2002 Ford Escape suspension problems
81 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2002 Ford Escape, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 81 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire extinguished itself. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the ABS module and a wiring harness. Updated 01/17/07. The consumer stated the ABS light illuminated and stayed on until the ABS module was replaced. The right front wheel bearing was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns 2002 ford escape. The contact stated while reversing of the parking lot, the passenger's side wheel turned into the wheel well. The contact turned off the vehicle after hearing an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to contact residence. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number 14v165000 (structure).
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Escape
- Engine 329 complaints
- Brakes 207 complaints
- Electrical system 126 complaints
- Cruise control 103 complaints
- Body & structure 90 complaints
- Air bags 80 complaints
- Transmission 73 complaints
- Steering 72 complaints