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 00V387002 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

What Happened

The wiper linkage is the part that connects your windshield wipers to the control system. In some cases, the ball socket that holds it together can break, causing your wipers to stop working suddenly.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens while you're driving, you could lose your windshield wipers entirely, or just the driver's side wiper. This could make it harder to see the road and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will check the wiper module and replace it if it's faulty – for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V387002. 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 00V387002

What This Recall Means

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?