2002 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (45) · Engine And Engine Cooling (44) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (36)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
262 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (102)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2020-07-13 · TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. some 2000 and newer ford/lincoln/mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Structure 2019-02-07 · TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2000 and newer ford, lincoln and mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. panel replacement is recommended. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-11-14 · 041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2005-06-07 · 042421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 102 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-07-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 🔥 fire“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 th…”
2024-06-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 163,745 mi“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 …”
2022-06-23 · Vehicle Speed Control“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. …”
2022-06-07 · Service Brakes“re: ir 11467550. see attached photo.…”
2022-06-04 · Service Brakes“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.…”
2022-01-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 146,457 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. the fire started from under the hood of the vehicle. the contact was able to extinguish the fire with water. an independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 05v01…”
2021-01-19 · Engine · 256,547 mi“i have replace the drive belt 2 times this month. the belt keep messing up now i have get another belt because it is twisted around the tensioner. i don't know hiw it happen i drive all that day.…”
2019-11-24 · Seat Belts“the driver's seat belt disconnects at random times.…”
2019-09-07 · Suspension · 153 mi“two weeks before this problem happen ,the truck starts making tomuch noise and air supention didn't go up no more . and stop making noise .…”
2017-12-03 · Vehicle Speed Control“cruse control not working and no horn…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.