2001 Ford Escape electrical system problems
147 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2001 Ford Escape, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 147 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 61 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 23
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 61 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 34% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 23 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
During a collision on front part of vehicle caught on fire, causing total loss of vehicle. Also, consumer sustained injuries.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the alternator was burnt and was replaced. Nine months later, the vehicle stalled and a burning smell was observed. It was taken back to the dealer who built a casing around the alternator to stop the burning. Two years later, the vehicle stalled again. When taken to the dealer, the battery was replaced. Two years later, the vehicle stalled again.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Escape
- Engine 318 complaints
- Brakes 180 complaints
- Cruise control 108 complaints
- Transmission 96 complaints
- Air bags 67 complaints
- Steering 61 complaints
- Fuel system 60 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints