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2002 Ford Expedition Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Expedition has 22 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Expedition

Engine
118
Speed Control
48
Electrical
40
Powertrain
24
Tires
24
Suspension
23
Brakes
22
Seat Belts
20
Airbags
17
Fuel System
16
Structure
11
Other
8
Lights
7
Steering
5
Latches & Locks
3

22

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 29, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact's fiancée owns a 2002 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that there was smoke coming fr...
Jun 2, 2022SERVICE BRAKES2002 expedition mfg date 12/2001 right front brake separated at swagged fitting to short tubing to ...
May 31, 2022SERVICE BRAKESre: IR 11467550. See attached photo.
Jun 30, 2017SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BU...
Jun 15, 2014SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S...
Sep 18, 2013SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE LINE RUPTURED IN REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN PULLING INTO SERVICE STATION HAULING MY TRAVEL TRAILER. ...
Apr 25, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE MY CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO DRIVE I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERS. THEY FIXED THE P...
May 10, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAS CONTINUED TO BE ON AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Nov 2, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. IN 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO A RECALL...
Mar 26, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, BOTH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PE...
Dec 1, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTE...
Sep 17, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMY 2002 EXPEDITION WAS RECALLED IN 2005 TO REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS. A FUSED WIRIN...
Jul 4, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNPAVED ROAD, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND S...
Dec 6, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKES ON A 2002 FORD EXPEDITION GOES TO THE FLOOR. THEN THERE IS NO EXPLANATION WHAT IS GOING ON. I...
Nov 19, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLVEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. OWNER WAS NOTIFIED BY NEPHEW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE...
Jan 11, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE PEDAL FELT ROUGH UPON STEPPING ON PEDAL (I HAVE A LITTLE MORE THAN 30K MILES ON THE VEHICLE) I...
Jul 3, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2002 EXPEDITION 5.4L - WHEN BRAKING, VEHICLE ACCELERATES. BRAKES WERE APPLIED AS HARD AS POSSIBLE Y...
Oct 3, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 FORD EXPEDITION: RIGHT FRONT BRAKE(S) MAKING GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND IS EXAGGERATED W...
May 29, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON FOUR OCCASIONS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, AND JUST BEFORE STOPPING, ENGINE WOULD SURGE AND SUDDENLY...
May 2, 2002SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE DRIVING THERE'S A SQUEAKING NOISE. BRAKE CALIPERS ARE STICKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IN...

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