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SuspensionPart report

2002 Ford E-350 Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
127,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford E-350, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,100 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.

“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

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017323%
2015229%
2014318%
2013754%
2010318%
2009110%
2008718%
2007211%
200624%
200512%
200412%
200324%
200236%
200124%
200058%
199934%
199835%
199768%
199636%
199557%
199448%
199337%
1992410%
199115%
1988218%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford E-350

Engine cooling
16 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Exterior 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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