One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system 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.
I lost control of my vehicle while traveling downhill. I lost power to the car which apparently, caused complete system failure. The battery, engine, and oil lights came on. I lost 90% of my brakes and lost all steering ability. I had to pull the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The car restarted afterwards. The company told me it was a problem with the relay. But I still have an issue with the fact that I lost steering capabilities and probably could happen again in the future.