The service and repair manual for the 2001 Ford Escape — 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,387 complaints · 157 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 Escape manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 110
- General Information 1,495
- Accessories & Equipment 368
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 216
- Body & Frame 182
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 161
- Restraints 540
- Drivelines & Axles 60
- Steering 82
- Electrical 176
- Suspension 60
- Engine Mechanical 222
- Transmission 143
- Engine Performance 1,173
- Front & Rear 214
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 Escape
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 15V606000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 ford escape and mercury mariner vehicles manufactured march 31, 2001, to september 1, 2009. the affected vehicl.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 12V353000Ford motor company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 escape vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines and speed control manufactured from october 22, 1999, through jan.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 04V602000Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 12V005000Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that c.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 04V165000On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 03V507000On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or "partial latch.
Owners have filed 1,387 complaints and Ford has issued 157 technical service bulletins for the 2001 Escape. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 Escape manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 Escape?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the XLS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2001 Escape problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 Escape, covering power train, engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2001 Escape wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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