2002 Ford Escape Structure Problems
- 15
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while stationary, the vehicle would not accelerate forward. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate forward. The vehicle was pushed manually, in the neutral position, to an unknown place of business. Furthermore, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal there was a squealing and…
ODI 11013938
Body · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000. Updated 10/13/16*lj *tr
ODI 10899781
Steering · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact heard an abnormal noise upon making a turn. The steering wheel turned, but the wheels remained straight when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure), but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the technician installed two brackets but not the engine mount brackets.…
ODI 10783795
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cross bar reinforcement was installed; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,946.
ODI 10763544
Structure · Suspension
While pulling out of a parking lot, i noticed the vehicle's steering seemed loose & there was a creaking noise from the front end. Vehicle continued to pull to the right as i drove down the road, and creaking noise increased. I drove directly to dealer where i'd had the work for recall 14v165000 completed only 4 weeks prior (26 dec 2014), and their assessment was a cracked subframe. Service writer informed me that…
ODI 10680391
Structure
2002 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to excessive corrosion and large crack in the engine cradle/ subframe. *smd the consumer stated the steering went to the left approximately 15 degrees while driving straight down the road. The sent in recall notice # 14v165000. According to ford, the vehicle did not have complete separation of the lower control arm. *jb
ODI 10667996
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the cross-brace fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v165000 (structure) but the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame and the control arm needed to be replaced. In addition, the mechanic advised that…
ODI 10664841
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Structure
Vinyl door panel of front passenger door pealed off. *tr
ODI 10638245
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10599197
Structure · Suspension
My car is included in the recall for the rusted out subframe. It has at least 2 oblong rusted out holes near the control arm. It was taken to the dealer. They installed a cross brace. 3 different dealers told me the brace will hopefully, if i am lucky, help me pull over without crashing when (not if) the subframe gives away and the control arm falls off. Two of the three literally told me, "good luck." i feel if…
ODI 10631872
Structure
I received a letter about recall notice 14s02/nhtsa recall 14v-165. I have called my local ford dealership and gone in to the service center about this recall. The date on my letter was may 2014. They said they did not have the parts to fix the vehicle. I have tried several times to get this fixed and am just blown off by the dealership. What do i have to do get this recall taken care of. *tr
ODI 10605953
Fuel System, Other · Structure
Metal straps holding up the gas tank rusted and broke on july 28, 2011 while filling the gas tank. Had to have it towed to dealership where they replaced the two metal straps on august 1, 2011. On august 2, 2011 a recall was issued for the same problem on similar ford vehicles that were manufactured during the same year. Dealership confirmed it was the same problem that was cited in the recall and stated that i was…
ODI 10419158
Structure
In january of 2010 i opened the back hatch on my 2002 ford escape and when i shut the door the glass shattered. Then 3 months later i was driving down the road and the back passenger door glass shattered. My dog was in the back and luckily he was ok but if there had been a child in the seat they would have been severely injured. Glass should not just shatter like this. Since the incidents i have replaced both…
ODI 10322422
Engine · Structure
While driving about 45 mph, the vehicle shut down without warning. Engine check light appeared on the dashboard. *ak the cause was due to defective engine controls. Other problems are as followed: both rear door's body weatherstrips had come loose and were warped and the left rear quarter panel window. *scc *jb
ODI 10040815
Structure · Windshield
The windshield leaked water when it rained. The dealer stated that the windshield was separating from the molding, and it's not a safety defect it was normal. *ak while driving water would get inside the vehicle. *sc *jb
ODI 10044217