Lower control arm ripped off under cradle & ripped passenger side drive shaft off the transmission - the wheel fell off the car. It appears under cradle rusted from inside. I shudder at the thought of that happening when my wife was on the freeway, instead of coming to a stop. This vehicle was always kept in the garage.
2002 Ford Escape: shudder or vibration when accelerating
5 of the 1,027 complaints about the 2002 Ford Escape describe shudder or vibration when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Shudder or vibration when accelerating by model year
What owners say
I own a 2002 ford escape xlt which I purchased new in 2001. Last june, I did not use the vehicle for several days during which time it rained. When I went to start the engine, it ran sluggishly and shuddered. After a few moments, the engine light came on and the truck began emitting smoke. I turned the engine off, called my local dealer, varney ford, and had the vehicle towed there. I was told that the #3 "spark plug coil" (ignition coil) had burned out. I was told that moisture had entered the coil. No explanation for how that was happening was given. Cost $180 to repair. Yesterday, after several days of rain, I went to once again start my truck. It exactly repeated the previous incident. This time however, I drove the truck to the dealer...it could not travel more than 30 miles an hour. I was told that this time coils number 4 and 6 had failed. Cost this time $325. Once again I was told moisture had somehow gotten into the coil system. So in other words, I own a truck that cannot sit idle for even a day in rainy or damp weather without a coil burning out. From what I gather from reading the travails of other escape owners is that this is not an uncommon problem. Ford says "there must be a pin hole somewhere that they will never be able to fix". While this wouldn't present a problem if I elected to live in a desert environment, it will continue to be an expense and render the truck useless in inclement weather. Thank you. Heidi robbins.
2002 ford escape xlt, 51,000 miles. During freeway driving, o/d lockout indicator light came on and started flashing. Transmission briefly acted as if it was shifting between neutral and drive, then it failed completely. Towed to ford dealer for diagnosis. Ford dealer says transmission needs to be replaced, but has not diagnosed cause of failure. From researching user forums on the internet, I've learned that ford issued a service bulletin (oasis #16717) in march 2003 advising that the PCM be reprogramed to correct a transmission shudder problem which seems to be a precursor to total transmission failure. Pcm reprograming is also required by safety recall 04s13, issued april 2004. I was scheduled to have this recall work done by the dealer, but the transmission failed before recall work was done. From reading user reports on the internet, it seems that tansmission failure at 50-60,000 miles is not unusual for 2001-2003 escapes with a cd4e automatic transmission, at least for ones which have not had the PCM reprogramed as called for in the 2003 service bulletin or the 2004 safety recall.
2002 ford escape v6. Multiple problems the the automatic transmission, shuddering, and now a total failure. For the shuddering the fluid was flushed and replaced with a different type, and new codes programed. *ak haven't taken it in for the total failure yet. (tomorrow)
Out of warranty transmission failed at 49k miles. *ph the vehicle experienced a shudder since 37k miles which only occurred a couple times per month. Ford failed to alert the consumer of the problem. The consumer requested reimbursement for the repair. Service bulletin#16056636254
Service bulletins that may apply
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Wheel speed sensor removal tip
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- A final drive whine at 25-45 mph (40-72 km/h)
- Clutch chatter when cold
- Transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P1783 and/or P0733 cold climate...
- Final drive whine most noticeable at 25-45 mph during light acceleration or deceleration
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
- Risk
- If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Recall number 15V606000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
- Risk
- Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. Owner notification began on april 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 04V165000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Ford Escape shudder
Is shudder or vibration when accelerating a common problem on the 2002 Ford Escape?
5 of 1,027 owner complaints about the 2002 Ford Escape (0%) mention shudder or vibration when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Ford Escape?
There are 2 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Ford Escape
Stalling 226Fire or smoke 90ABS 89Ball joint 56Airbag light 46Loss of power 43Check engine light 37Power steering loss 34Brake failure 28Engine failure 26Transmission failure 26Adaptive cruise 25Sudden acceleration 17No deployment 16Grinding brakes 16Door locks 15Jerking 12Won't start 9Knocking 8Headlights 8Hesitation 8Steering lock-up 8Harsh shifting 7Slipping 7Steering noise 6Won't shift 6Wipers 6Tire blowout 5
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