NHTSA lists 68 complaints for the 2001 Ford Escort, 14 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD ESCORT.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 19.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | 17.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 14.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 13.2% |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 13.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 7.4% |
| STEERING | 5 | 7.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 5.9% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2.9% |
| SEATS | 2 | 2.9% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STEERING | RACK AND PINION | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | REAR | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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27 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| VISIBILITY | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
Date: 2008-05-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 2004-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 2004-12-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Date: 2004-09-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
Date: 2004-08-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004. *TT
Date: 2004-08-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Date: 2004-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Date: 2004-05-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND / OR STALL AT IDLE, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Date: 2003-09-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ESCORT | 68 |
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