10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,040 miles

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problem #5

Jan 202003

Escape 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,300 miles
When driving my 2002 Ford Escape, 35mph, slightly downhill, the car loses power. It becomes difficult to brake and steer. This is the 4th time this has happened since buying the car in July 2002. The dealer has been notified.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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problem #4

Dec 312002

Escape 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,400 miles
Ford Escape XLT 2002 stalled while driving downhill, I was going 35 mph on a clear day. This was a frightening experience, my brakes and steering was difficult.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 292002

Escape

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving at 40mph, going down a hill.vehcile stalled out without any warning, lossing all steering power.had pull on the emergency brakes, to stop vehicle. This happen twice. Nlm

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 152002

Escape

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm

- Henderson, NV, USA

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problem #1

Sep 252002

Escape

  • miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle will stall. And willnot restart the dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm

- Chickanauga, GA, USA

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