2002 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 33
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 33 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 17 indicate fire
What owners report
- caught fire · 8 records
- spark plug · 7 records
- cruise control · 5 records
- electrical problems · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
CRUSE CONTROL NOT WORKING AND NO HORN
ODI 11052067
Body · Electrical System · Engine
On the evening of july 7th, 2015 at approximately 10:45 p.m. We heard a commotion outside our apartment complex and discovered my '02 expedition fully on fire and being doused by the local fire department. It had just come back from repairs that afternoon - to the pigtail switch and re-wiring in the steering column due to loss of turn signals and radio. Not only was my car destroyed, but the cars on either side were…
Fire reported
ODI 10743691
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car started without any problems in the morning but it did not shift any gear, car was towed to the mechanic and taken to the mechanic. While the mechanic was checking the vehicle the car caught on fire, the engine and the whole front of vehicle caught on fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10691689
Electrical System · Service Brakes
5 amp fuse popped. Replaced with another 5 amp fuse. Shift lock solenoid attached to brake master cylinder caught fire. Fire was contained and controlled. Minimal damages. Unsure of vehicle drivability. Could have happened during transit. Condition unsafe. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10680434
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift out of the park position. In addition, the four power windows and door locks became inoperable. The contact replaced the 5 amp fuses on forty different occasions however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10690006
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate from a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was unaware of the repairs specific necessary but stated that there was a failure with the fuse box. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10554325
Electrical System · Power Train
On december 21st 2012 i left to drop my daughter at daycare... We got into the vehicle and i found i was unable to get my vehicle out of "park" and had to put it in neutral and start it (also found that the windows and wipers weren't operating at all either) ... My daughter stated "mommy, i smell something burning" and my assumption was the fuse had blown... I drove a few blocks and dropped her off and then stopped…
Fire reported
ODI 10493648
Electrical System
Vehicle was parked. Overnight, vehicle engine compartment caught fire and entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. Total loss of vehicle. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10452912
Electrical System
My 2002 ford expedition developed an engine fire while parked and unattended. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10402410
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
About two weeks before my car wouldn't go into drive i had it towed to the dealers. They fixed the problem it was a brake switch and solenoid. That needed replacing $300.00 later its fixed. During the weekend my cruise control light kept flashing. My mother, daughter and i were waiting for my son who was at track practice on monday 4-25-2011. We were waiting in the car and listening to the radio. I started my car to…
Fire reported
ODI 10398180
Electrical System
We had problems with radio power windows and car going into gear and water leaking from the windshield checked fuse it was bad we are still having water leaking into the car (alot) and its causing us to have electrial problems and transmission problems i have been advised that ford issued a statement about the faulty leaking windshield and it causing electrical problems but they have yet to issue a recall i have saw…
ODI 10398069
Electrical System
My 2002 ford expedition have ejected the spark plug twice each time it have cost me $ 1300.00 because the head had to be removed and refiled for the spark plug to fit back. *tr
ODI 10404235
Electrical System · Structure
1. When it rains my 2002 ford expedition has water coming inside of it on the driver side. Consequently causing my gem and fuse box to have to be replaced. I took it to the dealer and replaced the gem and resealed my windshield. The next day after receiving my vehicle back from the dealer it rained again and had to take it back for the same symptom. They dried out the module and made sure the windshield was sealed…
ODI 10377080
Electrical System
My car started just fine but it would not shift out of park and none of the windows worked. I checked the fuses and one was blown. I replaced the fuse and my car appeared to be working normally. I got within a half a block from my house and smoke started coming out from under the hood. I pulled into my driveway and immediately shut my car off. Smoke was pouring out from under the hood. I opened the hood and the…
Fire reported
ODI 10340430
Electrical System
I was driving on a highway and proceeded to pass another car in the middle of my pass my car threw a spark plug and coil out of its head. My car immediately loss power and my car began to shake. At this moment a 18 wheeler headed towards me and my son . This was a very serious situation.that could very easily have been deadly. Since then it has happened several times at least 10 times every time this happens they…
ODI 10287225
Electrical System
My 2002 ford expedition has suffered numerous electrical problems. I received a letter from ford the recall about the cruise control switch no operating properly, my cruise control went out a while back i did not think any thing of it till my truck would start up but would not come out of park, and when i tried to change the fuses they were popping as i changed them out. Will ford replace all damaged items due to…
ODI 10421064
Electrical System
While driving to work, heard "pop" under dashboard (fuse panel) and radio went off. Replacement fuse blew immediately upon replacement. Removed radio and replacement fuse immediately blew again. Suspected ground in power circuit to factory stereo, verified with test light. Shorted circuit, 797 in this vehicle, is hot at all times (not switched through ignition). Subsequent investigation by owner shows that main…
ODI 10227169
Electrical System · Visibility
Electrical problems from windshield leak. Thought it was moonroof drains, had them checked & cleaned at dealer. Still leaking. Keep hearing electrical clicking noises from under dash and somewhere in backseat whenever it rains. Driver's seat heater no longer working, rear heat/ac blowers intermittently not working. *tr
ODI 10230766
Electrical System
2002 expedition eddie bauer edition it's been having electrical issues for awhile, and just recently the alternator had to be replaced. Since then the lovely electrical issues have snowballed. Driving down the road, my locks start locking and unlocking themselves. Then the warning lights start going off (airbag, theft device, abs, battery). Then it starts to shake and i press the gas pedal, and nothing happen except…
ODI 10211339
Electrical System
On 10/30/07 at 12:30am a 2002 ford expedition caught fire on my car lot and burned one other vehicle to the ground. The expedition was just delivered to us from the auto auction the day prior. It was parked, locked, windows up, keys out of the vehicle. It currently has the open recall 05s28 on it and had not yet been performed. The entire front hood, grill, engine compartment, brake master cylinder, and electrical…
Fire reported
ODI 10207646
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact heard a very loud sound from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The sound was derived from a spark plug that was ejected from the cylinder head. The failure caused the contact to swerve across two lanes of traffic and drive into someone's yard. The vehicle shut off, and was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the…
ODI 10189641
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford expedition. The vehicle was parked and a neighbor notified the contacxt that vehicle was on fire. The fire fighters and police departments were called. The hood burned off the vehicle. The paint on the driver's side burned off the vehicle, the driver's side windshieldwas missing, and the interior was completely destroyed. The driveway was also damaged, and a tree burned. A police…
Fire reported
ODI 10188646
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
2 - electrical problems the first problem resulted in about $800 worth of repairs - a wire underneath the dash grounded itself on the frame of the automobile. This showed itself by blowing several fuses as well a shutting down the ability to put the car in gear once started. It took several weeks to realize the exact problem. Replacing fuses helped, but blow several days later. Many options such as the power…
Fire reported
ODI 10183152
Electrical System · Structure
My 2002 ford expedition's windshield wipers and audio system would not function in any position except park. I took the vehicle in on jan. 24 and was told that since the vehicle audio and wiper system functioned properly. I got a call later in the day saying that the vehicle's wipers and audio system displayed the malfucntion that i had described. I was also told that there was severe corrsion around some of the…
Fire reported
ODI 10149860
Electrical System
My 2002 ford expedition spontaneously caught fire on september 12, 2005 while it was parked in front of my home (with the keys out, doors locked, windows up, etc.) a neighbor's lawn servicer saw the fire and rang our doorbell to alert us. I called 911, but by the time the fire department got there, the entire front end of the truck had literally melted away in the fire. The hood, front glass, front tires, front…
Fire reported
ODI 10136849