2001 Ford Escape XLT review from North America
"Don't be fooled by looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hole on the ECG Valve that resulted to difficulty in shifting to a higher speed. The RMP stayed at 3000 running 40 mph.. wid my foot all the way on the gas pad. This is @ 89,000 miles.
General comments?
2001 Ford Escape Recalls
1. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V165000
Recall Date: 04/06/2004
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Units Affected: 321903.
2. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V210001
Recall Date: 08/09/2000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected: 1193.
3. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V277001 - Get Details
Recall Date: 09/18/2000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Units Affected: 10850.
4. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V602000 - Get Details
Recall Date: 12/20/2004
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected: 262113.
5. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V260001 - Get Details
Recall Date: 09/12/2000
Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Units Affected: 1325.
6. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V223001 - Get Details
Recall Date: 08/08/2000
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Units Affected: 1393.
7. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V156000 - Get Details
Recall Date: 04/10/2007
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Units Affected: 446460.
8. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V387002 - Get Details
Recall Date: 11/27/2000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Units Affected: 46000.
9. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V507000 - Get Details
Recall Date: 12/05/2003
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected: 132243.
10. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07E023000 - Get Details
Recall Date: 03/29/2007
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Units Affected: 13128.
*** This is why FORD means FIX OR REPAIR DAILY.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Mitsubishi |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2007 |