Complaints
37
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:122,500 mi
#23 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:133,000 mi
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Avg mileage:28,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 122,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 133,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 8,625 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | 1 | 228,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 74,122 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 114,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 365,489 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 98,642 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | 16,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 16,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | 1 | 125,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 132,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | 1 | 228,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,500
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,500
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,625
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
228,000
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,122
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
365,489
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,642
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,400
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,400
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
125,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
228,000
WHEELS:RIM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
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