2002 Ford Escape Unknown Or Other Problems
- 32
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 32 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
With no warning the automatic transmission on our escape failed completely at 44,130 miles. So far, no financial assistance has been offered by ford or the repairing dealer dispite attempts by me to get relief for the $2700 repair bill! We have had a loud noise coming from the drivetrain since about 18,000 miles and had it checked at 25,000 by our local ford dealer. The dealer insisted that it was only tire…
ODI 10070231
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Assist · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions, while traveling on a steep curvy road at 25 mph, vehicle lost power brakes and power steering, consumer had to use both feet on brake pedal to control speed, oil and emission lights came on, consumer was able to turn off street onto parking lot and slow down enough to avoid crashing, engine was still on when vehicle came to a stop, dealer reflashed pcm and replaced mass airflow sensor, throttle…
1 injury
ODI 8004571
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
I was driving @ about 40 mphon sat 1-26-2002 when the engine stopped and the dash lights for the engine and oil came on. I coasted to a stop and turned off the heater, radio, and ignition and put the car in park. Ir started again but i was concerned that there was a problem. I brought the car to williams ford([redacted]. P.o. Box 220, berea,oh 44017) on monday jan 29, 2002 to report the engine failure. The service…
ODI 758232
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Engine stalled while driving downhill. Was either braking or decelerating by letting up on gas. Check engine, airbag, and possibly oil lights came on. Power steering and brakes failed. Was able to pull off the road and stop vehicle with hand brake. Shifted vehicle into park and restarted. Had been driving for approx. 1/2 hour (15 miles). Weather was cool and clear.
ODI 755540
12v/24v/48v Battery · Gasoline · Ignition · Unknown Or Other
2002 escape stalled while coasting 35-40 mph down-hill. Engine, battery and oil lights illuminated on dash. Loss of power steering and breaks. Vehicle started up immediately after placing in "park" position. Dealership tested vehicle and found nothing out of the ordinary. Vehicle was 3 days old, 164 miles on odometer. This vehicle is the replacement to 2001 escape that stalled 4 times while coasting. Dealer replaced…
ODI 754987
Door · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other
Consumer stated that white gelatinous material was leaking from multiple areas of vehicles locks and crevices onto the interior upholstery of vehicle, dealer stated that lubricant was applied to the various internal locking mechanisms and that the excess was settling by leaking out of crevices and seams, dealer wiped off excess lubricant. *tt
ODI 564154
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was going 45mph and stalled without warning. Consumer had only owned vehicle for 4 days. Dealer couldn't find a cause, but kept it to inspect further and gave consumer a loaner vehicle.*ak
ODI 898553