2002 Ford F-650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-650 years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford F-650. That ranks 4th out of 15 F-650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,372 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford F-650 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 67% | 1,372 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 2,460 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 1,372 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford F-650 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Risk: A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When it rains out it may start on its own turn lights on sitting in the driveway in the middle of the night was the first time it always starts while sitting told there was a problem with water getting in gem moduel.
The hydraulic unit slave cylinder when pushing into the clutch disengaged, which caused the vehicle to accelerate simultaneously. *ak fluid leaked out of the master cylinder and was removed and replaced. *scc also the tail light was replaced *jb
Clutch pedal stuck at floor. @ 3,548 miles on truck. Installed drive line and ordered clutch pedal spring (108t replaced clutch master assm and recall spg. Adj. Clutch). 33,071 miles note on oil change invoice clutch return spring at trans broke need repair asap also u-joint clip off need repair…
Other Ford F-650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-650 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 F-650 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 F-650 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 F-650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 F-650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 F-650 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 F-650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 F-650 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000 F-650 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F-650?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F-650?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Ford F-650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-650 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.