Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows seven common air bag related problems of the 2001 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (twelve problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 Ford Escape

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. While, the contact reversed out of the drive way, the gear failed to shift out of reverse, caused contact to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a parked vehicle.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

We noticed a hissing noise,took it to dealer,was told brake booster,master cylinder,left stabilizer link assy,and pre-tensioner connectors on air bag all need replaced. Can not afford to replace pre-tensioner connectors.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

I put money down on the vehicle the next day when I drove it I noticed that the seat belt doesn’t work. I told him about it and he told me to se if it stays clicked on the passenger side. It does but I couldn’t drive that way it was choking me.   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Ford Escape model year vehicles:



Escape Service Bulletins
Escape Safety Recalls
Escape Defect Investigations