48 problems related to electrical system 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.
On two different ocassions, Ford Escape stalled while driving. Once while going about 25 mph down hill. The other time, while pulling into a parking lot under 10 mph. Consumer refused to drive the car any more until a resolution is found. The Ford dealer hooked up a computer but could not find any problem.
Driving approx 40mph the 2001 Ford Escape stalled. Lost all power steering, and brakes. Finally got stopped, restarted vehicle and everything worked again.
While driving at 40 mph down a hill, the vehicle shut down, there were no brakes/ power steering. The consumer was able to control the vehicle. The dealer replaced some parts.
2001 Ford Escape stalled while coasting down hill at 35 mph. Luckily no one was hurt, I was able to steer a "dead" car to the side of the road and restart. I took the car to the dealership to be fixed. While the car was in the shop I researched the problem and found that many Ford Escape owners are experiencing the same problem. Ford has known about the problem since 2000, but took 18 months to figure out the problem was with the on board computer. Ford has not recalled nor do they cover this repair under the extended warranty.
Consumer states that while driving had put the highlights on and vehicle turned off. Dealer was contacted. Mr.
Vehicle has stalled 3 times at 35-40 mph down an incline. Dealer has recalibrated computer. Dealer put on new eec and new idle air control. A/c failed and was replaced.
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.
Oct 15, 2001- while driving down a steep hill in austin, TX, my Escape suddenly died without warning. I was unable to stop, steer, or slow down! I coasted into a parking lot at the bottom of the hill and luckily avoided all parked cars or people (CO-workers!) walking through the lot. I had the car towed to maxwell Ford and was told that they couldn't find anything wrong with my car! I contacted the president/ ceo to express my concern over what could have happened. He didn't seem to be moved. I picked up my car and hoped it was just a fluke. Two and-a-half years later and not a single problem, until last week (April 9, 2004). I was driving about 40mph around a curve and suddenly lost all ability to steer or slow down! once again, I was unbelievably lucky that I didn't hurt anyone or myself. I was able to start it again and safely pull over to the side of the road after coasting to a stop. I'm grateful that I wasn't rear-ended or hit head-on when I coasted over the middle line. . . . (nevermind the heart-attack I almost had from the suddenness of this!) I hate to imagine the outcome if this would have happened 10 minutes earlier while I was moving at 55mph in busy traffic on the highway or on the exit ramp! I have an appt to take the car in on Friday. Coincidentally, I discovered (this morning) that a recall has been announced for this very problem. . . . (2 years after they were made aware that there might be an issue????) what a relief. So, I'll be back on hwy 410 in san antonio next week after I pick my car up from the service dept --- I'll be the one in the Ford Escape going about 60mph. . . . . I sure hope I'll be able to steer or slow down if I need to!! at least, I'll be better prepared for this "surprise" from now on ( like everytime I have to drive anywhere)! . . . . Nothing like paying $24,000 for a little extra stress and worry. Thanks, Ford. You are just super.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph while coasting down hill. Dealer replaced computer module and ecc relay. Nlm consumer states keyless entry works intermittently. The weather strips coming off on both back doors. The vacuum line was loose and hissing. The coolant light continues to come on due to coolant bottle failure, also there was a cracking noise under the dash and the radio went out.
My Ford Escape 2001 stalls without engine turning off for about 5-7 during take off turns. The truck has been in the shop three times. The first time I was told nothing could be found wrong, second time an idler valve was replaced and this last time the throttle body was replaced. I called to inform mechanic of problem and he doesn't know what could be wrong. This is a safety issue and my truck is under warranty. This problem has been occurring for almost a year now. No one at Ford knows what the problem is. Please help. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767684.
Total and complete loss of power and all electrical system while car is being operated on busy roads.
While driving vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. Consumer had to put vehicle in neutral gear to restart. Dealership would reset the main computer in an attempt to correct the problem. If the attempt failed then the throttle body would be replaced.
Truck stalls while in motion between speeds of 40-45 mph when applying brakes. This occured six different times with cause not determined and stalling not resolved. The manufacture has contacted the owner which has offered either to buy the truck back or give a refund. Please describe details. Mr.