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.

What is the WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER recall for the 2001 FORD Escape? (Campaign #00V260001)

The hubcaps on your 4x2 vehicle cover the wheels, but what's inside is critical - the hub connects your wheels to your vehicle. In some cases, the wrong type of hub was installed in your vehicle, which could cause the rear wheels to come loose or even fall off. If the rear wheels come loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash. Your authorized dealer will inspect the rear hubs and replace them if necessary - at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you receive the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 00V260001 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

What Happened

The hubcaps on your 4x2 vehicle cover the wheels, but what's inside is critical - the hub connects your wheels to your vehicle. In some cases, the wrong type of hub was installed in your vehicle, which could cause the rear wheels to come loose or even fall off.

Risk if Unfixed

If the rear wheels come loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your authorized dealer will inspect the rear hubs and replace them if necessary - at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V260001. 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 00V260001

What This Recall Means

WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?