2002 Ford Ford Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ford Truck years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Ford Truck. That is the most of any Ford Truck model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is power train (14 complaints, 38%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 37owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Ford Truck 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 | 14 | 38% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 19% | 61,273 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 16% | 65,700 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 8% | 10,005 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 53,145 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | 207,653 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 207,653 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 27,708 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford Ford Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Ford Ford Truck.
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.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Think Neighbor. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to secure the front driverâs seat belt latch into the buckle, the seat belt latch failed to lock into place. The seat belt loosened and unlatched from the buckle while the contact was…
Ford f 250 triton v10 no. 2 spark plug and coil blew out of the engine head. Apparently this is a common problem with this model and others. Ford will charge 650.00 to fix. *tr
Ford f 250 triton v10 no. 2 spark plug and coil blew out of the engine head. Apparently this is a common problem with this model and others. Ford will charge 650.00 to fix. *tr
While going around a hairpin turn the driver side front tire fell off rotor and all, this incident caused the 2002 ford lightning truck to slide into the curb causing the truck to roll completely over landing back on it's 3 tires that were left. From the look of it the axle bolt fell off causing…
Automatic transmission slipping and hard bang when it go into gear. Ford service dept.diaognose trans op, no codes,line pressure test.r110-n-75 od95 l-95. R&r transmission pan for inspection, pieces of brass bushings in pan. R&r trans to overhaul. Replaced od planetary assy .bushings between gears…
Other Ford Ford Truck years
← 2001 Ford Truck · 2003 Ford Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ford Truck | 12 | 0 |
| 2002 | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford Truck | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford Truck | 34 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford Truck | 21 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Ford Truck?
Owners most often report power train, structure, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Ford Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Ford Ford Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ford Truck model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.