2002 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Ford Expedition. This model year has 388 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2002 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 124 | — | 21 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 61 | 2 | 26 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 48 | — | 22 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 30 | 2 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Brake System | 25 | 1 | 5 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 20 | 14 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 19 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System | 19 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 17 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Gasoline | 17 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Expedition. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 388 most recent complaints
Cruise control deactivation switch. I was getting in my truck on my way to work in the early morning. as I walked by the hood I could smell what seemed like burning wire, so I opened the hood & right as I got it all the way up flames started shooting up. I put the fire out and ha…
The contact's fiancée owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the driver's side front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that while his fiancée was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but wa…
My spark plugs are going bad, I bought three tires. But now I'm having to take it to the shop because it's weird noises coming from the tire it may be the wheel baring or sway bar link and bushing the mechanic say.
re: IR 11467550. See attached photo.
2002 expedition mfg date 12/2001 right front brake separated at swagged fitting to short tubing to caliper. had just parked, stopped fine. next day all fluid had drained through separated hose.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire started from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water. An independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and …
I HAVE REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT 2 TIMES THIS MONTH. THE BELT KEEP MESSING UP NOW I HAVE GET ANOTHER BELT BECAUSE IT IS TWISTED AROUND THE TENSIONER. I DON'T KNOW HIW IT HAPPEN I DRIVE ALL THAT DAY.
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DISCONNECTS AT RANDOM TIMES.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN ,THE TRUCK STARTS MAKING TOMUCH NOISE AND AIR SUPENTION DIDN'T GO UP NO MORE . AND STOP MAKING NOISE .
CRUSE CONTROL NOT WORKING AND NO HORN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE…
TWO SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. PAIN IN THE BUTT TO FIX. FORD NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND ITS NAME AND FIX THE KNOWN PROBLEM.
I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD BY WORKER AT SHOP THAT EVERYTHING UNDER HOOD WAS RUSTY AND CHANCES ARE THAT THIS TRUCK WAS IN THE NEW ORLEANS FLOOD (KATRINA) IT WAS DOWN HILL FROM THEN. EVERYTHING STARTED TO MALFUNCTION.
TAKATA RECALL DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY SUSPENSION FOR WORN BUSHINGS, I NOTED SEVERE CORROSION ON MY REAR TRAILING ARMS FOR THE REAR AXLE. THE LOWER ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ACTUALLY HAD A QUARTER SIZE HOLE IN THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE WEB. THIS OBVIOUSLY GREATLY REDUCES THE S…
THE SEAT BELTS FRONT, PASSENGER SIDE UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES WHILE IN MOTION. IT CAN HAPPEN DURING CITY OR HIGHWAY DRIVING. THIS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED BY ANYONE AND IS FACTORY ORIGINAL. SEEMS LIKE A DANGER TO PASSENGERS.
THIS IS ABOUT A BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG. THE BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG (#4 ON PASSENGER SIDE)) HAPPENED WHEN MY FAMILY & I WERE TRAVELING IN HIGHWAY NEAR STOCKTON CA AT AROUND 5 PM. THERE WAS NO SHOP OPEN AND I HAD TO CALL AAA TO TOW THE 2002 FORD EXPEDITION TO OUR FRIEND'S HOUSE ABOUT …
JUST WANT TO ADD MY CAR TO THE LIST OF FORD EXPEDITION 5.6L ENGINES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SPARK PLUG EJECTION ISSUE. THANKFULLY, THIS OCCURED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, SO IT DID NOT CAUSE ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY. THIS IS OUR SON'S CAR AND WE INTENDED IT TO BE THE VEHICLE OUR …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING AND A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNED AND PA…
IDLING AT A METERED RAMP I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE IN LINE WAITING FOR MY TURN AT THE METERED LIGHT.THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME ROLLED FORWARD AND I FOLLOWING SUIT. I DID NOT TOUCH THE ACCELERATOR BUT MERELY RELEASED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE TRUCK SURGED FOR…
THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN EARLIER THAT DAY FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 MILES AND THEN IT WAS PARKED INSIDE A PRIVATE MOBILE HOME PARK. AFTER 30 TO 45 MINUTES HAD PASSED, AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE MOBILE HOME PARK; THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND WAS ON FIRE. THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE H…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2002 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2002 Ford Expedition
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Expedition. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2002 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2002 Ford Expedition has 388 NHTSA owner complaints, 21 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (124 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Engine Problems (124 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (61 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (48 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2002 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2002 Ford Expedition has 21 crash-related complaints and 73 fire reports out of 388 total NHTSA complaints. 30 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2002 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2002 Ford Expedition. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2002 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2002 Ford Expedition has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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