2002 Ford Escort problems

Filed Mar 6, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 144,000 miles · NE · crash · 5 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escort. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The driver of the contact's vehicle and four occupants in the other vehicle were injured. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The air bags deployed on impact. Prior to the crash, the vehicle accelerated while the brakes were being applied. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Engine · CA

2002 ford escort. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stopping and dying while driving *tgw the consumer stated the battery and alternator were replace three times, as well as other components. However, the stalling continued. No one has been able to determine the reason for the stalling.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Brakes · 7,367 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. Whenever the brakes were applied, the contact would hear a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front rotors and pads. The current and failure mileages were 7,367.

Filed Apr 26, 2009 · Electrical, Steering · 116,402 miles · OH

We have a 2002 escort zx2 . The car was bought february 2002 . I have had some real problems with the tie -rods having to be replaced. But the problem now is the wiring to the tail lights. We have had a few problems with the fuse blowing and we replace it , then the light bulbs blow then we replace them . We had a mechanic look into the problem this time and he has found that the wiring harness and the reflector are melted. The problem is we have tail lights working with no brake lights or cruise control . Upon the removal of the bulbs the bulbs had gotten so hot the light bulbs had holes in them but still worked as brake lights . This is a safety issue with young children in the rear seat closest to the electrical problem.

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Airbags · 59,890 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. While driving approximately 10 MPH to make a left turn, both frontal air bags deployed without an impact or crash. The passenger sustained minor injuries. The windshield on the passenger side was shattered and the passenger compartment became engulfed with smoke. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and has not been driven since. The dealer has not been notified. The manufacturer stated that they would contact her by letter or phone within 15 days. The current and failure mileages were 59,890.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. For one month, the key didn't fit into the ignition and when it was in the ignition, it would not turn. Due to the failure, the vehicle will not start. As of march 16, 2008, the vehicle will no longer start. The vehicle will be towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2007 · Wheels · 56,200 miles · MA

12/01/05, 03/08/07.11/19/07 had to replace tie-rod ion my 2002 ford escort. Noticed thumping, took to mechanic. He said had I not brought it in, there could have been very serious consequences. This frequency of these incidents seems to indicate a serious and dangerous defect in this car.

Filed Sep 14, 2007 · Engine · 75,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated when idling. As of september 14, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The federal safety agency technical service bulletin number 042410 regarding the engine was referenced. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/12/07 *bf the consumer stated she began hearing squeaking noises coming from the engine. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Tires · 97,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. The contact purchased two bridgestone potenza g009 (na) summer tires (size 205/40/r17) on may 12, 2007. One of the tires exploded as the contact's wife was driving 25 MPH. The tread separated from the tire and the sidewalls separated from the beads. Bridgestone stated that she must have struck something in the road to cause the blow out. She informed them that she did not drive over any potholes. The contact stated that the tread on the tires still looks brand new and there is less than 10,000 miles left on them. The dot number may not be accurate. The tire failure mileage was 9,500 and the vehicle current and failure mileages were 97,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Suspension · 46,822 miles · MO

Both rear springs broke. This is the second time in less then 6 months for the 2002. This seems to be a major design flaw in ford escort. I have a 1998 & 2002 and both have broken rear springs. Also every technician I have talked to knows the problem.