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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Ford Escort recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 12, 200404E048000 | Seat belts: frontIN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 04E048000
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Owner complaints by component88
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 23 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 18 |
| Suspension | 14 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 8 |
| Air bags | 7 | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 7 |
| Structure | 5 | 6 |
| Tires | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Escort, ZX2.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“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.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“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.”
- Suspension
“2002 ford windstar rear axle problem we were driving on 78e and were approximately 30 minutes before allentown. All of a sudden we heard a crack, smelled smoke, and heard metal scraping.”
Other Ford Escort model years
- 20030 recalls16 complaints
- 20020 recalls45 complaints
- 20010 recalls86 complaints
- 20001 recall105 complaints
Other Ford models
- 2002 F-1502 recalls821 complaints
- 2002 Escape8 recalls1,027 complaints
- 2002 Explorer4 recalls3,295 complaints
- 2002 Focus2 recalls971 complaints
- 2002 F-2504 recalls401 complaints
- 2002 Mustang0 recalls166 complaints
- 2002 F-3504 recalls240 complaints
- 2002 Taurus3 recalls1,426 complaints
- 2002 Expedition2 recalls340 complaints
- 2002 Ranger3 recalls346 complaints
- 2002 Windstar8 recalls1,353 complaints
- 2002 E-3505 recalls53 complaints
2002 Ford Escort recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Ford Escort. The most recent, 04E048000 (reported July 12, 2004), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Ford Escort?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 88 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Ford Escort?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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