Component Record

Ford Escape 2001 Power Train Problems

131 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2001 Ford Escape - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage131 complaints

131 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V165000Reported April 6, 2004 - 321,903 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 321,903 vehicles across all affected models.

15V606000Reported September 29, 2015 - 57 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 29, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 57 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine318 Brakes180 Electrical System143 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.