Component Record

Ford Escape 2001 Brakes Problems

180 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2001 Ford Escape - 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage180 complaints

180 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

07V156000Reported April 10, 2007 - 446,460 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 446,460 vehicles across all affected models.

12V005000Reported January 9, 2012 - 244,530 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 244,530 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine318 Electrical System143 Power Train131 Vehicle Speed Control108 Air Bags66 Steering61

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.