2002 Ford E Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford E Series. That ranks 4th out of 13 E Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 300 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford E Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 33% | 300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 9,793 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 70,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford E Series recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2002 ford taurus heater blower. Did not work tried to fix with different parts still didnt work. I can't see where i am going with the windows all steamed up. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford e-series. The contact stated that the bolts on the fuse box failed and caused the vehicle's wires to become exposed. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The engine size and correct vin were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 9,793.
While i doubt this will attract enough attention for ford to address the problem, i too, made the mistake of purchasing a 2002 explorer xlt. The rear differential makes a horrid whining noise between 50-65 mph. From what little research i've done since the problem was diagnosed i'm finding that i'm…
Driving on primary road way when i heard a loud pop. Sounded like an exhaust leak. Pull off to side of road, turn off engine to check to see what the problem was.checked exhaust ok. Removed engine cowling, found spark plug ejected itself. Spark plug was missing," cop" coil mounting broke, boot…
Defroster and climate control system malfunctioned repeatedly. No defroster, heat, or air conditioning because blower failed to operate. Dealer route 23 automall would not or could not fix.*jb
Other Ford E Series years
← 2001 E Series · 2003 E Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford E Series?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford E Series?
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 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Series model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.