FordEscape2002
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2002 Ford Escape Body Problems

37
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 37 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • failure mileage · 11 records
  • lower control · 9 records
  • needed replaced · 6 records
  • notified failure · 6 records
  • steering wheel · 5 records
  • replaced repaired · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi14
100–150k mi10
60–100k mi8
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 7, 2013 · 120,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph and heard an abnormal noise outside of the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the sub frame was completely rusted and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was…

    ODI 10502481

  • January 31, 2013 · 93,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle made a clunking noise. After inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 93,000.

    ODI 10496312

  • December 31, 2012 · 176,000 miles

    Body

    While driving along a highway in virginia, i heard. (and felt) a loud noise from the rear of the car. I thought i hit a pothole. I continued driving toward florida, stopping in a motel in south carolina. The next morning, while re-packing the car, i noticed the gas tank had fallen and was partly sitting on the rear axle. *tr

    ODI 10578090

  • September 3, 2012 · 80,000 miles

    Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train

    1 - rear latch is not working properly. When it is cool outside, the latch will not open the back door. 2 - window latch has rusted causing the rear window to detach from the hinge. Not that i am bidder, but at 37k miles, the transmission blew.... I discussed this issue with both ford and my dealership ([xxx]). Both companies stated they could not help me and that it was on me to pay to correct. I explained that…

    ODI 10474310

  • August 29, 2012 · 94,000 miles

    Body

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while parked, the rear lift gate hinge fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated the hinge part number was the same part number for the hinge being recalled under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v442000 structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was…

    ODI 10473003

  • May 29, 2012 · 86,036 miles

    Body · Power Train · Suspension · Wheels

    Lower control arm ripped off under cradle & ripped passenger side drive shaft off the transmission - the wheel fell off the car. It appears under cradle rusted from inside. I shudder at the thought of that happening when my wife was on the freeway, instead of coming to a stop. This vehicle was always kept in the garage. *tr

    ODI 10512534

  • June 17, 2011 · 90,000 miles

    Body

    Peeling paint on roof, hutch and around the driver side rear door. *tr

    ODI 10616024

  • January 19, 2011 · 153,000 miles

    Body · Door

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the front passenger door, rear hatchback, and driver's side rear door were rusted and unable to be opened. The dealer stated that the doors needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 153,000.

    ODI 10597640

  • November 28, 2009

    Air Bags · Body

    Escape was hit on front left bumper by another vehicle, causing escape to exit highway and crashing into and sliding down a concrete overpass pillar; damaging the front bumper, light, and complete left side of escape. The airbag did not deploy! *tr

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10569420

  • July 1, 2009

    Body

    Rear fenders rusting through, paint bubbling badly. *tr

    ODI 10282475

  • August 20, 2008 · 91,263 miles

    Body

    PAINT PEELING ON LEFT SIDE OF MY FORD ESCAPE 2003. *TR

    ODI 10258717

  • August 1, 2002

    Body

    While driving a piece of metal that was in the road pierced through the bottom vehicle's floorboard and rug, cutting consumer on the leg. Consumer stated dealer replaced floorboard and rug. Please provide any further information.*ak

    1 injury

    ODI 8017471