Eight problems related to fuel delivery 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 vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. Before the event occurred it was taken to the technician and suggested that the car may have been on recall for the fuel connecter. Later the consumer was told the vehicle was fixed, however a few days later the car caught on fire because of the engine and fuel system overheating.
The vehicle experienced the same defect with the fuel system as stated in recall 00 v 277 001, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Fuel line had broke, causin motor to be spryed with fuel. Consumer states motor lost power, fuel was pumping over hot engine, engine did not stall, but kept pumping fuel.
While traveling when and depressing brake pedal, pedal went to floorboard and vehicle lost brake power. Consumer also experiencing problems with passenger and driver window, and also a fuel line clip failed causing the motor to loose power and fuel was pumped over the hot engine.
Fuel smell - car interior.
Gas odor in interior compartment of vehcile after engine is shut down. Gas smell is evident on passenger side of vehicle.
Smell of gas enters cabin through vents on warm restarts and in idling for lengthy periods as well as stop and go traffic.
Light gas or oil smell in passenger compartment during idling with hot engine (not on cold start).