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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FAFP11302R189990 · Checked Aug 9, 2026
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3FAFP11302R•••••• 2002 Ford ZX2 (ESCORT)

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford ZX2 (ESCORT) build (3 vs 2).

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9on the model
6builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Fuel System 1

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Tires Aug 2007
The contact owns a 2002 ford escort. The contact purchased two bridgestone potenza g009 (na) summer tires (size 205/40/r17) on may 12, 2007. One of the tires exploded as the contact's wife was driving 25 mph. The tread separated from the tire and the sidewalls separated from the…
Engine And Engine Cooling Oct 2004
Car stalls when coasting or braking and coming to stop. Car also stalls when on freeway in high traffic areas. Car has been taken in 5 separate times for same problem without any resolution. Ford attempted to replace the oxygen sensor, and the emergency fuel sensor. This problem…
Service Brakes Sep 2002
Consumer states when applying the brake pedal, it gets really hard, consumer has to use lots of force to stop. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FAFP11302R189990 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.