2002 Ford Escort engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford Escort — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Nov 17, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escort. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated when idling. As of september 14, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. Nhtsa technical service bulletin number 042410 regarding the engine was…”
filed Sep 14, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Idle vibration on vehicles equipped with 2.0l spi or zetec engine only. *tt
031515 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 4, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 12 | 18% |
| 2000 Escort | 21 | 21% |
| 1999 Escort | 62 | 19% |
| 1998 Escort | 49 | 13% |
| 1997 Escort | 66 | 12% |
| 1996 Escort | 30 | 15% |
| 1995 Escort | 54 | 9% |
| 1994 Escort | 30 | 11% |
| 1993 Escort | 33 | 9% |
| 1992 Escort | 15 | 9% |
| 1991 Escort | 17 | 5% |
| 1990 Escort | 12 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.