2002 Ford Escape Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Ford Escapes for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Ford Escape problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford Escape Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Ford Escape | 20 Escapes, 7.8 months of data per Escape, average 101400 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 Escapes, 7.8 months of data per Escape, average 101400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Ford Escape
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| Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 116000 | 250 | new coil |
| Apr | 2012 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 142000 | 0 | Oil pan gasket - persistent, minor leak not severe enough to warrant repair. Catalytic converter performing outside specifications. Would have repaired before next emissions inspection. |
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 162000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 165500 | 135 | changed 2 aftermarket accel coils back to original equipment because computer does not read them causing engine to misfire. |
| Apr | 2011 | 196000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 83000 | 521 | Replaced worn leaky shocks and struts. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 54000 | 640 | Car would crank normally but wouldn't start. My mechanic diagnosed it as a faulty fuel pump. He replaced it with a part from the dealer in about 2 hours. Car seems to be fine now. We'll see. He was shocked the pump failed w/51000 miles. Oil leak from pan noticed during oil change. Replaced the gasket + new oil & filter. Also replaced air filter, rotated tires, & drained & filled the transmission with Mercon 5 + bottle of Lubegard Silver. Torque Converter shudder is gone. |
| Dec | 2011 | 64000 | 25 | Experienced a clunking when going over bumps. Self diagnosed as the Stabilizer links. Replaced them with Moog links with a zerks for greasing. Eliminated the issue. Also 60,000 mile maintenance, i.e. fuel filter, radiator flush, etc. |
| Dec | 2012 | 70000 | 80 | Misfire on Coil #5 due to hairline crack. Replaced with Standard Motor part. Decided to check all coils and repaired them with high-temp silicone to prevent moisture seepage. Also replaced spark plugs, intake gaskets and PCV valve. |
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 76000 | 275 | Left front wheel bearing bad, dealer replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 78000 | 585 | Replaced right front wheel bearing, right front drive axle carrier bearing. Performed 4 wheel alignment while in shop also. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 50 | Replaced both half shafts due to wear. Covered by extended warranty, so I only paid $50 deductible. Ordinarily a more costly repair. Vehicle was in the shop for 3 days. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 47000 | 550 | Sun roof motor replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 48000 | 100 | Leaking master cylinder was replaced in just a few hours. Part cost $129, labor was $190. Car is still fine two weeks later. |
| Jun | 2012 | 60000 | 256 | Replaced Engine Oil Gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 330 | Replace EGR Valve and Gasket. Emission control valve causing rough engine idle. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 1480 | Running rough and loud. Replace manifold and gasket. Replace catalytic converter and mass airflow sensor. | |
| Jul | 2008 | 414 | Replace RF wheel bearing | |
| Dec | 2008 | 697 | Replaced alternator | |
| Aug | 2011 | 148000 | 293 | Replaced noisy RF wheel bearing |
| Dec | 2012 | 170000 | 320 | System test and replace alternator |
| Mar | 2013 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | 2300 | Slow coolant leak from leaking hose Replaced both bar ends. Passenger front power window off track |
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 500 | cylinder misfire; engine code P0301 (i think) Injectors tested; coil packs tested; cylinder 3 plug and coil pack replaced; misfires subsequently cause clogged catalytic converter; converter replaced; clear codes;PCM Recalibrated | |
| Jul | 2007 | 45 | Engine codes pulled; EGR flow insufficent or overflow; DPFE suspected to have failed; DPFE replaced and codes cleared; symptom resolved. | |
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 190960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 198400 | 20 | J263 in right side drivers panel shorted out burning no only the connector but much of the wiring as well.. this could have ignited the entire vehicle. removed and re soldered all wires individually Exhaust flex pipe required replacement . |
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 124000 | 0 | Replaced Coil #5 Replacing seals and gaskets in the front and rear that were causing exhaust fumes into the cabin |
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 64480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 64880 | 0 | Replaced fuel pump. |
| Jun | 2012 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Replace transmission | |
| Feb | 2012 | 156000 | 129 | Parking brake cable stuck. Rear brake was dragging |
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 114000 | 550 | The fuel pump started to make a noise coming from the back seat. It was determined that the fuel pump was the cause and should be replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 114000 | 119 | Transmission started shifting roughly into overdrive. After about two weeks there was also noticeable slippage when shifting all gears. Sold car. |
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 98000 | 415 | sway bar and control bar repairs need to fix excessive suspension noise |
| Apr | 2012 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 70000 | 600 | Could not keep it running. Replaced valve in air mix..2nd time for problem. |
| May | 2009 | 74000 | 0 | Squeaking and crunching noise from right front. Replaced tie rod ends and struts. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 69000 | 2 | ABS sensor wheel became loose on the axle, causing the ABS to activate on the left front wheel whenever the brakes were applied. |
| Jun | 2012 | 79000 | 238 | #2 cylinder ignition coil failed and was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jun | 2008 | 100 | rf wheel bearing noisy. both fronts replaced at 90000/covered under warranty by NAPA, I tipped my service guy $100 upon leaving the shop. He had already warrantied the lf wheel bearing at 100000 miles | |
| Aug | 2008 | 131000 | 130 | Squeaking rear brake spring. Also, petal pulsing. cleaned rear brakes, replaced front rotors and pads. |
| Sep | 2008 | 134000 | 65 | vibration when braking,.005 runout on left rotor, .003 on right rotor when checked with a dial idicator. replacing eliminated vibration. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2005 | 15 | Replaced brake reservoir cap | |
| Jun | 2005 | 160 | Replaced cruise control actuator | |
| Feb | 2009 | 80 | Replaced sway bar links | |
| Sep | 2009 | 125240 | 250 | Engine mount, located at the rear side of the engine cracked. Drove 150 km before localized the source of unusual sound. Seems no subsequent damage occurred. Dealer ordered replacement and delivered it in 24 hours. Installed by myself at home. |
| Sep | 2010 | 138260 | 160 | Failure in one of the ignition coils, with CE light blinking (misfire in one cylinder). Ignition coil replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 140720 | 60 | Failure in another ignition coil, with CE light blinking (misfire in one cylinder). Ignition coil replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 143200 | 80 | Ignition coil died |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | 700 | Rear brake backing plates rusted through. Had to replace Brake Hubs, Backing Plates, and Brake Shoes. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 89000 | 450 | Rattle/clunking from front end. Control arm bushings and ball joint sockets worn. Both front lower control arms replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 93000 | 260 | ABS tone rings cracked, causing pedal shudder when first driving and loss of ABS. ABS tone rings were replaced and seems to have fixed the problem. |
| Dec | 2010 | 93000 | 500 | Cylinder 6 ignition coil failed, causing rough running and blinking CEL due to misfiring. Also had all 6 spark plugs and spark plug boots replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 95000 | 950 | Front struts replaced because top coil of passenger spring broke off. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 148000 | 315 | New tires, battery and tail light bulb |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
127-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Ford Escape in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2004 | 0 | Air bag light - replaced passenger air bag | |
| Mar | 2011 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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