Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2002 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the tank assembly (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel injection (two problems).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Ford Escape


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

The Tank Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the fuel tank shield was completely rusted allowing the fuel tank to be exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,500.   Read details...

The Fuel Injection problem

Vehicle stalls at bottom of incline/decline.   Read details...

The Gas Tank Strap problem

While filling gas tank heard a loud pop,after arriving at destination had someone look under car and discovered tank straps rusted and broke leaving nothing to hold gas tank in place. No other rusty or rusted parts under car. Had dealer repair at a cost of $725.   Read details...


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