2002 Ford F Series (heavy) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (heavy) years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy). That ranks 2nd out of 4 F Series (heavy) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 84,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 43% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 37,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 117,232 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford F Series (heavy) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy).
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.
#4 sparkplug ejected *js
On 06/25/2014 i was driving my 2002 ford f-250 super duty 7.3 litre diesel south on rt. 81 in syracuse ny. At exit 81 and in congested traffic when i lost all engine power. The transmission light came on but when i pressed the accelerator nothing happened. The engine was still running but the truck…
Engage clutch pedal and clutch pedal went to the floor. They have a plastic bushing that goes around a steel ball fitting to hold clutch cable to clutch pedal. It is so bad i carry extra plastic bushings with me in case of failure. My concern is that when i have a fully loaded truck with camper and…
Spark plug blow out. # 2 plug passenger side.this happened yesterday march 11,2011. My truck has 37,000 miles on it. This is a ford f-150, 7700 series with a 5.4 engine.where is the recall on this truck.after reading all the problems,with the same thing. What a slap in the face by ford. And yet no…
Transmission failure at approx 40,150 miles. *jb
Other Ford F Series (heavy) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 F Series (heavy) | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 F Series (heavy) | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series (heavy) | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy)?
Owners most often report power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (heavy) model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.