2001 Ford Escort Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escort years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Escort. That ranks 7th out of 9 Escort model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (13 complaints, 19%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 68owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford Escort problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 13 | 19% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 18% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 15% | 39,119 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 13% | 23,619 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7% | 41,200 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 7% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 40,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 35,338 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 20,238 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Escort recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Escort.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Other Ford Escort years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Escort | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Escort | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 | 68 | 0 |
| 2000 Escort | 98 | 1 |
| 1999 Escort | 325 | 1 |
| 1998 Escort | 375 | 0 |
| 1997 Escort | 543 | 1 |
| 1996 Escort | 205 | 0 |
| 1995 Escort | 576 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Escort?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Escort?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Ford Escort a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escort model years, the 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.