2002 FORD ESCAPE Latcheslockslinkages Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Latcheslockslinkages Issues in the 2002 FORD ESCAPE

6 latcheslockslinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Latcheslockslinkages Complaints

#10664443 | December 15, 2014

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR DOOR LATCH. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT MY MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING, THEY TOLD ME THAT RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE IN 2012. I WANTED TO KNOW WHY WOULD MY MASTER CYLINDER BE LEAKING AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER? I WONDER IF THIS JOB WAS EVER DONE. I DON'T FEEL THAT THE CUSTOMER SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A JOB THAT WASN'T PERFORMED. MY OTHER COMPLAINT IS MY REAR DOOR LATCH. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM THAT I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY REAR DOOR LOCKING AND OPENING. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME I HAD TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE. NOW I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE REAR DOOR LATCH BUT I WAS NOT INFORMED ABOUT THIS RECALL NOR DID I RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER. I WANT TO KNOW HOW I...

#10474310 | September 8, 2012

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AND MY DEALERSHIP ([XXX]). BOTH COMPANIES STATED THEY COULD NOT HELP ME AND THAT IT WAS ON ME TO PAY TO CORRECT. I EXPLAINED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO A LACK OF USING PROPER SUPPLIES. THEY COULD NOT HAVE CARED LESS. I AM HOPING YOU CAN HAVE THEM LOOK INTO THIS BECAUSE I WOULD REALLY HATE TO BE INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT CANNOT USE THE REAR AS AN EXIT.... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

#10459073 | May 21, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFT-GATE LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V602000 COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH WAS RELATED, HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST OF $85. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THE RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE HER VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

#10273273 | June 9, 2009

2002 FORD ESCAPE REAR DOOR AND WINDOW ARE JAMMED AND CANNOT BE OPENED ALSO REAR DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

#10266464 | April 23, 2009

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, AND THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGES HAVE BROKEN 3 TIMES [ONE TWICE, THE OTHER ONCE] IN NORMAL OPERATION. THIS IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM COVERED BY SAFETY RECALL 04S20, BUT FORD SAYS THAT ONLY APPLIES TO CARS BUILT IN DIFFERENT ASSEMBLY PLANTS, NOT MINE. *TR

#10175996 | December 12, 2006

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN THE FALL OF 2003, AT DIFFERENT TIMES BOTH THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAVE GOTTEN STUCK WHERE I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, WHICH WAS FIXED WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED 4 DAYS AGO AND THE DEALER IS GOING TO CHARGE ME A $300 DIAGNOSTIC FEE TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, PERIODICALLY, MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN NO MATTER WHAT I TRY. THEN THE NEXT DAY, IT WILL. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 15 TIMES SINCE THE FALL OF 2005. IN ALL OF THE INCIDENCES LISTED THE DOORS WERE UNLOCKED, ALTHOUGH WE TRIED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THEM SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF IT WAS JUST STUCK. *NM

Other 2002 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 135 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 76 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 74 complaints Electrical System 65 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 63 complaints Suspension 62 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 60 complaints Air Bags 51 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 44 complaints Service Brakes 40 complaints Structurebody 38 complaints Steering 37 complaints Engine 36 complaints Unknown Or Other 34 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 33 complaints Power Train 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 27 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 21 complaints Electrical Systemignition 18 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 16 complaints Structure 16 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 11 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 6 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Steeringcolumn 5 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Service Brakes Electric 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint

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