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2001 Ford Escape Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Escape has 93 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Escape

Engine
272
Brakes
132
Powertrain
116
Electrical
93
Speed Control
83
Steering
59
Airbags
53
Suspension
40
Fuel System
39
Tires
36
Visibility
25
Latches & Locks
24
Structure
23
Other
22
Seat Belts
18
Lights
7
Wheels
5
Seats
4

93

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 6, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DECELERAT...
Jun 4, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE KEY WAS OUT THE IGNITION ...
Mar 19, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE PARKED IN EMPLOYEE'S PARKING LOT THE FORD ESCAPE ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE THEN CAUGHT FIRE . *...
Mar 12, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO FUNCTION PROP...
Jul 4, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYON MY 2001 FORD ESCAPE MY DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR I PUT CHILD SAFETY ON WORKED FINE NEXT DAY WENT TO O...
Jun 23, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND A...
Apr 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS MODEL HAS CHRONIC ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS NOT WORKING. FREQUENT COMPLAINTS OF DOME L...
Oct 27, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINESHORTLY AFTER BEING PARKED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DE...
Oct 11, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEON OCTOBER 10TH, 2013, MY WIFE AND I HAD MET FOR HER BIRTHDAY DINNER AT A RESTAURANT IN OUR TOWN. MY...
Oct 18, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWINDOW AND DOOR LOCK ON REAR DRIVER SIDE QUIT OPERATING CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO USE DUCT TAPE TO KEEP ...
Sep 12, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAFTER DRIVING MY CAR WITHOUT INCIDENT FOR 6 YEARS, IT BEGAN TO INTERMITTENTLY LOSE POWER SO MUCH THA...
Feb 23, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI WENT TO START THE CAR AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND A BAD SMELL. I OPENED T...
Jan 6, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTHE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAP LEAKS BRAKE FLUID AND THE FLUID RUNS DOWN THE WIRING AND DOWN THE FIRE...
Dec 14, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCANNOT REMOVE IGNITION KEY FROM IGNITION WITHOUT DISCONNECTING BATTERY. *TR
Dec 8, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWE BOUGHT OUR 2001 FORD ESCAPE NEW. ON THE 8TH OF DECEMBER, 2011 IT WAS PARKED IN OUR DOUBLE CAR AT...
Nov 30, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTARTED VEHICLE APPROX 7AM DROVE 40MILES WITH NO EVIDENT PROBLEMS TO VEHICLE. STOPPED VEHICLE FOR AP...
Jan 22, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAUSING POWER STEERING AND BREAKS TO STOP WORKING.
Nov 25, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMREAR LEFT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. 5TH DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. WINDSHIELD WIPER IN REAR STOPPED W...
Aug 29, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE IGNITION; HOWEVER, THE KE...
Jun 25, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE TRUNK-DOOR (5TH DOOR) CANNOT BE OPENED WHEN EXPOSED TO THE SUN OR TEMPERATURE IS WARMER. IT CAN ...

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