2002 Ford Expedition Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 340 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 340 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On the evening of july 7th, 2015 at approximately 10:45 p.m. We heard a commotion outside our apartment complex and discovered my '02 Expedition fully on fire and being doused by the local fire department. It had just come back from repairs that afternoon - to the pigtail switch and re-wiring in the steering column due to loss of turn signals and radio. Not only was my car destroyed, but the cars on either side were damaged, as well as damage to the apartment complex. We retained an attorney and our initial report from the fire department stated the cause as faulty wiring. …”
NHTSA complaint #10743691, filed 2015-07, 145,000 miles“1. When it rains my 2002 Ford Expedition has water coming inside of it on the driver side. Consequently causing my gem and fuse box to have to be replaced. I took it to the dealer and replaced the gem and resealed my windshield. The next day after receiving my vehicle back from the dealer it rained again and had to take it back for the same symptom. They dried out the module and made sure the windshield was sealed good but until this day rain still comes in. I also replaced the door seal and took the luggage rack off and put sealant under it and it still gets water in my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10377080, filed 2011-01, 133,334 miles“My 2002 Ford Expedition's windshield wipers and audio system would not function in any position except park. I took the vehicle in on jan. 24 and was told that since the vehicle audio and wiper system functioned properly. I got a call later in the day saying that the vehicle's wipers and audio system displayed the malfucntion that I had described. I was also told that there was severe corrsion around some of the eletrical parts. The service tech suspected a leak but could not tell where the leak was coming from. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149860, filed 2006-02, 97,400 miles“Ford 2002 expidition. 52,000 miles sun roof drip tray has fallen loose. Railings and drip trays need replacing. Ford has issued a bulletin on this issue and knows it is a problem, yet refuses to acknowledge a recall on this issue. If safety is a concern, then rain inside my vehicle while driving should be a good enough to satisfy that concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10032874, filed 2003-08, 51,000 miles“Windshield leaked on driver side during a rainstorm. Water then entered a relay control box causing electrical malfunctions with the climate control system. The system ran without the key in the on position while the vehicle was unattended.”
NHTSA complaint #10137703, filed 2005-09, 37,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V094000Mar 7, 2003Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by…Covers: Ford Expedition 2000–2003, Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10155551Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 13 | 11% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 2020 | 22 | 5% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 | 15 | 13% |
| 2011 | 10 | 14% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 7 | 25% |
| 2008 | 34 | 23% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 19 | 6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 24 | 8% |
| 2003 | 32 | 5% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 4% |
| 2000 | 47 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 2% |
| 1998 | 25 | 3% |
| 1997 | 38 | 4% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology