FordEscape2002
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  3. 2002
  4. Column

2002 Ford Escape Column Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering column · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 31, 2005

    Column

    My steering has a very annoying whinning noise and i have taken it in to be looked at 2 times and they cannot fix it.*ak

    ODI 10116199

  • November 26, 2004

    Column

    The steering wheel on my 2002 ford escape with only 37000 miles recently became loose while i was driving.the vehicle's 36000 mile warranty just expired. I took my vehicle to a ford dealership (cowles parkway ford) to get an estimate for the repairs, and was told that the vehicle needs a new steering column (a $400+ cost). Before making a decision i did some research on this type of vehicle and discovered that it is…

    ODI 10100963

  • September 13, 2004 · 43,132 miles

    Air Bags · Column

    Steering column. His vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags deployed and the steering column completely detached from the dash. I am unaware if this caused further injury to the operator. I am a licensed auto damage appraiser and thought this to be very unusual and potentially unsafe.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10091396

  • April 28, 2004

    Column · Emission Control · Latch

    Consumer took vehicle to dealer' 4-5 times for the same problem. When she turned on heat or air conditioner there was a mildew smell. Each time that consumer took vehicle dealer she was told to come back if the light came on. Dealer could not reproduce the foul smell. Also, while driving a wind came into vehicle even though the doors were closed. In addition, consumer complained about the steering wheel making…

    ODI 10071775

  • April 9, 2002 · 27 miles

    Brake Lights · Column · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electric Power Assist System · Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Had been having a problem with a loud squeaking noise coming from the steering column when turning; checked the nhtsa service bulletins and found a bulletin from june 1, 2003 noting this same problem; check engine light was also on again; i made an appt at dealer to check out these issues (4/7/04). Took vehicle in on 4/9/04. Dealer found the following problems: noise was coming from the upper steering column because…

    ODI 10086131