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
2002 ford escape xlt 4x4, built 2/2002, has stalled two times since taking delivery on 2/28/2002. Incident 1: 3/25/2002, 8:30am, humid conditions, driving approx. 30-40mph, slight downhill grade, 1/4 tank gas, no a/c, coasting (mileage = 686). Incident 2: 3/30/2002, 2:00pm, rained in morning, driving approx. 30-35mph, level grade, shortly after slight upgrade, 1/2 tank gas, no a/c, coasting (mileage = 844). Both…
ODI 761076
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls while driving. Dealer replaced pcm relay at 1,475 miles. Vehicle still stalling when foot is off of gas and going downhill or on curves.*ak vehicle stalls while driving without warning and power steering becomes stiff. Vehicle has stalled 5 times. After stalling, vehicle will start up. Dealer has replaced pcm relay, egr sensor and all tsbs have been completed. Dealer states everything checked out…
ODI 8013952
Gasoline · Module
2nd failure occurred 4/16/2002, while driving engine quit, no warning steering became stiff, braking was difficult, both incidents occurred while i was going down a hill coming out of a curve. I was able to get the vehicle off the road both times with some dificulty. I will be taking the vehilce back to dealer 2nd time on 4/22/02, first time they upgraded the pcm,apparently this was not the problem, if it happens…
ODI 760978
Gasoline
Vehicle stalled while driving at 40-45mph twice on 03/08/02. The engine indicator did not go on before the stall. The radio, heat, clock, etc. Stayed on during the stall. The steering became very tight and heavy. After wrestling the car to the side of the road, the car restarted after putting it in park. Dealer and manufacturer where notified.*ak
ODI 759290
Gasoline
Engine will quit and vehicle will stall out while driving.contacted dealer.*ak
ODI 8015682
Gasoline
The engine stalled while coasting at approximately 38 miles, while going down a hill. The same problem happened the following day. I took the car to the dealer today and they reprogrammed the pcm.*ak
ODI 759240
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
2002 ford escape xlt, vehicle would not start, engine turned over but soounded like it was going to blow up. After several attempts it finally started. It does this 2 or 3 times a day. Dealer says no problem, it will fix itself. Vehicles engine smoked on two occasions, thought the car was on fire. Dealer says there is nothing wrong. Vehicle will surge on its own, even with the brake depressed, almost as if i had…
ODI 759237
Gasoline
Consumer states that the vehicle will shut off while the consumer is driving at 35-45 mph. The vehicle shuts off with out any warning. Mr
ODI 8020622
Gasoline
While driving, the engine completed quit running no power, no steering, no lights, radio, etc. I coasted to side of road and put car in park. I then re-started engine and everything seemed normal. I immediately took to dealership who told me there was a 'software glitch' and a chip needed reprogramming from the manufacturer. This problem has not occurred since then. But this could have been a tragedy had i been…
ODI 769272
Gasoline
While driving down a steep hill vehicle stalled/ engine check light illuminated, and engine died. Driver had no steering or brakes. Felt this was very dangerous. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8004655
Gasoline
Engine stalled while driving; november 2001, february 12, 2002, and february 22, 2002. *ak
ODI 758583
Gasoline
Vehicle stalls without prior warning at anytime. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8007550
Gasoline
2002 ford escape xlt v6 automatic 4x4 with 2,235 miles fails to start (warm or cold engine) after approximately 20 minutes vehicle will start and run normally. Vehicle is at dealership and has refused to start numerous times, after waiting approx. 20 minutes vehicle will start. Vehicle has stalled while running at dealership, in their presence, twice. Dealership has had vehicle in shop for 5 days with no idea what…
ODI 758542
Gasoline
While driving vehicle will just stall out without any warning. Contacted dealer, cannot fix problem.*ak
ODI 8016622
Gasoline
Consumer states that the vehicle has an on going problem with stalling at multiple speed. Vehicle been to the dealer on five occasion and they are unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm
ODI 8020105
Gasoline
Engine stalled while going down hill due to low rpm after acceleration stopped and foot taken off of the gas pedal. Loss of power steering and power brakes after stall. Started right back up in neutral.*ak
ODI 758412
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System
On first occasion vehicle shut down, dash lights came on, power steering and brakes failed. Needed to coast into a parking lot. Vehicle restarted and was able to get home. Only had vehicle 1 month. Took vehicle to dealership, (not point of sale) and had vehicle inspected. Was told that they were unable to duplicate the problem and that it was due to excessive amount of other keys on primary key ring, to remove the…
ODI 760639
Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
I was driving @ about 40 mphon sat 1-26-2002 when the engine stopped and the dash lights for the engine and oil came on. I coasted to a stop and turned off the heater, radio, and ignition and put the car in park. Ir started again but i was concerned that there was a problem. I brought the car to williams ford([redacted]. P.o. Box 220, berea,oh 44017) on monday jan 29, 2002 to report the engine failure. The service…
ODI 758232
Gasoline
While driving engine shut down, could not restart, engine would turn but not start, towed to dealer, dealer investigated problem, they determend that one or more internal parts have failed, new engine to be installed. *ak
ODI 756737
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Gasoline
Bought vehicle 11/1/2001. The first time, 1/9/2002 with only 1547 miles, let off of gas, coasting down hill, approx 40 mph, car died, lost power steering and brakes. After coasting to a stop, car restarted. Dealer replaced powertrain control module relay. 2nd time, on 5/3/2002, with 3949 miles, similar conditions, car died, lost power steering and brakes, car restarted after coasting to a stop. Dealer changed the…
ODI 762029
Gasoline
Vehicle would not start in grocery parking lot. Towed to dealer. Tow driver said third escape under 3000 miles he's towed recently that would not start. *ak
ODI 756613
Gasoline
While driving approximately 40 mph, vehicle stalled unexpectedly, causing a loss of power, assisted brakes and steering. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced an unknown relay to remedy the problem. After the service was performed, engine stalled again while traveling less than 40 mph. (reference investigation: pe-01-043) *ak *yh
ODI 8003567
Gasoline
While driving at 45-50 mph vehicle will automatically shut off, all lights went out; however, lights on dashboard came on. Contacted dealer, and dealer could find the cause. *ak
ODI 8003484
Gasoline
Engine failed while traveling at 60 mph (in cruise control) on interstate highway. Dealer diagnosed problem as seized engine. Failure was sudden and without warning. *ak
ODI 756653
Gasoline
Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power and engine failed while operating on major washington d.c. Interstate. Vehicle could not be restarted although ample power appears to be available for electrical demands. Vehicle towed to owners home.
ODI 756274