How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2001 Ford Escape?

The first step for servicing and repairing the drive/propeller shaft requires vehicle elevation on support and tire removal followed by brake drum retention using lug nuts according to proper sequence. Operation on a hoist should be limited because heat can harm the vehicle until safety precautions are taken. Start by putting gear shifting into place to measure the transmission speed before driving to maximum vibration speed to establish the baseline speed. Highly damaged rear driveshaft attachment parts require immediate replacement before further checks. The vehicle should be driven at 97-113 km/h (60-70 mph) when the transmission is in gear and hands should avoid the balance weights. An assistant needs to employ markers to show any weight distribution areas on the driveshaft at three different points: rear section, center section and front section. You must use screw-type hose clamps to check vibrations by turning them 90 degrees apart until the combination results in minimal vibration then apply the clamps at that position. Check vibration at baseline speed and if remaining vibrations occur adjust the clamp positions opposite each other to reach driveshaft balance.

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2001 Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: 5L8Z-3A427-C
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; CV Axle Assembly; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 5L8Z-3A427-DA, YL8Z-3A427-DA
- Base No.: 3B436A
- Item Weight: 15.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 33.6 x 4.9 x 5.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5L8Z-3A427-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2001 Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 6L8Z-3A428-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left, Front Right; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L8Z-3A428-B, TX-470, TX-316, YL8Z-3A428-AA, TX-539, TX-317, 6L8Z-3A428-A, 5L8Z-3A428-AB, YL8Z-3A428-BA
- Base No.: 3B436
- Item Weight: 16.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.3 x 4.8 x 4.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 6L8Z-3A428-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2001 Ford Escape Axle Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: YL8Z-3A427-FE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Front Axle; CV Axle Assembly, Front Left; CV Axle Assembly; GSP CV Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Base No.: 3A427
- Item Weight: 16.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.1 x 4.1 x 29.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: YL8Z-3A427-FE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2001 Ford Escape Drive Shaft, Rear Part Number: 2L8Z-4R602-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Drive; Drive Shaft, Rear; Driveshaft; Drive Shaft Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Base No.: 4602
- Item Weight: 5.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2L8Z-4R602-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

2001 Ford Escape Drive Shaft

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2001 Ford Escape Drive Shaft Parts Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair the Drive Shaft on 2001 Ford Escape?
A: The first step for servicing and repairing the drive/propeller shaft requires vehicle elevation on support and tire removal followed by brake drum retention using lug nuts according to proper sequence. Operation on a hoist should be limited because heat can harm the vehicle until safety precautions are taken. Start by putting gear shifting into place to measure the transmission speed before driving to maximum vibration speed to establish the baseline speed. Highly damaged rear driveshaft attachment parts require immediate replacement before further checks. The vehicle should be driven at 97-113 km/h (60-70 mph) when the transmission is in gear and hands should avoid the balance weights. An assistant needs to employ markers to show any weight distribution areas on the driveshaft at three different points: rear section, center section and front section. You must use screw-type hose clamps to check vibrations by turning them 90 degrees apart until the combination results in minimal vibration then apply the clamps at that position. Check vibration at baseline speed and if remaining vibrations occur adjust the clamp positions opposite each other to reach driveshaft balance.