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Hard to find manual transmission SUV
Midwesterner, 04/11/2002
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We looked long and hard for an SUV with a manual transmission. The 2002 Escape has met our expectations and then some. Easy and fun to drive.
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Emster, 01/03/2007
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a good car for the most part, I think there are some design flaws that make this vehicle a "high maintenance" vehicle once the warranty is up. I had trouble with the wiring and windshield cracks. Overall, it got me where I needed to be with little trouble. It has a smooth ride and fits 5 comfortably.
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Still a nice car
J Becker, 09/06/2007
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Vehicle is comfortable and it drives well. The mileage was high, but it was in good shape. I purchased this vehicle in January of this year and for the first four months no problems. In the last four months it is starting to cost me money. I have had to replace the tire rod in the front,and now I need to replace the cv-joint so the anti-lock brakes will work. The belts in my tires are bad, and there is always a light bulb going out.
To pull a Dodge out the ditch!
nizzlejr, 06/14/2008
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
All I have to say is wow! Ford hit it pretty good with a cheap 4x4 to get around in the winters and summer in Canada. I have to say that the only real problems I've had is changing a motor under warranty. Other then that my Escape has treated me well. Off road in this and you'll be very surprised. I've had the chance to go with Jeeps and such with no problems geting through the muck. Ford has put metal parts on this "truck" where you would see plastic, ie; end links. Very strong SUV. Fuel economy is something to get used to but then what would you expect to get in a near 4000 pound vehicle? Tows great. Transmission is good. I plan to enjoy this "truck" for another few years yet.
DON'T DO IT
codilh, 09/18/2003
2002 Ford Escape XLS Value 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY THIS VEHICLE!! I've had more problems with the Ford Escape than any other vehicle that I've ever owned. 550 miles - all new gas lines 15000 miles - new transmission 16000 miles - leaking windows, windows off track 30000 miles - new brakes & rotors; new accelorator pedal & throttle; new stearing gear
Lost a customer
Annette S., 11/18/2009
2002 Ford Escape XLS Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
After purchasing my truck I had costly repairs the very first year. Over the next 3yrs the truck had been great until last friday Nov 13th, when my truck had an electrical fire! Please be careful Escape owners, the truck was off and I was not inside when it caught fire. Never again will I own another Ford vehicle due to Ford not taking onwership of the problems with their vehicles.
STEP AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE!
Marty, 07/04/2005
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My Ford Escape is self-destructing as I write - the CD player won't eject without help from my license, the rear wiper doesn't work, the right inside door panel is coming off, the shift indicator light works once in a while, the alternator had to be replaced at 24K, the right rear door doesn't shut without being slammed (this was supposedly fixed by the dealer), the doors are hard to open - feels like the door handle is going to break off (probably will soon), the left running board is separating from itself and it's difficult to shift out of park when parked on a hill. The defrost only works with the visors down, the a/c is inadequate. Could go on and on, but am out of room.
this car
matt, 03/08/2005
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 4WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is quit possibly the worst truck I've ever driven. The brakes are horrible. We had to replace the rotors at 32,000 miles. It handles like a barn on wheels. The CD changer went out and had to be replaced. The driver's window makes a horrible screaching sound going up and down. There are so many noises the dealership couldnt even figure it out for 3 months! The transaxle damper went out and it took Ford 4 months to get a part. Road noise is terrible and it eats tires. But it's cute! I hate to say it but Ford could learn something from our foreign compitors. Oh yah DON'T buy one!
All before 20,000 miles
TinkerM, 07/16/2004
2002 Ford Escape XLT Choice 2WD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Well, the first thing was the battery it went within a month would not hold water, had to wait until they got another from Mexico? And when installed they left it filthy. Second was the drivers window, when lowered was rubbing on panel had to be replaced. Third, a recal for staling at 40 or over MPH we inquired and were told it was not a 2002 problem as with the 2000's and 2001's. And the most scary the bearings were going out on the front wheels. We noticed on right turns around bends going over 40 a noise, thank someone above we did not let it go. We swore no more American Cars and now are back to that.
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Nika Liner, 03/04/2016
2002 Ford Escape XLS Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
NEVER again will I buy a ford. This car is full of wonderful surprises , one day a spark plug flies out , another day the breaks give out and you almost die. basically if you're looking for a car you could possibly die in unexpectedly, this is the one!!!!
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