2002 Ford Expedition Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2002 Ford Expedition, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (31% of reports).
- 58vehicle speed control complaints
- 63,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 18 of 58 complaints (31%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 15 of 58 complaints (26%)
- Deactivation switch: mentioned in 9 of 58 complaints (16%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 25 a fire.
Ford Expedition vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Expedition | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 8 | 10% | 19,632 |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% | 21,000 |
| 2022 Expedition | 8 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Expedition | 9 | 4% | 2,000 |
| 2020 Expedition | 15 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 2019 Expedition | 13 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2018 Expedition | 15 | 4% | 41,324 |
| 2017 Expedition | 21 | 6% | 50,100 |
| 2016 Expedition | 20 | 9% | 53,649 |
| 2015 Expedition | 15 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Expedition | 4 | 6% | — |
| 2013 Expedition | 7 | 8% | 114,380 |
| 2012 Expedition | 18 | 15% | 71,512 |
| 2011 Expedition | 7 | 10% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% | 117,000 |
| 2009 Expedition | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2008 Expedition | 13 | 9% | 44,382 |
| 2007 Expedition | 12 | 6% | 36,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 29 | 10% | 85,640 |
| 2005 Expedition | 66 | 21% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Expedition | 21 | 7% | 30,060 |
| 2003 Expedition | 20 | 3% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Expedition | 58 | 17% | 63,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 101 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Expedition | 124 | 14% | 109,000 |
| 1999 Expedition | 59 | 6% | 116,500 |
| 1998 Expedition | 78 | 9% | 111,500 |
| 1997 Expedition | 79 | 9% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Expedition | 1 | 33% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Ford Expeditions have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2002 Ford Expedition (17% of the 340 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Expedition vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2002 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 18 of 58 complaints, followed by “caught fire” (15).
Other 2002 Ford Expedition problems
See all 2002 Ford Expedition problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Expedition years.