2002 Ford Freestyle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Freestyle years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Freestyle. That ranks 5th out of 5 Freestyle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Freestyle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 100% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Ford Freestyle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Freestyle.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford freestyle. The contact stated that the rear passenger door was closed with his thumb inside the door and locked independently. The contact was unable to open the door by using the keyless entry fob or by using the key to manually open the door. The door would not…
Other Ford Freestyle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freestyle | 893 | 0 |
| 2006 Freestyle | 1,300 | 1 |
| 2005 Freestyle | 1,459 | 2 |
| 2004 Freestyle | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Freestyle?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Freestyle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford Freestyle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Freestyle model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.