FordEscape2002
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  3. 2002
  4. Engine And Engine Cooling

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi17
1–30k mi15
100–150k mi10
30–60k mi5
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 3, 2003 · 14,798 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving about 35 - 40 mph the vehicle would simply stall or shut down for no reason. This caused the brake pedal and accelerator pedal to become very difficult to press. There was a lot of resistance to the brake pedal. All warning lights on the dashboard came on. The steering wheel also became very difficult to turn when the stall occurred. *nlm

    ODI 10018420

  • March 15, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.*ak

    ODI 10024568

  • January 8, 2003 · 17,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vehicle quit running while entering a freeway bridge, resulting in a partial loss of vehicle control. Vehicle stopped in the middle of the freeway, resulting in a very unsafe and potentially life threatening situation. Vehicle restarted after placing it in park and cycling the key. I contacted ford [redacted]), inquired if this is known problem and what should be done. Ford indicated there was not a known problem,…

    ODI 10008046

  • January 1, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    On two separate occassions vehicle stalled while driving on a clear road, at a minimal speed. Difficult to pull off road, steering and driving were difficult, all warning light on dashboard illuminated.

    ODI 10005524

  • December 31, 2002 · 12,400 miles

    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

  • December 19, 2002 · 18,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Ford escape '02 stalled when going 40 mph up the hill. Ts

    ODI 10000298

  • October 8, 2002 · 8,626 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While traveling on the highway the vehicle will stall without prior warning. The dealership is aware of the problem, the dealer replaced a component in july but the problem reoccured in october. *mr *nlm *dt

    ODI 8020568

  • July 14, 2002 · 20,450 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    On two occasions, my 2002 ford escape has stalled for no apparent reason. The first time the vehicle stalled i was slowing down from approximately 45 miles an hour. The second time it happened i was exiting the interstate. Both times the vehicle stalled i lost the power steering capablilites, but was able to immediately restart it. This matter needs an immediate investigation before injuries or fatalities are…

    ODI 10026081

  • July 2, 2002

    Clutch Assembly · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Headlights · Parking Brake · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control

    Consumer stated on july 2, 2002 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a broken headlight and missing equipment from the vehicle, on july 23, 2002 the vehicle began experiencing stalling, brake and odometer problems, the brakes were replaced due to a flaw, the stalling and the odometer problems could not be duplicated, also there were problems with the speakers and the clutch sticking, consumer stated while…

    ODI 568244

  • February 6, 2002 · 2,081 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The vehicle has repeated engine stalling while vehicle is in motion or at a stop, then it will immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the air flow sensor, and reprogrammed computer. Ts when the vehicle reached the operating temperature in gear at the idle, in park, the rpm would fluctuate and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle will then restart. Scc

    ODI 10001833

  • January 1, 2002 · 1,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    2002 ford escape xlt - our vehicle has experienced numerous stalls on the expressway. It takes out power steering and the brakes. Each time it starts back up after i can get the vehicle stopped.

    ODI 10019201

  • 12,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred the engine was still running, but the power steering and brakes were lost. Also, vehicle failed to accelerate. *ak

    ODI 10053714

  • Engine And Engine Cooling

    Consumer states while driving and without any indication vehicle traveled 40 mph. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

    ODI 10026897