2002 Ford Escape electrical system problems
The 2002 Ford Escape has 135 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
135
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DRIVEWAY AND SURROUNDING TREES WERE DAMAGED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2002 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 135 complaints about the 2002 Ford Escape electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.