Complaints
61
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford E-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:100,426 mi
#25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:67,225 mi
#35 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:49,234 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford E-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 100,426 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 67,225 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 | 1 | — | 49,234 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,426
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,225
Tires:Tread/Belt
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,234
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Ford E-350 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Ford E-350 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2002 Ford E-350 has 61 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Ford E-350?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (8 complaints, avg 100,426 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (5 complaints, avg 67,225 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (5 complaints, avg 49,234 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Ford E-350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,984 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Ford E-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Ford E-350 include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Ford E-350 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Ford E-350?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford E-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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