety issue, could have been catastrophic at speed.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission failed. While driving 70 MPH, a grinding noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle and the gear independently shifted into reverse. The contact was able to engage the brakes and exit the highway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 100 miles · NV

Backing out into empty road, stopping and turning vehicle with steering wheel is very difficult applying pressure to turn, straighten wheels. While driving and applying brakes to stop, the car shakes and the amount of pressure applied to brakes is enormously difficult to make car stop. With normal driving there is a grinding sound in the bottom of vehicle (drive train?). All these issues have been addressed with no apparent help!

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · 178,635 miles · AL · 1 injury

On june 7, 2012, I was severely injured in a vehicle accident as a result of the gear shift malfunction in my 2001 ford escape. As I put my vehicle in reverse to back out of a parking space, then into drive, the gear shift broke off, completely separating from the steering column. I was in shock after realizing I was actually holding the gear shift in my hand and it wasn't attached to anything. I tried screwing the stick back in its place and putting the vehicle in park. Distraught, I got out of the vehicle to ask for help. But no one was around. While reentering the vehicle, it began to roll backward. My left foot slipped off the running board and I was dragged on the pavement until the vehicle hit the curb. Upon impact, I lost my grip on the steering wheel and fell on my back to the ground. The drivers side front tire rolled onto my left leg at the knee pinning me under the vehicle. Emergency teams were summoned after my cries for help were heard. The fire department used the jaws of life to free me from under the vehicle. A splint was applied to my left leg. I was transported by ambulance to the emergency room for treatment. Unable to walk, I was also given crutches upon leaving the hospital, treated by an orthopaedic surgeon and underwent physical therapy. On june 8, 2012, my escape was accepted at the ford dealership for repair. The service representative reported that the plastic part on the gear shift connecting a cable to the transmission had broken. In the past, I reported popping noise in the steering and squeaking when turning wheel. At that time, the gear assembly steering was replaced. The popping noise in the steering column happened again shortly before the gear shift separated from the steering column on june 7, 2012.

Filed Jan 9, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 16,600 miles · NY

(2007) while driving my vehicle, the engine-cooling system-low coolant warning indicator lamp illuminates and after checking the coolant resevoir which was at proper levels. Delaer notified me that the coolant sensor as bad and needed to be replaced costing $300. (2007) while driving or parked, after turning the steering wheel left or right, there would be a loud squeak or screehing sound coming from the tire area. Dealer notified me that the axle rod needed to be replaced costing over $300. (2006) last year there was a check engine light on which was caused by a malfunctioning engine coil #5 which burned out my spark plug. That cost was over $700. There were several other problems with theis vehicle but too many to name.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · FL

Automatic transmission is starting to fail. The gear shifting is becoming more and more jerky. Grinding sounds are now audible during gear shifts.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Acceleration, Body · 92 miles · MN

There were numerous problems. The egr sensor (dpfe) was replaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac. *bf there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 41,500 miles · CA

While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak there was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the AC compressor. There were also problem with the air bag and the steering. *sc

Filed May 12, 2004 · Brakes · 41,870 miles · TX

Brake pedal hisses and squeaks when released. To stop high-pitched hissing sound, the pedal must be lightly tapped. Results in extensive damage to brake system. Brake pads, rotors, and power brake booster need replacing. Potential safety issue!

Filed May 1, 2004 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · OH

The rotors on my escape had to be replaced at 45,000 miles. There was no indication that the brakes had worn down (no squealer warning). Upon inspection it was revealed that the rotors had been worn down and had to be replaced along with new brake pads. The service manager was surprised at the rotors being in such bad shape especially since it was not due to grinding (the brake pads weren't completely worn out). He was shocked at such inferior parts being on the car. I have kept the original rotors that came on the car from ford should anyone want pictures or want to inspect them.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Brakes · CA

Brakes wore down past to the rotors. Safety issue:there are no low pad wear (squealer) indicators on the brakes. Rotors had to be replaced. There was no audible sign of pad wear unless inspected visually. If I had driven the car any longer the heat from metal on metal would have blown the front tires.