2002 Ford Cvpi
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2002
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
My son was driving our car on the highway at 60MPH, when the left front tire blew out. These tires were just installed 1 year ago, and only have 6000 miles on them.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-05
Service brakes
1 of 2 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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I operate a livery service with crown vic police interceptor which I replace every 4 years average.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-12
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline02I003000 In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor (Cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes.
Remedy: Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late October and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002.
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Ford Cvpi — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02I003000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Ford Cvpi reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Cvpi?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Cvpi have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.