Three problems related to engine oil leaking have 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.
3 years old, 60,000 miles - transmission has completely blown. Its in the shop currently. The oil pan is leaking. The rack and pinion steering is leaking fluid.
Check engine light came on; took vehicle into dealer; found a faulty catalytic converter monitor sensor; ordered part (10/02/03) took vehicle in again about a week later to have new sensor installed, and an engine oil leak was found; rack and pinion unit was leaking; unit was replaced, and was still found to be leaking so a third unit was installed (10/14/03).
Owned the vehicle for only two weeks and 165 miles. Noticed stains on my driveway. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that the engine was leaking oil. Ford told the dealer to install a new engine (on my brand new car). They gave me a cheap rental car to drive while my new one is being repaired. I paid cash for the car. Now I'm without the car and without the money. Lemon laws don't even protect me at this point.