2002 Ford Excursion Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Excursion years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Excursion. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Excursion model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (31 complaints, 24%), typically at around 71,218 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 9 fires, 11 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 129owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Excursion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 24% | 71,218 | — | — |
| Tires | 27 | 21% | 35,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 12% | 102,150 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 12% | 36,945 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 8% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 5% | 138,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 5% | 98,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 27,400 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 93,448 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 41,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 47,105 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 94,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 33,100 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford Excursion recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
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.
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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Accelerator pedal sensor (etc) (EA04006) — opened Feb 23, 2004, closed Feb 10, 2005.
- Accelerator pedal sensor failure (etc) (PE03044) — opened Sep 26, 2003, closed Feb 18, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As I was driving the transfer case and drive shaft dropped out of truck. Broken bolts and no warning.
Large patches of paint topcoat peeling from vehicle roof, absolutely no evidence of primer having bonded/ adhering to separated topcoat, peeled paint is identical on both sides, obviously primer intended to integrate topcoat with substrate was faulty and not acceptable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion. The contact stated that each time she drove the vehicle, it stalled without warning. After the failures, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited a minute or…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH TOYO OPEN COUNTRY R/T TIRES (NA), SIZE: LT285/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE WAS REPLACED BY ALLEN TIRE (LOCATED AT 1725 SUPERIOR AVE, COSTA…
HAD A B F GOODRICH LT315/75R16D ALL TERRAIN KO, DOT: [redacted], FRONT LEFT TIRE EXPLODE WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WAS DRIVING NORTH ON HIGHWAY 65, ABOUT 16 MILES SOUTH OF BRANSON, MO. I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON A CLEAR DRY DAY WITH MINIMAL TRAFFIC. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED…
Other Ford Excursion years
← 2001 Excursion · 2003 Excursion →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Excursion | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Excursion | 65 | 2 |
| 2004 Excursion | 95 | 2 |
| 2003 Excursion | 106 | 5 |
| 2002 | 129 | 4 |
| 2001 Excursion | 209 | 6 |
| 2000 Excursion | 533 | 5 |
| 1999 Excursion | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 Excursion | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Excursion | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Excursion?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Excursion?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Ford Excursion a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Excursion model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.