general problems of the 2002 Ford Expedition

24 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2002 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2002 Expedition.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

Car started without any problems in the morning but it did not shift any gear, car was towed to the mechanic and taken to the mechanic. While the mechanic was checking the vehicle the car caught on fire, the engine and the whole front of vehicle caught on fire.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/17/2014

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the gear lever failed to shift out of the park position. In addition, the four power windows and door locks became inoperable. The contact replaced the 5 amp fuses on forty different occasions however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2012

On December 21st 2012 I left to drop my daughter at daycare. . . We got into the vehicle and I found I was unable to get my vehicle out of "park" and had to put it in neutral and start it (also found that the windows and wipers weren't operating at all either) . . . My daughter stated "mommy, I smell something burning" and my assumption was the fuse had blown. . . I drove a few blocks and dropped her off and then stopped a block away at the local convenient store and upon exiting the store came out and found flames pouring out of my driver side wheel/ hood area. The 7-11 employee had a fire extinguisher and was able to put out the fire and I was informed and shown by the cary fire department where the fire had started and that there was a recall for that part in which I'm the fourth owner of. It took three weeks to get a reply from their general counsel department and in my eyes this needs to be expedited as I'm paying for a rental car that I can't afford. . . I'm not impressed by lack of urgency as I have no vehicle to get to and from work which is how I provide for me and my child.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2011

Vehicle was parked. Overnight, vehicle engine compartment caught fire and entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. Total loss of vehicle.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2011

My 2002 Ford Expedition developed an engine fire while parked and unattended.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2011

We had problems with radio power windows and car going into gear and water leaking from the windshield checked fuse it was bad we are still having water leaking into the car (alot) and its causing us to have electrial problems and transmission problems I have been advised that Ford issued a statement about the faulty leaking windshield and it causing electrical problems but they have yet to issue a recall I have saw many people complaining of the same things happening to there 2002 Expedition this happens every time it rains or snows.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2011

My 2002 Ford Expedition have ejected the spark plug twice each time it have cost me $ 1300. 00 because the head had to be removed and refiled for the spark plug to fit back.

8 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2010

1. When it rains my 2002 Ford Expedition has water coming inside of it on the driver side. Consequently causing my gem and fuse box to have to be replaced. I took it to the dealer and replaced the gem and resealed my windshield. The next day after receiving my vehicle back from the dealer it rained again and had to take it back for the same symptom. They dried out the module and made sure the windshield was sealed good but until this day rain still comes in. I also replaced the door seal and took the luggage rack off and put sealant under it and it still gets water in my vehicle.

9 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2010

My car started just fine but it would not shift out of park and none of the windows worked. I checked the fuses and one was blown. I replaced the fuse and my car appeared to be working normally. I got within a half a block from my house and smoke started coming out from under the hood. I pulled into my driveway and immediately shut my car off. Smoke was pouring out from under the hood. I opened the hood and the cruise control depression switch was glowing red hot. Within a few seconds it burst into flames.

10 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2009

I was driving on a highway and proceeded to pass another car in the middle of my pass my car threw a spark plug and coil out of its head. My car immediately loss power and my car began to shake. At this moment a 18 wheeler headed towards me and my son . This was a very serious situation. That could very easily have been deadly. Since then it has happened several times at least 10 times every time this happens they have rethread plugs and put new coil in car very costly and time consuming.

11 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2009

My 2002 Ford Expedition has suffered numerous electrical problems. I recieved a letter from Ford the recall about the cruise control switch no operationg properly, my crusie control went out a while back I did not think any thing of it till my truck would start up but would not come out of park, and when I tried to change the fuses they were popping as I changed them out. Will Ford replace all damaged items due to the cruise contrlo switch. My acuator switch blew out and numerous problems are goin on with my vehicle now due to these electrical errors.

12 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

Electrical problems from windshield leak. Thought it was moonroof drains, had them checked & cleaned at dealer. Still leaking. Keep hearing electrical clicking noises from under dash and somewhere in backseat whenever it rains. Driver's seat heater no longer working, rear heat/ac blowers intermittently not working.

13 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2007

On 10/30/07 at 12:30am a 2002 Ford Expedition caught fire on my car lot and burned one other vehicle to the ground. The Expedition was just delivered to us from the auto auction the day prior. It was parked, locked, windows up, keys out of the vehicle. It currently has the open recall 05s28 on it and had not yet been performed. The entire front hood, grill, engine compartment, brake master cylinder, and electrical components where burned to the point of non-existence or melted matter. I contacted Ford motor company and they advised me to contact my insurance company.

14 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 40 mph the contact heard a very loud sound from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The sound was derived from a spark plug that was ejected from the cylinder head. The failure caused the contact to swerve across two lanes of traffic and drive into someone's yard. The vehicle shut off, and was towed to a mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the ejected spark plug was indeed the cause of failure. The current mileage is 72,502, and the failure mileage was unknown.

15 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/22/2007

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The vehicle was parked and a neighbor notified the contacxt that vehicle was on fire. The fire fighters and police departments were called. The hood burned off the vehicle. The paint on the driver's side burned off the vehicle, the driver's side windshieldwas missing, and the interior was completely destroyed. The driveway was also damaged, and a tree burned. A police report was filed. Ford stated that there was nothing that they could do. However, he gave them his VIN and never received a call to confirm if this vehicle was affected by the recall NHTSA recall number: 06e056000). The failure and current mileage were 75,000.

16 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2007

2 - electrical problems the first problem resulted in about $800 worth of repairs - a wire underneath the dash grounded itself on the frame of the automobile. This showed itself by blowing several fuses as well a shutting down the ability to put the car in gear once started. It took several weeks to realize the exact problem. Replacing fuses helped, but blow several days later. Many options such as the power windows, radio, rear wipers, running board lights, interior lights, etc. Would not work. The second instance is even more alarming - the speed control deactivation switch caught fire while in the garage. My wife was at home at the time. She needed something out of the car. When she opened the door to the garage she noticed that the garage was full of smoke. She called 911. The fire department got the car out and extinguished the fire. . . . We were lucky.

17 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2005

My 2002 Ford Expedition spontaneously caught fire on September 12, 2005 while it was parked in front of my home (with the keys out, doors locked, windows up, etc. ) a neighbor's lawn servicer saw the fire and rang our doorbell to alert us. I called 911, but by the time the fire department got there, the entire front end of the truck had literally melted away in the fire. The hood, front glass, front tires, front panel, etc. Were completely destroyed and the truck is a total loss. The fire burned and destroyed a large patch of grass and blackened the pavement in front of my home. Thankfully, no one was injured.

18 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2005

The contact owned a 2002 Ford Expedition and on Friday a spark plug blew out the side of the engine through the right cylinder head and caused the vehicle to lose power.

19 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2005

My neighbor's 2002 Ford Expedition caught their house on fire. My home caught on fire due the the size of the fire. Both home suffered extensive damage as a result of the fire.

20 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2005

Neighbor was leaving for the store and smelled smoke. Saw fire and knocked on the door and told consumerthat the truck was on fire. Called 911, and emptied two fire extinguishers trying to put out the fire. The fire department stated that the fire was started from an electrical source. Also, notified consumer of three other cases just within houston.

21 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2005

While driving 10 mph consume heard a knocking noise coming from under the hood. Dealership informed the consumer of the blown spark plug. The problem was not resolved.

22 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2005

2002 Ford Expedition exploded in garage resulting in a total loss of the vehicle and home.

23 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2004

Vehicle unexpectedly caught on fire while it was parked. Manufacturer was contacted by owner, and was aware of the problem.

24 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2003

The consumers vehicle experienced symptoms of a recall related to a courtesy light or lights that might overheat. The consumers vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.



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