This incident happened back in february of 2014, while I was leaving my house to take my car for an oil change, when I stepped on the gas, it suddenly just stalled at 10mph, so I released the gas and then pressed on it again, the second time was fine, but when I came to a full stop and pressed on the gas, it stalled again, after it passes 10 MPH, the vehicle was just cruising continuously. So one time my car stalled again and I almost hit the car in front of me, luckily I did not. For me this is a safety issue as well as a engine/transmission issue. This was not the only time this incident had happened. And just recently I took it ford for a diagnose and they had told me that it needs a new transmission and they quoted me $4500 to get it fixed.
2002 Ford Escape: complete transmission failure
26 of the 1,027 complaints about the 2002 Ford Escape describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,655
- typical mileage
- 64,000
- recalls
- 2
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop the transmission failed to respond without any warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle stalled suddenly. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic, where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not provided.
A couple of friends and I where on our way to la when we stopped for gas. Filled up the tank and then started the car, which started perfectly fine, I then put the car into drive and when I pushed the accelerator the car simply revved the engine and did not move. The drive gear was not engaging but second worked fine. First gear did engage also but it felt it was slammed into place not smoothly engaging. Had a near by mechanic look at it and he said that the transmission was giving out and that it would need to be replaced. I had the car towed to a dealership where I was told the clutch had blown out and taken the rest of the transmission with it and it all had to be replaced. It was a $3500 repair that I now wish I had done more research on because this seems to be a common issue. The car only had 54000 miles but it was 10 years old and there were no signs that the transmission was going out. The new transmission does come with a 3 year, unlimited mile warranty which is why I went with that instead of a rebuild which would have been a bit cheaper. After learning about all the problems this transmission has, I will be looking for a new car in the coming years. I like fords but this really making think about getting a new car from some one else.
1 - rear latch is not working properly. When it is cool outside, the latch will not open the back door. 2 - window latch has rusted causing the rear window to detach from the hinge. Not that I am bidder, but at 37k miles, the transmission blew.... I discussed this issue with both ford and my dealership ([xxx]). Both companies stated they could not help me and that it was on me to pay to correct. I explained that this was due to a lack of using proper supplies. They could not have cared less. I am hoping you can have them look into this because I would really hate to be involved in a car accident cannot use the rear as an exit.... Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission failure at 104,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact sated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission did not show signs of slipping before it failed. The vehicle was inspected by a certified technician who stated that the core of the transmission had failed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.
2002 ford escape 4x4 55,000 miles while driving 70 MPH on rt 95 the car suddenly appeared to have gone into neutral, although it was still in drive. Luckily we were able to make it to the side of the road 100 miles from home. The car would not move in any gear and now requires a new transmission. There were no previous transmission problems and no warnings that anything might be wrong.
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.
Transmission failure, apparently a recurring problem with the ford 2001-2004 escape SUV. This one is a 2002 and did not leave me stranded, I managed to get it to the dealership. Others (hundreds++) on the web were stranded on major highways.
Transmission failure after 4 years and 10 months at 64,000 miles.
I own a 2002 ford escape and was driving on the freeway when the overdrive off light started flashing. I pulled over ,but was not able to reengage the overdrive. Continued the commute home and the transmission started shifting roughly, and then the check engine light came on. I was able to drive it to the dealer, where they told me I would needed a new transmission. I took it, ,,(by this point the vehicle wasn't driveable and had to have it towed to a transmission shop near my home. They stated that I would need a new transmission, and that this seemed to be a common occurrence for ford escapes. They said that a vehicle at 90000 mileage should not have the extensive kind of transmission damage that this vehicle did.
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 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2002 Ford Escape?
26 of 1,027 owner complaints about the 2002 Ford Escape (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
How much does it cost to fix complete transmission failure on the 2002 Ford Escape?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,655 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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 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 6Shudder 5Tire blowout 5
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