2002 Ford F Series (light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (light) years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford F Series (light). That ranks 2nd out of 8 F Series (light) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 46%), typically at around 150,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford F Series (light) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 46% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 31% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 107,590 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 200,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 6,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford F Series (light) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford F Series (light).
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.
We purchased a car from nab autos in fredericksburg, va. After the 7th day of driving it, the motor blew up. Wrong spark plugs were installed by dealer. Also the truck had been raced with nitrous which we were unaware of until we tried to find out what happened to motor. I have documentation from…
CROSS FRAME MEMBER WHICH CONTAINS THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT WAS EXTREMELY RUSTED OUT AND CRACKED. STATE SAFETY INSPECTION REP INDICATED IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION IN THE NEAR FUTURE. FORD NO LONGER MANUFACTURES THE FRAME MEMBER. I WAS LUCKY AFTER A LONG SEARCH TO FIND A DEALER WHICH STILL HAD THE…
Spark plug failure as accelerating from a stop light, and engine problem resulting from 7 cylinder operation. Got it to a mechanic and he was able to sleeve the spark plug thread and install a new plug. Now the same is starting again. I am taking the vehicle to the mechanic to make permanent…
Oil leaking passenger side rear on to the starter and exhaust system. *tr
A spark plug worked loose from the head and blew out causing damage to the head and the ignition coil. All 8 plugs had to be replaced, two damaged spark plug holes repaired and two ignition coils replaced. *tr
Other Ford F Series (light) years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 F Series (light) | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 F Series (light) | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 F Series (light) | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series (light) | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series (light) | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
See all Ford F Series (light) problems by year, every Ford model, or the Ford VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F Series (light)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F Series (light)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford F Series (light) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (light) model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.