2002 Ford Escape engine problems
The 2002 Ford Escape has 333 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 24% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
333
Engine complaints
24%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND WHEN SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 2, 2007, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 333 complaints about the 2002 Ford Escape engine — 24% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.