2002 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-450 years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford E-450. That ranks 11th out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 38%), typically at around 8,058 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford E-450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 38% | 8,058 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | 46,915 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 11,315 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 50,829 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 121,001 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford E-450 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- HVAC Switch Failures (PE09055) — opened Dec 7, 2009, closed Apr 21, 2010.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-450. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, a loud bang came from the vehicle and the vehicle was steered over to the side of the road. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not…
I was driving down interstate 90 in south dakota at approx 70mph when a vehicle behind me flashed his lights. I pulled over and dragging behind me by only one hydraulic line was the rear leveling system. This assembly is about 5 feet long and has two hydraulic jacks one on each end. My guess is…
I recently purchased a motorhome with the ford e-450, while driving out of my park i lost my turn signals and brake lights. *tr
We were traveling north to south just outside of lasvegas when a spark plug blew out of the cylinder, with the injector still pumping fuel. In our 31' motorhome with a e450 engine. Did we not realize the seriousness of the situation the engine could have caught fire and caused extensive damage and…
Spark plug ejected while driving on interstate causing emergency breakdown resulting in 550.00 bill for spark plug sleeve repair then 50 miles from this incident the fan belt shredded resulting in engine overheating and another emergency repair of 520.00 for new belt and alternator. *tr
Other Ford E-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 E-450 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 E-450 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 E-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 E-450 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 E-450 | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 E-450 | 27 | 6 |
| 2019 E-450 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 E-450 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 E-450 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 E-450 | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 E-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 E-450 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 E-450 | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 E-450 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 E-450 | 7 | 8 |
| 2010 E-450 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 E-450 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 E-450 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 E-450 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006 E-450 | 20 | 11 |
| 2005 E-450 | 34 | 6 |
| 2004 E-450 | 27 | 5 |
| 2003 E-450 | 18 | 4 |
| 2002 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 E-450 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 E-450 | 42 | 3 |
| 1999 E-450 | 73 | 2 |
| 1998 E-450 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 E-450 | 18 | 2 |
| 1996 E-450 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford E-450?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford E-450?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Ford E-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-450 model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.