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2001 Ford E-150 vs 2002 Ford E-150

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.

Metric2001 Ford E-1502002 Ford E-150
NHTSA complaints3728
Recall campaigns43
Service bulletins (TSBs)1413
Investigations11
Crash reports11
Fire reports13
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage86,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord E-150Ford E-150
Service Brakes, Hydraulic112
Electrical System73
Engine and Engine Cooling52
Fuel System, Gasoline33
Power Train33
Steering33
Suspension22
Tires22

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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.