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2002 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (1%)

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2002 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

76000 mi

US $275
Left front wheel bearing bad, dealer replaced 
78000 mi

US $585
Replaced right front wheel bearing, right front drive axle carrier bearing. Performed 4 wheel alignment while in shop also. 
83000 mi

US $521
Replaced worn leaky shocks and struts. 
64000 mi

US $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. 
66100 mi

US $720
Replaced shock absorbers. 

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2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

115940 mi

C $534
Replace lower control arm right front 
114000 mi

US $100
Replaced bad bearing to increase trade in value. 
145000 mi

US $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 
117800 mi

C $80
Replaced sway bar links 
210000 mi

US $700
The power steering fluid reserve was cracked. 
109000 mi

US $300
Replaced both bar ends. 
97100 mi

US $414
Replace RF wheel bearing 
148000 mi

US $293
Replaced noisy RF wheel bearing 
197300 mi

US $240
Replaced LF wheel bearing 
200000 mi

US $1949
Replaced right inner tie rod, both lower control arms, left outer tie rod end, wheel alignment, 
89000 mi

US $450
Rattle/clunking from front end. Control arm bushings and ball joint sockets worn. Both front lower control arms replaced. 
95000 mi

US $950
Front struts replaced because top coil of passenger spring broke off. 
74000 mi Squeaking and crunching noise from right front. Replaced tie rod ends and struts. 
98000 mi

US $415
sway bar and control bar repairs need to fix excessive suspension noise 

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2002 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

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