2002 Ford Expedition Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 340 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 155,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Ford Expedition, 2% of the 340 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155,000 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.
“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“The passenger side turn signal will not work. I have changed fuses, bulb( even though both were good), and have checked wiring and can not get it to work. This is very much a safety issue and I can't imagine that I am the only one this has happen to.”
NHTSA complaint #10852363, filed 2016-03, 160,000 miles“Two large bubbles developed on the sidewall of the front driver's side tire. The rear tail light lens was cracked, and the trim for the center console was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10031495, filed 2003-07, 23,000 miles“I am sick and tired of being blinded by both SUV and luxury vehicle headlights. Last week, I literally had to pull over on the side of a road to wait for my eyes to clear after being blinded by an SUV that also had halogen lights. My only solution now is to drive slowly, hoping they will pass me as I keep my eyes to the right side of the road (not feeling very safe in the process). I've already had one car totaled by an unfair-height collision with an SUV..I don't want to lose not only my car but my life next time one of those egoists takes a joyride.”
NHTSA complaint #10030387, filed 2003-07“I am sick and tired of closing my eyes while driving at high speed because your department now allows passenger vehicles to blast oncoming traffic with 4 (four) headlights. I cite in particular the Ford Expedition where there is no difference between the upper 2 headlights and the lower 2 so-called fog lights. Sometimes, I will blast my own bright lights at these oncoming vehicles to let them see what their own lights look like. In response, the oncoming car or truck (mercifully) will hit their own bright lights which are less bright than the combination of their low beams and fog lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030494, filed 2003-07Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Expedition
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTires
26 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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