Two problems related to sway bar 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.
There is a recall on my car. 14s02. I had it towed to fuller Ford in cinti, ohio. When the recall broke in my car, rusted through frame. It caused other damage to my car. I need a passenger side axle, lower control arm, and a sway bar link. Ford will not cover these damages even though the recall caused the damage. Just thank goodness I had just gotten off the highway and was coming to a stop or I could have been killed. I dont believe Ford is taking care of their issue. A frame should not rust through.
My 2002 Ford Escape has been to multiple dealer service centers and mechanics to try to pinpoint a banging noise that comes from the front right side when driving over bumps or potholes at lower speeds. To date I have had tie rods, sway bars, sway bar links, ball joints replaced and all body mounts, engine mounts, control arms, shocks and struts all checked and all nuts and bolts tightened. I have not been able to have a mechanic tell me what the issue is. I have searched the internet and see several complaints all for the same problem. I know my truck is not the only one, however I cannot afford to continue replacing parts in hopes that we might finally find the cause of the sound. I feel Ford needs to take responsibility for whatever it is that is failing before someone ends up seriously injured.