2002 Ford Escape consumer reviews

Own one of these and it never fails to start and reliably get me to place to place. Almost 200k and no sign of stopping. Also had a Toyota highlander that was a piece of junk compared to this thing. At least the Ford never had an engine light or didn't start.

My 2002 almost hit 300000 miles trans has now failed. Been a great little suv. We will miss it. Pretty good fuel mileage too. Next vehicle I'm hoping to get the Ford Maverick truck wish us luck

just what i wanted back in 2002 but trans jerks not very good on gas but i can live with it and i still like the body style not the head lights

I bought the four-cylinder, five speed manual brand new in 2002. I had it for 17 years and 207,000 miles. Never had to replace anything major in it, just pretty much basic maintenance. If it hadn’t been for the typical Ford rusting of the body and underneath, I would’ve kept it for many more years.

I had a 2002 Firs Escape that I bought new. It has 7 miles on the odometer. The steering rack failed 4 times before it reached 37,000 miles. Wheels and suspension parts all failed. The engine and transmission hated each other. The brakes would freeze in the winter. I had $20,000 in warranty repairs before the car got out of warranty. Then I had to start paying for everything. Once I was right side up on the loan, I traded it in and ran like xxxx. Mechanically it was the worst vehicle I ever owned.

Alternator replaced 3 times @ $850.00 the front axle must be dropped to do it! 12 mpg in town & 15 mpg on Hiway. Water pump replaced @ 120, 000 Heads warped so $2350.00 repairs. Replaced th AC completey 3 times. Steering radious is great. Transmission went Out at 150, 000 so rebuilt @ 1900.00. I was told by a very experienced mechanic of 30 yrs. The engine n granny go OUT NO warning at at about 200K!!!

My regular maintenance & upkeep is paying off. At 6 feet and curvey, with either a fury friend or 1-2 passengers in tow, this car was and remains to be the perfect fit. Maintenance mostly done at dealership’s quick stop, although more for labor than regular Joe Blow, I always feel confident that I ‘ll be done right the first time. Only considering a new car to accommodate lifestyle changes during retirement ...

I need this car brand new since 2002 still currently driving it. Only problems other than general breakdown of machinery like alternator starter battery batteries new brakes etc was a computer chip that malfunctioned. I would say 2002 to now with a hundred and eighty thousand miles on it that's phenomenal. Still have the air conditioner blowing cold great car

I love my Ford Escape! It meets all of mine & my families needs, plus more! It's the most perfect sized SUV with 4WD and with that being said, I can't complain about the gas mileage either!

Absolutely would recommend, there's nothing I would complain about as the vehicle is more than adequate in every major category. I was skeptical at first but now after a few months of ownership i would take a bullet for my 2002 escape.