Model year record
2002 Ford Motor Home recalls & problems
The 2002 Ford Motor Home has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (6 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Ford Motor Home.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed controlCruise control | 6 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline | 4 | 29,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Stripped Chassis Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The ABS warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V110000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The contact stated that the front passenger's side caliper was previously replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,629. Â
- Service brakes
ON A RECENT TRIP MY MOTORHOME EXPERIENCED A BRAKE ISSUE AND FELT LIKE ONE OR BOTH FRONT CALIPERS WERE STICKING/DRAGGING (AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING), HEATING THE FLUID AND BOILING IT BACK RESULTING IN LOSS OF PEDAL PRESSURE. AFTER COOLING BRAKES OPERATE NORMAL. UPON RESEARCH IT APPEARS THERE IS AN EXACT RECALL FOR THIS KNOW ISSUE ON THE DAMON CHALLENGER CHEVY WORKHORSE CHASSIS. I HAVE THE DAMON CHALLENGER FORD CHASSIS. THE RELATED RECALL IS: REPORT RECEIPT DATE: JUN 16, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V225000 COMPONENT(S): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC I HAVE RAN MY VIN AND AM CONTACTING FORD, HOWEVER, I FEEL THE FORD CHASSIS MODELS SHOULD BE AT LEAST REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF IT IS RELATED AS…
- Engine and engine cooling
SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT REAR RIGHT SIDE OF FORD TRITON ENGINE. *TR
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
2002 FORD ECONOLINE MOTORHOME RECALL ON FUSED JUMPER HARNESS. CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS MOTORHOME IS IN A FAIRGROUNDS AND IS NOT ALLOWED ACCESS UNTIL APRIL. FORD STATED THEY CAN DENY SERVICE AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME. *KB
- Vehicle speed control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,771. UPDATED 1/14/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB
- Vehicle speed control
FORD RECALL NOTICE ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER 2007 PERTAINING TO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THE LOCAL DEALER TO SERVICE MY VEHICLE ACCORDING TO THE "RECALL NOTICE". HE HAS TOLD ME THAT HE DOES NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS FROM FORD AND TO CALL BACK. HOW AM I TO GET THIS RESOLVED? *TR
- Vehicle speed control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION. THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000. UPDATED 03/13/08. *LJ
- Vehicle speed control
HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES FROM FORD MOTOR CO. TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) REPLACED. THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY MOTOR HOME WAS DISCONNECTED IN RESPONSE TO THE FIRST RECALL NOTICE. AS OF THIS DATE THEY STILL CLAIM NO REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I AM TRAVELING ACROSS COUNTRY. IF THEY ARE PRODUCING THIS PART ON A DAILY BASIS, WHY CAN'T THE LOCAL DEALER (COURTESY FORD - SANFORD, FL NEAR WHERE I AM CURRENTLY PARKED) RECEIVE ONE TO INSTALL BEFORE MY NEXT LEG OF THE TRIP?? IT HAS BEEN OVER ONE MONTH SINCE IT WAS DISCONNECTED BY THIS DEALERSHIP. *TR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.