Overview & Reviews

The Escape is Ford's new SUV. Smaller in size than the Explorer (and dwarfed by an Excursion), the 2001 Ford Escape competes in the same class as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Its main calling cards are an optional V6 engine and a large interior.

• Strong V6 engine, plenty of interior space, car-like road manners.

• Lacks the off-road capability of a truck-based SUV, barely adequate base engine, unknown reliability.

User Reviews:

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  30000 miles - 2001 Ford Escape
  By gnomic - January 7 - 2:00 am

  A solid, reliable SUV for those who want SUV features without poor gas milage.

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  Good SUV for the money - 2001 Ford Escape
  By Sqoug - October 19 - 2:11 am

  My Escape has about 43,000 miles right now. I have had it since April 01. During that time it broke only once - DPFE sensor stopped working at about 20,000 miles and was fixed on warranty. (I noticed no problem driving with broken DPFE sensor. It is probably important only for some emissions stuff.) The only other visit to the dealer was for the seat buckle recall. With that record I would say that this is a very reliable car. Average gas mileage on a 6000+ mile trip from CA to MN and back was about 23MPG. I do maintenance on my own - engine oil, ATF, radiator fluid, brakes, filters. I think I will keep my Escape for a few more years. No real reason to upgrade.

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  A true winner - 2001 Ford Escape
  By scape2 - October 3 - 6:26 pm

  I own a 2001 black XLT V6 4wd and its been great! Use it for skiiing, fishing, biking. Not one problem. performance is excellent.

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  Problems - 2001 Ford Escape
  By buckeyebic - June 22 - 1:48 pm

  With 47555 miles, the V6 4WD has lost the torque converter says the dealer. Also the sun roof quit working and the dealer quoted over $1600 to fix it because the factory sun roof is the only option available. The left front wheel bearing is gone and the front right idler arm needs replaced. Seems too soon for these types of failures for a SUV that has never been off road and used on the freeway mostly.

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  My 2001 is so fun! - 2001 Ford Escape
  By Marci - May 31 - 7:31 pm

  I purchased my Escape and havent looked back. It has enough power for me (got the V6)and my husband. He also loves it. It only had 47,000 miles on it and talked the dealership down to a great deal (after 2 days!). We live in northern California and already drove it down to southern California and it drove like a dream (I wouldve liked a little better gas mileage though). Its perfect for someone going from a car to an SUV. Its not too big and yet has PLENTY of room. You also have a good seeing height. Recommend it. Love it!

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  the winner - 2001 Ford Escape
  By Aaron cis - April 27 - 10:18 pm

  I bought this cute SUV for my family needs and dont regret it at all. One of the best compact SUVs in the market with plenty of interior space. The reliability is outstanding despite the high mileage i got. Not a single complaint to make. Wife and kids love it. So why buy RAV4 or CR-V when you got the Escape?

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  A good little SUV - 2001 Ford Escape
  By Holms - March 20 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my escape for a little over a year (1 yr 4 months) and it still alot of fun to drive. It has alot of pep and is a smooth ride. There is alot of wind noise, but not unbearable. There is plenty of room in the back for passengers. Some downsides are: 1.) it seems to really wear on tires. 2.) My sunroof switch seems to have a short in it, 3.) the cargo cover broke within the 1st 6 months.

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  Best of Breed - 2001 Ford Escape
  By Escapist - August 16 - 2:00 am

  Theres not much that I dont like about my Escape. It has plenty of power for my (admittedly basic) needs, while providing an overall smooth and comfortable ride. It does great in the snow, hauls butt up Snoqualmie pass with four adults, boots, gear, and lunch in back and skis on top. I love the exterior look, 16 inch wheels are the best. Beats the snot out of the Jeep Liberty for way less $$ smaller than a Cherokee or Explorer and I like it that way. Has an annoying creak (not crack) in the rear window havent been able to find the source.

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  Fun Car - 2001 Ford Escape
  By Pat Luegger - July 7 - 2:00 am

  I bought the Escape to replace an aging TransSport because I needed 4WD & also wanted a smaller vehicle. It has been a fun car to drive but I have had a number of mechanical problems including the car stalling for no apparent reason, the coolant sign coming on for no apparent reason plus today, I had to have the vapor MGM valve replaced. (I only have 41000 miles on my car.)

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  first time buying used car - 2001 Ford Escape
  By schoolbus - April 30 - 2:00 am

  This is the first time I decided to let the other person take the depreciation. I have owned this car for 14 months and its been great. It had come off a lease and was in prefect shape. I had the dealer throw in a 100k warranty but havent used it yet. I did, however, use the factory warranty right away for 3 minor problems. The car is a little bumpy since it is a SUV but has a lot of pep (V6) and handles quite nice. I only use it for local driving and going to the mountains. My husband hates the chrome yellow color but I can always find it. I dont think I will ever buy new again.