Two problems related to manual transmission 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.
2002 Ford Escape v6. Multiple problems the the automatic transmission, shuddering, and now a total failure. For the shuddering the fluid was flushed and replaced with a different type, and new codes programed. Haven't taken it in for the total failure yet. (tomorrow).
While driving at 35mph on flat surface and with no warning engine will stall, causing consumer to pull over. Dealer will be notified.