2002 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- notified failure · 6 records
- spark plug · 5 records
- failure failure · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- engine engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The mounts that the engine sits on rusted away, causing the engine to drop onto the steering system while driving.
ODI 11230636
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
Engine
As shown in attached picture my coolant container is burning as if it is trying to catch fire. As also seen the coolant level is back at max but at one point was low. Concern is 🔥 safety. I was driving down the highway when i first smelt burning i did stop driving and it made it more intense. No actual fire took place but inside container it appears to have had a small fire or burn as shown by image.
Fire reported
ODI 11180005
Engine
Ford excursion v10 aluminum head complaint spark plug blew out of head. This happened while driving across country to visit my son, no warning just blew completely out of head and left me stranded along the roadside. This problem which ford is aware is not being fixed or recalled, truck just turned 100,000 miles but if one spark plug blew when will the others let go and exploded out of the head and leave me stranded…
ODI 11098733
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Bought this car and [redacted] check engine, abs, and the brake as well as the over drive (only one flashing) came on. The car gear shift lever pops out of gear. The vehicle has a new tranny. The vehicle stalls, and is blowing tranny fluid. It has had the compute replacee on a recall. Every issue i have found relates to recalls, yet fore told me nope zero recalls on this even after i showed him proof of a recall on…
ODI 11090818
Engine · Frame And Members
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for exhaust repairs, the technician noticed that the engine cradle and the lower part of the engine frame were corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact called suburban ford of sterling heights at [redacted] (40333 van dyke, sterling heights, mi 48313) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The…
ODI 11083592
Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. After exiting the vehicle, there was a fire that erupted under the hood. The fire was extinguished by a fire company. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The insurance company was to investigate the failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) and 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 11063216
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When i run my ac or heater exhaust comes in cant use either not sure whats going on with car but i do know that my car has been recalled prior to me owning the vehicle in 2015 of august and do know that it has not been fixed. Currently my car has 10 recalls and cant get my car fixed by ford
ODI 11023522
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. After the vehicle was parked, the driver smelled a burning odor. The contact noticed black smoke coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle exploded. The fire department extinguished the flames. The fire department assessed that the wiring harness was defective and caused the fire. The contact stated that the fire damaged the garage and the sidewalk concrete. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10945610
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10899751
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle does the exact same thing as nhtsa recall number 04v165000 or ford recall no. 04s13. I have the year and engine associated with the recall but my vin is not on the list. It should be because it is very dangerous!
ODI 10908812
Engine
Spark plug blew out of cylinder, cost me $455 in repairs. V6 3.0l 2002 ford escape.
ODI 10864198
Engine
Lost all coolant from radiator all at once when turned car off when came home from store because coolant light came on.. Replaced thermostat first. That didn't work. Put in new water pump, ran for about another week , than did same thing. So replaced radiator . Mind you car never ran hot, coolant light just kept coming on.
ODI 10876417
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While parked, the vehicle caught fire. The details of the fire were not available. The contact mentioned that the abs warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v165000 (structure), 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control), and 12v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that there was an…
Fire reported
ODI 10783466
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
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
Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the abs and the oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The over head light in the vehicle also independently illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10701073
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 2002 ford escape in feb. 2015. Since then often when i put it in park it revs, the rpms range from 1500-3000. I read that a recall was declared in december of 2004. My car idles at a high range.
ODI 10790058
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the control arm seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the cross member was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The…
ODI 10681195
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Neighbor woke me saying my car was on fire. Car wasn't on, the key was not in, and it had sat overnight. Called fire department and fire put out. Car is totaled because the firemen had to break into the engine compartment. Engine area burned with nothing but metal visible and a melted battery. I have pictures. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10660158
Engine
Returning home from vacation. Heard something bump under the vehicle, slowed down, saw the engine light come on, then the engine started to sputter, rumble, run rough. Got off the freeway. Called for service, was towed to garage. Mechanic discovered that a spark plug ejected from the engine, and that a 2nd spark plug was probably going to do the same thing. It is my understanding that this has happened before in…
ODI 10617957
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 and nhtsa campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) the vehicle started to surge back and forward. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The techician stated that the front vacuum tube was leaking and would need to be replaced. The…
ODI 10597974
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was approaching a traffic light to turn. As i applied the brake instead of stopping the truck accelerated. Hitting the back of a vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10588279
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated when the brakes were applied. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10576446
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