2002 Ford Expedition vs 2002 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Expedition | 2002 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 340 | 3,294 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 258 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 144 |
| Fire reports | 69 | 57 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,400 mi | 79,300 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 1,502 |
| Structure | 14 | 486 |
| Suspension | 14 | 421 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 95 | 163 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 58 | 152 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 148 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 162 |
| Steering | 4 | 155 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 138 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 77 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 47 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 98 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 111 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 74 |
2002 Ford Expedition
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.