MYRModel Year Report

2002 Ford E-350

● Typical for this model
2002 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:58.887Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1986: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 43 complaints 1993 1994: 51 complaints 1995: 69 complaints 1996: 50 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1999: 72 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 52 complaints 2002: 53 complaints 2002 2003: 46 complaints 2004: 46 complaints 2005: 55 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 18 complaints 2008: 38 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 16 complaints 2011: 18 complaints 2011 2012: 16 complaints 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: 20 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2002: 53 complaints
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YearComplaints
19831
19861
19881
19891
199119
199241
199343
199451
199569
199650
199779
199863
199972
200059
200152
200253
200346
200446
200555
200653
200718
200838
20099
201016
201118
201216
201313
201417
20157
20165
201713
20183
20193
20202
202120
202214
20231
20241
20251
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20040219

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

HEAD ON VEHICLE STRIPPED BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT IS MADE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON REGULAR E350 BUT MINE IS AN RV. IT WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON I-65 IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180906

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040708 — equipment

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 THE

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 B

Campaign 04V232000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

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, S

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 DEACTIVATION

Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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 2002

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20091207 — PE (closed 20100421)

HVAC Switch Failures

I 20100413 — EA (closed 20120305)

HVAC Switch Failures

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V232000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2008 ● 1992 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1999 ◆ 1995

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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 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Ford E-350 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.