1. Ford Escape
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Fuel System, Other

2002 Ford Escape Fuel System, Other Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 28, 2011 · 79,996 miles

    Fuel System, Other · Structure

    Metal straps holding up the gas tank rusted and broke on july 28, 2011 while filling the gas tank. Had to have it towed to dealership where they replaced the two metal straps on august 1, 2011. On august 2, 2011 a recall was issued for the same problem on similar ford vehicles that were manufactured during the same year. Dealership confirmed it was the same problem that was cited in the recall and stated that i was…

    ODI 10419158

  • May 7, 2011 · 85,000 miles

    Fuel System, Other

    Gas tank shield and straps are rusted so badly that there is a 5" x 6" hole in the gas tank shield. The straps holding the shield are also badly rusted. *tr

    ODI 10401536

  • November 23, 2002 · 2,000 miles

    Air Bags · Fuel System, Other · Ignition · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Webbing

    On my new ford escape 2002 bought 8-2002. My gas pedal stuck, my brakes were leaking fluid my ignition has broke. My passanger side rear door will not open or close properly and has opened while the vehicle is in motion. There is a vibration in my left front end and my air bag warning light stays on at times my driver side saftey restraint has sheared and had to be replaced

    ODI 10007766