2001 Ford Escape Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 2001 Ford Escape was seen by many drivers and reviewers as a delightful surprise from Dearborn. Although Ford had made a tremendous...
The 2001 Ford Escape was seen by many drivers and reviewers as a delightful surprise from Dearborn. Although Ford had made a tremendous fuss about its plans to launch a smaller, more nimble SUV, the '01 Escape delivered far beyond expectations.
With a 173-inch overall length, the 2001 Escape was a pixie among the sport-utility market's behemoths. Despite its relatively small size, though, it managed to fit five adults in reasonable comfort, and hold 33 cubic feet (with rear seats up) or 63 cubic feet (with rear seats folded) of cargo.
The entry-level engine for the '01 Ford Escape was the 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder Zetec with a 130-horsepower output. An optional upgrade, to the 3.0 liter, 24-valve Duratec V-6, with its healthy 200 horsepower and 200 lb.-ft. of torque, transformed the Escape into a little powerhouse.
ABS front-disc brakes gave the Escape great stopping power, and optional front-side airbags added security. Despite its outdoorsy stylings, though, the 2001 Escape wasn't a great off-road vehicle; designed for suburban streets and interstate highway, the Escape was more comfortable there.
And speaking of 'comfort,' the Escape was easy on the wallet when it came to the gas pump, with mileage rated at 18-23 mpg city, 24-28 mpg highway, depending on model. Not bad at all for a sturdy little packhorse that could tote a bunch of people and cargo!
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2001 Ford Escape appreciate its affordability and reliability, along with good fuel economy and decent performance. Many drivers highlight its spacious interior and cargo area, making it a practical choice for families. On the downside, some have mentioned the braking performance and the limited gas tank capacity as areas for improvement."
I own an 01 Escape V6 FWD, LOVE it so far, drives great, handles great. I bought it from an owner that mostly kept the car in California so I can't attest for body integrity too much, but the car is rust free after almost 9 years. the V6 works great for towing and doesnt really need to downshift until you hit a long hill while towing, I tow a pop up camper about 2500 lbs, handles great with or without a trailer and I have no complaints so far, have not drove it in the winter yet, I think it will do just fine. as for fuel economy, I have got as high as 29 mpg on an all highway trip! with mixed highway and city driving I average around 24, my lowest was 18, towing through hills which still doesn't seem bad to me. Great dependable vehicle overall so far! very practical and easy to maintain.
November 12, 2009very nice vehicle. city mileage okay (16mpg) great highway mileage (27 mpg) at best averaging around 21-22 mpg. handles better than most cars. really tight turning radius. decent acceleration and decent brakes. vehicle has 204,000 miles and still running strong. auto 4WD is nice but after driving most of its life on gravel 4WD trys to kick in at random times just a small annoyance though
December 16, 20112001 Ford Escape XLT, Black with black leather interior, aftermarket carbon fiber taillights, interior trim kit, and third brake light. 3.0L 24V V6 210hp (wish there was more...)
January 24, 2008What owners say
I own an 01 Escape V6 FWD, LOVE it so far, drives great, handles great. I bought it from an owner that mostly kept the car in California so I can't attest for body integrity too much, but the car is rust free after almost 9 years. the V6 works great for towing and doesnt really need to downshift until you hit a long hill while towing, I tow a pop up camper about 2500 lbs, handles great with or without a trailer and I have no complaints so far, have not drove it in the winter yet, I think it will do just fine. as for fuel economy, I have got as high as 29 mpg on an all highway trip! with mixed highway and city driving I average around 24, my lowest was 18, towing through hills which still doesn't seem bad to me. Great dependable vehicle overall so far! very practical and easy to maintain.
November 12, 2009very nice vehicle. city mileage okay (16mpg) great highway mileage (27 mpg) at best averaging around 21-22 mpg. handles better than most cars. really tight turning radius. decent acceleration and decent brakes. vehicle has 204,000 miles and still running strong. auto 4WD is nice but after driving most of its life on gravel 4WD trys to kick in at random times just a small annoyance though
December 16, 20112001 Ford Escape XLT, Black with black leather interior, aftermarket carbon fiber taillights, interior trim kit, and third brake light. 3.0L 24V V6 210hp (wish there was more...)
January 24, 2008I miss my escape! I loved that thing. I had awesome gas mileage and it was roomy. My payments was cheap as well as my insurance. I was fun to drive bc i had a sun roof, so I'd drive around with the windows down and the music up.
July 20, 2009I love my truck. It's had coil pack problems but for a car with 140k+ miles on it, that's not bad at all. Just tried out my 4wd in the recent snow, and love it! I would buy this car over and over and over again.
December 14, 2009The truck is roomy has a good ride and equipped with the V-6 it is reasonably quick. It handles off roading reasonably well and gets good mpg for this segment.
July 7, 2008This escape has not only saved me money in fuel mileage it is fun to drive. I have no doubt this smaller version of the Explorer will be the car for me from here on out. It handles great, is comfortable to ride in and the fuel economy makes it an all around great automobile. I would recommend this car to any new car owner as well as someone looking for a smaller SUV type.
April 7, 2015With snow tires, it goes like a snowmobile in the whitestuff! Decent mileage if you keep the sweet sounding V6 from revving. Basicly, we love the thing.
July 10, 2007I would reccomend this vehicle to everyone. Great power, handles great and never lets me down. Looks good to. Bit of a gas gusaler but all in all a great vehicle to drive. I would run anybody on the road with it.
November 20, 2009The car of compact SUVs, I really loved this Escape. Extremely comfy, room to spare, and performance that wasn't all that bad. It had a few issues in the time I had it, but I definitely can't say it was horribly unreliable. It even did pretty well off road. Man, i need another one...
October 24, 2009Trims & specs
Base MSRP $23,190 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 171 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 23 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $21,440 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 171 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $26,620 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 171 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 23 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $24,870 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 171 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 24 | Drivetrain FWD |
