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2001 Ford Escort Base

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2001 Ford Escort – front Unverified
Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the ZX2 (1998–2003); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2000 Ford Escort ZX2, front left, 03-25-2021 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1998 Ford ZX2 Sport by Ortzog, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 SE in grey, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2002 Ford ZX2 rear by BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2001 Ford Escort Base is a 110-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic — sole transmission offered this model year and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,655 MSRP.

It makes 110 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.

The Escort measures 174.7 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,468 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,655 ($25,059 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L SOHC I4 (Ford CVH SPI2000)
Displacement2 L
Horsepower110 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque125 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic (F-4EAT) — sole transmission offered this model year
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14 in
Wheels Rear14 in
Tires Front185/65R14
Tires Rear185/65R14
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.7 in
Width67 in
Height53.3 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb Weight2,468 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2001 Ford Escort 4-DR.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford ESCORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 12, 2004 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT

CERTAIN TRW DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS MANUFACTURED ON DECEMBER 6 AND 9, 2002, FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1997 FORD ESCORT 4-DOOR AND STATION WAGON PLATFORM VEHICLES, FORD'S P/N F7CZ54611B09AAC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES EXHIBIT A NO-LOCK CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: TRW WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004.

NHTSA campaign 04E048000

99 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Ford ESCORT

Owner Complaints

99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford ESCORT (15 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling18
Power Train15
Vehicle Speed Control14
Suspension12
Electrical System11
Air Bags9
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 4, 2014 · Tires
“I PURCHASED ALL FOUR MICHELINS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. SINCE THEN I HAD TWO BLOWOUTS ON THE REAR DRIVE-SIDE TIRE AND ONE ON THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE TIRE. ALL THREE BLEW OUT ON THE SIDEWALLS, TWO OF WHICH WERE…”
Jan 21, 2013 · Electrical System
“I WAS AT THE STORE WITH MY SON (12 YEARS OLD) AND MY GRANDSON (3 YEARS OLD), WHEN WE WENT TO LEAVE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. IT WAS VERY COLD OUTSIDE, AFTER ABOUT AN…”
Nov 28, 2011 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Seat Belts
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT ANTI- LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED OCTOBER 24, 2003 WHEN THE…”
Nov 28, 2011 · Power Train, Seat Belts
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER ENGINE STARTUP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE…”
Jun 15, 2010 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“I HAVE A 2001 FOCUS ZX3 - 5SP THAT TENDS TO STALL WHEN THE AC IS ON. BUT IT MAY NOT STALL DURING THE "INITIAL" USE PERIOD. WITHOUT WARNING, IT WILL STALL AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND THEN…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 FORD ESCORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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