2002 Ford Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Navigator. That ranks 6th out of 6 Navigator model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 890,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Navigator 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 890,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Ford Navigator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Navigator.
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
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My suv was parked in my driveway, sunday nov. 4th and a fire started. 911 was called, the fire department came out and put out the fire, and told me it was electrical. *tr
Other Ford Navigator years
← 2001 Navigator · 2003 Navigator →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Navigator | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Navigator | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Navigator | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Navigator?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Navigator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford Navigator a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Navigator model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.