2002 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle will randomly lock up and when i start it and try to move it into drive or reverse from park. And when i try to turn off my vehicle so that i can restart it my vehicle won't evem attempt to turn over or start but my electrical will still work just fine
ODI 11202768
Power Train
On 2002 ford escape xlt, while driving car in reverse gear backing out of garage down hill and turning on road also with steep down hill, transmission shifter cable detached from transmission. Could not get car out of reverse gear. This caused a very dangerous situation as car rolled backwards down hill out of control when engine shut off. Used emergency brake to stop car and blocked wheels with rocks to diagnose.…
ODI 11129367
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While the vehicle was stopped and waiting for a train to cross the tracks, the contact attempted to place the vehicle back in gear but the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. An independent mechanic was contacted and arrived at the scene. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the shift lever had disengaged from the transmission and would need to be bolted back…
ODI 10809630
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My car jerks when driving very badly hed many repairs done to no avail 118,000 miles have a disabled husband car is unrieabledriving on highway and local streets to get home.
ODI 10781325
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While shifting gears from drive to park, the vehicle rolled backwards without warning. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by engaging the hand brake. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shift gear stick disengaged from the transmission and the shift lever assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10807780
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle jerked and the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel and front of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure and repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10721459
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated there was a fuel odor coming from the ignition. In addition, the contact stated that when driving there would be a sudden deceleration in speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10611252
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I put the vehicle in reverse to back up and when i put vehicle back in drive it died/stalled. This has repeatedly happened along with dying at stop signs, red lights and multiple times at slow speeds. Also the vehicle has repeatedly "stumbled" at various speeds up to 65 mph. *tr
ODI 10593908
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop the transmission failed to respond without any warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. *tr
ODI 10568678
Power Train
This incident happened back in february of 2014, while i was leaving my house to take my car for an oil change, when i stepped on the gas, it suddenly just stalled at 10mph, so i released the gas and then pressed on it again, the second time was fine, but when i came to a full stop and pressed on the gas, it stalled again, after it passes 10 mph, the vehicle was just cruising continuously. So one time my car stalled…
ODI 10579395
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle stalled suddenly. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current…
ODI 10546509
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the link for the gear shifter failed and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who stated that the link for the gear shifter was rusted and became fractured. The failure caused the transmission to become unresponsive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000. *tr
ODI 10509393
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Going between 34-37 mph today, my vehicle completely stalled upon slight deceleration as i was attempting to switch into another lane. *tr
ODI 10485201
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
The vehicle, after being turned off, would not turn back on, and the gear indicator square that surrounds the engaged gear was multiplying, flashing and "dancing" from gear to gear. This happened a second time exactly one week later, and this time the interior lights were flashing and could not be stopped. After quite some time once the key was removed and the door was closed, the flashing interior lights ceased and…
ODI 10485212
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Upon pressing the brake, at any speed, the vehicle completely shuts off. This has caused me to be nearly rear-ended on several occasions. It happens without notice, and is becoming more consistent. I took it to the dealership, as there were recalls on my vehicle, but they said while that is a problem for my make and model, it was in fact not one of the recalls to be performed. I had two recalls performed, neither of…
ODI 10485197
Power Train
A couple of friends and i where on our way to la when we stopped for gas. Filled up the tank and then started the car, which started perfectly fine, i then put the car into drive and when i pushed the accelerator the car simply revved the engine and did not move. The drive gear was not engaging but second worked fine. First gear did engage also but it felt it was slammed into place not smoothly engaging. Had a near…
ODI 10479691
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
1 - rear latch is not working properly. When it is cool outside, the latch will not open the back door. 2 - window latch has rusted causing the rear window to detach from the hinge. Not that i am bidder, but at 37k miles, the transmission blew.... I discussed this issue with both ford and my dealership ([xxx]). Both companies stated they could not help me and that it was on me to pay to correct. I explained that…
ODI 10474310
Body · Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Lower control arm ripped off under cradle & ripped passenger side drive shaft off the transmission - the wheel fell off the car. It appears under cradle rusted from inside. I shudder at the thought of that happening when my wife was on the freeway, instead of coming to a stop. This vehicle was always kept in the garage. *tr
ODI 10512534
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed but the dealer was unable to locate a failure code. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id…
ODI 10466709
Power Train
I am very unhappy. I got in my 2002 ford escape this morning and went to put it in reverse and the shifter broke or something it was rolling i had to put on brakes i have never even hear of something like this happening and i look on the internet and its all over the internet how defective it is. I am a 50 year old single women so i am sure it was nothing i have done. What is going to be done about this problem it…
ODI 10316205
Air Bags · Power Train
In march 2004 while driving at a low rate of speed, i clipped the corner of a parked vehicle which caused my ford escape to overturn. No airbags deployed. In september 2009 while entering a freeway during a heavy rainstorm, driving at a low rate of speed, the escape hydro planed, slammed into the cement barrier rendering the vehicle useless. Despite the vehicle having spun multiple times and being slammed into the…
Crash reported
ODI 10430478
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While driving, usually first thing in morning, the rpm's will rev up to approx. 2000. The vehicle becomes harder to stop... *tr
ODI 10258804
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Power Train
My 2002 ford escape has had too many problems since i have owned it. I purchased the vehcile used in march of 2005 with 23k miles. It now has 30k. Please note it is still under warranty, however i feel the vehcile is riddled with problems to date: the cd4e automatic transmission was replaced at 4500 miules by the previous owner(performed by ford) along with the front wheel bearings and retainer rings. Since i have…
ODI 10129495
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
Power Train
Out of warranty transmission failed at 49k miles. *ph the vehicle experienced a shudder since 37k miles which only occurred a couple times per month. Ford failed to alert the consumer of the problem. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repair. Service bulletin#16056636254 *sc
ODI 10065304