Recalls ·2002 Ford Escort

2002 Ford Escort recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Ford Escort; the most frequently affected component is seat belts — front. Owners filed 90 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints90
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Seat belts — FrontCampaign 04E048000 · 12 Jul 2004

Problem: Certain trw driver's side seat belts manufactured on december 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 ford escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, ford's p/n f7cz54611b09aac. The seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.

Risk: In 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.

Remedy: Trw will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on august 27, 2004.

What owners complain about

Share of the 10 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling2 · 20%
Service brakes2 · 20%
Electrical system2 · 20%
Suspension1 · 10%
Air bags1 · 10%
Wheels1 · 10%
Tires1 · 10%
Hydraulic1 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20061
20073
20082
20092
20111
20171

From owner complaints

Both rear springs broke. This is the second time in less then 6 months for the 2002. This seems to be a major design flaw in ford escort. I have a 1998 & 2002 and both have broken rear springs. Also every technician i have talked to knows the problem. *jb

Suspension · Dec 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. While driving approximately 10 mph to make a left turn, both frontal air bags deployed without an impact or crash. The passenger sustained minor injuries. The windshield on the passenger side was shattered and the passenger compartment became engulfed with smoke. The vehicle was…

Air bags · Nov 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

12/01/05, 03/08/07.11/19/07 had to replace tie-rod ion my 2002 ford escort. Noticed thumping, took to mechanic. He said had i not brought it in, there could have been very serious consequences. This frequency of these incidents seems to indicate a serious and dangerous defect in this car. *tr

Wheels · Mar 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

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. However, the stalling continued. No one has been able to determine the reason for the stalling. *jb

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20002
20011
20021

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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