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Ford Expedition 2002

The 2002 Ford Expedition came with 2 engines: 4.6 L 8-cylinder, 5.4 L 8-cylinder. It gets 13 to 16 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 4 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Ford Expedition
Representative photo of the Expedition. It may show a different year or version. Photo: Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · resized and cropped

Specs

Engine
4,600 cc
8
Cylinders8
TransmissionAutomatic · 4 speeds
DrivetrainAWD
Dimensions (L × W × H)5,200 × 2,000 × 1,990 mm (204.7 × 78.7 × 78.3 in)
Wheelbase3,020 mm (118.9 in)
Curb weight2,322 kg (5,119 lb)
Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2002 Ford Expedition 4-DR.
🇺🇸 Local data
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
12 MPG
Highway
16 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
Emissions
394 g/km
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By version

EngineTransmissionDrivetrainCityHighwayCombined
4.6 L 8-cylinder Automatic · 4 speeds AWD 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG
4.6 L 8-cylinder Automatic · 4 speeds Rear-wheel (RWD) 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG
5.4 L 8-cylinder Automatic · 4 speeds AWD 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG
5.4 L 8-cylinder Automatic · 4 speeds Rear-wheel (RWD) 12 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG

EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.

Recalls

4 campaigns🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 06E067000 · 2006-08-01 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 06E056000 · 2006-06-13 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V388000 · 2005-09-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

STRUCTURE 03V094000 · 2003-03-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

2 campaigns🇨🇦 CA dataTransport Canada

It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.

Electrical 2005028 · 2005-02-14 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch or fused wiring harness.

Steering 2004164 · 2004-05-18 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, Ford has issued a scheduled maintenance guide update which specifies that every 20 000 kms, the steering linkage, which includes tie-rod ends, should be inspected. The vehicle owner is asked to place the tie-rod end inspection procedure supplied with this maintenance guide update in the vehicle's glove box for reference and safekeeping. The vehicle owner is to provide the inspection procedure to their repair facility to help properly identify worn tie-rod ends. Performing the vehicle scheduled maintenance, including maintenance inspections, is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. Failure to replace worn tie-rod ends may eventually result in a tie-rod end separation that could adversely affect steering control. If the inspection reveals that a tie-rod end is worn and must be replaced, the repair will be at the owner's expense unless the vehicle is still covered by the basic vehicle warranty, or has an extended service plan coverage that includes these components.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Fire 2024-07-20 · NHTSA

Cruise control deactivation switch. I was getting in my truck on my way to work in the early morning. as I walked by the hood I could smell what seemed like burning wire, so I opened the hood & right as I got it all the way up flames started shooting up. I put the fire out and had to wait to call my mechanic he came a…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2024-06-06 · NHTSA

The contact's fiancée owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the driver's side front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that while his fiancée was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm, requiring the contact's fiancée…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2022-06-23 · NHTSA

My spark plugs are going bad, I bought three tires. But now I'm having to take it to the shop because it's weird noises coming from the tire it may be the wheel baring or sway bar link and bushing the mechanic say.

SERVICE BRAKES 2022-06-07 · NHTSA

re: IR 11467550. See attached photo.

SERVICE BRAKES 2022-06-04 · NHTSA

2002 expedition mfg date 12/2001 right front brake separated at swagged fitting to short tubing to caliper. had just parked, stopped fine. next day all fluid had drained through separated hose.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FIRERELATED Fire 2022-01-05 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire started from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water. An independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the failure was related …

ENGINE 2021-01-19 · NHTSA

I HAVE REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT 2 TIMES THIS MONTH. THE BELT KEEP MESSING UP NOW I HAVE GET ANOTHER BELT BECAUSE IT IS TWISTED AROUND THE TENSIONER. I DON'T KNOW HIW IT HAPPEN I DRIVE ALL THAT DAY.

SEAT BELTS 2019-11-24 · NHTSA

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DISCONNECTS AT RANDOM TIMES.

SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2019-09-07 · NHTSA

TWO WEEKS BEFORE THIS PROBLEM HAPPEN ,THE TRUCK STARTS MAKING TOMUCH NOISE AND AIR SUPENTION DIDN'T GO UP NO MORE . AND STOP MAKING NOISE .

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2017-12-03 · NHTSA

CRUSE CONTROL NOT WORKING AND NO HORN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Fire 2017-07-10 · NHTSA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CROWLEY FORD LINCOLN (225 NEW BRIT…

ENGINE 2017-05-04 · NHTSA

TWO SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. PAIN IN THE BUTT TO FIX. FORD NEEDS TO STAND BEHIND ITS NAME AND FIX THE KNOWN PROBLEM.

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2002 Ford Expedition have?
The 2002 Ford Expedition came with 2 engines: 4.6 L 8-cylinder, 5.4 L 8-cylinder.
What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Ford Expedition?
It gets 13 to 16 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
Does the 2002 Ford Expedition have recalls?
4 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Exterior Lighting (2006-08-01).
What are the common problems of the 2002 Ford Expedition?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Engine.

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