1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Electrical System

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi11
100–150k mi6
150–400k mi4
30–60k mi4
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 29, 2005 · 70,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Dt: the contact owned a 2002 ford expedition and on friday a spark plug blew out the side of the engine through the right cylinder head and caused the vehicle to lose power. *ak *jb

    ODI 10131185

  • July 2, 2005

    Electrical System

    My neighbor's 2002 ford expedition caught their house on fire. My home caught on fire due the the size of the fire. Both home suffered extensive damage as a result of the fire.

    Fire reported

    ODI 10129253

  • May 16, 2005 · 81,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Dt: neighbor was leaving for the store and smelled smoke. Saw fire and knocked on the door and told consumerthat the truck was on fire. Called 911, and emptied two fire extinguishers trying to put out the fire. The fire department stated that the fire was started from an electrical source. Also, notified consumer of three other cases just within houston.*ak

    Fire reported

    ODI 10126060

  • March 16, 2005 · 101,000 miles

    Electrical System

    While driving 10 mph consume heard a knocking noise coming from under the hood. Dealership informed the consumer of the blown spark plug. The problem was not resolved. *ak

    ODI 10117188

  • March 13, 2005 · 45,000 miles

    Electrical System

    2002 ford expedition exploded in garage resulting in a total loss of the vehicle and home. *nm

    Fire reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10149400

  • May 3, 2004 · 48,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire while it was parked. Manufacturer was contacted by owner, and was aware of the problem.*ak *tt

    Fire reported

    ODI 10109154

  • June 27, 2003 · 31,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of a recall related to a courtesy light or lights that might overheat. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *nlm

    ODI 10025101

  • July 1, 2002 · 500 miles

    Electrical System

    Dt: the vehicle will take off by itself without pressure being put on the accelerator pedal. The steering was pulling to the left. Also, the door locks will lock by themselves. The vehicle ran out of fuel several times while the fuel gauge showed there was still fuel. When turning on either of the turn signals the windshield wipers come on. The red battery cable was hot. The remote controlled rearview mirrors acted…

    ODI 10132116