2001 Ford Escape: engine failure

Filed May 1, 2016 · Engine · 260,000 miles · KY

While driving down the express way the car engine was stuck accelerating until it threw a rod and the engine quit after that. Was driving 60 until the car started accelerating

Filed Mar 17, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 119,345 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 119,345.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission seized into second gear. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into park or any other gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 170,000 miles · WA

I bought my ford escape on august 16th of 2009, all the doors worked fine. I have not been in any kind of accident. About a year after buying my car the back driver door stopped opening, for no reason. Then the window in the same door stopped working. I didn't make a big deal about this, even though I had two small children in the back. Then shortly after, the other back door seized to open. This happened in the summer when the temperatures are warm. When I push unlock I hear clicking from the doors. Then not to long ago my fiance and I went out to dinner and locked the car doors, after leaving the restaurant he tried to unlock the doors and they wouldn't open. He had to crawl through the window that is broken to get the passenger door open for me. The driver door now don't open. The only door that works now is the passenger door and the back hatch. I also have other recalls I need to get repaired and have not brought it in cause of the driver door not opening. I know I didn't do anything to cause this problem and when I researched it online I found that a lot of people with my car are having the same problem. Therefore I feel this needs to be addressed. I'm afraid to drive my car and if there was an accident I wouldn't be able to escape my ford escape. In addition I just want to say that even though my vehicle has a lot of miles on it, still runs good. Thank you for your consideration, sincere consumer.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,528 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while ascending a hill at 50 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle down shifted and the throttle seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 70,528. Updated 08/27/13

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Engine · MD

Oil cooler failed, oil was burnt off with no check oil light or engine notice and engine failure occurred. Engine threw a rod and the engine needed replacement.

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Engine · 107,127 miles · MA

I was driving home and the car started to shake. I pulled over at a gas station and my husband checked to see what was wrong. We could not find what was wrong and drove home. Again the car was shaking then it started to shake violently and then we heard something snap and the car just shut off in the middle of the highway. After having it towed it turned out that we needed to replace the engine. The valve sheered from the valve stem and the valve shattered the piston and ended denting the oil pan and was found in the oil pan. This ended up costing us $5000. We called the dealer where we purchased the car in april of 2004 and he said that he was willing to help us, but decided not to stating it would be "bad business" to replace to car even though we had purchased it 8 months previous to the incident. We then had it towed to a ford dealership where a new engine was placed in the 2001 ford escape. While speaking to a ford mechanic he stated that he has seen this happen before to the escape. The dealer that finally ended up working on the escape called ford and told them the problem but ford stated that they had heard about this but there wasn't enough complaints to warrant a recall because of the defect. The car was out of commission for 10 days due to the dealer making promises and then taking them back.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Transmission · 98,173 miles · 00

While driving the odometer light blinked on and off. Driver stopped the vehicle and shut off engine. Then, attempted to start vehicle, but it would not move forward. Transmission would work only when cold, once the system warmed up all gear selections were lost. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who explained the transmission would have to be rebuilt. Consumer stated that transmission fluid was not burning, clutches were okay, but a couple of the bushings were seized to the drums. This problem occurred with two days of slow city driving.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Engine · 58,612 miles · PA

While driving 2001 ford escape at average 50-60 MPH speed ok. Upon deceleration, car dies. Took car to dealership next day (died 3 more times). Dealer is saying 2 cylinder heads need to be replaced; 2 camshafts and basically need new engine installed at my expense. Dealer has requested maintenance receipts (I have supplied all). Now waiting to see if ford will assist in repairs. Have called ford 6 times to file complaint stating since purchasing vehicle new in dec 2000, have had new transmission installed (warranty covered); new fuel pump (warranty covered); and new master cylinder (paid out of pocket). Escape is not safe and not reliable.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Engine · 41,500 miles · KS

We own a 2001 ford escape with less than 42000 miles on it. We have gotten all of the required oil changes and scheduled maintenance done on it. We went through the dealer for all service work and all but one oil change. Recently it began shaking even when the car was not in motion. We took it back to the dealer again and they informed us that the engine was bad and needed replaced (costing $4000). The service technician had originally told us that the engine had gone bad because we had not changed the oil or had put the wrong oil in it. This is untrue, we have met the requirements set out by ford and had proof. Then, he said that we must have gone through high water in the car because the air filter was yellowed. We have never taken the car through high water. We were told by a different ford mechanic that dust and pollen in the air can cause the yellowing. Then they told us that the engine could have become ruined because of heavy rain. The dealer that we have been working with is: rusty eck ford 7310 east kellogg wichita ks 67207 phone: 316.685.9211 fax: 316.685.2890 this is obviously a defect in the manufacturing of the engine and we feel that ford should replace the engine. We have owned more than a dozen cars (one having over 180,000 on it) and have never had an engine go bad on us. We have owned 7 different ford vehicles. We have done our part in taking care of the ford escape, and we feel that it is ridiculous to have to pay for this kind of repair so early in its life. The excuses that we have been given for the engine failure are ludicrous. Certainly, vehicles must be able to withstand rain showers.

Filed Oct 29, 2002 · Engine · CA

Since the first weeks of purchase of vehicle it has had numerous sensor problems, all of which the national city ford has addressed. They have changed multiple parts in the vehicle, including a failed system. The original purchase was made from bob baker ford in mission valley, (san diego) but the vehicle it's self has been serviced at the national city dealer. Since the beginning of the vehicle problems we have been in contact with the manufacturer, advising them of all the different defects we have. The defect that most worries us is the engine failure, the engine tends to lose all power without notice and shuts off loosing power steering and braking ability. This has happend to us at night, and not even the dash board lights flicker, or the head lights. We have addressed the issue, they have installed equipment to try and figure the problem with no success. They say we can hope it does not happen again. Fortunatly it has not happened on the freeway, as those ford focus problems. The latest problem with the vehicle has been transmission related, it is as of 10/29/02 being looked at the fuller ford dealership for this problem. We have also asked that they look at the engine problem, and they will advise. Dt

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Engine · IL

Consumer states while traveling at highway speed, engine light illuminated and engine died. Consumer states she is terrified to drive this car, family was present and could have been killed. There was no time to get off the road. Please provide any further information.