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Common Problems with 2001 Ford Escort

Retrospectively, the 2001 Ford Escort had 31 complaints, and 16% of issues had something to do with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Ford Escort?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Ford Escort fall into the category of VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5 SUSPENSION 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 STEERING 2 POWER TRAIN 2 AIR BAGS 2 VISIBILITY 1 STRUCTURE 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 SEAT BELTS 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 TIRES 1 SEATS 1

Worst 2001 Ford Escort Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
2001 Ford Escort May 19, 2006 Victims: 2 Mileage: 37000 miles

Front end collision totaling ford escort zx2 without deployment of air bags. *jb

STEERING
2001 Ford Escort December 21, 2001 Victims: 1

While driving 40 mph steering failed, vehicle hit guardrail. *ak consumer is awaiting for ford inspector to inspect vehicle, however no response from...

FRONTAL
2001 Ford Escort August 19, 2002 Victims: 1

I hit a guardrail going 55 mph and then proceeded to be thrown down a hill into a field and my air bags did not deploy. i was curious as to why this...