2002 Ford Escort Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escort years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Escort. That ranks 8th out of 9 Escort model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints, 33%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Escort problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 33% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 15% | 31,450 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 12% | 46,822 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% | 7,367 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 116,402 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 61,946 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 107,201 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 56,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 120,990 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 144,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford Escort recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Escort.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escort. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The driver of the contact's vehicle and four occupants in the other vehicle were injured. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The air bags deployed…
2002 ford escort. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stopping and dying while driving *tgw the consumer stated the battery and alternator were replace three times, as well as other components. However, the stalling continued. No one has been able to determine the reason for the stalling. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. Whenever the brakes were applied, the contact would hear a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front rotors and pads. The current and failure mileages were 7,367.
We have a 2002 escort zx2 . The car was bought february 2002 . I have had some real problems with the tie -rods having to be replaced. But the problem now is the wiring to the tail lights. We have had a few problems with the fuse blowing and we replace it , then the light bulbs blow then we replace…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. While driving approximately 10 mph to make a left turn, both frontal air bags deployed without an impact or crash. The passenger sustained minor injuries. The windshield on the passenger side was shattered and the passenger compartment became engulfed with…
Other Ford Escort years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Escort | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 Escort | 68 | 0 |
| 2000 Escort | 98 | 1 |
| 1999 Escort | 325 | 1 |
| 1998 Escort | 375 | 0 |
| 1997 Escort | 543 | 1 |
| 1996 Escort | 205 | 0 |
| 1995 Escort | 576 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Escort?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Escort?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford Escort a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escort model years, the 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.