2001 Ford Escape locks problems

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Brakes, Locks · 40,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving at various speeds and attempting to engage the brakes, the rear end of the vehicle started to shake violently and became difficult to stop. In addition, the rear latch activator failed to work intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 8/28/15

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 142,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the key fob failed to function properly. As a result, the contact was unable to unlock and lock the hatch door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Locks · 162,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v602000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact stated that the interior and exterior door latches failed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and filed case number: cas-5153286. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2012 · Locks · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that only the drivers side door could be unlocked. The remaining three doors on the vehicle had failed inside and out. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Brakes, Locks · 198,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the contact attempted to brake and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the rear hatch, rear passenger door and the driver side doors would not open. The contact was able to lock and unlock the doors however. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 227,691 and the failure mileage was 198,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · HI · fire

Submission from re ford escape 2001 safety recall notice 11s24 *tgw the consumer received a recall notice in jan 2012. The notice indicated she would be informed when the parts required to complete the safety recall would become available, which wouldn't be until the second quarter. The vehicle caught on fire while parked, which was prior to the recall, but was quickly extinguished. Shortly after the fire, the vehicle was repaired. Several months later, the consumer was partly compensated by ford in the form of a check for $1900 accompanied by a document which stated by accepting the compensation, she would also be signing off on any other claims. The consumer also stated the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, master cylinder, wiring harness, ABS, brake line booster, power steering rack and pinion, tie rods, intake manifold as well as the air bag were all replaced. The steering column would freeze, the rear passenger door handle fell off, rendering the door unstable, the coolant light illuminated, the oil pan needed to be replaced, the air condition stopped working and the rear shock were leaking.

Filed May 12, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 87,500 miles · CA

The trunk-door (5th door) cannot be opened when exposed to the sun or temperature is warmer. It can only be opened after it is cooler in the evening or at night. The rear-left- passenger-door locked and cannot be opened at all. Now passengers have to enter and exit the vehicle using only one right-passenger-door. This is a safety issue and a very inconvenient one. Please help!!!!!

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Locks · MI

Opened doors to many times from outside of vehicle. Both drivers side and passenger side front doors will not engage when handles are pulled upward which before the mechanism failed allowed entry to the vehicle. Now when handles are activated neither door operates as it should. In other words the doors will not open. And yes, the doors are unlocked and still will not open. This occurs on each and every entry is tried. Or everytime I try to get in the vehicle. The consequences are entry has to be made by sticking my arm through a window that is down and engaging the inside door handle to open the door. I can not afford to make repairs on a item that should perform regardless of age but is properly maintained. Doors are a safety feature without properly working doors there is an accident waiting to happen. I called the 18003923673 spoke to [xxx] and he transferred me to ford credit, I think he thought it was time to finance a new ford. But if they would fix and engineer these doors/components correctly I wouldn't be writing this complaint.thanks for nothing [xxx] from ford. This in my mind is one of those hidden fix-it problems that puts money in fords pocket and takes it from mine. The ford service people at my ford dealer I called before this complaint, didn't have the foggiest idea of any 2001 ford escape door problems. Yea, right guys. This is a safety problem pure and simple. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 185,000 miles · TN

Door locks are not unlocking properly. Contacted ford about problem and they informed moe to put grease on it this did not work. Ford escape tries to quite while running. Replaced hoses and plugs and problems still going on. Ford escape does not want to stop properly with new brakes or brakes that are only 10 to 20 percent worn. Also leaks brake fluid have been unable to locate leak on escape.

Filed Oct 21, 2009 · Locks · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While entering the vehicle; the contact attempted to activate the rear passenger power door lock; however, the door failed to unlock. In addition, the rear driver side and front passenger door failed to unlock. The occupants were unable to enter or exit the vehicle due to the failure. Previously while driving the door was ajared without assistance. The doors also required excessive force to close them. The door failures were intermittent and have become progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the door handle and latch system. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The estimated repair cost for the three defective handles and lock system was $1,500. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable. The current mileage was 70,000.