2002 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 24 indicate fire
What owners report
- fire department · 12 records
- engine compartment · 7 records
- parked driveway · 7 records
- under hood · 7 records
- caught fire · 6 records
- fire parked · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle shut down. The dashboard lights flashed erratically and consumer lost functionality of the steering and braking. *nlm
ODI 10025100
Electrical System · Engine
Problems with 2002 ford escape xls would not start. *mr the consumer stated it would take three tries before the vehicle would start. The consumer was told by the dealer they could not find any technical signals. *jb
ODI 10024307
Electrical System
I own a 2002 ford escape xlt that stalled today for the first time at 8900 miles. I have read a lot of emails on escape-central.com on the exact same problem. Why isn't ford aggressively doing something to fix it? I was traveling on a very busy street under construction with no turn off when it happened. I almost was rear ended and it could have been a very bad accident. *nlm
ODI 10020523
Electrical System
My 2002 ford escape purchased at john elway ford in boulder, co stalled on me. I've previously have had electrical problems that have not been fixed after being brought in numerous times. After the vehicle stalled, it would make an extremely loud noise and it would not shut back down. The service people have done nothing to help this situation. I've also spoke with the manger dave and nothing is being done. I bought…
ODI 10014096
Electrical System
The check engine/oil light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering. The dealership indicated the main computer was the cause of the problem. *jb
ODI 10011187
Electrical System
Ford escape xlt midnight edition 2002 stalled while driving on a clear day. Luckily there was roadwork so i could pull over easily although braking and steering was almost impossible. One week later car didn't start and garage told me that the battery had burst, they replaced battery.*jb
ODI 10008154
Electrical System
When driving my 2002 ford escape, 35mph, slightly downhill, the car loses power. It becomes difficult to brake and steer. This is the 4th time this has happened since buying the car in july 2002. The dealer has been notified.
ODI 10003051
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford escape xlt 2002 stalled while driving downhill, i was going 35 mph on a clear day. This was a frightening experience, my brakes and steering was difficult.
ODI 10000698
Electrical System
Consumer states that while driving at 40mph,going down a hill.vehcile stalled out without any warning, lossing all steering power.had pull on the emergency brakes,to stop vehicle. This happen twice. Nlm
ODI 8020153
Electrical System
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle will stall. And willnot restart the dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm
ODI 8019899
Electrical System
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm
ODI 8020141
Electrical System
Ford escape engines may stall at certain speeds.*mr the consumer's vehicle has stalled three times in the last two years. The consumer contacted the manufacturer about recall related to stalling. The manufacturer explained to the consumer that her vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm
ODI 10080025
Electrical System · Master Cylinder · Seat Belts · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
The brake light came on while driving. This occurred because the brake master cylinder had a slow leak that progressed. The dealership indicated the leak may be due to a bad cylinder cap. The cap was replaced. Also at 100 miles the steering wheel became loose and felt like it was going to separate from it's linkage. A screw in the steering wheel had became loose and needed to be tightened. The dealership tightened…
ODI 10064874
Electrical System
Consumer states that the safety system light keeps indicating that the seat belts and airbags don't work. Please provide any further information. *ph
ODI 10031771