2002 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford E-350, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 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.
“When the brakes became hot, the vehicle pulled to the right when braking. The dealer stated it was normal and refused to give service. The consumer had a warranty, but was turned down by at least two other Ford dealers. Roffenbaugh Ford & broudus Ford mauee.”
NHTSA complaint #10020443, filed 2003-07, 78 miles“2002 Ford e 350 motorhome brakes failed while trying to avoid a collision.***no answer required***. While braking the pedal went all the way to the floor. It turned out that the antilock braking hydraulic control unit caused the total failure of both braking circuits.”
NHTSA complaint #10129129, filed 2005-07“When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, it did not go down to the floor. After a few second the pedal went down to the floor. The consumer noticed that the pedal was hard.”
NHTSA complaint #10101606, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford E-350
16 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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