2002 Ford Econoline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 26%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,262miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Ford Econoline, 26% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,262 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Econoline. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated as the accelerator pedal was being depressed. A mechanic stated that the engine locked up possibly due to an excess of oil. The vehicle was towed from the mechanic's shop to the dealer and then to the contact's residence. The dealer provided a repair quote, but no repairs have been made. The contact received recall notice number 05s28 for the vehicle speed control, however, it was unable to be located on the NHTSA website. The current and failure mileages were 61,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10201924, filed 2007-09, 61,000 miles“While traveling normal speed the vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111660, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10026321May 26, 2008Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. No model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 23% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Econoline
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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