Complaints
415
Crashes
25
Fires
87
Injuries
36
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#150 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:104,478 mi
Fires:9
#245 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:80,539 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:20
#337 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:93,679 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 50 | — | 9 | 104,478 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 45 | 2 | 20 | 80,539 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 37 | — | 1 | 93,679 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | 17 | 95,684 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | — | 10 | 133,029 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 15 | 1 | — | 110,593 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 12 | 1 | — | 34,864 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 9 | 1 | 58,565 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | 78,426 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 107,836 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 9 | — | 5 | 65,249 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | 2 | 97,201 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | 69,305 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | 1 | 73,270 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | 2 | 145,325 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 3 | — | 62,500 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | 2 | 87,220 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | 1 | 90,833 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
104,478
Unintended Acceleration
45
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
20
Avg Miles
80,539
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,679
Electrical Faults
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
17
Avg Miles
95,684
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
10
Avg Miles
133,029
Seat Belt Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,593
Tires:Tread/Belt
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,864
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,565
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,426
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,836
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
65,249
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
97,201
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,305
Structural Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,270
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
145,325
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,500
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
87,220
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,833
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Ford Expedition has 415 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 50 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (50 complaints, avg 104,478 mi); Unintended Acceleration (45 complaints, avg 80,539 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (37 complaints, avg 93,679 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 Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,919 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 Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Ford Expedition include 25 crash-related reports, 87 fire reports, 36 injuries, and 4 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 Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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