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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.
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2002 Ford Escape repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (30%)

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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 2011

116000 mi

US $250
new coil 

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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 2010

54000 mi

US $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 2011

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. 
Dec 2012

70000 mi

US $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 2010

160002 mi

US $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 2011

176000 mi

US $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 2011

142000 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 2013

144200 mi

US $1700
We had the transmission replaced, and sensors also. 
Ford Escape in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011

76000 mi

US $275
Left front wheel bearing bad, dealer replaced 
Jun 2011

78000 mi

US $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 2013

124000 mi

US $400
Blower motor 
Ford Escape in Missouri, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

83000 mi

US $521
Replaced worn leaky shocks and struts. 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Jun 2007 - Jul 2018
Sep 2007

42000 mi

US $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 2008

47000 mi

US $550
Sun roof motor replaced. 
Mar 2009

48000 mi

US $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 2012

60000 mi

US $256
Replaced Engine Oil Gasket 
Nov 2013

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

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013

198400 mi

C $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 2013

201500 mi

C $10
Ignition coils on cylinders 2 and 4 failed and required replacement. 
Oct 2013

214520 mi
Exhaust flex pipe never repaired. 
Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
- Jul 2007
May 2007

80000 mi

US $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 2007

85000 mi

US $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 2008

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 
Ford Escape in Colorado, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

109000 mi

US $300
Slow coolant leak from leaking hose Replaced both bar ends. Passenger front power window off track 
Jun 2013

109000 mi
leaking transmission gasket 
Ford Escape in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Feb 2012
Jun 2009

110000 mi
Replace transmission 
Feb 2012

156000 mi

US $129
Parking brake cable stuck. Rear brake was dragging 
Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
May 2014 - Aug 2021
May 2014

115940 mi

C $1400
Torque converter lockup. Needed replacement. 
Oct 2014

115940 mi

C $534
2 engine oil seals Replace lower control arm right front 
Nov 2016

122640 mi

C $1800
Misfire- needed plugs and coils replaced 
Jan 2018

131440 mi

C $890
Replaced alternator and battery 
Mar 2018

133300 mi

C $1100
brakes axle seals 
Ford Escape in New York, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

114000 mi

US $100
Replaced bad bearing to increase trade in value. 
Ford Escape in Missouri, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

124000 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 2013

210000 mi

US $700
The power steering fluid reserve was cracked. The brake line was severed 
Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011

64790 mi
Replaced fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. 
Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

148000 mi

US $315
New tires, battery and tail light bulb 
Ford Escape in Colorado, United States
Mar 2006 - Jan 2022
Sep 2006

71200 mi

US $330
Replace EGR Valve and Gasket. Emission control valve causing rough engine idle. 
Aug 2007

85800 mi

US $1480
Running rough and loud. Replace manifold and gasket. Replace catalytic converter and mass airflow sensor. 
Jul 2008

97100 mi

US $414
Replace RF wheel bearing 
Dec 2008

102200 mi

US $697
Replaced alternator 
Aug 2011

148000 mi

US $293
Replaced noisy RF wheel bearing 
Dec 2012

170000 mi

US $320
System test and replace alternator 
Aug 2014

188600 mi

US $238
Replace throttle position sensor. Replace idle air control valve. Clean mass flow air sensor. 
Oct 2015

196200 mi

US $769
Overheated and running very rough. Oil mixing with coolant. Replaced engine oil cooler, main radiator hose, coolant and radiator fluid flush. 
May 2016

197300 mi

US $240
Replaced LF wheel bearing 
May 2017

200000 mi

US $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 2009

98000 mi

US $415
sway bar and control bar repairs need to fix excessive suspension noise 
Ford Escape in Maryland, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2013
Sep 2008

69000 mi

US $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 2012

79000 mi

US $238
#2 cylinder ignition coil failed and was replaced. 
Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2005 - Feb 2012
May 2005

46500 mi

C $15
Replaced brake reservoir cap 
Jun 2005

49600 mi

C $160
Replaced cruise control actuator 
Feb 2009

117800 mi

C $80
Replaced sway bar links 
Sep 2009

125240 mi

C $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 2010

138260 mi

C $160
Failure in one of the ignition coils, with CE light blinking (misfire in one cylinder). Ignition coil replaced. 
Jan 2011

C $60
Failure in another ignition coil, with CE light blinking (misfire in one cylinder). Ignition coil replaced. 
May 2011

143300 mi

C $80
Ignition coil died 
Ford Escape in Florida, United States
Dec 2009 - Dec 2010
Oct 2010

114000 mi

US $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 2010

114000 mi

US $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 2012

89100 mi

US $450
Master cylinder had issues. Lost braking on long trip 
Dec 2012

90000 mi

US $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 2010

95000 mi

US $700
Rear brake backing plates rusted through. Had to replace Brake Hubs, Backing Plates, and Brake Shoes. 
Jun 2013

107000 mi

US $2200
Front Sub Frame rusted through. 
Ford Escape in Ohio, United States
Oct 2008 - Apr 2010
Nov 2008

70000 mi

US $600
Could not keep it running. Replaced valve in air mix..2nd time for problem. 
May 2009

74000 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 2010

89000 mi

US $450
Rattle/clunking from front end. Control arm bushings and ball joint sockets worn. Both front lower control arms replaced. 
Oct 2010

93000 mi

US $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 2010

93000 mi

US $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 2011

95000 mi

US $950
Front struts replaced because top coil of passenger spring broke off. 

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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 2004

59000 mi
Air bag light - replaced passenger air bag 

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2002 Ford Escape 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

105400 mi

C $340
Flex Line between manifold and catalytic converter on underside at front broke and needed replaced 

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