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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMPU18L1YLB46727 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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1FMPU18L1YL•••••• 2002 Ford EXPEDITION

This build draws 6.2× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford EXPEDITION build (16 vs 3).

16on this build
269on the model
105builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reported Tires 4 Suspension 3 Vehicle Speed Control 3 Electrical System 2

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Vehicle Speed Control fire Aug 2009
2000 ford exp went up in flames after returning from a trip to the grocery store on 8/16. Was just at repair shop for cruise control not working on 8/14. Told that ford had a recall and that I needed to take it to a dealership to be repaired. Everything inside the vehicle was…
Suspension Aug 2011
We have a 2000 ford eddie bauer expedition with 111,000 miles. We purchased new &it has been garaged kept & always washed at the car wash after a snow storm. Took the truck for inspection on 8/15/11 and was told by the mechanic to stop driving the vehicle immediately due to…
Tires Mar 2011
The contact owns a 2000 ford expedition equipped with good year tracker2 tires, size: p265-70-r17 (serial number: 48570555000). The contact stated that all four tires would constantly lose air, causing the tires to becomes flat without warning. The tires were replacement tires.…
Seat Belts Feb 2011
The contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While operating the passenger side seat belts on the second and third row seating, the contact noticed the seat belt retention systems were not functioning. The seat belts would not tighten and hold in place. The vehicle was taken to an…
Electrical System Dec 2008
First the blower would turn on high after the key was turned off. Then the dash warning light would flash on and off along with relays. The the ABS relays would click on and off after key has been turned off. The wipers would stop will the vehicle was running. Now when the key…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMPU18L1YLB46727 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.