2001 Ford Escape drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 36 complaints for the 2001 Ford Escape, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Was struck in the rear end by another vehicle, evidently, after that the two front hub bearings went bad. Dealership stated it was not due to accident.
Fifth time vehicle has been to the dealership for the same problem. Vehicle is stopped at a red light or in traffic, the vehicle lunges forward with the brakes applied. Daughter took it back to the same dealership and they thought they fixed the problem. She was on her way back to college...4 miles from the house at a red light. She called and said the vehicle was still doing what it was doing before. This needs to be investigated and a recall issued.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Escape
- Engine 318 complaints
- Brakes 180 complaints
- Electrical system 147 complaints
- Cruise control 108 complaints
- Transmission 96 complaints
- Air bags 67 complaints
- Steering 61 complaints
- Fuel system 60 complaints