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2001 Ford Escape recalls

The 2001 Ford Escape has 13 safety recalls. Here is what each one means, the risk, and the free fix.

Powertrain & transmission (2)Speed control (2)Brakes (2)Body & structure (1)Engine (1)Door latches & locks (1)Seat belt (1)Windows, wipers & mirrors (1)Fuel system (1)Wheels (1)Steering (1)
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2001–2008 Ford Escape & 2001–2008 Mercury Mariner

Powertrain & transmission recall · 15V606
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.
📅 Sep 29, 2015· 57 vehicles

2001–2004 Ford Escape

Body & structure recall · 14V165
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently…
📅 Apr 8, 2014· 348,950 vehicles

2001–2004 Ford Escape

Engine recall · 12V353
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through…
📅 Jul 26, 2012· 529,719 vehicles

2001–2002 Ford Escape

Brakes recall · 12V005
Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that…
📅 Jan 9, 2012· 244,530 vehicles

2001–2004 Ford Escape

Brakes recall · 07V156
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), the ABS module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals.
📅 Apr 11, 2007· 446,460 vehicles

2001–2005 Ford Escape

Door latches & locks recall · 04V602
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with…
📅 Dec 23, 2004· 262,113 vehicles

2001–2003 Ford Escape

Powertrain & transmission recall · 04V165
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, during deceleration, the engine CAN stall.
📅 Apr 14, 2004· 321,903 vehicles

2001 Ford Escape

Seat belt recall · 03V507
On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect LATCH function, resulting in either a "no LATCH" or "partial…
📅 Dec 11, 2003· 132,243 vehicles

2001 Ford Escape

Windows, wipers & mirrors recall · 00V387002
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.
📅 Nov 29, 2000· 46,000 vehicles

2001 Ford Escape

Fuel system recall · 00V277001
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.
📅 Sep 22, 2000· 10,850 vehicles

2001 Ford Escape

Wheels recall · 00V260001
Vehicle description: some 4X2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4X4 rear hubs instead of 4X2 hubs.
📅 Sep 14, 2000· 1,325 vehicles

2001 Ford Escape

Steering recall · 00V223001
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.
📅 Aug 14, 2000· 1,393 vehicles

2001 Ford Escape

Speed control recall · 00V210001
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control.
📅 Aug 9, 2000· 1,193 vehicles

Other Ford Escape years

2002 2003 2004 All years

FAQ

Does the 2001 Ford Escape have any recalls?

Yes. The 2001 Ford Escape has 13 open or past safety recalls in NHTSA data: 15V606 (powertrain & transmission); 14V165 (body & structure); 12V353 (engine); 12V005 (brakes); 07V156 (brakes); 04V602 (door latches & locks); 04V165 (powertrain & transmission); 03V507 (seat belt). A recall only applies to your car if its VIN is included.

Are 2001 Ford Escape recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

How do I check my 2001 Ford Escape for recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN (on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb) on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer.