CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Ford Expedition has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 69 fires, 27 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (95 reports).
2002 Ford Expedition recalls
Most common 2002 Ford Expedition problems
Problem areas named in the 340 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 |
| Electrical System | 47 |
| Tires | 27 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Seat Belts | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
What owners report
Cruise control deactivation switch. I was getting in my truck on my way to work in the early morning. as I walked by the hood I could smell what seemed like burning wire, so I opened the hood & right as I got it all the way up flames started shooting up. I put the fire out and had to wait to call my mechanic he came and told me it was definitely the deactivation switch that had caught fire.
The contact's fiancée owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the driver's side front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that while his fiancée was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm, requiring the contact's fiancée to step on the brake pedal to drive. The brake pedal remained on the floorboard and was inoperable, causing the contact's fiancée to shift to park(P) to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the speed control deactivation switch (SCDS) connectors had burned, and the brake fluid had leaked from the brake fluid reservoir. The deale
My spark plugs are going bad, I bought three tires. But now I'm having to take it to the shop because it's weird noises coming from the tire it may be the wheel baring or sway bar link and bushing the mechanic say.
re: IR 11467550. See attached photo.
2002 expedition mfg date 12/2001 right front brake separated at swagged fitting to short tubing to caliper. had just parked, stopped fine. next day all fluid had drained through separated hose.
2002 Ford Expedition questions
Does the 2002 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Expedition: Vehicle Speed Control; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Expedition?
Based on 340 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (95), Vehicle Speed Control (58), Electrical System (47).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford Expedition has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.