2002 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU02182KB12572

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NHTSA build data for 1FMCU02182KB12572
Trim
XLS
Engine
Horsepower
201
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2002
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2002 Ford Escape has 10 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2002 Ford Escape 4-DR.

10 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • POWER TRAIN
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.
    NHTSA campaign 15V606000
  • SUSPENSION
    The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on…
    NHTSA campaign 15E045000
  • STRUCTURE
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently…
    NHTSA campaign 14V165000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2002 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $705 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $3,995
April 2026 $4,995
May 2026 $3,790
June 2026 $3,595
July 2026 $5,882
August 2026 $4,700

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2002 Ford Escape XLS (this car) 0
2003 Jeep Wrangler $11,448 2

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2001–2007

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2007 42 $4,144 100% 149,890 mi
2006 41 $4,995 121% 152,679 mi
2005 58 $4,250 103% 135,294 mi
2004 18 $3,999 97% 142,146 mi
2003 30 $3,848 93% 164,329 mi
2002 20 $3,910 94% 171,309 mi
2001 13 $3,170 76% 162,644 mi

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