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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%)
Chart based on 85 repairs.
2002 Ford Escape repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Sep 2011116000 miUS $250 | new coil | ||
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in New York, United States May 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 201054000 miUS $140 | 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 201164000 miUS $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 201270000 miUS $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 Missouri, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 2010160002 miUS $135 | cylinders 3 and 5 misfire, changed coils and plugs no change. attempted update reflash, no change. found out you can not use accel coils on this vehicle, ordered new motorcraft coils. low coolant sensor on the bottom of the coolant reservoir bottle went bad, making one think that the radiator is low on coolant. changed 2 aftermarket accel coils back to original equipment because computer does not read them causing engine to misfire. | ||
| Jan 2011176000 miUS $17 | radiator had pin-hole leaks from small stones being thrown from cars in front on hwy driving. Purchased BG's coolant sealer no problems since. | ||
| Ford Escape in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011142000 mi | 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 California, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 2013144200 miUS $1700 | We had the transmission replaced, and sensors also. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 201176000 miUS $275 | Left front wheel bearing bad, dealer replaced | ||
| Jun 201178000 miUS $585 | Replaced right front wheel bearing, right front drive axle carrier bearing. Performed 4 wheel alignment while in shop also. | ||
| Ford Escape in Arizona, United States Aug 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013124000 miUS $400 | Blower motor | ||
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200883000 miUS $521 | Replaced worn leaky shocks and struts. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Jun 2007 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 200742000 miUS $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 200847000 miUS $550 | Sun roof motor replaced. | ||
| Mar 200948000 miUS $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 201260000 miUS $256 | Replaced Engine Oil Gasket | ||
| Nov 201366100 miUS $720 | Replaced shock absorbers. | ||
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013198400 miC $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 . | ||
| Jun 2013201500 miC $10 | Ignition coils on cylinders 2 and 4 failed and required replacement. | ||
| Oct 2013214520 mi | Exhaust flex pipe never repaired. | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States - Jul 2007 | |||
| May 200780000 miUS $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 200785000 miUS $45 | Engine codes pulled; EGR flow insufficent or overflow; DPFE suspected to have failed; DPFE replaced and codes cleared; symptom resolved. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jun 2008145000 miUS $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 | ||
| Ford Escape in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013109000 miUS $300 | Slow coolant leak from leaking hose Replaced both bar ends. Passenger front power window off track | ||
| Jun 2013109000 mi | leaking transmission gasket | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jun 2009110000 mi | Replace transmission | ||
| Feb 2012156000 miUS $129 | Parking brake cable stuck. Rear brake was dragging | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Aug 2021 | |||
| May 2014115940 miC $1400 | Torque converter lockup. Needed replacement. | ||
| Oct 2014115940 miC $534 | 2 engine oil seals Replace lower control arm right front | ||
| Nov 2016122640 miC $1800 | Misfire- needed plugs and coils replaced | ||
| Jan 2018131440 miC $890 | Replaced alternator and battery | ||
| Mar 2018133300 miC $1100 | brakes axle seals | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016114000 miUS $100 | Replaced bad bearing to increase trade in value. | ||
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013124000 mi | Replaced Coil #5 Replacing seals and gaskets in the front and rear that were causing exhaust fumes into the cabin | ||
| Ford Escape in Indiana, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013210000 miUS $700 | The power steering fluid reserve was cracked. The brake line was severed | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 201164790 mi | Replaced fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2009148000 miUS $315 | New tires, battery and tail light bulb | ||
| Ford Escape in Colorado, United States Mar 2006 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 200671200 miUS $330 | Replace EGR Valve and Gasket. Emission control valve causing rough engine idle. | ||
| Aug 200785800 miUS $1480 | Running rough and loud. Replace manifold and gasket. Replace catalytic converter and mass airflow sensor. | ||
| Jul 200897100 miUS $414 | Replace RF wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 2008102200 miUS $697 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Aug 2011148000 miUS $293 | Replaced noisy RF wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 2012170000 miUS $320 | System test and replace alternator | ||
| Aug 2014188600 miUS $238 | Replace throttle position sensor. Replace idle air control valve. Clean mass flow air sensor. | ||
| Oct 2015196200 miUS $769 | Overheated and running very rough. Oil mixing with coolant. Replaced engine oil cooler, main radiator hose, coolant and radiator fluid flush. | ||
| May 2016197300 miUS $240 | Replaced LF wheel bearing | ||
| May 2017200000 miUS $1949 | Replaced water pump Replaced right inner tie rod, both lower control arms, left outer tie rod end, wheel alignment, Replace front brake hoses, brake fluid flush, and replaced bent left front caliper. | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jun 200998000 miUS $415 | sway bar and control bar repairs need to fix excessive suspension noise | ||
| Ford Escape in Maryland, United States Jun 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 200869000 miUS $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 201279000 miUS $238 | #2 cylinder ignition coil failed and was replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Apr 2005 - Feb 2012 | |||
| May 200546500 miC $15 | Replaced brake reservoir cap | ||
| Jun 200549600 miC $160 | Replaced cruise control actuator | ||
| Feb 2009117800 miC $80 | Replaced sway bar links | ||
| Sep 2009125240 miC $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 2010138260 miC $160 | Failure in one of the ignition coils, with CE light blinking (misfire in one cylinder). Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| Jan 2011C $60 | Failure in another ignition coil, with CE light blinking (misfire in one cylinder). Ignition coil replaced. | ||
| May 2011143300 miC $80 | Ignition coil died | ||
| Ford Escape in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Oct 2010114000 miUS $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 2010114000 miUS $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 New Jersey, United States Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Nov 201289100 miUS $450 | Master cylinder had issues. Lost braking on long trip | ||
| Dec 201290000 miUS $800 | Brake problem wasn't fixed on previous visit. Master cylinder and brake booster needing replacing | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201095000 miUS $700 | Rear brake backing plates rusted through. Had to replace Brake Hubs, Backing Plates, and Brake Shoes. | ||
| Jun 2013107000 miUS $2200 | Front Sub Frame rusted through. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Nov 200870000 miUS $600 | Could not keep it running. Replaced valve in air mix..2nd time for problem. | ||
| May 200974000 mi | Squeaking and crunching noise from right front. Replaced tie rod ends and struts. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 201089000 miUS $450 | Rattle/clunking from front end. Control arm bushings and ball joint sockets worn. Both front lower control arms replaced. | ||
| Oct 201093000 miUS $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 201093000 miUS $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 201195000 miUS $950 | Front struts replaced because top coil of passenger spring broke off. | ||
2002 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
127-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Jul 2004 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jul 200459000 mi | Air bag light - replaced passenger air bag | ||
2002 Ford Escape 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013105400 miC $340 | Flex Line between manifold and catalytic converter on underside at front broke and needed replaced | ||
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