2002 Ford Escape: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Suspension · 103,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. While driving various speeds, a knocking sound was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to liberty mazda (91 west service rd, hartford, ct) where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm was rusted, corroded, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, a loud knocking noise was heard and all steering capability was lost. In addition, the front passenger tire detached and the vehicle dragged to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the VIN was not included on the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v165000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 98,328 miles · IL

On august 26, 2014, I went to fair oaks ford lincoln dealership service in naperville, illinois for safety recall notice 14s02 / the federal safety agency recall 14v‑165 repairs, and I asked them to check an issue where when brakes are applied, there is a scraping/grinding noise, followed by a knocking noise, which can affect reliable stopping and the vehicle steering stability. Safety recall repairs were completed, then it was reported that the mechanic "pushed back" the vacuum plate cover for the rotor on the driver's side to resolve the scraping/grinding/knocking issue when applying the brakes. The issue with the braking action and subsequent noises and response of vehicle exhibited itself again by the second stoplight away from the fair oaks ford dealer location. Two days later, on august 28, 2014, I took my 2002 ford escape to gearhead auto sales & repair in glen ellyn, illinois for an inspection and repair cost estimate. On the lift, the issue was apparent to the mechanic at gearhead to be the right front axle being faulty, and he replaced the right front axle, with boots, clamps and grease. My issue is that the ford dealer mechanic inspected and repaired my vehicle for the ford safety recall notice 14s02 / the federal safety agency recall 14v‑165 in the same proximity on the passenger side of the vehicle when it was on the lift, but he failed to find and report the easily seen faulty right front axle problem the gearhead mechanic promptly reported to me. Instead, the ford representative falsely pointed to the driver's side front brake rotor vacuum plate being out of place as being the issue causing the scraping/grinding/knocking noise when applying the brakes. Is there any tie to the "corrosion-related separation" safety recall issue that LED to the faulty right front axle condition? Since my unemployment over the past 3 years, my ford escape has rarely been driven, and only in my local area.

Filed Jun 1, 2012 · Engine · 111,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact was traveling 35 MPH when the engine began making a knocking noise. The contact stated that seat valve failed and caused the pistons to fail. The contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to run poorly and slower than normal. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no known recalls for the vehicle and that the engine had to be replaced because it was not repairable. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 71,000 miles · OR

Front knocking noise. Has been present since we first bought the car new. Many mechanics, including the ford dealer, could not find the problem. Brakes, transmission, and struts were checked or replaced. The knocking persisted. On 8/15/08, the ball joint failed as my wife was traveling at 45 MPH around a corner causing the driver side wheel to flop at a 90 degree angle. Steering was impossible. Luckily, my wife was able to get the car stopped safely without out any life threatening consequences. Ford escape 2002 xlt.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Acceleration · IL · crash

Consumer slowly pulled into the garage with foot on the brakes and stopped. She put the vehicle in park, and suddenly vehicle accelerated forward, causing it to crash into the back of the garage, damaging the refrigerator and the back of the garage, and knocking the garage 4-5 inches off the foundation. Consumer was not injured but shook up. Consumer and husband called the insurance company and the dealer. The insurance representative was suppose to come to the house to look at the vehicle.

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 Jul 30, 2002 · Engine · CA

On march 30, 2002, I purchased a brand new ford escape xlt at hayward ford in hayward, ca. I had taken the vehicle previously to the ford service department for a loud knocking noise that the vehicle had been making and ford was unable to verify my complaint. On july 20, 2002, I attempted to drive the vehicle to los angeles for a family reunion with four small children in the car which included my two daughters, my neice and my nephew. Going at a speed of about 65 miles per hour, the engine caught on fire and all aspects of the vehicle shut down including the power steering and the brakes. I had to struggle to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The car is now sitting at magic ford in valencia, ca where I had it towed. Ford has refused to pay for the rental car that I am forced to drive. Ford has not bothered to contact me. Out of concern for the saftey of my family and others, the ford escape needs to be recalled before someone is killed or seriously injured.