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2002 Ford Expedition Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 340 total for the year
Median mileage
41,408miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 340 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,408 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.

“A burglar was able to insert a screw driver between the driver's side door handle module and the outer wall of the door and remove the handle module and open the door and steal various items in the vehicle without setting off the alarm.”

NHTSA complaint #10055107, filed 2004-01, 49,800 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202110%
201931%
201841%
201710%
201311%
201123%
200843%
200731%
200621%
200521%
2003112%
200231%
200171%
200091%
199920%
199891%
1997263%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Expedition

Engine cooling
95 complaints
Vehicle speed control
58 complaints
Electrical system
46 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Tires
26 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Seat belts
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Suspension
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.

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