2001 FORD ESCAPE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2001 Ford Escape has 24 recalls, the most serious involving multiple fire risks, stuck throttle conditions, and suspension failures that can cause a rear wheel to detach or the front lower control arm to break away and drop the vehicle. Several recalls center on fire hazards: the brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid onto the ABS module wiring connector, and the ABS module connector itself can allow moisture and contaminants in, either way causing corrosion, melting, smoke, or fire. On the throttle side, V6-equipped models face two related problems: inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector can jam the throttle wide open, and a cracked or missing servo cap locating tab can prevent the throttle from returning to idle when cruise control is disengaged, both conditions making the vehicle hard to slow or stop. Steering and chassis issues are also significant. The nut attaching the steering wheel to the column may be installed upside down or cracked, and can fracture under load, leaving the wheel loose or separated from the column. The front lower control arm attachment point can also corrode and break free from the subframe, causing sudden loss of steering. Other concerns include front seatbelt buckles where an internal post can fracture and leave the belt in a partial or failed latch state in a crash, a rear liftgate latch that may not hold closed during a collision, fuel line o-ring seals that can drip fuel near ignition sources, an engine stall on deceleration in V6 models, and wiper linkage that