Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Ford Expedition has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 340 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E067000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V388000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 95 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 58 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Tires 28 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Seat Belts 20 complaints
Of the 340 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 69 a fire; across all 340 complaints, owners report 27 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Ford Expedition has a moderate number of owner complaints and four recalls, indicating a mixed reliability outlook. The key issues include engine cooling, speed control, and electrical systems. While not overwhelmingly problematic, these areas may present notable repair needs. The recall data reflects some issues not necessarily linked to major system failures. Thus, the reliability is seen as average, with the potential for repair costs and issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspection
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid changes
- Cooling system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Speed control malfunctions
- Electrical component failures
- Fuel leakage
- Brake system noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.