Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford Escape
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford Escape has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 996 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V606000 Rebuilt Transmission Shift Lever May Disengage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15E045000 Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V165000 Lower Control Arm Corrosion-Regional Recall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V353000 Speed Control Cable Connector Interference NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V005000 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V156000 ABS MODULE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V602000 FORD/FMVSS 206/REAR LIFTGATE DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V165000 FORD/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V507000 FORD/SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V387002 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V277001 FORD/FUEL LINE O-RING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V260001 FORD/INCORRECT REAR HUBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V210001 FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V223001 FORD/STEERING WHEEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 281 complaints
- Electrical System 135 complaints
- Power Train 126 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 107 complaints
- Air Bags 63 complaints
Of the 996 complaints on file, 76 report a crash and 58 a fire; across all 996 complaints, owners report 75 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford Escape is plagued with numerous issues, including engine and brake failures, with significant recalls related to faulty transmissions and ABS modules. High complaint rates for specific components like brakes and powertrain underscore reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| transmission | 100,000–130,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | occasional |
| speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine coolant replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sticking throttle
- Brake fluid leaks
- Transmission slippage
- ABS warning light on
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford Escape at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.