Seven problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escape.
The front rotors on my 2001 Ford Escape xls 4-wd have worn down very quickly. The rotors must be made out of some sort of soft metal because I haven't replaced my brake pads yet and my rotors need to be replaced already.
Rotors had to be replaced at 24,000 miles on my 2001 Ford Escape on September 25, 2003. I had the vehicle in for a master cylinder problem in December of 2002 and the dealership said they could find any leaks and just topped the fluid and sent me on my way. I had to have the vehicle towed in March and on March 7, 2003 the dealership finally found out I had a master cylinder leak and replaced it under warranty. I believe that the master cylinder problem may have caused the rotor problem (the rotors were so bad they could not even be turned. ) the independent shop that replaced the rotors also said the pads were just about metal to metal. I had not forwarning of this problem. Ford would not even refund have of the charge for the rotor problem or even look at the old rotors which were returned to me the the specs marked on them.
2001 Ford Escape xltlicking noise from front wheels on turning left or right. Dealer states that rotors are incompatible with the aluminum wheels which was the standard equipment on the XLT. Dealer states that it's not a safety issue so Ford will not replace rotors.
The rotors were warped which caused the vehicle's brake pedal to go to the floor.
Ford Escape brake rotors worn out after 30k miles of average commuting with no off road use. Brake pads not down to metal, but rotors too worn to turn according to service dealer (prestige Ford a. K. A. Ford of bellevue).
Consumer complained about premature wear of brake rotors. The consumer stated the rotors needed to be replaced, the brakes gave off excessive brake dust.
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal or when stopping there is a grinding noise coming from front end. Mechanic says the rotors need replacing.