2002 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 340 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,501miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 340 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,501 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Takata recall during an inspection of my suspension for worn bushings, I noted severe corrosion on my rear trailing arms for the rear axle. The lower arm on the passenger side actually had a quarter size hole in the inboard side of the web. This obviously greatly reduces the strength of the arms and could cause axle separation from the vehicle and an obvious control hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10981416, filed 2017-04, 240,000 miles“Had routine service on my 2002 Expedition at dealership,was told I needed to replac upper and lower trailing arm also track arm because of severe corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10522113, filed 2013-06, 111,086 miles“Failure of rear air suspension while driving. Found previous modification to rear height sensor, replaced ball joint brackets with bolt, washer, and nut. Dealer not responsible , but they did adjust the sensor prior to sale.”
NHTSA complaint #10161280, filed 2006-07, 66,663 miles“Ford Expedition failed suspension system repair request under warranty. The consumer's believed the suspension system is faulty. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused any assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083708, filed 2004-07, 31,614 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact noticed something leaking from under the vehicle. Also, while the vehicle was in operation it would bounce up and down abnormally. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 202,000. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10426523, filed 2011-09, 185,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016789Jan 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 26 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 4% |
| 2000 | 63 | 7% |
| 1999 | 52 | 6% |
| 1998 | 144 | 17% |
| 1997 | 138 | 16% |
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 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 29, 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