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Fuel systemPart report

2001 Ford Escort Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage
27,169miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford Escort, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,169 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After starting the vehicle, the consumer heard a popping noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and the consumer was informed of a fuel pump problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10116947, filed 2005-05, 19,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200123%
200022%
1999134%
1998226%
1997163%
1996115%
199514024%
199483%
19934913%
19923723%
19916119%
199099%
1989128%
198896%
198724%
198612%
1985415%
198415%
1983114%

Other parts of the 2001 Ford Escort

Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Escort

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology