2001 Ford Escort engine and engine cooling problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Ford Escort — 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

18%

share of all complaints

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median reported mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I have a 2001 ford escort zx2. Ive had it a little over a year now. This reoccurring problem is getting very frustrating. When I start my car it sounds like its getting ready to die. It just struggles at very low rpm. I don't know if there is a way to adjust the idle but is there a fix? *cn”
filed Mar 29, 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escort purchased april 2002. The rear coil springs, struts, and egr valve were placed at an expense of $870.00. After the repair the front coil springs, and struts failed, they then added that this failure was common for her model type. The failure and current…”
filed Nov 5, 2009

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission…
CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2008
Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006