Component Record

Ford Escape 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Problems

108 distinct owners reported a vehicle speed control problem on the 2001 Ford Escape - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage108 complaints

108 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V210001Reported August 9, 2000 - 1,193 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,193 vehicles across all affected models.

12V353000Reported July 26, 2012 - 529,719 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 529,719 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine318 Brakes180 Electrical System143 Power Train131 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.