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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  Glad I bought the extended warranty - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Mike Zac - November 13 - 1:32 am

  Ok, its a great little SUV. Quick and peppy. But I am putting my $1500 extended warranty to use! In the last year I have replaced the master cylinder, the torque converter, the oil oan and gasket, a burned up exhaust valve, front brakes and rotors (twice!) and have it in now to replace the timing belt cover. It is dripping oil on the exhaust manifold and I am afraid I will be roadside BBQ soon. My warranty company has shelled about $5000 on the fixes so far!

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  HELP - 2002 Ford Escape
  By STANMONT9919 - September 29 - 10:00 am

  BROUGHT BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO GET ORDOR OUT OF VENTILATION SYSTEM, NO LUCK TO DATE. SMELLS (MOLDY) LIKE "STINKY FEET" OR "ROTTEN EGG", HORRIBLE. ALSO WHEN COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, FRONT END (BRAKES) MAKE A CLUNKING SOUND. FORD ENGINEER STATES THAT COMMON TO ESCAPES??

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  Worst Ride Ive Every Had - 2002 Ford Escape
  By EX Owner - August 23 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I purchased a 2002 XLT Escape with leather seats in July of 02. We liked the body style of the vehicle and read all of the consumer reports on the vehicle SUV of the Year, etc... This vehicle has to be the worst riding vehicle I have ever been in. The seats are very uncomfortable on long distance trips. Road noise is awful. Interior trim is cheaply designed. Fit and finish leaves a lot to be desired. Finally traded it this past weekend OH HAPPY DAY!!!! At its price, I honestly can not recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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  All before 20,000 miles - 2002 Ford Escape
  By TinkerM - July 16 - 2:00 am

  Well, the first thing was the battery it went within a month would not hold water, had to wait until they got another from Mexico? And when installed they left it filthy. Second was the drivers window, when lowered was rubbing on panel had to be replaced. Third, a recal for staling at 40 or over MPH we inquired and were told it was not a 2002 problem as with the 2000s and 2001s. And the most scary the bearings were going out on the front wheels. We noticed on right turns around bends going over 40 a noise, thank someone above we did not let it go. We swore no more American Cars and now are back to that.

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  What can go wrong next? - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Emac - June 18 - 2:00 am

  At 64,000 miles, I had to replace tie rod ends and my transmission. Dont know if I should sell and cut my losses or just keep replacing parts!

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  Escape - 2002 Ford Escape
  By Pito Perez - March 21 - 2:00 am

  this car could be a lot better, and it could be sold for a lot less, and it could hold its values better. Ive only owned it for 1.5 years and its already lost 47% of its original purchase price!!!

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  Sweet Sorrow - 2002 Ford Escape
  By rjc - December 8 - 2:00 am

  Maybe isolated. I traded in my Escape before the 3 year/36000 mile warranty. Had multiple electronic issues. Dash lights would go out, stereo lights, brake lights.They were fairly minor but I wasnt about to keep after warranty expired.Would Still have car otherwise. Its fun to drive, milege wasnt too bad

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  DONT DO IT - 2002 Ford Escape
  By codilh - September 18 - 2:00 am

  DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE!! Ive had more problems with the Ford Escape than any other vehicle that Ive ever owned. 550 miles - all new gas lines 15000 miles - new transmission 16000 miles - leaking windows, windows off track 30000 miles - new brakes & rotors new accelorator pedal & throttle new stearing gear

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  Blown Engine 47K $4388 Quality is Job ? - 2002 Ford Escape
  By mightyjoe - August 28 - 2:00 am

  I really enjoyed my vehicle until the day the engine broke down and the dealership told me I needed a new engine. The Ford dealership told me that the oil pump froze up causing the engine failure and it was an obvious defect. Its a shame that Ford does not stand behind their vehicles.