Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2002 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Escape


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

The Exterior Lighting problem

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

I have taken the 2002 Ford Escape to the dealer many times for the headlights not coming on, turning off, blinking while in use, and not turning off after use. This was a safety issues that needed to be addressed. The only way I could get the lights to go off was to remove the fuses.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact's wife was stopped by the police because the brake lights were not illuminated. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to open the rear door in order to repair the brake lights.   Read details...


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