FordEscape2002
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2002 Ford Escape Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 3, 2012 · 80,000 miles

    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

  • September 20, 2011

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes

    My complaint is about the master cylinder and the rear door latch. I called the ford dealer and complained about my master cylinder leaking, they told me that recall was already performed on my vehicle in 2012. I wanted to know why would my master cylinder be leaking again two years later? I wonder if this job was ever done. I don't feel that the customer should have to pay for a job that wasn't performed. My other…

    ODI 10664443

  • June 5, 2009

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    2002 ford escape rear door and window are jammed and cannot be opened also rear drivers door. *tr

    ODI 10273273

  • May 21, 2009 · 90,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated the rear lift-gate latch was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v602000 component: latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch was related, however, the vin was not included. The contact will be responsible for the repair cost of $85. The manufacturer was notified and stated the recall did not include her…

    ODI 10459073

  • April 18, 2009 · 43,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I have a 2002 ford escape, and the rear liftgate window hinges have broken 3 times [one twice, the other once] in normal operation. This is exactly the problem covered by safety recall 04s20, but ford says that only applies to cars built in different assembly plants, not mine. *tr

    ODI 10266464

  • December 8, 2006

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I own a 2002 ford escape xlt. Since i purchased it in the fall of 2003, at different times both the front passenger door and rear passenger door have gotten stuck where i haven't been able to open them from either the inside or outside of the car. The first incident was the front passenger door, which was fixed when i took it to the dealership. The second incident occurred 4 days ago and the dealer is going to…

    ODI 10175996