One problem related to front seat recliner has 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 contact was stopped he stopped at a light, another vehicle hit him in the rear. The second vehicle was traveling at approximately 40 mph. The airbag did not deploy, but the crash resulted in the drivers seat unexpectedly reclining to a horizontal position, the contact was able to adjust the seat after the impact. The passenger seat remained in position. The driver suffered injuries. The consumer stated he lost control of the steering. Updated 02/22/07.
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