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2002 Ford Escape Tires Problems

Tires complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Escape has 11 NHTSA tires complaints and 0 tires-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Escape

Engine
280
Brakes
165
Powertrain
98
Electrical
85
Steering
71
Speed Control
69
Suspension
68
Airbags
64
Structure
54
Visibility
31
Other
29
Fuel System
20
Latches & Locks
16
Tires
11
Seat Belts
8
Lights
7

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Tires Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 11, 2011TIRES,WHEELSONE ALLOY WHEEL RIM ORIGINAL TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAVE PIN-SIZE HOLES WHICH CAUSES AIR TO CONSTANT...
Sep 21, 2008TIRESWE DRIVE FORD ESCAPE 2002. IN JANUARY 2006 WE BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES FROM FIRESTONE P23570R16 WITH 60,00...
May 3, 2008TIRESI PURCHASED (4) TIRES ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO FROM A BRIDGESTONE TIRE DEALERSHIP. THE TIRES ARE: 062065 D...
Sep 4, 2006TIRESDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE LEFT REAR TIRE MADE A NO...
Jul 10, 2006TIRESDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AN...
May 14, 2005TIRESDT: WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF ABOUT 62 MPH, IT WAS DRY AND CLEAR, THE CAR IN FRONT SLOWED DOWN ,...
Mar 10, 2004TIRESCONSUMER WILL PROVIDE DETAIL INFORMATION ON THE CONTINENTAL TIRES. MODEL SIZE AND THE DOT# AND THE ...
Jul 8, 2003TIRESMY 2002 FORD ESCAPE'S TIRE (MANUFACTURER CONTINENTIAL TIRES) HAD SEPERATED AND HAD CAUSED 2 OTHER ...
Apr 5, 2003TIRESTIRE BLEW OUT IN THE SIDEWALL. TIRE IS A CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC SUV 235/70R16 (NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT H...
Oct 2, 2002TIRESMR
Jan 1, 1970TIRESALL FOUR TIRE SIDEWALLS WERE THIN AND PUNCTURED EASILY. THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ...

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