2002 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 8%of 340 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Ford Expedition, 8% of the 340 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles. 10 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have replace the drive belt 2 times this month. The belt keep messing up now I have get another belt because it is twisted around the tensioner. I don't know hiw it happen I drive all that day.”
NHTSA complaint #11388908, filed 2021-01, 256,547 miles“Spark plug popped out my iginition coil and the threading section is stripped. When I started my car an exploration sound occurred. Also, my driver side head light won't stay lite even with replacement light unit. Also car stalls when car is facing down a hill, even with a full tank of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10669326, filed 2014-12, 155,000 miles“As I was merging onto the freeway, I heard a loud bang followed by a motorcycle sound out of my engine my check engine light came on, upon taking it to the shop and paying $94.50 just to look at it,I learned that my spark plug and coil box had exploded out......the repair place told me this is a on going problem with fords and charged me $400 to fix it... This should be a recall??????”
NHTSA complaint #10458079, filed 2012-05, 147,346 miles“I went to get an oil change I was told by worker at shop that everything under hood was rusty and chances are that this truck was in the new orleans flood (katrina) it was down hill from then. Everything started to malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10983319, filed 2017-05, 170,000 miles“While driving 35 MPH I heard a loud pop and then what sounded like a belt smacking around the engine. I opened the hood and saw the belt was ok. Went to dealer and had to get loaner to get home. Spark plug had popped out.”
NHTSA complaint #10483851, filed 2012-11, 120,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 24% |
| 2020 | 51 | 12% |
| 2019 | 108 | 21% |
| 2018 | 100 | 26% |
| 2017 | 38 | 11% |
| 2016 | 37 | 17% |
| 2015 | 31 | 19% |
| 2014 | 10 | 14% |
| 2013 | 10 | 11% |
| 2012 | 12 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 15% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 21 | 10% |
| 2006 | 87 | 29% |
| 2005 | 57 | 18% |
| 2004 | 29 | 10% |
| 2003 | 44 | 7% |
| 2002 | 27 | 8% |
| 2001 | 15 | 3% |
| 2000 | 28 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Expedition
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsTires
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Expedition
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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