MYRModel Year Report

2002 Ford Excursion

● Typical for this model
2002 Ford Excursion
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:28:54.848Z

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 Excursion Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaints 2010
2002: 129 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
19980
19997
2000533
2001209
2002129
2003106
200495
200565
20101

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 12%

12% of complaints: tires — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE CONSUMER NOTICED A VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED LIKE IT WAS OVER PRESSURED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS THROWN ACROSS ANOTHER TRAFFIC LANE, SPUN BACKWARDS AND LEFT THE ROAD SIDEWAYS INTO THE MEDIAN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030922

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE A SURGE OF POWER TOOK OVER AND THE VEHICLE SMASHED INTO A POLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030428

WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. *JB THE IDLE AIR CONTROL AND HEADLINER WAS REPLACED. *SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030220

VEHICLE WAS BACKED INTO DRIVEWAY, PARKED WITH ENGINE OFF. DRIVER INTENDED TO RELOCATE VEHICLE ABOUT 6 FEET FORWARD, NEVER ENTER STREET. DRIVER STARTED ENGINE, AND WITH RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL PLACED TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020717

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20030926 — PE (closed 20040218)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR FAILURE (ETC)

I 20040223 — EA (closed 20050210)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071229 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 07V553000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 07E106000 — 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

R 20110815 — exterior lighting

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 11V352000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Ford Excursion — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V553000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V352000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2004 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2001 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Ford Excursion reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Ford Excursion is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Excursion?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Excursion have?

5 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.