One problem related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch has been reported for the 2002 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2002 Escape.
Consumer states while shifting into reverese on level ground, the vehicle jumped into forward, took off and hit a light pole before stopping. Dealer and the manufacturer has not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr.