Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (two problems).
Consumer states while traveling at 45 mph the vehicles engine suddenly died without warning. Consuemr states that the power steering, and brakes were really hard to operate. Nlm Read details...
Consumer complained about engine attachment problem. The tension tightner which held the serpentine belt fell off, and the engine shut off. Read details...
2001 Escort. Bought in fall from hertz. Have had new platnum plugs installed. But car continues to cut off when leaving from a stopped positon such as a stop sign, light, and left turn lane. Cut off 2 days ago when starting from a stop sign. Had plenty of time from on comming cars. Read details...