How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Expedition have?

The 2002 Ford Expedition has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Ford Expedition has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Ford Expedition?

Of 415 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Ford Expedition Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Ford Expedition has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,503,674 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 415 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V388000 2005-09-07 4,500,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

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…

STRUCTURE 03V094000 2003-03-07 3,674 affected

Defect

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE…

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

220

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

171

ENGINE

SEAT BELTS

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

91152

TIRES

SUSPENSION

Total complaints415

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2024-07-17

“The contact's fiancã©e 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 fiancã©e was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm,…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2024-05-29

“The contact's fiancã©e 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 fiancã©e was attempting to drive the vehicle the following day, the brake pedal was depressed but was firm,…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2024-05-29

“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.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2022-06-02

“Re: ir 11467550. See attached photo.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2022-05-31

“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.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-05-12

“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.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2022-05-12

“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 · reported 2022-05-12

Defect investigations

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04