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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Ford E Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford E Series, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 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.

“Defroster and climate control system malfunctioned repeatedly. No defroster, heat, or air conditioning because blower failed to operate. Dealer route 23 automall would not or could not fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10008168, filed 2003-02, 300 miles

“2002 Ford taurus heater blower. Did not work tried to fix with different parts still didnt work. I can't see where I am going with the windows all steamed up.”

NHTSA complaint #10248017, filed 2008-11

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003120%
2002233%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford E Series

Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford E Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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