CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Ford Escape has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,027 complaints with NHTSA, including 66 crashes, 104 fires, 42 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (297 reports).
2002 Ford Escape recalls
Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away
On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.
Most common 2002 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 1,027 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 297 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 158 |
| Electrical System | 126 |
| Power Train | 106 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 103 |
| Structure | 90 |
| Suspension | 81 |
| Air Bags | 80 |
| Steering | 72 |
| Service Brakes | 41 |
What owners report
I bought a vehicle that has recalls on it. I contacted a dealer. Im told the car is to old to fix the recalled abs relay. Now I have a vehicle thats on the road a fire hazard. The ford dealership have left me my with and kids and grand kids in danger
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted in park(P), the key failed to release while the engine was running. The contact drove to a local O'Reilly's where one of the employees was able to remove the key from the ignition. The failure had gotten progressively worse. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the ignition lock cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 227,000.
I have had to replace my engine/transmission several times and the problem keeps repeating itself. The engine will just die for no reason which is an extremely severe safety risk.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and started drifting to the left. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a rusted subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing forcefully on the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal got stuck. The contact was unable to disengage the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he did not attempt to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact shifted the ignition to off to stop the vehicle. The contact was unable to move the vehicle safely out of the road. The contact stated a bystander called the police department to assist with traffic. A police report was filed. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and disengaged the accelerator pedal. The ve
2002 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2002 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Escape: Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away; Structure:Frame And Members; Engine And Engine Cooling; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Escape?
Based on 1,027 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (297), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (158), Electrical System (126).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.