This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Ford Escort deals with a compact lineup: two trims, SE and ZX2, in a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe. The engine list holds two 2.0-liter inline-fours, an SOHC unit and a DOHC unit, both naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. Torque values, specifications, wiring diagrams, diagnostic charts and step-by-step procedures cover both engines and then the transaxle, brake hydraulics, steering, suspension and body electrics of the 2001 car.
Engines covered
- 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- SE
- ZX2
Known issues on the 2001 Escort. One recall is on federal record for the 2001 Escort, covering replacement driver's side seat belt assemblies supplied for the platform that did not meet the strength the standard requires. Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and cooling draws the largest number, with the power train and vehicle speed control next. Engine diagnostics, transaxle service, the throttle and speed control circuits, and the belt replacement procedure are all documented here with the torque values and wiring diagrams that go with them.
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'
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004.
Showing the 8 most recent of 27 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
FRONT END COLLISION TOTALING FORD ESCORT ZX2 WITHOUT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *JB
I HIT A GUARDRAIL GOING 55 MPH AND THEN PROCEEDED TO BE THROWN DOWN A HILL INTO A FIELD AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS CURIOUS AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED--THANKS. *AK
Showing the 2 most serious of 99 complaints filed with NHTSA.
