2002 Ford Escape Gasoline Problems
- 133
- 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 133 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 26 records
- without warning · 20 records
- engine stalled · 14 records
- down hill · 13 records
- steering brakes · 12 records
- duplicate problem · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Gasoline
Dt: vehicle lost power in the middle of traffic, thought it was fuel injectors. Put fuel injector cleaner and better gas but a couple of weeks later. The mechanic said the the idle air control motor was*ak bad. The mechanic did replace it and have the part. The vehicle started doing this around june 1, 2005. Have not contacted dealer.
ODI 10131225
Gasoline
My 2002 ford escape with 9,000 miles has a tendency to stall while coasting at an extremely low speed. Hitting a slight speed bump is responsible for most of the occurrences. My vehicle has stalled at least 12 times during the last 4 weeks. The problem may be related to an infrequent tendency of a dead instrument panel when starting with a key. If i get out of the vehicle and get back in, it will eventually start…
ODI 10104534
Gasoline
After driving the escape for a few hours...running errands and what not...we park the car for a short time...then the car won't start. It will turn over, but if the gas isn't kept on it stalls. Have had the car into the dealer 4 times now and they can't replicate the situation. Usually after letting the car sit for several hours, it will start up and run fine. This has been going on for two months now. *jb
ODI 10093092
Gasoline
The engine on my 2002 ford escape stalls unexpectedly. It stalls while shifting gears at a standstill and while driving down the road. This last condition especially is quite dangerous as there is a loss of braking and power steering. Sometimes it will stall up to 5 times before getting it out of my driveway. It stalls when the engine is both cold and hot. I have had it to my ford dealer, who has even had it stall…
ODI 10038971
Gasoline
I am a consumer who has just purchased a used 2002 ford escape from a ford dealership in raleigh, north carolina. Have had a number of problems with the vehicle, including stalling while driving in heavy traffic. I brought the car into the dealership less than 2 weeks ago and specifically asked them to check it due to the sluggish and stalling behavior. I insisted that they do a diagnostic test, which they said they…
ODI 10037457
Gasoline
Complete engine seizure at 17,000 miles. Number 2 and 5 cylinders are destroyed. We changed the oil every 5,000 miles and ford is fighting us on replacing the engine. After searching nhtsa, i come to realize we are not along. Burt ford arapahoe had been helpful, providing a rental car for free; however, they have not been forth coming on how many escapes have had similar problems. *ak
ODI 10025503
Gasoline
This is the third time i have experienced engine stalling while driving. All vital functions froze so i lost steering capability, brakes, acceleration, etc. I could not restart the car until the car came to a complete stop (in the middle of an intersection) and i could put the car into 'park'. I have been fortunate to have only been going at lower speeds and side roads during all three instances so far. But driving…
ODI 769554
Gasoline
For no apparent reason engine stalled while driving in traffic. I was able to pull over and restart, but this could have been serious in heavier traffic or on freeway. Dt
ODI 768946
Gasoline
Consumer states that while driving at highway speed vehicle stalled out without any warning. Dealer contacted. Mr
ODI 8020825
Gasoline
I have owned the 2002 ford escape aprx. 6 months. And have had a problem with it stalling while driving it. Once while driving aprx. 35 mph on a corner going to the left. I didn't relized it had stalled untill i lost my steering, i was able to pull it off the road and that was when i relized it had stalled all that was on was the engine light. I went straight to the delership and they told me to make an appointment.…
ODI 768406
Gasoline
Consumer states that while driving at any speed the vehicle will shut off without any warnings. Everything else will also shut off like the power steering and braking. Contacted dealer
ODI 8020100
Gasoline
While traveling about 35 to 40mph and without prior warning . The vehicle will stall please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8022440
Gasoline
On four separate occasions my 2002 ford escape has stalled while driving, creating extremely unsafe situations. Each time the vehicle has been proceeding downhill at approximately 40 mph, and then stalls as foot is lifted off gas pedal. Stall causes loss of brakes, power steering, etc. Dealer has been unable to diagnose-- on first visit they suggested possible fuel contamination might have caused a stall. On second…
ODI 767951
Gasoline
Consumer stated that while driving approx 40mph engine stalled w/o warning. Vehicle checked by dlr who advised can not duplicate problem. Nlm *yh
ODI 8019961
Gasoline
Engine stalled without any warning. No power assist for power steering and brake. I used park brake to stop the vehicle. After i shifted to park position and restarted the engine, everything was back to normal. This is very dangrous if other vehicles follows, especially on highway. Mr
ODI 767860
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving. Vehicle is currently being checked by dealer.*ak
ODI 8019110
Gasoline
Consumer states vehicle will stall at anytime. Took to dealer and dealer replaced computer. Please provide any further information. Ts
ODI 8021060
Gasoline
Engine suddely quit while driving. Shifted to neutral while coasting, turned ignition off then on again. Vehicle immediately restarted.*ak
ODI 767026
Gasoline
Vehicle intermittently stalls while driving.*ak consuemr was travelling 35 mph down hill with foot on the brake. When attempting to accelerate, the stall resulted. The problem has not been duplicated. Ford replaced suspected parts per technical service bulletin. *jg
ODI 8018566
Gasoline
Consumer states that the vehicle has stalled on two separate occasions within 35-40 mph. Dealer made some ajustments and repairs on two separate occasion and the problem is still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.*jb
ODI 8019232
Gasoline
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AKI
ODI 766867
Gasoline
Consumer states while driving 35 mph the vehicle would stalls. Vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions and the problem is reoccuring. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
ODI 8020518
Gasoline
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. The vehicle will stall and will not restart at all. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm
ODI 8019365
Foundation Components · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System
While driving brakes and steering locked up and engine shut off without any warning .driver lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident.*ak the consumer stated that the manufacturer had issued two technical service bulletins on defects of the vehicle, and the problems occuring were the result of one of those defects. *yh
Crash reported
ODI 8017415
Gasoline
Consumer says that engine had shut down without warning and with foot off of the accelerator while descending a shallow hill at 30 mph. Consumer is concerned about the safety implications of losing power steering and power brakes without warning if heavy traffic. *scc
ODI 786441