2002 Ford Escape Reliability

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XLS Sport 4dr SUV (2.0L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Ford Escape by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Differential Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor, Ignition Coils and Boots (3.0L only) and Engine Wiring Harnesses (3.0L only). These problems may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Delta Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor is estimated at $52.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated at $98.00 for parts and $32.50 to $117.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Wiring Harness is $32.50- $130.00 for parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		A periodic problem with this vehicle is failure of the rear Shock Absorbers. The cost to repair the rear Shock Absorbers is estimated at $110.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Escape by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.