2001 FORD ESCORT
1 recalls, 85 complaints - 27 TSBs
04E048000 Jul 12, 2004
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR V... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.
Complaint Statistics
85 total complaints
17 crashes 4 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 2 |
TIRES
Mar 4, 2014
Incident date: Mar 3, 2014
I PURCHASED ALL FOUR MICHELINS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. SINCE THEN I HAD TWO BLOWOUTS ON THE REAR DRIVE-SIDE TIRE AND ONE ON THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE TIRE. ALL THREE BLEW OUT ON THE SIDEWALLS, TWO OF WHICH WERE ON THE INNER SIDE SIDEWALL AND ONE ON THE OUTER SIDE SIDEWALL. THERE WERE NO NAILS, GLASS, OR OTH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2013
Incident date: Jan 20, 2013
I WAS AT THE STORE WITH MY SON (12 YEARS OLD) AND MY GRANDSON (3 YEARS OLD), WHEN WE WENT TO LEAVE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE, AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR I GOT AHOLD OF SOMEONE TO COME PICK US UP. WHEN I GOT HOME I DID SOME INTERNET RESEARCH AND FO... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Oct 24, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER ENGINE STARTUP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SHIFTER AND SHIFT CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Oct 24, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER ENGINE STARTUP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SHIFTER AND SHIFT CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SEA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT ANTI- LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED OCTOBER 24, 2003 WHEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND THE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT ANTI- LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED OCTOBER 24, 2003 WHEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND THE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 28, 2011
Incident date: Nov 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT ANTI- LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED OCTOBER 24, 2003 WHEN THE DEALER REPLACED THE SHIFTER AND THE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 29, 2010
Incident date: Mar 29, 2010
I HAVE A 2001 FORD ESCORT ZX2. IVE HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR NOW. THIS REOCCURRING PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY FRUSTRATING. WHEN I START MY CAR IT SOUNDS LIKE ITS GETTING READY TO DIE. IT JUST STRUGGLES AT VERY LOW RPM. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY TO ADJUST THE IDLE BUT IS THERE A FIX? *CN
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 14, 2010
Incident date: Jan 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN 2006 THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 02/02/10 *BF UPDATED 02/05/10.*JB
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Nov 5, 2009
Incident date: Jul 10, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT PURCHASED APRIL 2002. THE REAR COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND EGR VALVE WERE PLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $870.00. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, AND STRUTS FAILED, THEY THEN ADDED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR HER MODEL TYPE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Nov 5, 2009
Incident date: Jul 10, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT PURCHASED APRIL 2002. THE REAR COIL SPRINGS, STRUTS, AND EGR VALVE WERE PLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $870.00. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, AND STRUTS FAILED, THEY THEN ADDED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR HER MODEL TYPE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT ON THE 105FWY WEST, GOING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH IN MODERATE MORNING TRAFFIC. I HIT THE BACK OF A CAR, SLAMMED MY FACE AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SEVERELY DAMAGED MY FRONT HOOD, BUMPER AND ENGINE, WHICH HAS BEEN TOTALED OUT! MY AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY! ITS A 2001 FORD ESCORT,... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT ON THE 105FWY WEST, GOING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH IN MODERATE MORNING TRAFFIC. I HIT THE BACK OF A CAR, SLAMMED MY FACE AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SEVERELY DAMAGED MY FRONT HOOD, BUMPER AND ENGINE, WHICH HAS BEEN TOTALED OUT! MY AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY! ITS A 2001 FORD ESCORT,... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY
Jul 15, 2008
Incident date: Jun 24, 2008
I CURRENTLY OWN 2 (TWO) 2001 FORD ESCORT SE. BOTH HAVE THE SAME ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARD AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CONNECTOR, BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AS WELL AS THE WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTOR, THE CONNECTORS MELTED AND WIRING BURNT UP. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 15, 2008
Incident date: Jun 24, 2008
I CURRENTLY OWN 2 (TWO) 2001 FORD ESCORT SE. BOTH HAVE THE SAME ELECTRICAL FIRE HAZARD AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CONNECTOR, BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR AS WELL AS THE WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTOR, THE CONNECTORS MELTED AND WIRING BURNT UP. *TR
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Jun 23, 2008
Incident date: May 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE COIL SPRING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, ALONG WITH OTHER COSMETIC REPAIRS. ONE MONTH LATER... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 23, 2008
Incident date: May 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE COIL SPRING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL, ALONG WITH OTHER COSMETIC REPAIRS. ONE MONTH LATER... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Mar 13, 2008
Incident date: Mar 10, 2008
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR SPRING COILS ON MY 2001 FORD ESCORT (59,000 MILES) WERE NOTICEABLY WORN DOWN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY, AS TO NOT PUNCTURE MY TIRES. HE SAID THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN ESCORTS AND TAURUS AND THAT TIRES CAN BE PUNCTURED B... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 18, 2007
Incident date: Oct 16, 2007
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, CAR SOMETIMES IS IN NEUTRAL INSTEAD. THEN MUST GO BACK TO PARK AND TO DRIVE AGAIN. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 27, 2006
Incident date: Jan 6, 2006
WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, CAR SOMETIMES IS IN NEUTRAL INSTEAD. THEN MUST GO BACK TO PARK AND TO DRIVE AGAIN. FLUSHED TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED FLUID AND THIS HAS CUT DOWN ON OCCURRENCES. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 25, 2006
Incident date: May 15, 2006
ON SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX MY VEHICLE I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND THE TROUBLE UNTIL I SAW THE RECALL LIST, I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH MY SHIFTER, AIR FLOW DEVICE FOR IDLE, TO MY BACK LIGHT ON THE TOP SHORTING OUT, TO STALL WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON AND NOT BE ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM, I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF TIME A... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 20, 2006
Incident date: May 19, 2006
FRONT END COLLISION TOTALING FORD ESCORT ZX2 WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *JB
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 18, 2005
Incident date: Nov 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SITTING FOR OVER TWO HOURS. HE SMELLED SMOKE AND CHECKED IN THE GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD IN FRONT OF THE STEERING COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTING... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Nov 16, 2005
Incident date: Nov 14, 2005
I WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY MINOR ACCIDENT WITH ONLY PAINT DAMAGE TO MY FRONT BUMPER. THE OTHER VEHICLE ALSO HAD ONLY PAINT DAMAGE. I WAS STOPPED AND THE OTHER VEHICLE SCRAPED MINE AT A SPEED OF MAYBE 25 MPH. MY AIRBAGS DEPOYED AND CAUSED MORE DAMAGE THAN THE ACCIDENT ITSELF. *NM
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Oct 5, 2005
Incident date: Mar 16, 2004
MY CAR SHAKES, RATTLES AND ROLLS - THINKS IT'S ELVIS. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Apr 25, 2005
Incident date: Apr 25, 2005
2001 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR 477-LXX. I HAD STARTED UP MY CAR AND BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN MY CAR REFUSED TO RUN. I TRIED TURNING IT OVER SEVERAL TIMES BUT TO NO AVAIL. SO I CONTACTED A MECHANIC, WHO TOWED THE CAR IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. HE CALLED ME TODAY WITH THE FOLLOWING: THERE WAS DEFECTIVE W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 28, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. *AK *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NUMEROUS TIMES VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 3, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2003
OUR 2001 ESCORT ZX2 HAS HAD MANY ISSUES. MOST RECENT WAS THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT CATCHING FIRE. NOW THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS HEADLIGHTS AND BRIGHTEST AND TURN SIGNALS HAD A SHORT. CAR CAN NOT BE DROVE AT NIGHT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS. ALSO A WHILE BACK THERE WAS A BURNED WIRE IN THE ST... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 8, 2004
Incident date: Jul 7, 2004
WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *SC *JB
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 26, 2004
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 59,039 (VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD WHEN TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IN PARK OR REVERSE POSITION, COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO MOVE BACKWARD IN ANY SELECTOR POSITION). TRANSMISSION IS BEING "REBUILT" BY A NATIONAL TRANSMISSION SHOP.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 23, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A STALLING PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT VEHICLE SHIMMIED, AND THEN STALLED. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE SHOOK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Feb 23, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE ATTACHMENT PROBLEM. THE TENSION TIGHTNER WHICH HELD THE SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Feb 6, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT. THE BOLTS THAT SECURED THE SEAT POSITION BROKE. SINCE THE 36,000 MILES WARRANTY EXPIRED FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT. CONSUMER HAD THE SEAT REPAIRED AT AN AFTER MARKET REPAIR SHOP. *AK
SEATS
Jan 20, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
THE METAL PIECE UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT BROKE, CAUSING THE DRIVER SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORWARD WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE BRACKET, WHICH ATTACHED TO THE SLIDING MECHANISM, BROKE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT. *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 18, 2003
Incident date: Dec 8, 2003
AFTER REAR ENDING A TRAILER AT 55 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Aug 23, 2003
IN AUG. 2003, I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD ESCORT, ONLY A SHORT TIME AFTER HAVING IT (2 WEEKS) VEHICLE ENGINE DIED WHILE AT STOP LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY, IT IS NOW NOVEMBER, AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR MORE THAN I HAVE SINCE PURCHASE IN AUGUST. CONTINUALLY TELL ME "THERE IS NOTHI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 21, 2003
Incident date: Aug 23, 2003
IN AUG. 2003, I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD ESCORT, ONLY A SHORT TIME AFTER HAVING IT (2 WEEKS) VEHICLE ENGINE DIED WHILE AT STOP LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY, IT IS NOW NOVEMBER, AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR MORE THAN I HAVE SINCE PURCHASE IN AUGUST. CONTINUALLY TELL ME "THERE IS NOTHI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 21, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
THE CAR IS A 2001 FORD ESCORT ZX2. THE CAR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SHAKES (VERY STRONLY) AND IS TURNING OFF BY ITSELF WHY DRIVING. I HAD COMPLAINED ON SEVERAL OCASSIONS TO FORD (MIDWAY FORD ISUZU) 8100 WEST FLAGLER, AND THEY DONT SEEM TO GET THE PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER SAFETY INTERLOCK TO FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THE SHIFTER COULD BE MOVED OUT OF 'PARK' AT ANY TIME. CONDITION CAUSED BY PLAY ON THE SELECTOR SHAFT AND DRIED LUBRICATION. *JB
AIR BAGS
Jun 3, 2003
Incident date: May 6, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 20 MOH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
STEERING
May 13, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BOLT BECAME LOOSE WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO JUMP AROUND. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *NLM WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT OR AT IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE BADLY AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN THE WINDOWS... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 13, 2003
Incident date: Sep 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BOLT BECAME LOOSE WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO JUMP AROUND. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *NLM WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT OR AT IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE BADLY AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN THE WINDOWS... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 30, 2003
THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WHILE IN IDLE AND DRIVING. THE VIBRATION CAUSED THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK. THE VIBRATION ALSO CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY IN THE MIRRORS. THE PROBLEM WAS UNDETERMINED. *JB *TT *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: May 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 ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: May 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 ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: May 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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: May 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 ... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB
STEERING:COLUMN
Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *JB
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 FORD ESCORT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD ESCORT
27 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 2 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| 103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
CSP-08B01
May 16, 2008
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
19016
Jan 1, 2006
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
04V09
Aug 12, 2004
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004.
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
020901
May 17, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND / OR STALL AT IDLE, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031515
Aug 4, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI OR ZETEC ENGINE ONLY. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
16746
Apr 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171. *TT
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
0291
May 13, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED. *TT
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
01242
Dec 10, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1744 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
15051
Jul 1, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171. *TT
14846
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE ONLY, MAY EXHIBITA BURNING OIL SMELL NOTED FROM OUTSIDE OR FROM WITHIN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ESCORT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA02008
Opened: Jun 10, 2002 , Closed: Dec 11, 2002
WATER INTRUSION INTO AIRBAG MONITOR
BY LETTER OF DECEMBER 6, 2002, FORD NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL ON ALL 1997 FORD ESCORT AND MERCURY TRACER VEHICLES.FORD FOUND THAT ELECTRICAL SHORTING OF THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR (IABM)DUE TO LIQUID INTRUSION OF WATER OR ENGINE COOLANT CAN OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VE... Read more
PE02010
Opened: Jan 30, 2002 , Closed: Jun 10, 2002
INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR WATER
DP01001
Opened: Apr 19, 2001 , Closed: Nov 1, 2001
AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT
RQ97010
Opened: Sep 11, 1997 , Closed: May 22, 2000
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
There is no summary currently available
EA95002
Opened: Feb 24, 1995 , Closed: Sep 30, 1996
FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN
ELECTRICAL FIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN.
PE94089
Opened: Nov 25, 1994 , Closed: Mar 24, 1995
FRONT BRAKE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE94078
Opened: Nov 4, 1994 , Closed: Feb 24, 1995
FIRES IN STEERING COLUMN
There is no summary currently available
EA94002
Opened: Jan 28, 1994 , Closed: Jan 31, 1995
FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE93076
Opened: Sep 3, 1993 , Closed: Jan 28, 1994
FUEL PUMP WIRING SHORTAGE
There is no summary currently available
EA93007
Opened: Feb 26, 1993 , Closed: Apr 26, 1993
INADVERT. STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE92082
Opened: Oct 6, 1992 , Closed: Feb 26, 1993
INADVER. STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA92012
Opened: Apr 15, 1992 , Closed: Sep 17, 1992
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE91150
Opened: Dec 3, 1991 , Closed: Apr 15, 1992
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE91025
Opened: Dec 17, 1990 , Closed: Apr 10, 1991
FUEL PUMP FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP91003
Opened: Nov 29, 1990 , Closed: Jan 31, 1991
ENGINE STALLING
ENGINE STALLING
PE90063
Opened: Mar 21, 1990 , Closed: Jul 31, 1990
SAFETY BELT D-RING
There is no summary currently available
EA90008
Opened: Dec 27, 1989 , Closed: Dec 31, 1991
FAILED PASSIVE RESTRAINT
WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS WHICH ALLEGE A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.ADDITIONAL REPORTS ALLEGE THAT THE PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO RESTRAIN/ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE OCCUPANT DURING AN ACCIDENT
PE89143
Opened: Jul 18, 1989 , Closed: Dec 27, 1989
PASSIVE BELT FAILURE
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EA88038
Opened: Aug 29, 1988 , Closed: May 11, 1990
REAR SAFETY BELT FIT
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PE88046
Opened: Apr 15, 1988 , Closed: Jul 11, 1988
HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE
SUMMARY: HEADLAMP SWITCH RETAINING BEZEL CRACKS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO REMAIN ON AND OCCASIONALLY FLICKER OFF. FORD HAS ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, ARTICLE # 87-11-8, TO REPLACE THE FAULTY BEZEL WITH AN IMPROVED PART.CONCLUSIONS: THE PE SHOULD BE CLOSED IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SAFETY RELATED D... Read more
DP88007
Opened: Jan 11, 1988 , Closed: Aug 24, 1988
REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE
REAR SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE
EA87023
Opened: Sep 24, 1987 , Closed: Nov 16, 1989
SEAT TRACKS
SUMMARY: A FRACTURED FRONT SEAT TRACK RECEIVED FROM AN ESCORT OWNER SHOWSTHAT METAL FATIGUE OCCURRED WHICH COULD CAUSE PARTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT.ANOTHER OWNER SENT PICTURES SHOWING FRACTURE AT THE SAME LOCATION. TENOF THE EIGHTEEN ODI COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED IN THE PAST FOUR MONTHS.MANUFACT... Read more
DP87032
Opened: Sep 3, 1987 , Closed: Apr 27, 1988
WINDOW SHATTERING
WINDOW SHATTERING
PE87028
Opened: May 1, 1987 , Closed: Jan 21, 1988
STALLING
NO SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS BEEN DETECTED.===
PE87026
Opened: Apr 28, 1987 , Closed: Sep 24, 1987
SEAT TRACK FAILURE
SUMMARY: A FRACTURED FRONT SEAT TRACK RECEIVED FROM AN ESCORT OWNER SHOWSTHAT METAL FATIGUE OCCURRED WHICH COULD CAUSE PARTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT.ANOTHER OWNER SENT PICTURES SHOWING FRACTURE AT THE SAME LOCATION. TENOF THE EIGHTEEN ODI COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED IN THE PAST FOUR MONTHS.MANUFACT... Read more
EA87005
Opened: Dec 1, 1986 , Closed: Oct 31, 1989
FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE ALLEGED FIRES RESULT FROMA VARIETY OF CAUSES.FIRE RATE REMAINS ABOUT THE SAME DESPITE MAJORCHANGES WITH 85-1/2 MODELS.IT BELIEVES THAT THE FIRE RATE IS LESS THANINDUSTRY AVERAGE.MFGR REQUEST COPIES OF SPECIFIC FIRE REPORTS FOR TRENDANALYSIS.ANALYSIS:SEVER... Read more
DP86016
Opened: Jul 24, 1986 , Closed: Aug 7, 1986
STALLING
STALLING
PE86048
Opened: Apr 23, 1986 , Closed: Dec 1, 1986
FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE ALLEGED FIRES RESULT FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF CAUSES, WITH THE REPORTEDRATES OF FIRES FOR 1984-85 MODELS VERSUS THE 85 1/2 MODELS REMAININGAPPROXIMATELY THE SAME.THESE RATES ARE SIGNIFIGANTLY LESS THAN THEINDUSTRY AVERAGE FOR NON-COLLISION VEHICLE FIRES AS ... Read more
EA86010
Opened: Mar 26, 1986 , Closed: Jul 28, 1989
SEATBACK FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:FORD BELIEVES THAT THE AL-LEGED DEFECT ONLY OCCURS IN A SMALL NUMBER OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ANDRECALLED ABOUT 195,732 1984 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES IN JUNE 1986.ANALYSIS: VEHICLES POTENTIALLY INVOLVED INCLUDE TEMPO/TOPAZ, ESCORT/LYNX/EXP, MUSTANG/CAPRI, LTD/MARQ... Read more
DP85009
Opened: Jan 29, 1985 , Closed: Feb 27, 1985
FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS
FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS
DP84017
Opened: May 30, 1984 , Closed: Sep 10, 1984
STALLING AND CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONS
STALLING AND CARBURETOR MALFUNCTIONS
DP84009
Opened: Jan 16, 1984 , Closed: Jul 17, 1984
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
TIMING CHAIN FAILURE
EA83013
Opened: Mar 23, 1983 , Closed: Jan 26, 1989
FRONT SEATBACK FAILURE
STATUS: DISCUSSING WITH CANADA.===
DP83004
Opened: Nov 9, 1982 , Closed: Mar 10, 1983
FUMES AND DUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FUMES AND DUST IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FORD ESCORT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD ESCORT across all model years (1981, 2003).
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Total Recalls
5,063
Total Complaints
34
Investigations
629
Reported Crashes
613
Reported Fires
26
Reported Deaths
FORD ESCORT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 41 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 1 | 85 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 128 | View |
| 1999 | 2 | 413 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 470 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 729 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 257 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 725 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 351 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 480 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 222 | View |
| 1991 | 4 | 413 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 128 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 199 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 206 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 65 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 27 | View |
| 1983 | 5 | 7 | View |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 10 | 2 | View |