2001 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Transmission problems:

  • Vehicle sometimes shifts from Park to Neutral instead of Drive
    
  • Car cuts off when leaving from a stopped position
    
  • Defective wiring on fuel pump housing
    
  • Involuntary engine acceleration
    
  • Vehicle suddenly dies without warning
    
  • Transmission shifting from Drive to Neutral without engaging brake
    
  • Vehicle stalled multiple times at stop signs and red lights
    
  • Transmission failure causing vehicle to move forward in Park or Reverse
    
  • Transmission shifter safety interlock failure
    
  • Vehicle stalled and shook when accelerating
    

• 2. Airbag deployment issues:

  • Airbags did not deploy in rear-end collision
    
  • Airbags did not deploy in frontal collision
    
  • Airbags deployed inadvertently
    

• 3. Brake problems:

  • Brakes made loud noise and did not stop the vehicle
    
  • Steering wheel locked up while pressing brake
    
  • Brake light illuminated on dashboard
    
  • Vehicle accelerated uncontrollably when brake pedal was stuck
    
  • Vehicle accelerated very slowly when gas pedal was pressed
    

• 4. Electrical issues:

  • Door and brake lights malfunction
    
  • Shifting anti-lock actuator failure
    
  • Electrical fire hazards
    
  • License plate light catching fire
    
  • Burned wire in steering column
    
  • Burnt-out wiring harnesses and connectors
    
  • Shifter and shift console replacement needed
    

• 5. Other issues:

  • Vibration in the vehicle while driving
    
  • Engine idol issues
    
  • Suspension problems leading to coil spring and strut replacements
    
  • Steering failure leading to collision
    
  • Rack and pinion failure
    
  • Sudden acceleration issues
    
  • Vehicle surges forward during parking
    
  • Steering bolt becoming loose
    
  • Steering wheel jumping around
    
  • Steering column crack causing fire hazard
    

• 6. Safety concerns:

  • Vibration caused dashboard crack and poor visibility in mirrors
    
  • Shifter malfunction causing vehicle to lunge forward
    
  • Vehicle failed to decelerate when brakes applied
    
  • Steering wheel seized causing collision
    
  • Passenger seat belt twisted and inoperable
    
  • Airbag deployment causing more damage than accident
    
  • Vehicle pulled to left at all times, dealer unable to remedy
    
  • Front coil springs and struts failure
    
  • Front-end collision without airbag deployment
    
  • Vehicle hit guard rail with steering failure
    

• 7. Miscellaneous issues:

  • Loud vibrating noise while driving slowly
    
  • Constant vibration in front end of vehicle
    
  • Starter struggles at low RPM
    
  • Metal piece under driver seat broke causing rocking
    
  • Rear coil springs worn down and needed replacement
    
  • Steering bolt broke causing steering wheel to jump around
    
  • Vehicle hesitates and accelerates slowly
    
  • Vehicle stalls when shifting gears from 5th to 4th
    
  • Vehicle shakes, rattles, and rolls
    
  • Vehicle won't shift out of park after startup