My 2001 ford escape will not shift into 1st or 2nd gear without running hard and ticking once I get set past 3rd gear it will run okay I put it in park and it will not stay and park it rolls so I have to put a brick under the wheels I received a recall letter but I have misplaced it due to an accident I had everything was placed and boxes and stuff and I cannot find it if somebody can please contact me back about this problem so I can get it fixed and start driving my escape again it shifts hard it clunks and it will not stay in the parking spot it's still rolls I have a brick underneath it so it doesn't roll and hit somebody else if somebody could contact me on this place thank you.
2001 Ford Escape: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 996 complaints about the 2001 Ford Escape describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 30 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
2001 ford escape getting an knocking noise in front of the car. Sounds like a propeller noise that increase the faster I travel.
I noticed a knocking noise when driving over railroad tracks, bumpy roads. I took it to the shop and was told the shock and strut on drivers side and sway bar links needed to replaced. This vehicle is a 2001 ford escape with 50,000 miles and should not need these repairs this early. The shock and strut on drivers side as well as sway bar links replaced.
Loud ticking noise when turning vehicle. Occurs at all speeds. Ford notified but can't fix problem. Will not state whether or not vehicle is safe for driving. No safety defect listed.
Gear shift lever sticks in front of radio. When changing radio stations hands knocks gear shift into neutral while vehicle is in motion.*ak consumer states that the vehicle produces so much brake dust that the wheels turn black only after three or four days of driving, ford states nothing can be done.
Service bulletins that may apply
- 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. tt
- Camshaft tick noise - 3.0L 4V engine only. tt
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4. certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a...
- Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine. tt
- Driveability-intermittent engine quit or idle dip-no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) present-vehicles...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Ford Escape knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2001 Ford Escape?
5 of 996 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Escape (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford Escape?
There are 0 recalls and 30 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford Escape
Stalling 236Loss of power 65ABS 56Fire or smoke 48Check engine light 36Power steering loss 35Fuel smell 29Transmission failure 28Door locks 24Brake failure 22Ball joint 21Adaptive cruise 20No deployment 20Sudden acceleration 20Airbag light 17Grinding brakes 17Hesitation 15Engine failure 14Wipers 12Won't start 12Harsh shifting 9Seat belt 9Jerking 8Won't shift 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 7Headlights 7Shudder 7Steering lock-up 7Pulling 6Warning lights 6
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