The service and repair manual for the 2002 Ford Escape — 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,397 complaints · 108 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Escape manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 414
- General Information 1,614
- Accessories & Equipment 652
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 384
- Body & Frame 345
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 152
- Restraints 532
- Drivelines & Axles 67
- Steering 144
- Electrical 1,199
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 306
- Transmission 216
- Engine Performance 1,599
- Front & Rear 214
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Escape
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 15V606000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 ford escape and mercury mariner vehicles manufactured march 31, 2001, to september 1, 2009. the affected vehicl.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 12V353000Ford motor company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 escape vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines and speed control manufactured from october 22, 1999, through jan.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 04V602000Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utiity vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 12V005000Ford is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 escape vehicles manufactured from october 22, 1999, through july 19, 2002, equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that c.
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 04V574000On certain sport utility vehicles built with 3.0l v6 engines, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · 04V165000On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines, during deceleration, the engine can stall.
Owners have filed 1,397 complaints and Ford has issued 108 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Escape. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Escape manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Escape?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the XLS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2002 Escape problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Escape, covering power train, engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2002 Escape wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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