11 problems related to transmission failure 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop the transmission failed to respond without any warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle stalled suddenly. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not provided. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact sated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission did not show signs of slipping before it failed. The vehicle was inspected by a certified technician who stated that the core of the transmission had failed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
Transmission failure at 104,000 miles.
Transmission failure, apparently a recurring problem with the Ford 2001-2004 Escape SUV. This one is a 2002 and did not leave me stranded, I managed to get it to the dealership. Others (hundreds++) on the web were stranded on major highways.
Transmission failure after 4 years and 10 months at 64,000 miles.
: the contact stated the transmission failed suddenly without warning while driving 72 mph. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the transmission needed to be replaced. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. Updated 9/15/2006 -.
My 2002 Ford Escape caught on fire. The transmission failed to shift the vehicle. Flames came out from under the vehicle then the vehicle did finally shut off and it was able to come to a stop. It continued to burn, tires exploded, etc. In the end most of the engine was on the ground. The transmission basically fell out of the vehicle. It left a trail of fluid before coming to a stop on the side of the highway. I feel brandon Ford body shop is at fault and did not prpperly repair the vehicle after an August 2004 collision. I believe there are also bad parts on the vehicle and I have heard of others having this same fire problem with Ford Escape and focus. The vehicle was totaled.
2002 Ford Escape XLT, 51000 miles. Automatic transmission cd4e. Owner's manual and information from Ford states that only mercon transmission fluid is to be used, and that use of mercon v transmission fluid will damage transmission. However, cover on transmission dip stick says "use mercon v. " dealer flushed transmission at 32000 miles and replaced with mercon v fluid. Transmission failed at 51000 miles, requiring complete replacement of transmission. Failure happened during freeway driving, but fortunately traffic was light and we were able to coast out of traffic safely. He dealer should have know what kind of transmission fluid to use, regardless of incorrect statement on dip stick cap. However, the misleading dip stick could cause the owner or others to use incorrect type of fluid, with potential to cause complete tranmission failure while driving.
Two transmission failures. The transmission was replaced @ 18,118 miles and then again @ 39,933 miles.
Power steering leaked in oct 2001, problem caused by failed rack and pinion steering system. Dealer replaced after having vehicle in shop for a month. In Nov 2002, the vehicle suffered a transmission failure while crossing a major intersection. Barely managed to get through the intersection without an accident. The nearest Ford dealer happened to be across the street. Took into service dept and they found that the transmission had failed and was welded together. The only service performed was rack/pinion replacement by original dealer in oct 2001. Experts tell us that transmissions are not welded. They are bolted. Either vehicle came from factory with welded transmission (poss. Other vehicles with same problem) or original dealer damaged transmission when installing new rack/pinion system and welded the damage without reporting it to the consumer. Not happy about 2 major problems in just over a year. Dt.