MYRModel Year Report

2002 Ford E-350

● Typical for this model
2002 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:20.250Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
53
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1992 1993: 43 complaints 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 53 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2012: 16 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1996 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 53 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 39 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2014: 17 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 22 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2026: 1 complaint 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1995 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 53 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2007 2008: 39 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2009 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 2013: 13 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2017 2018: 3 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 22 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaint 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2027: 0 complaints 2027

2002: 53 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200839
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202122
202214
20233
20242
20251
20261
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

32% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Tires

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving on the highway the left rear tire tread separated causing the van to roll over. The ten passengers that were in the van at the time were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-19

Electrical system

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE
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2002 Ford E350 ambulance van. Person placed the key in ignition. Switched to on position (Not turn the engine on). White smoke started coming out from under the steering wheel area. Smoke got thicker then grey.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-17

Service brakes

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Truck wobbling to the point of almost wrecking...was told it was wheelbearing,rotors,tierod ect. I now realize Ford has a problem with the trucks regarding uncontrollable shaking , it is very scary when this happens.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-20

Also filed under Steering and suspension

Fuel system, diesel

8% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2004-07-08Equipment04V232000 Certain vans and wagons fail to conform to the requirements of part 567, "Certification." For certain 2003 E250 vans built with LT225/75R16E tires, the rear axle rating is incorrectly listed on…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with supplementary tire labels containing correct information and installation instructions. If an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them. The recall…

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  2. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  3. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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  5. R
    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 SD through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 Explorer, 1997 and…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module…

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  6. I
    2009-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2010-04-21 HVAC Switch Failures
  7. I
    2010-04-13Engineering analysisClosed 2012-03-05 HVAC Switch Failures

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V232000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 2002 Ford E-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Ford E-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford E-350?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Ford E-350 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.