Overview & Reviews

Additional standard equipment makes the 2002 Ford Escape an even better value. XLS models get a dual-media cassette/CD stereo, while XLT adds a V6 engine, privacy glass, power driver seat and an in-dash six-CD changer. New Sport packages also debut. The XLS Sport includes 15-inch alloy wheels with larger tires, side-step bars, Sport-embroidered floor mats and dark tinted privacy glass. The XLT Sport, new for 2002, provides, in addition to XLS Sport equipment, a special No Boundaries roof rack system and unique 16-inch alloy wheels with meatier rubber. Four new colors are also available.

• Strong V6 engine, comfortable cabin, plenty of cargo space, car-like road manners.

• Lacks the off-road capability of a truck-based SUV, barely adequate base engine, shoddy build quality, unimpressive interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  Decent Escape - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Use It - March 1 - 7:32 pm

  Have 85K miles with no significant anomalies. Yeah, the usual CD sticking, wait till it cools down or use a credit card and itll come out fine. Still virtually all original parts including tires with decent tread still if you can believe that. This has been used off road a fair bit in serious snow and dirt, along with dogs/skis/bikes/canoes/kayaks/kids/lumber/rocks/bricks/etc. Have changed the tranny fluid every 40K or so and tranny is fine. Great vehicle so far. Good job Ford.

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  MY FAVORITE SUV - 2002 Ford Escape
  By CAROLYN - February 14 - 4:36 pm

  I love to drive my new (used) Escape. It is sporty, sexy & fast! It fits into tight spots yet plenty of room for my 64" hubby. I went from a Lexus to my Escape and I just think it was the best choice for us since we spend 1/2 our year in the mountain snow and the other in the city. I chose this over a Lexus LX470 after reading many reports online, I chose to buy this and very happy I did.

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  Not when its broken - 2002 Ford Escape
  By hanges - January 27 - 6:35 am

  This was the best performing vehicle that I have EVER owned too bad it had to go into the shop for work over 12 times in one year (20,000 miles). Rotors, fuel lines, EGR valve, fuel tank gaskets, etc. I did get 30 mpg with it and with it fully loaded (floor to ceiling with slip 40/60 seats) set the cruise at 72 and never have it drop below 70, even then going through the Rocky Mountains.

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  Fun to Drive - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Fred J - January 3 - 7:32 pm

  Very good seats good support.

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  Transmission Problems Buyer Beware - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Sis - December 9 - 3:47 pm

  Fun to drive when running. Not fun to pay for a new transmission. Was told that the Escape has a poor transmission and it reflected that when it died after the warranty had expired. Found out that others are having the same problem with their Ford Escapes via internet research. Buyer beware - transmission very poor.

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  Great SUV - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Davesw - October 31 - 7:00 am

  I am thrilled with this SUV. Its performace for cost is wonderful. Home run for Ford!

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  My First Ford - 2002 Ford Escape
  By catwoman - October 14 - 11:00 pm

  My first FORD. Lot of car for the money - very happy with the car, fun to drive - to much wind noise. Overall, very happy.

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  20 inches on my midnight package - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Chris Atterberry - October 13 - 2:00 am

  I bought the midnight packege esape. Which is the black on black w/leather. FORD has crazy rates and rebates so affording this bad boy was easy. 0% for 60 months. Anyways I love the room size and fuel economy!! When i have 100k on it with the great market on the ecsape im looking to sell it for 8k! So look me u!

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  Pretty happy so far - 2002 Ford Escape
  By F. Mario - September 18 - 10:00 am

  Ive had the car 7 months. It looks great and people always check it out. Escape is fun to drive and peppy. Lots of room for passengers. The 4WD is great in the snow, useful for Buffalo. Have not found gas mileage to be as advertised though.

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  BLONDIE - 2002 Ford Escape
  By shoessel - September 18 - 10:00 am

  The vehicle rides smooth, like the interior and exterior design, great fuel economy, like the sound system