Complaints
41
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:39,667 mi
#24 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:28,487 mi
#33 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:47,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 39,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 28,487 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 61,946 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 116,402 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 2 | — | — | 46,911 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 116,402 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 120,990 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 15,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 1 | — | 144,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 7,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 7,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 15,900 mi | |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 144,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 56,200 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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