Complaints
18
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford E-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:18,394 mi
Crash-related:1
#22 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:282,952 mi
#32 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:30,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford E-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 18,394 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 282,952 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 36,414 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | 12,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 117,715 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 65 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 39,631 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | 1 | 90,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,394
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
282,952
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,414
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
12,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,715
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,631
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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