2001 Ford Escape technical service bulletins
158 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Ford Escape.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 2001-2004
- Safety recall 14S02
- Ford: the lower control arm (LCA) forward attachment will separate from subframe, causing diminishing...
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip
- Camshaft tick noise - 3.0L 4V engine only
- PCM failure - electrical accessories intermittent - inoperative
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Restraint system - safety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1877 and/or B1881
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Safety belt web stop button service
- Side air bag diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1994 or B1998
- Serviceability of instrument panel register vents
- Safety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1877, B1881, B1885 or B1886
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Wheel speed sensor removal tip
- Steering gear squeak - when turning the steering wheel during low speed parking maneuvers
- Steering drift/pull - improved diagnostic and repair procedure - service tip
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Air bag warning lamp on
- Condensation inside the foglamps
- High airflow from defroster vents when in floor or floor defrost modes
- Airbag lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1877 (driver pretensioner circuit open) or...
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- A final drive whine at 25-45 mph (40-72 km/h)
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine
- Clutch chatter when cold
- Low pressure power steering line leak after cold soak in temperatures of -23C (-10) or lower
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Excessive front rotor wear and/or brake dust
- Driveability-intermittent engine quit or idle dip-no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) present-vehicles...
- Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P1783 and/or P0733 cold climate...
- Engine-cooling system-low coolant warning indicator lamp illuminaion-coolant degas bottle...
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Front safety belt slow to retract and/or missing web stop button
- Final drive whine most noticeable at 25-45 mph during light acceleration or deceleration
- A check fuel cap indicator illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 or a malfunction indicator...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Front seatbelt slow to retract
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Excessive brake pad/lining dust and wear
- Squeaking noise from the power steering rack when turning
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Perceived condition of no entry or unable to manually unlock the door
- Intermittent electrical conditions with power windows, locks, fobs, radio, lighting, cruise control or...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Whining / propeller / helicopter type noise from front wheel / knuckle bearing area
- Automatic transaxle shudder
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Instrument panel brake lamp illumination and/or brake fluid leaking condition
- Musty odor from climate control system
- Brake squeal / engineering contract request
- Click on turns
- Trailer tow harness installation / service tip
- Park brake adjustment / contact request
- Squeak, creak or rattle type noise from rear liftgate area
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- False alarm activation
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Cimate control system odor
- Subject regarding throttle body service replacement / transmission vent hose bracket instructions
- Some vehicles with aluminum wheels may exhibit a clicking noise heard coming from the front of the vehicle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise heard on left or right hand turns coming from the front suspension
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear shock leak and / or noise condition
- CD4E transaxle may exhibit a final drive whine / warble type noise mostly in the 25-45 mph speed range on...
- Some vehicles may exhibit cd ejecting or loading issues with the CDX-6 radio
- Some vehicles built before 12/15/01 may exhibit door latches that will not open
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brake fluid leak from the master cylinder reservoir cap
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0L duratec engine may exhibit an intermittent engine quit condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a high accelerator pedal effort just off idle or tip in
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Some vehicles built before 2/12/2002 may exhibit a power steering fluid leak at the return hose and / or...
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and a manual transmission, may exhibit a rolling idle condition...
- Subject regarding hanging door weatherstrip
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Some vehicles with 3.0L duratec engine built between june 12, 2000 and december 15, 2000 may exhibit an...
- Some vehicles built before 3/5/2001 equipped with a 3.0L duratec engine may exhibit a hesitation on cold...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhbiit a dip in the center of the instrument panel
- Some vehicles may experience gear shifter buzz or rattle when in 3RD or 4TH gear
- Some vehicles may exhibit a tacky surface on the instrument panel (IP)
- Some vehicles built before 3/5/2001 equipped with a 3.0L duratec engine may exhibit icing in the throttle body
- Some vehicles built before 12/11/2001 may exhibit a slight looseness of the steering wheel in a fore-aft...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent engine quit condition, usually 1 time during closed throttle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of not being able to disengage clutch as the clutch pedal is stroked...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- On some vehicles, the aftermarket/non-factory installed trailer tow wiring may become inoperative
- Exhibiting a condition of the climate control system defaulting to defrost/windshield on acceleration
- Some vehicles built prior to 7/31/2001 may exhibit a headliner sag/loose condition at rear quarter glass...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit driveline binding, wheel hop on tight turns, or a clunk type noise from the...
- Exhibiting a clicking type noise from either or both of the front wheels when turning at slow speeds after...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent engine quit condition
- Some 3.0L equipped vehicles produced before 7/27/2001 may experience charge lamp illumination, discharged...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine built before 7/21/2001 may exhibit the fuel gauge needle...
- Brake shift interlock
- Driveability - malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - and/or diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's)...
- Concerns with fuel gauge needle dropping too quickly after fill-up
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Customers may complain of difficulty programming a key by using the customer spare key programming method
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pcv disengaged at the upper intake manifold in the event of an engine backfire
- Some vehicles may exhibit a headliner sag/loose condition at rear quarter glass near c/d pillar
- Some vehicles may exhibit a concern with the climate control system defaulting to defrost windshield on accel
- Some vehicles may exhibit an malfunction indicator lamp illuminated,and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transaxles may exhibit gear shifter buzz or rattle whine in 3RD or...
- Concerns with anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator on
- Information regarding alignment specifications
- Some four wheel anti-lock brake system (4WABS) may exhibit a red brake lamp on
- Information pertaining to 2-STEP unlock / lock feature clarification
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveline binding, wheel hop on tight turns, or a clunk type noise from the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an a/c temperature control knob that is hard to turn / adjust
- Information stating that firestone wilderness ht 16 inch tires have been replaced effective 05/07/2001...
- Information regarding new continental contitrac suv 16 inch tires
- Information regarding 2-STEP unlock / lock feature clarification
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine may exhibit low coolant warning lamp illumination even though the...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Rear axle pinion seal leak at the rotary blade coupling (RBC)
- Information stating that the exterior mirror glass CAN be service separately
- Some vehicles with CD4E transmissions built 7/1/2000 thru 12/20/200 may exhibit intermittent loss of both...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a red charge lamp illumination in cold ambient temperatures below -6 degrees c...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel odor noticed through the vents inside the vehicle
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Subject regarding child seat latch guides - owner guide update
- Information on obtainin engineering assistance for anti-lock brake system
- Subject regarding power window switch illumination - feature clarification
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine built before 03/07/2001 may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp...
- Experiencing hesitation / stumble / miss at speeds greater than 70 mph and stored diagnostic trouble code...
- CD4E transaxle may exhibit a leak in the transaxle converter housing near the cooler line connector
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine may exhibit hesitation / stumble, skips / misses under load with...
- Subject pertaining to rear window defrost operation
- Conditions on escape running change on vehicles equipped with a rear lock cylinder on the rear hatch
- Vehicles may experience manual transmission shifter rattle or buzz
- Conditions on intermittent charge lamp illumination
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pop, snap or rattle type noise from rear liftgate area
- Concern with instrument cluster contact request
- Subject pertaining to transaxle differential shim measurement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition after programming pats keys
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L duratec (24V) engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401...
- Information on front stabilizer bar replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information on engine oil for service on 2001 vehicles
- Information regarding steering wheel removal service tip
- Information on recommended 5W-20 motor oil
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible clicking or grinding type noise in driveline, not transmission...
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may exhibit gear shifter buzz or rattle while in 3RD or 4TH gear
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