2001 Ford Escape problems by component
996 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 282 | 28% | 43,100 mi |
| Electrical System → | 136 | 14% | 89,250 mi |
| Power Train → | 128 | 13% | 70,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 122 | 12% | 93,153 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 107 | 11% | 99,703 mi |
| Air Bags → | 63 | 6% | 76,500 mi |
| Steering → | 58 | 6% | 80,850 mi |
| Structure → | 54 | 5% | 133,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 47 | 5% | 29,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 42 | 4% | 109,800 mi |
| Tires → | 37 | 4% | — |
| Visibility → | 34 | 3% | 67,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 30 | 3% | 119,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 30 | 3% | 148,783 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 29 | 3% | 58,315 mi |
| Engine → | 27 | 3% | 125,436 mi |
| Equipment → | 20 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 8 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.