2002 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 6 records
- automatic transmission · 5 records
- transmission failure · 5 records
- transmission fluid · 4 records
- side road · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
On rt. 59, just south of northwest hwy (rt. 14) in barrington, my 2002 ford escape xlt was involved in a bizarre incident or accident. While sitting static on level road in a line of traffic with a train-crossing barrier arm keeping traffic safely waiting for the train to pass, my vehicle lurched forward in an unintended acceleration while my foot was firmly pressing on the brake pedal. The engine raced at >= 4000…
Crash reported
ODI 10416675
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the transmission was defective. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10390305
Automatic Transmission
Purchased vehicle was used around town for 4 days on the forth day drove on hwy way at 65 mph the overdrive light came on flashing car failed to shift out of gear. Pulled off road turned off. Found car leaking automatic transmission fluid and would no longer go into gear once it had been shut off. Is currently at transmission shop the are attempting to find what the issue is. Vehicle is a 2002 ford escape. *tr
ODI 10358088
Automatic Transmission
This complaint is to regarding ford motor company and the cd4e automatic transmission. This is by far the worst transmission ever built. I have a ford escape and a mazda 626 and both have needed the transmission rebuilt this year. The ford 4 times before it would work right. I wish that the government would not let auto manufacturers built defective vehicles and parts and make them own up to it if they do. I wonder…
ODI 10362539
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 ford escape had to have a transmission replaced. At 74,000 miles it was blown. I had it towed to a repair shop and asked for his opinion. It was blown. He called about a replacement and was told the dealer kept many replacements for 2002 escapes because of failures. I bought ford because i always loved and bought fords. But 3,3300.00 later, ford has a problem. The car runs better now and even gets 5 miles…
ODI 10349898
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 ford escape was recalled for several reasons. Something with the power train, the cruise control, the abs system..... Finally it caught on fire. The engine was melted. Fire and police department got there. Contacted ford and they just said we will record your call on your profile. Don't understand how lives and property have been lost and ford doesn't do anything about it. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10328387
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford escape 4x4 55,000 miles while driving 70 mph on rt 95 the car suddenly appeared to have gone into neutral, although it was still in drive. Luckily we were able to make it to the side of the road 100 miles from home. The car would not move in any gear and now requires a new transmission. There were no previous transmission problems and no warnings that anything might be wrong. *tr
ODI 10290209
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact sated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission did not show signs of slipping before it failed. The vehicle was inspected by a certified technician who stated that the core of the transmission had failed. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
ODI 10348106
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 104,000 MILES. *TR
ODI 10354657
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
My family and i were driving along the insterstate with cruise controll set at 75 mph. We were going up a small hill and about to go into the passing lane. The car sounded like the transmission slipped in over drive and the rpms went through the roof. We were able to coast to the side of the road. We turned the vehicle off for serveral minutes and then turned it back on. The oil pressure light flickered on and off…
ODI 10237790
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure, apparently a recurring problem with the ford 2001-2004 escape suv. This one is a 2002 and did not leave me stranded, i managed to get it to the dealership. Others (hundreds++) on the web were stranded on major highways. *tr
ODI 10222235
12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Cables · Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the accelerator pedal went down to the floor and would not release. The contact was able to place the vehicle into second gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the cruise control cable failed and jammed the throttle cover. The transmission became damaged when the contact shifted into reverse gear. The manufacturer may not be able…
ODI 10218668
Automatic Transmission
This will be the second time i have to replace the brake pads and rotors, not to mention that from day one my wheels have been covered in black dust from the brakes, and im told this is normal. The major problem has been the transmission. I can not tell you how many times i've taken it in to be looked at and called and complained to ford with no help at all. Since day one (my car was brand new) the automatic…
ODI 10210675
Automatic Transmission
O/d off light began flashing. Apparently, the torque converter failed and the entire transmission had to be replaced. Car was only 4 years old with 53000 miles. If i didn't have an extended warranty, the repairs would have cost over $3000. Apparently, this same problem exists on the 2002 ford explorer as well. *nm
ODI 10174902
Automatic Transmission
I bought my 2002 ford escape in may of 2005, the dealership had to rebuild the transmission 3 days later at 80k because it was slipping between gears. Now a year and half later, i've been told by a specialist that i need a new transmission, which will cost me $2500 - $4000! The dealer will not warranty their work because it has been over a year since the service, but i've only put 20k miles on it! The transmission…
ODI 10173484
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure after 4 years and 10 months at 64,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10207355
Automatic Transmission
Ford 02 escape. Value body transmission issues, metal shavings in transmission fluid, car only 4 years, 80k highway miles. Car maintenance kept up. Two ford dealerships telling me it could cost 1 to $2000 to fix. Ford company would not help. Can provide control number. Dealership will not take responsibility. This has to be a manufacture issue. Dtc codes tested po741 & p1744. Control# 14998722626. Please help. *nm
ODI 10165339
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission failed suddenly without warning while driving 72 mph. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. Updated 9/15/2006 - *nm
ODI 10165548
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 ford escape and was driving on the freeway when the overdrive off light started flashing. I pulled over ,but was not able to reengage the overdrive. Continued the commute home and the transmission started shifting roughly, and then the check engine light came on. I was able to drive it to the dealer, where they told me i would needed a new transmission. I took it, ,,(by this point the vehicle wasn't…
ODI 10194127
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact stated while driving at 50 mph the vehicle felt as though it shifted into neutral. He turned on the hazard lights and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to the dealership. They replaced numerous parts in the transmission. The vehicle is operating correctly at this time. *ak updated 12/7/2005. *nm
ODI 10143002
Automatic Transmission
Wife parked vehicle on steep uphill driveway. Placed in park and turned ignition off. Exited drivers side and walked behind vehicle to passenger side continuing to mailbox. While at mailbox observed vehicle abruptly roll backward crossing the path where she had just walked behind the vehicle, across street and over curb hitting tree. Neighbor in their front yard also observed this. Vehicle sustained significant…
Crash reported
ODI 10144886
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
Trans has had to be repaired replaced rebuilt over 14 times in less than 100,000 miles and less than 2 years. The overdrive light starts blinking and the car jerks when the car shifts up or down, except the time i could only go in reverse and had to let the car roll into a parking lot off of a busy street. *jb
ODI 10139029
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle was being driven at roughly 35 miles per hour when the tachometer suddenly surged and the vehicle began to loose speed. The transmission had obviously failed to engage. Putting the transmission into 2nd gear allowed the transmission to re-engage and the vehcile began to surge forward. An attempt was made to drive the vehicle to a dealership about 7 or 8 miles away. The transmission continued to to engage…
ODI 10125186
Automatic Transmission
Intermitten engine idle/stalling during engine start and driving conditions even after pcm recall work. Dealership test drove and broke down on side of road, verdict is said to be transmission related. Vehicle has 48,000 miles.
ODI 10123726
Automatic Transmission
Just after the warranty period on my 2002 ford escape expired, i started having trouble with the transmission, specifically, the transmission would not engage in reverse without revving the engine and having the gears jump into place, causing the vehicle to lurch backwards. When i contacted my local ford dealership where i had purchased the suv, i expressed to them my displeasure in having transmission trouble at…
ODI 10123750