2001 Ford Escort recalls and problems

The 2001 Ford Escort has 0 recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2000 Ford Escort
Pictured: a 2000 model; the 2001 may differ in details. Photo: 2000 Ford Escort by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Escort model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
68complaints
14crashes
3fires
6injuries
40,600median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 1 complaints20002001: 11 complaints2002: 13 complaints20022003: 15 complaints152004: 8 complaints20042005: 5 complaints2006: 3 complaints20062007: 1 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 2 complaints2010: 2 complaints20102011: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20141

2001 vs. other Ford Escort years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Ford Escort have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Escort. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Escort?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (13), engine (12), vehicle speed control (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.