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2002 Ford Escape Reliability Rating
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Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Differential Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor, Ignition Coils and Boots (3.0L only) and Engine Wiring Harnesses (3.0L only). These problems may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Delta Pressure Feedback Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor is estimated at $52.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated at $98.00 for parts and $32.50 to $117.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Wiring Harness is $32.50- $130.00 for parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
A periodic problem with this vehicle is failure of the rear Shock Absorbers. The cost to repair the rear Shock Absorbers is estimated at $110.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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