general problems of the 2001 Ford Escort

Three problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escort.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2002

There was a fast idle, vibration in steering wheel, burning smell coming from the engine, and the vehicle stalled along with the fast idle. The service dealer stated the vehicle had run fine. After five attempts to remedy the problem, and after being told repeatedly the vehicle ran normally, the consumer would like a full refund. The pcv was replaced, and the vehicle had run perfect until the fast idle had returned along with the vibrations which irritated the consumer which caused headaches after 20 miles of driving. The valve assembly/crankcase ventilation regulator was replaced as well. Mr scc.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2001

A momentary/ intermittent problem with involuntary engine acceleration of a rental vehicle. Dealer was notified. Enterprise rental in east brunswick NJ-7322540200.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving the vehicle and upon letting up on brakes the vehicle lunged forward. Dealer informed consumer that this was the nature of the vehicle with manual transmission, however consumer adds that sometimes the vehicle will not idle down when not touching the gas pedal.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2001 Ford Escort



Fuel Economy of Escort Vehicles
Escort Service Bulletins
Escort Safety Recalls
Escort Defect Investigations