Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2001 Ford Escape.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
On June 7, 2012, I was severely injured in a vehicle accident as a result of the gear shift malfunction in my 2001 Ford Escape. As I put my vehicle in reverse to back out of a parking space, then into drive, the gear shift broke off, completely separating from the steering column. I was in shock after realizing I was actually holding the gear shift in my hand and it wasn't attached to anything. I tried screwing the “stick” back in its place and putting the vehicle in park. Distraught, I got out of the vehicle to ask for help. But no one was around. While reentering the vehicle, it began to roll backward. My left foot slipped off the running board and I was dragged on the pavement until the vehicle hit the curb. Upon impact, I lost my grip on the steering wheel and fell on my back to the ground. The driver’s side front tire rolled onto my left leg at the knee pinning me under the vehicle. Emergency teams were summoned after my cries for help were heard. The fire department used the “jaws of life” to free me from under the vehicle. A splint was applied to my left leg. I was transported by ambulance to the emergency room for treatment. Unable to walk, I was also given crutches upon leaving the hospital, treated by an orthopaedic surgeon and underwent physical therapy. On June 8, 2012, my Escape was accepted at the Ford dealership for repair. The service representative reported that the plastic part on the gear shift connecting a cable to the transmission had broken. In the past, I reported “popping noise in the steering” and “squeaking when turning wheel. ” at that time, the “gear assembly – steering” was replaced. The popping noise in the steering column happened again shortly before the gear shift separated from the steering column on June 7, 2012.
It was happend about a year ago, especially under the hot weather condition. I am not sure that where the massive viblation sound comes from but most likely it feels through the steering wheel(steering shaft rod?) or brake pedal. When I first realized this problem, it was very hot summer day and air conditioner (ac) was on. I drove about for 15-20 minutes and parked the vehicle for a while (about 20 minutes or so). Then I started the engine again and tried to back up the vehicle from the parking spot, it was happened. After that happening, I was having same problem whenever I was driving with ac on(I did not have the problem during cold season at all). Now is summer of 2012 and this problem has been coming back most of time of driving no matter ac is on or off (it seems like getting worst?). Past 10 years, I had several recalls with this vehicle so I really want to report the broblem I have in case.
Iac kept going bad. Car would stop in the middle of driving, I almost had 2 wrecks. I had to get this fixed due to the danger of driving. Old part is not available.
2005 gas pedal acceleration accident in 2001 Ford Escape . Upon starting car it accelerated by itself , and I could not get it to stop. It sped up to at least 40mph with a mind of its own. I crashed into a brick wall and it took the jaws of life to tear open the car to get me out. I am totally disabled now with a severely shattered foot and ankle. I have a metal plate in my leg now.
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.
My wife's Escape has paint peeling off the hood. You are able to see stages of peel from small darken crack marks to exposed primer. I took it to the dealership where it was purchased and they said that since the warranty expired they will only pay 70 % of the cost to repair it. When the body shop manager evaluated the problem he stated that the the finish is coming off and it looks like it may be a factory problem. I do not think I should have to pay for something that is of no fault of ours.
While driving down a town street, we heard a pop on the left hand side of the vehicle. Within seconds steering became difficult, a strong vibration and loud reving sound persisted. Thinking we had a transmission problem we had the vehicle towed to the dealership where it sat for three days. They insisted there was no problem with the vehicle. My husband insisted they look harder and they found the motor mount had broken. While it is repaired under warranty, it is our third defect in a vehicle we have owned for a short time.
Consumer's cousin is the owner of 2001 Ford Escape which has a recall. Since the cousin is in iraq, consumer requested an extension to have recall performed. (deneen leban on balf of cousin brian leban).