Home › Th!nk › Neighbor › 2002

2002 Th!nk Neighbor recalls and problems

The 2002 Th!nk Neighbor has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Th!nk dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Th!nk Neighbor vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Th!nk Neighbor recalls

Recall 02V-073: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 11, 2002 · 735 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain electric vehicles, the brake master cylinder pushrod, which connects the brake pedal to the master cylinder, could fracture.

Risk: Fracture of the pushrod would result in the loss of the service brakes. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder pushrod.

Fix: Dealers have been notified to stop sale of these vehicles until the pushrod has been replaced. Owner notification began march 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2002 Th!nk Neighbor problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 104 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Th!nk Neighbor complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 5,000 miles · reported Jan 28, 2009
The main display cluster on the vehicle sizzled and popped upon turning the vehicle on, melting some plastic along with it. The vehicle was entirely inoperable after this happened. Had I been driving while this happened it could have potentially presented a hazard to myself and other motorists if my momentum alone were not sufficient to move to the side of the road.
Electrical System · at 104 miles · reported Jan 25, 2009
I just purchased a 2002 ford think electric vehicle. The cluster in the dash sizzled and emitted smoke, I think a small fire was started and went out on it's own. The vehicle lost power and could not be moved under it's own power. When I started checking online, I was shocked to find out that this is extremely common problem. I AM certainly no safety expert, but it would seem to me that having a component burn up in the dash, sizzling and smoking that causes a sudden loss of electrical and drive power would be a safety issue. Again, this is extremely common for the ford think and it's only a…
Electrical System · at 100 miles · reported Feb 2, 2007
- the contact owns an electric ford think 2002. On september 2003 with approximately 100 miles on the odometer the vehicle did not charge as normal, still under warranty it was taken to the dealer, where the battery was changed. On march 2004 the vehicle stopped charging properly. It was taken to the dealer ,where they replaced the battery. Subsequently, the vehicle has been taken to the dealer for the same problem on july 2004, october 2004, march 2005, june 2005, october 2005, april 2006, and november 2006. The warranty expired on october 2005. The vehicle was at the dealer for the same…

Other Th!nk Neighbor years

No other model years have data.

Compare all Th!nk Neighbor years · All Th!nk models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Th!nk Neighbor have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Th!nk Neighbor: 02V-073 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Th!nk Neighbor?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 104 miles.

Are Th!nk recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Th!nk dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.