Component Record

Ford Escape 2001 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

59 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2001 Ford Escape - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage59 complaints

59 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V277001Reported September 18, 2000 - 10,850 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 10,850 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine318 Brakes180 Electrical System143 Power Train131 Vehicle Speed Control108 Air Bags66

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.