2002 Ford Escort - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2002 Ford Escort

39 problems have been reported for the 2002 Ford Escort. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2002 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 11 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2002 Ford Escort

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Engine And Engine Cooling
11
  Power Train
5
  Service Brakes
4
  Suspension
4
  Tire
3
  Steering
3
  Wheel
2
  Electrical System
2
  Air Bag
2
  Exterior Lighting
1
  Structure
1
  Vehicle Speed Control
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2002 Ford Escort in the United States are 81,698 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Escort owners in the last 20 years is 39, and the age of the vehicle is 20, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 39 / 81,698 / 20 * 1000 = 0.02.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Escort model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Ford Escort in 2002.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
0
  2019
0
  2018
0
  2017
2
  2016
0
  2015
0
  2014
0
  2013
0
  2012
0
  2011
1
  2010
0
  2009
3
  2008
2
  2007
2
  2006
6
  2005
3
  2004
2
  2003
7
  2002
8

📊 Compare the 2002 Ford Escort with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Escort, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Ford Escort with the Ford Escort from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 Escort is 39 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Ford Escort is 262.

Table 3. Compare the 2002 Ford Escort with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2003 Escort
12
  2002 Escort
39
  2001 Escort
82
  2000 Escort
129
  1999 Escort
407
  1998 Escort
461
  1997 Escort
710
  1996 Escort
256


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