2001 Ford Escape: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Lights · 200,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the plastic cable connector above the headlight began to melt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also mentioned that the part was previously replaced. The failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Lights · MA

In my 2001 ford escape xlt both front headlights have lost their seals, at separate times without any damange to the vehicle having occurred, and water enter the light compartment, difusing the headlight and necessitating about $300 in replacement costs, each. I just find it very strange that both lights have had the same problem and it is an unusual problem to begin with. The driver side headlight went around june 2004 and the passenger side one just broke.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 36,568 miles · KY

Vehicle had a recall to reprogram power train control module which was corrected (?) on 6/9/04. On 7/2/04 vehicle would not idle and subsequently would quit running. Taken to dealer and dealer replaced ignition control valve. Dealer states it was not related to the power train control module reprogram. Car was out of manufacturer warranty, with 36,568 miles at time of failure. Other items of concern on this vehicle include the left headlight as defective assembly and allows moisture buildup. Dealer again refuses to acknowledge a defect and refuses to repair at their cost (estimate cost appx. $200 to repair their defect). Other issues include the replacement of a coolant sensor, and replaced a dpfe (environment problem that was covered by warranty).

Filed Jan 17, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 35,600 miles · OR

In the last 2 months - going downhill at 35mph vehicle stalled, loss of ps/pb, headlights/radio remained on, engine/oil light illuminated - vehicle towed to dealer, dealer unable to replicate problem, indicated that vehicle "started right up" - 1 wk later, vehicle stalled again, same as before, this time shut off vehicle completely and vehicle started up again - today seatbelt light started flashing and bells were ringing though driver was seatbelted. Vehicle did not stall during this episode. After reading other complaints, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at highway speeds and will put vehicle up for sale.

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 Apr 8, 2002 · Lights · WV

While traveling on the highway the headlight will come on and off intermittently. The dealership is aware of the problem. *ak the low beam fails intermittently and is unpredictable.

Filed Dec 30, 2001 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Auto accident on 11/22/01, in excess of $11,000 damage to right headlight, front bumper, right front fender, grille, hood, right front wheel/tire, radiator, misc. Engine parts, roght front door, and left side of windshield, and neither air bag deployed.