CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Ford F-250 SD has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 18 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (104 reports).
2002 Ford F-250 SD recalls
Most common 2002 Ford F-250 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 245 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 104 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 |
| Tires | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
What owners report
MY SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING IN 2012. IT IS A FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. VIN [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
THE SEAT BELTS COME UNBUCKLED WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS TO THE DRIVE'S SIDE MORE OFTEN THAN PASSENGER SIDE. THE BELT COME UNDONE ON HIGHWAY, IN TOWN, JUST STARTING OUT OR AFTER AN HOUR THERE ISN'T A WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS.THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK ALSO DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUT IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENT NOW. IT STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO BUT IT IS GETTING WORST.
TRUCK DIES WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAN-NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE. *TR
AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AND RETURNING HOME, THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY - ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. BY THE TIME SMOKE WAS SEEN, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BURNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FLAMES SPREAD TO AN ADJACENT VEHICLE AND IT TOO WAS DESTROYED.
AT 102000 MILES ENGINE EJECTED #8 SPARK PLUG WHILE DRIVING, TAKING THREADS WITH IT. LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED USING INSERT. AT 125000 MILES ENGINE EJECTED #3 SPARK PLUG IN SAME MANNER. SAME MECHANIC INSPECTED #8 WHILE REPAIRING #3 AND FOUND INSERT NOT HOLDING, PLUS TWO OTHER PLUGS BACKING OUT.
2002 Ford F-250 SD questions
Does the 2002 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F-250 SD?
Based on 245 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (104), Electrical System (29), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford F-250 SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.