2002 Ford E-350 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Ford E-350, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“Head on vehicle stripped because of the way it is made. There was a recall on regular e350 but mine is an rv. It was in motion when the spark plug popped out while driving down the highway on I-65 in birmingham alabama.”
NHTSA complaint #11127910, filed 2018-09, 114,000 miles“This 350 econoline, 8cyl., extended body van was purchased new, and I am the original owner. The vehicle has only 120k miles on it since 2002. Beginning several years ago, my mechanic complained of severe frame erosion, having had to reinforce and re-weld several parts back onto the frame, including but not limited to the brackets which support the rear leaf springs. (two ocurrances-- left and right sides). Last week, my employee complained of some rear end swaying at moderate speed cornering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11029878, filed 2017-09“The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10690135, filed 2015-02, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred three times over a period of four years. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10560256, filed 2014-01, 110,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 50% |
| 2017 | 2 | 15% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 3 | 19% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2004 | 3 | 7% |
| 2003 | 4 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford E-350
16 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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