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2002 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Expedition, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 105,000 miles). It is 8th of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2002 Ford Expedition problems
Engine
122 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
# 3 spark plug blew for the second time and destroyed the motor head. Now have to replace head and have been quoted around $3000 to fix a problem Ford has known about and has had many complaints about as well as consumer affairs.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. When the contact started the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the cause of failure was due to a blown spark plug cylinder. The dealer replaced the spark plug cylinder. Approximately two weeks later…
Speed control
58 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
2 - electrical problems the first problem resulted in about $800 worth of repairs - a wire underneath the dash grounded itself on the frame of the automobile. This showed itself by blowing several fuses as well a shutting down the ability to put the car in gear once started. It took several weeks to realize the exact…
My Ford Expedition 2002 was recalled for fire hazard due to the cruise control. I had the repair done at mccoy mills Ford in fullerton ca. And a few weeks later my car burst into flames in my driveway while parked. The car was totaled and now I do not have a car and can not buy any thing comparable for the 12,000 the…
Electrical
46 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, horn.
On 7/3/2007 I heard a loud banging sound and smelled gas coming from under my engine. When I had it towed to sioux falls Ford, they said a spark plug had blown out. When I asked if that was a factory defect, I was told that the plug may have been put in incorrectly. I have never had the spark plugs replaced, so I knew…
While driving to work, heard "pop" under dashboard (fuse panel) and radio went off. Replacement fuse blew immediately upon replacement. Removed radio and replacement fuse immediately blew again. Suspected ground in power circuit to factory stereo, verified with test light. Shorted circuit, 797 in this vehicle, is hot…
Wheels and tires
28 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, temporary/emergency spare tire.
Treads separated from the tire, while still inflated and caused damage to rear fender of Ford Expedition. Previously reported problem under claim number 10024727. Contacted continental under the claim and was told my tires did not fall within the recall dot numbers which contradicted the information provided by your…
While driving 70 MPH the front driver side tire tread separated without warning. As a result the vehicles bumper was damaged. The consumer stateed this is the third occurrence. Please provide additional information.
Brakes
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages, fluid.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. In 2006, the vehicle was repaired according to a recall. A couple of weeks later, the brake indicator illuminated and brake fluid began to leak. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the failure at the contact's expense. The NHTSA campaign id number was…
About two weeks before my car wouldn't go into drive I had it towed to the dealers. They fixed the problem it was a brake switch and solenoid. That needed replacing $300.00 later its fixed. During the weekend my cruise control light kept flashing. My mother, daughter and I were waiting for my son who was at track…
Fuel system
21 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the fuel tank straps were fraying and coming apart, but the failure was not due to corrosion. An authorized dealer was notified and they stated that the 2002 Ford Expedition was not included in the recall…
Vehicle would not start - safety problem. Vehicle diagnosed at rod baker Ford dealership as having a defective fuel pump which was replaced at a cost of $766.00.
Seat belts
20 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
The seat belt randomly comes unfastened. At first I thought I wasn't buckling it properly but have since begun yanking on it to make sure it was buckled each time I drive it. It just releases on its own, whether I am going 10-20 miles per hour or freeway speed. It is happening more often, sometimes several times each…
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle's driver side seat belts would unlatch independently. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Transmission
18 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Over a course of one year of purchasing vehicle, it has been in the shop 7 times for an engine/transmission issue, unsure as Ford has not been able to identify the problem. When I contacted Ford, they denied to buy the vehicle back due to the mileage on the vehicle. As of today, the vehicle has not been fixed although…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle automatically engaged the four wheel drive when it reached speeds between 30 to 35 MPH. The vehicle then began pulling to the right. The contact was able to manually shift the vehicle into drive without having to stop the vehicle or turn the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Ford Expedition recalls
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significa
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Summary
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehi
Engine compartment fires
Summary
Ea05-005 is closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the obs
Questions about the 2002 Ford Expedition
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Expedition?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (122 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); speed control (58 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); electrical (46 complaints, typically around 84,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Expedition have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 7, 2005 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Ford Expedition?
- It is 8th of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints, with 340 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.