Major Problems with 2002 Ford Expedition Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Ford Expedition

2002 Ford Expedition FRONTAL Victims: 5 Mileage: 29300 miles

2002 Ford Expedition FRONTAL Victims: 3

2002 Ford Expedition FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 57000 miles

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Problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Expedition owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on several separate occasions the engine has revved upon depression or release of the brakes. this causes the vehicle to...	50 ~ 98209 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dealer said the ingnition switch sticking between start and run was the cause of many problems but the safety issue...	41 ~ 49400 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING motor mount belt separated from vehicle causing engine to sputter and lose power. please provide further information.*ak...	37 ~ 86083 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of a recall related to a courtesy light or lights that might overheat. the consumers	33 ~ 78287 miles
ENGINE as i was merging onto the freeway i heard a loud bang followed by a motorcycle sound out of my...	26 ~ 118046 miles
SEAT BELTS seat belt locking latch will release while driving. this is a random condition. the dealer could not reproduce the event...	15 ~ 102693 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES the vehicle experienced a flat tire. *jb ph...	14 ~ 4579 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving vehicle at 30-40 mph had rearended another vehicle. upon impact driver's airbag did not deploy. consumer suffered bruises.*ak...	10 ~ 23426 miles
TIRES one of the four tires had lower pressure markings and the consumer believes it was potential safety hazard. (goodyear wrangler	10 ~ 32513 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while vehicle was parked a fire started under the hood. vehicle was totaled. dealership was notified but did not resolve	9 ~ 43500 miles
SUSPENSION the consumer stated that four days after purchase the vehicle vibrated and lunged side to side the tires were balanced	9 ~ 83873 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2002 ford expedition purchased from crossroads ford september 2001. first in for hesitation when pressing gas and idling in reverse....	8 ~ 69305 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle was bought used @ 27000 and brought back the day following purchase with the transmission troubles. this vehicle is...	8 ~ 97201 miles
STRUCTURE while driving at 40mph the consumer had experienced a head-on collision with another vehicle in which the airbags did not...	8 ~ 37419 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER two large bubbles developed on the sidewall of the front driver's side tire. mr scc the rear tail light lens	6 ~ 91433 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. the vehicle was parked and a neighbor notified the contacxt that vehicle...	5 ~ 87220 miles
AIR BAGS while driving 30-40 mph in rainy weather consumer applied brakes and they locked up resulting in a rear end collision	5 ~ 50000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES while driving the right rear tire had split open in the sidewall causing the tire to flatten. ts scc...	5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 expedition 5.4l - when braking vehicle accelerates. brakes were applied as hard as possible yet the vehicle accelerated against...	4 ~ 72605 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL steering wheel locks up and brake and accelerator pedals stop functioning when this happens. please provide any further information.*ak...	4 ~ 51500 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM spark plug popped out my iginition coil and the threading section is stripped. when i started my car an exploration...	3 ~ 118384 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brake line ruptured in rear of vehicle when pulling into service station hauling my travel trailer. was told the line...	3 ~ 145325 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE during inspection it was noticed that the upper and lower rear control arms were rusted through and unsafe. had them	3 ~ 76667 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i currently own a 2002 ford expedition. a recall was performed (at an authorized ford dealer) to correct an issue...	3 ~ 76571 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the consumer owns a 2002 ford expedition. the spark plug blew threw the cylinder to the engine. the entire...	3 ~ 57833 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complete fire distructin of veh. fire appears to have started under dash in wiring harness and spread to engine compartment...	3 ~ 35178 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas gauge registered a half of tank gas. suddenly while traveling down a hill vehicle lost all power. *ak the...	3
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE ford 2002 expidition. 52 000 miles sun roof drip tray has fallen loose. railings and drip trays need replacing. ford...	3 ~ 30630 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the high intensity discharge lights and the bright lights on suv's are very unsafe. ph ...	3
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passengers were locked in and unable to get out of vehicle even though doors were unlocked. cause unknown dealer notified.*ak...	3 ~ 27605 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving there's a squeaking noise. brake calipers are sticking. please provide any further information.*ak...	3 ~ 23667 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer stated that four days after purchase the vehicle vibrated and lunged side to side the tires were balanced	3 ~ 59407 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 30-40 mph in rainy weather consumer applied brakes and they locked up resulting in a rear end collision	3 ~ 2733 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS continental tires sent the consumer a recall/reibursement form in reference to grabber tire(s) which were bought between aug 19 2001-oct	3 ~ 19775 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. while driving at low speeds and attempting to accelerate the tires wobbled....	2 ~ 51000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING spark plug popped out my iginition coil and the threading section is stripped. when i started my car an exploration...	2 ~ 157500 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES tire detreaded on our way to san antonio from edinburg ripping off the side fender around the tire. the bottom	2 ~ 37500 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS driver's side safety belt fails (disconnects) often. service personnel at a ford service center informed me that they knew of...	2 ~ 69500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact stated the inside of the vehicle occasionally had a strong smell of gasoline when driving at 75...	2 ~ 37000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2002 ford expedition will shut off at inclines of more than 15 degrees even with more than 10 gallons...	2 ~ 25000 miles
STEERING the steering was erratic. the vehicle was taken to a dealership who indicated that 3 out of the 4 tires...	2 ~ 38400 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on the 2002 ford expedition i have found that there is a problem with the pick up in the gas...	2 ~ 40282 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the consumer stated that four days after purchase the vehicle vibrated and lunged side to side the tires were balanced	2
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC steering wheel locks up and brake and accelerator pedals stop functioning when this happens. please provide any further information.*ak...	2 ~ 58000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION expedition became uncontrollable on dry flat pavement. "fish tailing" until going in a ditch. brakes were not responding and steering	2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford expedition. while the vehicle was parked the contact smelled a burning odor. the...	1 ~ 183000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. the contact stated that while changing the front passenger tire the vehicle...	1 ~ 99908 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the...	1 ~ 70328 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING spark plugs blow out of head two in two months last one burn a hole in head beside number 7	1
VISIBILITY electrical problems from windshield leak. thought it was moonroof drains had them checked & cleaned at dealer. still leaking. keep...	1 ~ 58000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact attempted to park the vehicle on...	1 ~ 80000 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2002 expedition was recalled in 2005 to replace the cruise control wiring harness. a fused wiring harness was installed...	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a routine service check...	1 ~ 89002 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a routine service check...	1 ~ 89002 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i am the owner of a 2002 ford expedition eddie bauer edition with less than 60 000 miles. for nearly...	1 ~ 48000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am the owner of a 2002 ford expedition eddie bauer edition with less than 60 000 miles. for nearly...	1 ~ 48000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving on a paved interstate the passenger side front tie rod fell off. an independent...	1 ~ 110000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving on a paved interstate the passenger side front tie rod fell off. an independent...	1 ~ 110000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we owned a 02 ford expedition which gave me no problem and i loved and owned it out right. in...	1 ~ 102 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on july 6 2005 my of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 2002 expedition triton v-8 the spark...	1 ~ 8600 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > REAR failure of rear air suspension while driving. found previous modification to rear height sensor replaced ball joint brackets with bolt	1 ~ 66663 miles
SEATS vehicle with 29 300 miles. lightly driven well maintained inspected tires checked & oil changed march of 2006. borrowed my...	1 ~ 29300 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my transmission shift lever would not move. i called for an assistance i was told my shifting cable would...	1 ~ 54943 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE over a course of one year of purchasing vehicle it has been in the shop 7 times for an engine/transmission...	1 ~ 47449 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 ford expedition had an under hood fire that ignited in the wire bank near wiper motor. *** no answer...	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2002 ford expedition had an under hood fire that ignited in the wire bank near wiper motor. *** no answer...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM cruise control and horn failed. the dealer stated the cruise control cable wire overheated and fused together in the harness.	1 ~ 113415 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY every time it rains hard my vehicle won't start and if it does the wipers and radio will not operate...	1 ~ 57535 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the fuel reads incorrectly and when driving down a hill the vehicle hesitates.*ak...	1 ~ 62000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was parked and it caught on fire. owner was notified by nephew that the vehicle was on fire. the...	1 ~ 43000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my 2002 expedition 4.6 has for the past year stalled out on an incline with 1/4 tank of gas. it...	1 ~ 48000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a collision. the vehicle was hit on the right front side and driver's side air bag	1 ~ 36000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pedal felt rough upon stepping on pedal (i have a little more than 30k miles on the vehicle) i...	1 ~ 31500 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pedal felt rough upon stepping on pedal (i have a little more than 30k miles on the vehicle) i...	1 ~ 31500 miles
EQUIPMENT i am sick and tired of being blinded by both suv and luxury vehicle headlights. last week i literally had...	1
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING two large bubbles developed on the sidewall of the front driver's side tire. mr scc the rear tail light lens	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dealer said the ingnition switch sticking between start and run was the cause of many problems but the safety issue...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer stated that four days after purchase the vehicle vibrated and lunged side to side the tires were balanced	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING steering wheel locks up and brake and accelerator pedals stop functioning when this happens. please provide any further information.*ak...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving at approximately 15 mph at a parking lot the 4x4 light in the dashboard became on and all...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the radio component overheats to the extent that cassettes and cds are hot - not warm- to the touch. other...	1
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer stated 3 of the 4 tires tires on the vehicle including the spare states the tire pressure should be...	1

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