- The problem
- In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. Ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
- The risk
- Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
- The fix
- Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. Ford has established a new web site at www.Cvpi.Com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Ford Cvpi Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Ford Cvpi with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2002 for the tank assembly. For comparison, the 2001 has 1 and the 2003 has 78.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cvpi year, for its age
#356 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Ford Cvpi problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Ford Cvpi recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2002 Ford Cvpi
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My son was driving our car on the highway at 60mph, when the left front tire blew out. These tires were just installed 1 year ago, and only have 6000 miles on them. *Tr
I operate a livery service with crown vic police interceptor which I replace every 4 years average. Once the check engine light comes on around 100 000 mark its diagnosed by the computer and fixed but comes right back after a couple of months and also abs seems to be a problem on this cars they go bad quick. *Jb
Ford Cvpi: every year compared
All Cvpi years2002 Ford Cvpi vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Cvpi | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 3,613 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport | 3,613 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 3,613 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1,070 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 955 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford EV Ranger | 389 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Expedition | 383 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 172 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Ford Cvpi
Does the 2002 Ford Cvpi have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Ford Cvpi: tank assembly (October 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Cvpi?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Ford Cvpi had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 12, 2005 and the latest on July 5, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Ford Cvpi a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Cvpi year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Cvpi years have the most complaints?
2003 (78), 2005 (20), 2004 (17). See every Ford Cvpi year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Ford Cvpi has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data