2002 Ford Econoline Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford Econoline, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Contact states: in winter with snow on ground there is extended stopping distance. The anti lock brakes will not stop the vehicle on down grade when there is slush or snow on the road. The brakes have failed 6 times when roads were snow covered. The spare tire cable had a broken wire.”
NHTSA complaint #10119433, filed 2005-05, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Econoline(na). While driving and engaging the brake pedal, the warning light came. There was also noise under the hood of his vehicle. The contact stated that the anti lock brake system suddenly caught fire. He turned the vehicle off and waited for an hour to restart it; however, when he attempted to drive smoke and fire were coming from the brakes. He shut the engine off, extinguished the fire, and disconnected the ABS module unit under the hood. The contact was able to drive to the dealer who did not reconnect the ABS module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298950, filed 2010-01, 54,500 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 17 | 20% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 20 | 25% |
| 1996 | 20 | 25% |
| 1995 | 28 | 38% |
| 1994 | 29 | 23% |
| 1993 | 7 | 11% |
| 1992 | 10 | 12% |
| 1991 | 6 | 25% |
| 1990 | 14 | 47% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1987 | 5 | 33% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Econoline
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Econoline
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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