2001 Ford Escape: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 22, 2012 · Electrical · OH

Rear left passenger door will not open. 5th door will not open. Windshield wiper in rear stopped working.

Filed Oct 14, 2011 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in rainy conditions, she noticed that the windshield wipers would not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that a plastic piece within the windshield wiper's motor assembly failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v387002 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2007 · Transmission · 94,080 miles · MI

My over drive light came on suddenly and continually flashed during a ten minute drive home. The RPM needle spiked straight up a few times during the drive and it seemed like I "lost power". Dean sellers ford diagnosed an internal transmission failure requiring a whole new transmission for $3600. I have never used a service other than lapeer ford and dean sellers. I bought the escape (2001 xlt 4 wh) from lapeer ford with 16,000 miles on it. The car never showed signs of this failure previous to yesterday. Dealerships. Searching the internet, I found that there was one transmission recall but when I put in my VIN it was free of recalls. Dean sellers charged me $89 to diagnose the car. I got another quote at american transmission in troy. They towed my car in. Ford test drove my car and electronically checked it. Previous repairs all done at lapeer ford and dean sellers ford: new tire at 16,000 miles; new ignition at 25,000; check engine light at 33,000; plug tire at 40,000; new windshield at 43,000; 4 new tires at 44,000 due to numerous flats (lapeer gave me 3 free); front brakes and wheel bearings at 55,000; tire nail at 60,000; new blades at 61,000; belt recall and tie rod and master cylinder at 69,000; crank case oil leak and rear brakes at 74,000; front brakes at 76,000; washer pump and multi-function switch and fuel filter at 78,000; rear wiper at 85,000; ABS light module, front brake pads, rotor pads right front ABS sensor at 86,000; air filter and battery cleaned at 89,000; license plate bulb and both front sway bar links at 90,000; front lights kept flashing, replaced daylight running lights control assembly at 93,000 and now at 94,000 the transmission. No one at dean sellers today told me that I might not make it home! But immediately upon leaving the dealership the transmission stalled especially during turns.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Body, Brakes · MN

Ford escape 2001, windshield wipers haven't kept windows clear enough to see during rain or snow. *bf the consumer was only getting 10-12 miles per gallon on the highway. The vehicle was hard to drive when it was windy outside. When the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake went down to the floor and did not come back up for several seconds. The anti-lock brakes did not engage. The consumer spoke to the dealer and he said the brakes must have frozen up. The battery low light was on.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · MO

Windshield wiper quits. Ford will not honor their recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 00v387002/ford recall no. 00s49).

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Visibility · 67,000 miles · MO

While driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed. A recall was issued. However, the recall had been closed.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · TX

On my 2001 ford escape the paint is coming off the roof racks in several places. Also the paint is bubbling on the hood in several places. The wiper arms don't seem to be holding the paint and it's starting to look faded and rusty. The car is kept in a garage except at work.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · NC

Nar 02/13/2003. The automatic transmission would shift to drive from over drive, the vents automatically switched to frost. The vehicle completely stalled on a separate occasion, the relay assembly was replaced. The cruise control was inoperative from the time of purchase. The windshield wipers stopped working, the consumer continued to experience problems with the transmission and the gas mileage was poor.

Filed Nov 20, 2002 · Visibility · CO

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified.ts

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Transmission, Visibility · IL

Sluggish driving after a oil change, could not find anything wrong, next week, shift went out. After getting vehicle back brake pedal seems loose and the steering was not right. Wiper transmission went out, replaced.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Visibility · PA

Windshield wipers not operating. Dealer notified and waited for parts. Please feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Visibility · PA

Consumer was traveling on highway and it was raining, and windshield wipers didn't work at all. Dealership was aware of the problem. Parts had to be orderdered.