Auto loans: 2002 Ford Escort
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 9.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 9.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Ford Escort for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Ford Escort specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 216.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $14.26 |
2002 Ford Escort: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,852 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Escort
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (11), power train (5) and service brakes (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Ford Escort for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2002 Ford Escort; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2002 Ford Escort, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Reading the spec sheet
The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 9.0 L/100 km, which means roughly 27 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.95, and a 300 km weekend about $41.85. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the Escort suits
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Practical details
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 453 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Rent the Escort for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Escort first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When you know your dates
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Ford Escort from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Ford Escort
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Ford Escort for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Ford Escort
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Ford Escort?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Ford Escort before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Ford Escort have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2002 Ford Escort cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.