Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford E-Series Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:61,000 mi
#24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
#32 complaints
Engine Problems
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford E-Series.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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