2001 Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 996 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Ford Escape overview page.
What owners report
“DRIVE DOWN A HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH - ENGINE AND OIL LIGHT WENT ON. LOSS OF POWER AND CAR DID NOT APPEAR TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 749706 — filed 08/03/2001
“ENGINE HAS SHUT OFF 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING, SINCE CAR BOUGHT 6 WEEKS AGO. ALWAYS ON HILLY, CURVEY ROADS, DOING 35-40 MPH, COASTING AND BRAKING…”NHTSA complaint 749688 — filed 08/02/2001
“PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS #746806. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO STALL OR ALMOST STALL AT STOP SIGNS OR IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC. HAS BEEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 749472 — filed 07/30/2001
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford Escape have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Ford Escape: 158 of 996 complaints on file (15.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Ford Escape have in total?
996 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 76 involved a crash, 58 involved a fire, 75 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
