2002 Ford Excursion Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford Excursion, 4% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 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.
“While driving 30 MPH the consumer lost control of the vehicle and ended up in a ditch. The consumer stated that the vehicles tires lose air prematurely. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10074236, filed 2004-05, 23,000 miles“The vehicle experienced electrical and suspension problems. The suspension problem caused the tires to wear prematurely. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10055846, filed 2004-01, 6,000 miles“While driving 50 MPH and rolling over bumps/pot holes, and rough surfaces, it causes vehicle to virate severely and lose steering control. Dealer and manufacturer had not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8014682, filed 2002-07“The vehicle has a front suspension problem which causes the vehicle to vibrate, the vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times but the problem still exist, both driver side doors are misaligned with respect to the fender trim, the differential was originally misaligned with respect to the rear fender trims, now the differential is properly aligned and the consumer questioned the technicians who stated that they did nothing to correct the misalignment, the consumer feels this is a definite safety problem if the differential goes in and out of alignment on is own, the A/C was not cooling and…”
NHTSA complaint #568342, filed 2002-12Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Excursion
31 complaintsTires
27 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 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.
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