2001 Ford Escort Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Ford Escort, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,300 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.
“Consumer complained about a problem with driver's side seat. The bolts that secured the seat position broke. Since the 36,000 miles warranty expired Ford would not repair vehicle without full payment. Consumer had the seat repaired at an after market repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10057691, filed 2004-02, 40,000 miles“The metal piece under the driver seat broke, causing the driver seat to rock back and forward while driving. The bracket, which attached to the sliding mechanism, broke on the bottom of the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10055352, filed 2004-01, 40,600 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Escort
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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