2002 Ford E-250 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Ford E-250.

20012003
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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford E-250.

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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