One problem related to power steering pump 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.
While traveling and arriving at destination saw smoke coming under hood. Opened hood and saw flames. Put fire out. Dealer inspected vehicle, and stated that power steering pump caught on fire.