2002 Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 18 indicate fire
What owners report
- fire department · 11 records
- under hood · 8 records
- caught fire · 7 records
- engine compartment · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- report filed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 ford escape stalls when backing up, going forward going down the road. Going around a corner. Went to ford dealer and they had the vehicle for a week and found nothing. I can't drive this vehicle because it's unsafe. This is my only vehicle. *tr
ODI 10237512
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. The dealer test drove the vehicle, but could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that if the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure, they could not assist. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
ODI 10234527
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a ford 2002 escape. While visiting my mother on 06/25/08, i had parked my car in her drive and turned the ignition off. The keys were in the ignition. I had been at my mothers for aprx. 30-40 mins when i heard a loud explosion. I ran to the door and looked out and my vehicle was in flames. The fire dept. Seems to think that it was electrical. After researching this online, i see that this has happened with…
Fire reported
ODI 10232353
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that he is experiencing that same failure as noted in nhtsa action # pe06048. He took the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected and they found nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire under the hood. The contact disconnected the battery before the fire could spread. The current and failure mileages were 65,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10194934
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I took my 2002 ford escape to a ford dealer to see if the recent recall of the abs module connector affected my car only to find out that i had an oil leak from the master cylinder which was dropping onto the abs module. Maybe this is why the cars are catching fire to begin with. If i hadn't taken my car in to be checked the oil probably would have caused a fire. I had to replace the master cylinder and my car only…
ODI 10188316
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. When the vehicle was repaired under recall # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module), the dealer stated that the oil pan gasket leaked and needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the cost to replace the oil pan. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The current mileage is 5,360 and failure…
ODI 10189795
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. It was maneuvered off the road and restarted however, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph and stalled again when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the pcm, six ignition coils and six spark plugs needed to be replaced.
ODI 10171351
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated. The dealership determined the vehicle misfired on cylinder #1 and the engine needed to be replaced.
ODI 10168278
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the oil light illuminated intermittently during normal braking situations. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the vehicle lost oil pressure due to scoring in the cam journals. The manufacturer recommended a complete replacement of the engine.
ODI 10168743
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine And Engine Cooling
For the past 3 months, while decelerating to stop, my vehicle will cut off, also occurring when i decelerate in busy traffic. On one instance while pulling across a highway, my vehicle stalled and i was almost hit in the side by an oncoming car because i could not get the car started again. *jb
ODI 10166499
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated during the night, the vehicle alarm sounded. When the vehicle was approached, it was noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood. The police and fire department were alerted to the scene. A police report was filed. The fire department determined it occurred in the engine compartment and it was an electrical fire. The vehicle was operating normal prior to the fire. The vehicle is…
Fire reported
ODI 10159315
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: ford 2002 escape caught on fire. The fire was coming from the front driver's side dash engine compartment. This happened on july 27, 2005. The fire department and police department responded to the scene. The fire was contained in the vehicle. The walls in the garage had heavy smoke damage. They had to cut the garage door to get in. The consumer can't sleep in the house due to the smoke damage. *ak *jb *sc phone…
Fire reported
ODI 10130557
Cables · Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer experienced two problem with this vehicle on two separated occasions. First, vehicle stalled while driving, consumer tried to restarted, but was unable to do so. Secondly, while traveling vehicle started to accelerate uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to pull over. Afterwards vehicle was towed on both…
ODI 10106890
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving under 40 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle will be rear ended.
ODI 10094629
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle stalls when put into reverse regularly and occasionally when driving and put into drive. Until recently was able to restart almost immediately. Upon last stall was not able to restart and vehicle was towed to dealer. This is still occurring after the safety recall 04s13, and a flight recorder with 4 recordings of reverse stalls led to replacement of iac valve, mass air sensor, throttle body assembly, eec…
ODI 10093055
Engine And Engine Cooling
The vehicle still stalls after automatic transmission recall, 04v176000, repair was performed. The dealership was contacted and indicated that did all they can do. *la
ODI 10083263
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Model: 2002 ford excape xlt.engine stall without warning around 40 miles per hour. Power steering and brake failed to fundtion.the latest one happened on 3/31/2004. The last one was in late 2002.*ak i purchased this vehicle from michigan (village ford at dearborn), and use it in texas currently.
ODI 10064342
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
My vehicle has suddenly and without warning stalled while driving. Loss ofpower steering, brakes, etc. I nearly hit another vehicle as i could not control the car. This happend at speeds arount 30 mph as early as 6000 miles on the car. It has happened a few times at slow speeds or while backing out of the driveway but was not as scary as the ones that happened while travelling on a busy road at 30 mph. First time i…
ODI 10062163
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine stalled coming out of driveway. I could not steer or use brakes. All the engine lights came on. I put the truck in park and it started back up with no problems. I am taking the truck to the dealership tomarrow. I wish i knew about the stalling complaints before i put my two children in the back seat.*ak
ODI 10058873
Engine And Engine Cooling · Motor
2002 ford escape only 2 years old and ford will not honor warranty because rear wipers not working and engine makes and jerk at 3k rpm, not part of warranty. *ak
ODI 10054515
Engine And Engine Cooling
While commuting to work at very busy intersection, traveling at 20 mph, vehicle completely stalled losing all power utilities engine completely shut down. A number of passing motorists attempted to assist in moving vehicle out of intersection but could not get vehicle out of park key would not turn as well. After a number of attempts vehicle was restarted, and driven to local ford dealership. They stated they were…
ODI 10050688
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rack And Pinion
Check engine light came on; took vehicle into dealer; found a faulty catalytic converter monitor sensor; ordered part (10/02/03) took vehicle in again about a week later to have new sensor installed, and an engine oil leak was found; rack and pinion unit was leaking; unit was replaced, and was still found to be leaking so a third unit was installed (10/14/03). *ak
ODI 10086127
Engine And Engine Cooling
Between july and august of 2003 vehicle has stalled several times intermittently. The dealer kept the vehicle for one week but the problem re-occurred. Please provide further information. *nlm
ODI 10042282
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 escape xlt stalled at 40 mph. Loss of brakes and steering. Very scary - fortunately i was not in major traffic. Took to ford dealership -bulletin found on it and "repair" made. *ak
ODI 10025155