2002 Ford Escort Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Ford Escort, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“12/01/05, 03/08/07.11/19/07 had to replace tie-rod ion my 2002 Ford Escort. Noticed thumping, took to mechanic. He said had I not brought it in, there could have been very serious consequences. This frequency of these incidents seems to indicate a serious and dangerous defect in this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10210686, filed 2007-12, 56,200 miles“While driving drive shaft fell out of vehicle. Nar 06/18/2003. The consumer was involved in an accident losing front tire and rim as a result drive shaft failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10024668, filed 2003-06Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Escort
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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