2002 Ford E-150 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 Ford E-150, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford E-150
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair…
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Cruise control (vehicle speed control)
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Vehicle speed control
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch…
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Ford E-150 have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 97,349 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My power steering and brakes went out as I was driving. I was making a turn in town, and I almost collided with another car at the intersection. I pushed the brakes as hard as I could, but it didn't s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 23, 2024 · Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 75 MPH, he smelled a burning odor in the passenger cabin. The contact stated that he turned the A/C on to help cle”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2024 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Ford E150 Club Wagon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–13 / 16–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans, Passenger Type |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/4.6/5.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford E-150 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E-150 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Ford E-150 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Ford E-150 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 Ford E-150 | 1 | 15 |
| 1992 Ford E-150 | 4 | 64 |
| 1993 Ford E-150 | 4 | 71 |
| 1994 Ford E-150 | 7 | 121 |
| 1995 Ford E-150 | 3 | 71 |
| 1996 Ford E-150 | 3 | 59 |
| 1997 Ford E-150 | 5 | 102 |
| 1998 Ford E-150 | 4 | 60 |
| 1999 Ford E-150 | 5 | 83 |
| 2000 Ford E-150 | 5 | 50 |
| 2001 Ford E-150 | 4 | 37 |
| 2002 Ford E-150 | 3 | 28 |
| 2003 Ford E-150 | 5 | 21 |
| 2004 Ford E-150 | 4 | 33 |
| 2005 Ford E-150 | 2 | 16 |
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 13 | 16 |
| 2007 Ford E-150 | 17 | 12 |
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 16 | 11 |
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 11 | 7 |
| 2010 Ford E-150 | 6 | 10 |
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 10 | 23 |
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 7 | 12 |
| 2013 Ford E-150 | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 Ford E-150 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 Ford E-150 | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 Ford E-150 | 1 | 8 |
| 2021 Ford E-150 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford E-150 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Ford E-150
How do I know if my 2002 Ford E-150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 Ford E-150; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V336000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.