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2002 Ford Excursion Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 129 total for the year
Median mileage
41,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Ford Excursion, 2% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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 SUV truck was involved in a t-bone collision of 55 MPH and neither frontal air bags deployed. No one was transported to the local hospital, but the driver and passenger sustained minor injuries and the truck was totaled by the insurance company. The dealer was notified.”

NHTSA complaint #10113503, filed 2005-03, 41,800 miles

“Front crash at 55 MPH, neither airbag deployed. No injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time. Consumer stated that one person from the other vehicle was injured.”

NHTSA complaint #8014012, filed 2002-07

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200523%
200433%
200222%
200163%
2000183%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Excursion

Engine cooling
31 complaints
Tires
27 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Excursion

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology