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 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Front · Rotor
In april 2007, i took my 2002 ford escape because of constant clicking noise that i heard coming from the left front side of the car for about 3 months. I was told that it was my sway bar end link, but the right side. The left end link had been replaced in april 2006, so i had to pay for the right end link to be replaced. The clicking noise persists. Now, the dealer is saying that it is the right lower control arm…
ODI 10191662
Air Bags
Air bag light came on. It stays on. I was told by the dealer that when this happens the air bags are immediately shut off as there is a error code. This has happened three times before and each time the passenger side pretensioner was replaced. Twice the dealer covered it and the third time the dealer said it was out of warranty and they wouldn't fix it. Seems like if they fixed it right the first time it wouldn't…
ODI 10172658
Air Bags
In april 2005 my airbag light came on. Took it to ford autoland and was told i needed to pay to have some switch or module replaced cost over 400.00 dollars. Had the repairs completed and now 18 months later same problem and i am told i have to pay another $400 to fix same problem. *jb
ODI 10166749
Air Bags
Since having my 2002 ford escape, i have had ongoing problems with my airbag light staying on. On occasion it goes off, but always comes back on again. The problem began within a few months of purchasing my escape and took 4+ visits to rectify. The problem resurfaced again last year. I was recently quoted $400.00 to get this fixed. It seems unreasonable to have to pay so much money to get this fixed when there is a…
ODI 10162984
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving the air bag light erroneously illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,060 and the current mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10483393
Air Bags
Small impact under 5 miles per hour and my air bags deployed. No damage to my car at all. Was having a problem for a year with my srs air bag light coming on. Took it to ford several times and nothing resolved the issue. Seems that the sensor was not working properly and my air bags should not have deployed. Ford will not cover the "high" cost of replacing the air bags under warranty. Dealer was shocked that there…
ODI 10152423
Air Bags
Car lost control coming toward me, she went into my lane sideways. I t-boned her on her passenger side of vehicle. Seat belt saved my life, but the airbags were of no use. Why don't the airbags deploy on these vehicles. If i had been traveling at a much faster speed or her, i probably would have been seriously hurt or killed. *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10148275
Air Bags · Side/Window
Air bag light came on i was told it was several different problems on several different occasions all resulting in the dealer replacing my safety harness which was oh by the way not covered under the electrical wiring extended warranty. They replaced the safety harness and guess what the air bag light is back on. I was told it would happen every time i adjust the seat. ( a defect in design). *tr
ODI 10291348
Air Bags
I purchased my escape in 2004, with 15,000. Miles. Shortly after that i received an noticed that it had been recalled for something with the safety belt which they replaced/repaired frr of charge. Now the airbag light came on and the dealer told me it was some type of senor, and it would cost about 250.00 to fix. Now the airbag light is off but the chime remains. I have been observing that this issue one of safety,…
ODI 10459843
Air Bags · Column
Steering column. His vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags deployed and the steering column completely detached from the dash. I am unaware if this caused further injury to the operator. I am a licensed auto damage appraiser and thought this to be very unusual and potentially unsafe.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10091396
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle suddenly surged forward. Vehicle is currently at the police garage waiting to be investigated. *ak the consumer was pulling into his driveway, put the vehicle in park and pulled up the emergency brake. The consumer exited the vehicle to retrieve her mail and got back into the vehicle. The consumer put the emergency brake down and proceed to shift the vehicle into drive. When the vehicle was shifted into…
Crash reported
ODI 10087902
12v/24v/48v Battery · Air Bags
While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to start vehicle and drove it home. The next day, vehicle would not start. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the battery. Driver informed the mechanic that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on after the battery was replaced. *ak
ODI 10069678
Air Bags
When consumer's vehicle was hit in the front center of vehicle air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to consumer. Dealer notified. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10024120
Air Bags
My air bag light keeps coming on. Informed by the dealer today that this is a known defect. It is due to "rain water getting on a sensor". The entire drivers side front quarter panel will have to be removed to fix the problem. The part will be ordered and i'll take the car back for repairs. *jb
ODI 10021212
Air Bags
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the airbag light illuminated intermittently, then became constant. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where it was determined that a seat belt assembly pretensioner kit needed to be installed for the driver and passenger sides. The wiring for the airbag was also inspected, and it was determined that the wiring needed to be replaced. The contact stated the problem…
ODI 10167881
Air Bags
The consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor had already been replaced six times. *jb
ODI 10096885
Air Bags · Wiring
The airbag light keeps coming on. I took it in for service for regular maintenance and then the light was off. I've had the car now for 10 years this december. I can't recall a time my airbag light has not been on. Just recently i started researching and found their is a short wire under the drivers seat and it has a little gray prong on it. The gray prong needs to be grounded and it should be attached the bars the…
ODI 10461926
Air Bags · Fuel System, Other · Ignition · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Webbing
On my new ford escape 2002 bought 8-2002. My gas pedal stuck, my brakes were leaking fluid my ignition has broke. My passanger side rear door will not open or close properly and has opened while the vehicle is in motion. There is a vibration in my left front end and my air bag warning light stays on at times my driver side saftey restraint has sheared and had to be replaced
ODI 10007766
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2002 ford escape was bought new in march of 2002. The problem with it accelerating at low speeds started about 6-7 months later. Returned to the dealership many times to have it checked but was told every time there was nothing wrong. I've had one accident as a result of this problem. I still own the same escape and still have the problem with it . I was told that there were no complaints of this nature with…
Crash reported
ODI 10377731
Air Bags
On 9/27/02 i was involved in a collision where i ran a stop sign and "t-boned" a passing car that was traveling through the intersection. My 2002 escape was totaled - the front end completely collapsed. Every officer, paramedic, and fireman was amazed that the air bag failed to deploy. They all instructed me to contact the manufacturer regarding this matter. As this is my second escape (the first one sucked a valve…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 768065
Air Bags
After new sensor installed for airbag, another electrical component had an error. *ak
ODI 758323
Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Engine stalled while driving downhill. Was either braking or decelerating by letting up on gas. Check engine, airbag, and possibly oil lights came on. Power steering and brakes failed. Was able to pull off the road and stop vehicle with hand brake. Shifted vehicle into park and restarted. Had been driving for approx. 1/2 hour (15 miles). Weather was cool and clear.
ODI 755540
Air Bags · Suspension
Within one month of purchasing the vehicle (2002 ford escape) the vehicle experienced problems with the brakes. (see odi #10051805 for information regarding 1998 ford ranger complaint).*mr the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer three times for the same vibration problem, but the dealer continued to state there was no problem, after about a year they finally noticed that the tires were cupping on the rear, it…
ODI 10052130
Air Bags
The airbag light illuminated and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced something on the passenger side. Air bag light went off, but months later it was on again. *ak
ODI 10046617