2002 Ford Escape: engine failure

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Engine · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the control arm seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the cross member was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed May 24, 2014 · Body, Steering · 90,971 miles · NY

While driving on a rural city street at 30 MPH I decelerated to prepare to turn right. When I began to make my right hand turn I heard a loud pop and the car began to rattle the car came to a stop within 10 feet of the pop. I applied a small amount of power to the engine to try and get completely out of the road, but the car would not move. Upon inspection of the front passenger tire it was facing 90 degrees in the opposite direction of the car, and pushed to the back of the wheel well. The cv shaft had come completely detached from the drive shaft. The vehicle had to be towed to a local shop that did sub-frame work. Upon inspection at the auto body shop it was revealed that the engine cradle had also become detached due to the proximity to the exhaust from the engine heating it up constantly. Along with the following parts needing replacement: right front cv shaft, front engine cradle, front control arm bolts, control arm bushing, cv drive axle, heavy duty exhaust clamps. The shop had to remove and replace the engine cradle and the right front sub-frame. If I had been on a high speed interstate, and this happened I would have probable flipped, because the front right tire was unable to move, and was pulling towards the inside of the car. The total cost to get this repaired to a safe driving condition was $1352.69.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 89,999 miles · SD

My family and I were driving along the insterstate with cruise controll set at 75 MPH. We were going up a small hill and about to go into the passing lane. The car sounded like the transmission slipped in over drive and the rpms went through the roof. We were able to coast to the side of the road. We turned the vehicle off for serveral minutes and then turned it back on. The oil pressure light flickered on and off and the engine made a horrible screeching noise. We checked the oil and it was full. The car had to be towed to the mechanic were he then informed us that the car needed a new engine. He stated the the catalytic convereted had gone out causing the engine to fail. The car also will need a new transmission. The total cost to fix this is around $8000.00. I contacted ford today to tell them what had happened and they stated that there was nothing they could do since the car had not been serviced at a ford service station consistantly since the car was first purchased and that they have had no other similiar complaints with this vechile. After researching online I have found many similar complaints where ever one has seemed to contact ford and they say the same things to them. I also have had some smaller problems with this vehicle like the engine light going on and the emergency break light going on and brought them in to the shop and have had to replace the sensors. Right now I am not able to replace the vehicle due to finicial reasons.

Filed Apr 16, 2008 · Acceleration · 83,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle in question a 2002 ford escape xl, threw a rod at about 47,000 miles due to a problem that became a recall concern ( ford recall id# 42319 december 7, 2004), I was sent a recall notice 2 months after the replacement by a used ( 43,000 miles), engine which my extended warranty company chose over a remanufactured engine that I wanted. It also threw a rod after the accelerator stuck, ( the recall item) 40,000 miles later. Because the warranty had expired, no repairs were covered and I ended up paying repairs, rental cost and losing wages because I couldn't get to my next assignment.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The engine failed to idle in 20 degree weather. The ABS module caught fire. There were no injuries. A fire report was filed. The contact reported the fire to ford motor company and they advised him to file a complaint. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Engine · 67,000 miles · WA

(1) approximately 100 miles of highway driving LED up to (2) a loss of power at all speeds with excessive rpms for given speed followed by a flashing check engine light, followed by considerable engine and cabin vibration. (3) ford diagnosed the problem as a rare internal engine failure in cylinder #4. No remedy has been provided. The engine can be replaced for about $6,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

While driving at 35 MPH, the engine died without warning. This resulted in brake failure. The consumer had to coast the vehicle to a stop. The dealership replaced the idle error control valve, mass air flow sensor, throttle body, eec relay, dpfe sensor and the evap valve. The manufacturer has a new letter ref#02-23-1 on this issue. *ph *jb

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Engine · GA

While driving at 50 MPH engine failed without warning.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Engine, Steering · CO

I have a 2002 ford escape. At 15,000 miles my engine blew. Two weeks earlier my sister who also has a 2002 ford escape lost her engine at 35,000 miles. Since then the car has been back for three rounds of repairs to the engine, the ball bearings, the power steering, and the coolant. This car is dangerous!

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · 14,500 miles · CO

Engine started making a ticking sound - dealer said it has to be replaced. They also said they have replaced several others as the engine "blew" at high altitude - I bought this 2002 ford escape in colorado. The won't tell me exactly what's wrong and whether the new engine from the factory may also blow inthe future.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Engine · 7,200 miles · IL · fire

While driving on i294 northbound between 127th street and approximately 103rd street, the engine on our 2002 ford escape blew up. There was no warning in terms of warning lights or other indicators that there was any problem. Shortly after entering the interstate, the car began to make a motor boating type of sound. It sounded as if the sun roof was not completely closed. Thereafter the engine blew and pieces began to fly out. A huge fireball, hot enough to melt the license plat holder in the middle of the tailgate was discharged from the tailpipe. The car began smoking and smoke was discharged into the cab of the vehicle. We were able to make an emergency stop on the shoulder of the road. The car continue to smoke and there was oil leaking from the engine. A piece of the crankshaft was found on the shoulder of the road 100-150 feet behind the vehicle. The fireball had been of sufficient size to cause multiple calls to local fire department as well as the state police.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Engine · 4,400 miles · NY

The engine failed, which caused the brakes and steering to lock up.*dt