2002 Ford Escape XLT review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had 2 2002 Ford Escapes. These were company cars that were leased for 3 years, and then sold to employees. I got one of them new and drove 120,000 miles in 3 years problem free. I then bought it for my daughter and now at 130,000 the transmission is slipping and will need to be replaced.
These transmissions don't have a filter. Just a drain plug with a magnet to catch metal shavings. I have heard that transmission shops won't warranty a rebuilt transmission unless they can also change the transmission fluid cooling lines to the radiator and the radiator, because without a filter, contamination will be all through the system and could damage the new one.
By the way, if your air bag light comes on, try to unplug the electrical plugs under both front seats and spray them with WD40 and plug them back in, and that usually cures the light for a year.
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| I do like this vehicle, but at this point will not recommend any Ford products to anyone |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2009 |