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Vehicle speed control
Risk. A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
2002 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2002 Ford E-250, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Ford E-250 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
4Tires
2Engine and engine cooling
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Fuel system, gasoline
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2002 Ford E-250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE…
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Show 1 more recall
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Other: labels
Risk. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATION CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other E-250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-250 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Ford E-250, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
- HVAC Switch FailuresNo recall
In owners' words
What E-250 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN BRAKING AT 25 MPH THE BRAKES HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ELECTRONIC HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SCC *JB
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES AND THEN RAN INTO A TAXI CAB HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN WITH NO PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE AND FRONT END DAMAGE. *SCC *JB
Own a 2002 E-250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.