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2002 Ford Econoline Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Ford Econoline, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.

“Left house for vacation, got 75 miles away at 60 MPH on the freeway, and engine started making a popping sound. Pulled off road and called a nearby mobile repair company. They sent out a mechanic, he diagnosed a blown out spark plug, and said this was common for the Ford v-10. Made it to his shop, and that's where it sits. Estimates are over $4000 to repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11033338, filed 2017-10, 150,000 miles

“Took the van to the store. Upon returning from store started the van, there was a loud explosion as if a bomb went off. Everyone looked because it was so loud. Turned the van off and restarted it. It sounded like a drag car at the track, no exhaust system at all. Took cow off and looked inside, found the spark plug with the boot laying on top of the valve cover or intake, not sure there is no room and just enough to get two fingers in to retrieve it. I had noticed a little ticking earlier in the day like an exhaust leak, but did not find one. Had vehicle towed to repair shop, where it is now. …”

NHTSA complaint #10465883, filed 2012-07, 98,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200229%
2001311%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Econoline

Engine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 28, 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