2002 Ford Escape problems by component
1,027 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 294 | 29% | 32,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 149 | 15% | 96,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 123 | 12% | 61,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 105 | 10% | 80,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 100 | 10% | 85,000 mi |
| Structure → | 87 | 8% | 125,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 80 | 8% | 125,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 79 | 8% | 59,000 mi |
| Steering → | 70 | 7% | 100,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 41 | 4% | 132,294 mi |
| Engine → | 36 | 4% | 150,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 31 | 3% | 35,000 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 20 | 2% | 53,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 18 | 2% | 70,089 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 16 | 2% | 124,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Tires → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Wheels → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.