How do I know if my 2002 Ford Escape has a recall?

To know if your 2002 Ford Escape has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2002 Ford Escape VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2002 Ford Escape has an open recall?

If your 2002 Ford Escape is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2002 Ford Escape does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2002 Ford Escape are taken care of by Ford at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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2002 Ford Escape

8 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-606 · OEM 15S28

Shift Lever Disengages From Transmission

57 Potential Units Affected

If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Escape and 10 others

NHTSA 14V-165 · OEM 14S02

Front Suspension Lower Control Arm May Corrode And Separate

348,950 Potential Units Affected

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2001 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-353 · OEM 12S37

The Throttle May Stick in the Wide Open Position

529,719 Potential Units Affected

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2001 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-005 · OEM 11S24

Brake Fluid Leak from Master Cylinder Cap

244,530 Potential Units Affected

CORROSION CAN DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING TO MELTING, SMOKE OR A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape

NHTSA 07V-156 · OEM 07S51

2001-2004 Ford Escape Recall 07V156000

446,460 Potential Units Affected

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MIGHT CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, AND IN SOME CASES, THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2001 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 04V-602 · OEM 04C09

2001-2005 Ford Escape Recall 04V602000

262,113 Potential Units Affected

IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape and 3 others

NHTSA 04V-574 · OEM 04S25

2002-2004 Ford Escape Recall 04V574000

470,245 Potential Units Affected

AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED MAY INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape and 1 other

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Recall FAQs

If your 2002 Ford Escape is affected by a new safety recall, Ford will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2002 Ford Escape has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2002 Ford Escape for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2002 Ford Escape is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2002 Ford Escape for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2002 Ford Escape for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2002 Ford Escape will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2002 Ford Escape by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2002 Ford Escape that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2002 Ford Escape, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2002 Ford Escape VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Ford Escape Recalls

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There are 8 recalls that may affect your 2002 Ford Escape.

Check your Ford Escape for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Ford dealership near you.

2002 Ford Escape

8 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-606 · OEM 15S28

Shift Lever Disengages From Transmission

57 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Escape and 10 others

NHTSA 14V-165 · OEM 14S02

Front Suspension Lower Control Arm May Corrode And Separate

348,950 Potential Units Affected

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2001 Ford Escape and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-353 · OEM 12S37

The Throttle May Stick in the Wide Open Position

529,719 Potential Units Affected

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Ford Escape, 2001 Ford Escape and 2 others