2002 Ford Escape Air Bags Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- airbag light · 15 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- light came · 7 records
- warning light · 6 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
- airbags deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag light came on on the dashboard. It continues to stay on and beeps five times repeating five times. This occurs during start up of the vehicle, and it also occurs about 30 minutes after continuous driving.
ODI 11021164
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 11000191
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
Airbag light stays on and also i have a issue with the steering wheel and suspension there are other issues with the car and never was fixed by previous owner now im stuck with a car that has past recalled issues. If you own a car and just purchased it by previous owner make sure that recalls have been fixed on vehicle. Now i dont know what to do with my vehicle.
ODI 11023506
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. While driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle struck the front end of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun around and struck the other vehicle again. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received chest injuries that needed medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10823077
Air Bags
I bought my car on sept 28, 2015. The airbag light came on about 2 weeks ago. At first it would come on when i start the car and shut off. Now it blinks then stays on. I am worried that if i get into an accident my airbags will not deploy. I have read a lot of reviews about this and it seems to be a very big issue. I have searched this website with my vin # and there are no recall. I bought this as a family car but…
ODI 10785765
Air Bags
The air bag readiness system on the car is troubling. The red light indicator on the dash either flashes, or remains on. The manual says the system should be serviced immediately. I called a local ford dealer in my town and they say they won't pay for it. Have there been problems with this vehicle make/model/ year? Since it is a serious safety issue, wouldn't the manufacturer be required to fix it?
ODI 10730161
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving at 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle due to ice and gravel on the highway. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a bruised head and fractured thumb that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. The vin…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10690965
Air Bags
Air bag warning light continually illuminates; cable coupling under passenger seat does not complete the circuit which triggers the air bag warning light. This condition occurs in all weather and driving conditions.
ODI 11019333
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
For the past year and a half the abs warning light has been illuminated. I took it to the ford dealership to have the latest recall fixed regarding the reservoir cap. Ford couldn't get the abs warning light to turn off...so, hence the light still intermidantly comes on and off. Also, the oil pressure light keeps coming on when i start my car and when i am slowing down. I just had my mechanic change the oil a week…
ODI 10731971
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was traveling approximately 45 mph before crashing into the rear of a utility truck. The contact indicated that during the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered head, chest, and leg injuries and was transported to the hospital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10586546
Abs Warning Light · Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag and abs warning lights illunimated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 166,000.
ODI 10597884
Air Bags · Suspension
On 12/20/2013 i had the lower control arms replaced, and had to pay 1,279.79. In april 2014 you announced a recall for this same item. For some treason you excluded my car. Considering my car required the exact item replaced only 4 months prior, i am requesting to be reimbursed for the cost of that repair. Also a complaint i have is the warning light for the airbag will not go out. A defect that does not seem…
ODI 11245533
Air Bags
I have had my 2002 ford escape since june 2002. I bought it brand new and i have never had any problems with my airbags before and have never been in any accidents that would cause the airbags to deploy. All of a sudden in early january 2013, i started to notice my check airbag light on my dashboard illuminate. I thought this was odd since it had never done so before and i had never been in any accidents so i didn't…
ODI 10499526
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated intermittently. The dealer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since her vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 108,500 and the current mileage was 108,600.
ODI 10482124
Air Bags
The cable connections for the passenger side front airbag is faulty causing the airbag sensor light to come on occasionally indicating that the connections are lose. This happens especially in cold weather. I did some research on this issue. This issue has been reported by many ford owners. The dealership wants to charge $300 to replace the cabling, but the issue is with a $30 connector under the seat. *tr
ODI 10636962
Air Bags · Electrical System
My airbag light keeps coming on every time i start my ford escape. Upon review of this it's been on complaint websites several times by hundreds of people. How many of these people need to die due to malfunction of the air bags before we have a recall. This light has been on since i've owned the vehicle. Also my window stopped going up. The dipstick can't give a clear reading of the oil amount. These things lead to…
ODI 10398068
Air Bags · Body
Escape was hit on front left bumper by another vehicle, causing escape to exit highway and crashing into and sliding down a concrete overpass pillar; damaging the front bumper, light, and complete left side of escape. The airbag did not deploy! *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10569420
Air Bags · Power Train
In march 2004 while driving at a low rate of speed, i clipped the corner of a parked vehicle which caused my ford escape to overturn. No airbags deployed. In september 2009 while entering a freeway during a heavy rainstorm, driving at a low rate of speed, the escape hydro planed, slammed into the cement barrier rendering the vehicle useless. Despite the vehicle having spun multiple times and being slammed into the…
Crash reported
ODI 10430478
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the air bag light stayed illuminated and would not shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that they repaired the vehicle but the light continued to illuminate. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,959.
ODI 10352812
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. *TR
ODI 10234246
Air Bags
I purchased my 2002 ford escape in february 2006. Within a few days the airbag light came on and stayed on. I took it to the ford dealership and they said that the seatbelt pretenser needed to be replaced, but i can not afford to pay almost $500. The dealership says that because i can't have it fixed, my airbags may not deploy in an accident. I have reported this to the ford company and got no help. So, basically…
Crash reported
ODI 10228802
Air Bags
Air bag light illuminated continuously indicating that the air bags may not work properly in a collision. Ford dealer performed air bag self test and code b1881 was obtained. I had to have wiring revisions to both seats at a cost of $292.86. The dealer representative informed me that the wiring revision was necessary because the original wiring under the seats was incapable of accommodating the full range of normal…
ODI 10221066
Air Bags
Srs airbag lamp on on the dashboard, it will blink for 30 seconds when you start the engine. Then it will stay lit. I brought this to the dealer where i bought this suv and after 1 year it came on again. I had it checked to a dealer and they reset the lamp and it came back again. It worries me because i do not know if the airbags will work during an accident. *tr
ODI 10214362
Air Bags
My granddaughter was operating my 2002 ford xlt escape and was involved in an accident recently in august 2007. An individual ran a stop sign and she hit his vehicle broadside at 50 miles per hour. The automobile has been classified as totaled at 10k plus damage. The problem is that none of her airbags deployed in the vehicle. She was wearing a seat belt but received injures including a partially collapsed lung,…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10199631
Air Bags
Air bag light comes on and stays on. Dealer says air bags are disabled when the light is on. He wants about $400 to fix the problem. This problem has been reported frequently on the internet. *jb
ODI 10205837