2002 FORD EXPEDITION Structurebody Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2002 FORD EXPEDITION
3 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN EARLIER THAT DAY FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 MILES AND THEN IT WAS PARKED INSIDE A PRIVATE MOBILE HOME PARK. AFTER 30 TO 45 MINUTES HAD PASSED, AN EXPLOSION WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE MOBILE HOME PARK; THE VEHICLE EXPLODED AND WAS ON FIRE. THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE HOOD AND NOW IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. THIS OCCURRED ON APRIL 18TH, 2016. WE CONTACTED THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND THEY INFORMED US THAT A RECALL BACK IN 2005 WAS ISSUED. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS NOT HELPED US OUT IN THIS ACCIDENT.
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." THE PRIVATE FIRE INVESTIGATOR WE RETAINED HAS ADVISED OUR ATTORNEY THAT THE FIRE IS DUE TO THE FLAWED CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN THE CAUSE OF HUNDREDS OF OTHER FIRES IN FORD VEHICLES. WE INTEND TO PURSUE THIS MATTER LEGALLY AND WOULD SINCERELY APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE...
DURING INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND UNSAFE. HAD THEM REPLACED INCLUDING THE RUSTED THROUGH SHOCKS. HOOD AND ROOF PAINT SHOWS SERIOUS PAINT PEELING AND BUBBLING. *TR
Other 2002 FORD EXPEDITION Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
50 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
45 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
37 complaints
Electrical System
33 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Seat Belts
15 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint