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B, 06/25/2019
2002 Ford Escape XLT Premium 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Our family has had this vehicle for 17 years. It is my daily driver and has 351k on the odometer. We applied Ziebart rust and paint protectant when purchased and the car litetally looks only a few years old. I would love to attach a picture. As you can imagine, many items have been replaced to keep this machine running. Yet, the original radiator, 3.0 v6 engine, rack, and transmission are all original. The leather interior also still looks amazing. We had a few pieces fixed at a local auto upholstery shop. Simply put, this vehicle is extremely reliable. Support it with maintenance and it will support you back.
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Jenifer, 07/15/2005
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car locks should automatically lock when the vehicle is put into drive. There should be rear air conditioning for the back seat. The passenger seat should be automatic when needing to move back and forth. There have been two recalls to this vehicle. To spend $25,000+ you should get a car that has no recalls! Ford should compensate their customers on their recalls, especially when you spend that amount of money. Maybe replace the vehicles with a newer one or one with no imperfections.
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Hard Pressed to Find One Better
JSampson, 11/12/2010
2002 Ford Escape XLS Sport 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
4 cyl 5 spd model @ 80k now: Bought used with 38k on it. I'm very meticulous about car issues and I have noticed only a couple things that have needed attention over the years. In my mind these issues are less about Ford and more about components manufactured in Asia (I'd bet). 1. Idle Air Control Valve needs some cleaning/replacement after 75k miles or so and is a total pain to get to. 2. DPEF sensor craps out about the same time. Neither one ever left me stranded or were $$$ but did create an erratic idle at times. Outside of that, absolutely nothing has gone wrong. Engine has adequate power and has returned 25 mpg avg, consistently. Handling and braking even w/o all discs is good.
60k miles and a repair nightmare
NoMoreFords, 11/11/2009
2002 Ford Escape XLT Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased new and it ran great, then things started to happen. 10K - Lose molding on the roof. Rear wiper does not touch the window. 40K - 6-disc player stopped working. 50k - 3 coils out of 6 had to be replaced. Windows started squeaking when opening and closing. 65k - Replaced oil pan gasket due to leak, and then two month later the oil pan due to stripped plug. 70k Replaced all three catalytic converters (they were plugged up). 70k - Replaced leaky water pump. Replaced cracked alternator. I give up...
Buy this and your repair shop will know you by name!
dylywylly, 07/27/2014
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I will start with the positives. It really is a fun car to drive, when it is not in the shop. The negatives, it is always in the shop. I bought this car two years ago and from day two it has had problems. It was first something in the 4x4 that was leaking that was a $400 fix. Then came the first oil leak (yes I have had three!) that was another $150 to repair. After that it was something in my front axle that was causing my car to pull like it was out of alignment. New front axle and $600 I though the car was good to go again. After that it was my break line that broke, it left me break-less in a ND winter. And many more! In short don't buy this car! It is yellow, like the lemon it is.
good vehicle for the money
Rcruz, 01/23/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLS Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After shopping for 3 months and reviewing all of the SUV's in this class, I decided that relaibility, power, and affordability was the route to go. The Escape is not as fancy as the Tribute( same exact Mazda engine) or the CR-V, or the Santa Fe but for the money it's the best in it's class. I think Ford's only shortcoming with the Escape was they should have spent a little more money with the build quality and intierior- I personally would have paid for it. Overall I would suggest this SUV to anyone in the market- the 6cyl. 3.0 201hp- 4 dr.
Great Escape
Brian, 02/03/2008
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used with 71,000 miles on it. It being a small SUV I didn't really think it would do very well off road even though it had the 4wd. I was extremely suprised on just how well this thing can off-road! I have put it in some pretty hairy places and it just pulled on through without even second guessing it. It handles quite well on the road. I drive 75 miles a day for work in this thing, and I love every minute of it.
good ride
bamroz, 08/13/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Reliable, powerful vehicle that has a good look to it. Vehicle has nice features, but too much plastic.
Excellent for the money
Mike of Detroit, 05/24/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In 1 year I have had 3 engine problems (nothing major but still inconvenient). Performance wise, the vehicle is excellent. The acceleration is quick and it handles like a dream! The cargo room is adequate. The back seats fold down with little effort, it's great. However, I do worry about the vehicle's thin, light-weight doors in an accident. They don't seem very safe. You must get the center console, without it it feels as though you are going to fall out of the driver's seat.
BLONDIE
shoessel, 05/25/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The vehicle rides smooth, like the interior and exterior design, great fuel economy, like the sound system