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2002 Ford E-150 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Ford E-150, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-150. The contact stated that the frame experienced severe corrosion. As a result, the vehicle lost steering ability because the bolts connected to the gear box, which were all connected to the frame, detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11115083, filed 2018-08, 86,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2014117%
2013211%
2012217%
201114%
2009114%
2006212%
200413%
200315%
200214%
200113%
200036%
199967%
199823%
199733%
199647%
199534%
199476%
199346%
199246%
198913%
198817%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford E-150

Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford E-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology