AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2002 Ford Escort
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Ford Escort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 33 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04E048000 TRW/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT/NO LOCK CONDITION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
Of the 33 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 33 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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