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 · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Assist
While driving vehicle stalled at 30 mph. Power brakes and power steering completely shutdown. Please provide vehicle identification number, and any further information.*ak
ODI 8004744
Gasoline
My escape was still new when i first experienced a total stall. I was on a downhill exit ramp from the interstate making a left hand turn onto a very busy one way street through an even busier intersection. I coasted at about 30-35 mph down to make my turn and realized that i had no steering or power at all. I had to fight to make the left turn and get to the curb. The experience left me shaking in shock and fear…
ODI 769727
Gasoline
On 7/11/02 car shut off while driving. Lost steering and brakes. Coasted to side of the road and was able to restart. This happened while driving approx. 40mph. This was the 2nd time this happened. Brought to dealer, they did some testing and replaced some valves. On approx 8/3/02 the car shut off again, brought it back to the dealer again. They did more testing replaced some sensors and also called the ford hot…
ODI 767492
Gasoline
Engine stalled while decelerating from 40 mph to 10 mph. *ak
ODI 764821
Gasoline
The car had stalled twice once at 65, once at 40. No power bakes, no power steering. Enginue has stopped for no reason. Dangerous on a highway.*ak
ODI 764410
Gasoline
Car stalls while driving between 35-40 mph. Upon decelaration. Lose power steering ans power brakes. No warning.*ak
ODI 763114
Gasoline
Engine cut out when traveling downhill at approx. 40 mph. Brakes & steering failed but was able to stop vehicle and restart with no subsequent problems.*ak
ODI 759022
Gasoline
At 40 mph the engine stalled out. I had to pull off the road and re start the engine. Loss of power to major components. If i had been 100 feet further down the road a major accident would have occurred due to 90 degree turn. Selling dealer has been contacted, due to be inspected 2/5/02. *ak
ODI 757761