Eight problems related to ignition module 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the key is out the ignition the vehicle remained running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Aw.
Vehicle had a recall to reprogram power train control module which was corrected (?) on 6/9/04. On 7/2/04 vehicle would not idle and subsequently would quit running. Taken to dealer and dealer replaced ignition control valve. Dealer states it was not related to the power train control module reprogram. Car was out of manufacturer warranty, with 36,568 miles at time of failure. Other items of concern on this vehicle include the left headlight as defective assembly and allows moisture buildup. Dealer again refuses to acknowledge a defect and refuses to repair at their cost (estimate cost appx. $200 to repair their defect). Other issues include the replacement of a coolant sensor, and replaced a dpfe (environment problem that was covered by warranty).
Engine suddenly dies while driving that already happened twice, and both times at about 35mph in traffic.
Vehicle has stalled twice. Dealer replaced main computer and various sensors. Please provide additional information.
While driving 35mph accelerator started decelerating without warning. Lost all power due to memory in computer going out. Dealer reprogrammed computer.
At highway speed vehicles suddenly died. Driver lost brakes and steering control. Driver coasted to side of road. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced relay system. One month later, problem reoccurred. Dealer stated it was the processer. Please provide any further information.
When trying to go up a hill vehicle will automatically shutoff. Problem is intermittent. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced eec power relay.
Vehicle stalled wihtout warning while driving @~30mph. This has happened several other times on the road. Dealer has performed repairs 3 other times as follows: visit 1 - changed fuel pump relay, visit 2 - changed ecm module relay, visit 3 - replaced fuel pump and sender. Dealer service has indicated that they were unable to find exact cause of stalling, so they are replacing components in hopes of catching the problem. After vehicle stalled, power steering and brakes were non-functional and I once again needed to pull off the road evasively to avoid rear-ending the cars in front of me. Clarification: this most recent stalling incident occured today, even after the fuel pump was replaced.