Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 -26 City / 33 -35 HWY
Horsepower
110 -130
Seats
4 -5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Charles S
MIles per gallon are outstanding in this car. It's dangerous however in the rain.
The Ford e****t is not much for looks or showing off, but it's the best gas mileage car I have ever owned.
accountCircle Melissa D
It is cheap to drive and will last forever
I love my e****t. I have had one before and had it for eight years! They never have hardly any problems, just regular maintenance
accountCircle Sarah F
Love my little go cart:)!! Works like dream:).
I love my car! Its pretty reliable for the most part. When I first bought it there was an issue with the fuel injector that was a little iffy, but my brother and my dad fixed it fairly easily. I've had it for 2 years before I had any other sort of problem with it. I just needed to get the serpentine belt and the alternator replaced and that was it! It's been 4 months since then and it's still running great! I do drive a lot just because I like to cruise around and my horses are kept about 40 minutes away from my house. For my first car, it's absolutely perfect:).
accountCircle Donna E
Love the car. It is comfortable even though it is compact.
The first few years I had no problem with the car. It is fun to drive and even though it is small cat it really runs great. I have had it 16 years and it runs like it did when new. I have had very few problems with it even as old as it is. I would buy the same model again.
accountCircle Melissa B
That they never break down and are great on gas and a great little car
I have had two of these cars and absolutely love them. They are zippy little cars and great on gas and NEVER break down. The car will literally rot away before it breaks down. The only thing that went bad on both of my cars was the heat shield but it was a very easy fix.
accountCircle Trish L
It is roomy, comfortable, and drives beautifully.
Sunroof and gas mileage are the best, it is kind of low to the ground and small is the only dislikes.
accountCircle Michael K
It is reliable and fun to drive with good gas mileage and
I like it,s size , safety features & reliability, comfort and power
accountCircle Nunya K
They don't make them anymore so don't waste your time trying to find one to buy.
My vehicle has not let me down.. I have had it for 16 years and is an extension of my home. It still looks pretty good.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bailey S
2008 Ford Escape with ongoing issues.
This vehicle has caused me an outstanding amount of issues. Within the 5 years that I have owned it, I have had to replace the battery once, the transmission once, the tires 4 times, and the brakes once. It is constantly having issues with stalling out, it gets stuck when I brake and "jumps" when I press the gas, or shuts off completely. It constantly has something wrong with it. I wouldn't recommend this car for anyone.
accountCircle Conrad S
Bad to the bone baby yeah it's trash bad
Well to be absolutely honest I don't care for the thing it's about to break down I swear it is scary to drive. Seats are damp from I don't even know... Rain? And sometimes dust comes through the ac and I'm like whoa "what the?". To get down to the point of what I'm trying to say it's trash. Don't care if its gone.
accountCircle Leo B
Most reliable cars you can buy
I love my vehicle very much and I am always consider is part of my family. Very much adopted with my vehicle. Sacrificing the Driving Experience for Style. Like objects, especially cars, to be "mine." It's not enough to have a Focus RS; I need my Focus RS to be different from all the other Focus RS's I might see on the road. I get that.
accountCircle Crystal J
My car get me to work and back.
Runs ok, somewhat reliable, small compact car, rides 4, cute car, I had it for 10 years still running, air condition do not work but heat work. Overall it last a long time. By it having some years on it some things stop working.
accountCircle Robert D
Ford e****t Performance Still OK For Being Years Old
Although this vehicle is a few years old, it is more than enough for driving. The performance is OK.
accountCircle Crystal S
Older but reliable car for around town.
Reliable. Parts do not cost much to fix when things go out. General maintenance is not expensive. Gets me from A to B.
accountCircle Dan L
Gas mileage is great and the car is dependable-would buy again.
The e****t is great on gas mileage. I does not have a lot of power. It is a dependable car.
accountCircle Rebecca F
It is a beautiful car inside and out.
It has motor mount problems, it performs great except doesn't get up to speed like I would like. I love how it looks inside and out, it is very smooth and pretty. It has ac unit problems and overheats sometimes. Other than the problems, it is a perfect little car to get you where you're going. I honestly love it.

Ford Escort Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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ZX2 Standard
130 HP 29-30 MPG 4 Seats
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ZX2 Deluxe
130 HP 29-30 MPG 4 Seats
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Fleet Standard
110 HP 31-31 MPG 5 Seats
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ZX2 Premium
130 HP 29-30 MPG 4 Seats
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Fleet Premium
110 HP 31-31 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Ford Escort Owner Reviews

3.73
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5 stars 25%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 34%
2 stars 2%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Arlan G on April 4, 2021
A great car to have. Lots of room many extras to choice from.
Great ride gas mileage good maintenance needs limited service dept excellent wide number of options great car to own.
accountCircle Tina G on April 2, 2021
This is a great first car for a teenager!
I've had the car for 4 years now and I haven't had any troubles. Runs like a sports car sits like a Cadillac. Gets great highway mileage and ok town mileage. The only thing I've ever had to fix on this car is a motor mount that had broke. All and all this is a great first car for a teenager

Ranks #21 Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 Ford Escort has an average owner rating of 3.74 out of 5 which ranks it #21 of 24 other Small Cars.

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5
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4.8
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Ranks #6 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Ford Escort has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #6 of 24 other Small Cars.

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41 MPG
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40 MPG
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35 MPG

Is The 2002 Ford Escort A Good Car?

Yes it is a good vehicle it gets great gas mileage and is very reliable car the only problem is getting in and out of the back seat
Monica M.
Yes, it has been very dependable for me and is very fuel efficient. I hope to have it for many more years to come.
Sarah H.
Yes last long drives well gets me to where I need to go had the car for a long time I wouldn't trade it for the world I love the car
Amber M.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Ford Escort?

Yes it is reliable getting in and out of the back seat is a problem and it is hard for people who are tall with long legs to get in and out of the car
Emily C.
It has been very reliable. There haven't been problems, only routine maintenance but with that being said, I do make sure to keep up with the maintenance very faithfully
Lisa L.
Every car has problems as long as u take care of it my car has taken care of me that’s y I still have to this very day
Nancy R.

Is The 2002 Ford Escort A Good Value?

I paid 200 hundred dollars for mine used from a person don't know how much they would cost at a dealership my car was pretty banged up when I bought it
Sandra S.
I bought it used a long time ago and it has been a great value. I bought it for around $9500 but it was only about 5 years old. It has been a great value especially with the gas mileage
Ken S.

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