2002 Ford Motor Home Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 28, 2023 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Motor Home years
About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Motor Home. That ranks 5th out of 9 Motor Home model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 47,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Ford Motor Home problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Vehicle Speed Control6 · ~47,500 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~474,970 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~65,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~7,625 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control660%47,500——
Engine and Engine Cooling220%474,970——
Service Brakes110%65,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110%7,625——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 5 complaints
2004: 1200412007: 5200752008: 1200812010: 1201012016: 1201612023: 120231

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Ford Motor Home recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Motor Home.

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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 Stripped Chassis Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The ABS warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 28, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11547077

On a recent trip my motorhome experienced a brake issue and felt like one or both front calipers were sticking/dragging (after 20-30 minutes of driving), heating the fluid and boiling it back resulting in loss of pedal pressure. After cooling brakes operate normal. Upon research it appears there is…

Service Brakes · received Nov 23, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10927641

Spark plug blowing out rear right side of ford triton engine. *tr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10304794

2002 ford econoline motorhome recall on fused jumper harness. Consumer states that his motorhome is in a fairgrounds and is not allowed access until april. Ford stated they can deny service after a certain amount of time. *kb

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 6, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10220604

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford motor home. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The part was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 20,771. Updated 1/14/08. *lj updated *jb

Vehicle Speed Control · received Dec 18, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10212238

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Motor Home?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Motor Home?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Ford Motor Home a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Motor Home model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.