Is the 2001 FORD Escape safe to drive?

The 2001 FORD Escape has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 00V210001 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

What Happened

The speed control cable in your vehicle helps control your acceleration and braking. In certain models, the cable's protective cap might be cracked or missing, allowing water to get inside and cause problems.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, your speed control could fail, causing your throttle to get stuck in an open position. If this happens while you're driving, you might lose control of your vehicle and crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will inspect the speed control cable and replace it with a new one if necessary – at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V210001. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 00V210001

What This Recall Means

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?