2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford E-550.
2
recalls
1
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2002 Ford E-550 recalls
Vehicle speed control
NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · reported October 13, 2009 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
The fix
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 connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control
NHTSA campaign 07V078000 · reported March 6, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 155,584 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
The risk
Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Engine and engine cooling1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Dec 7, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling · 187,000 miles
PURCHASED A USED FORD 550 DIESEL BUCKET TRUCK, IN NOV. 2007 TWO WEEKS AFTER TRUCK STARTED TO NOT START AT TIMES AND WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT TOWED IN SEVERAL TIMES, DEALERSHIP WOULD SEND TRUCK BACK TO US AND IT WOULD AGAIN STALL ON THE ROAD, AFTER THIS HAPPENED…
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Ford E-550, the most recent reported on October 13, 2009 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford E-550?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints).
How many 2002 Ford E-550 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 1 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 7, 2008.