CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Ford F-250 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 9 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (24 reports).
2002 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 2002 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 156 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Tires | 22 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Steering | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts. The contact stated the vehicle sat for a while before starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not officially diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was possibly caused by an unkno
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact initially discovered patches of fluid on the garage floor. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer discovered a leak in the engine oil pan due to a faulty silicone gasket. The contact stated that the oil pan was replaced by the same dealer a year prior to the recent failure. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,683.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being lifted onto a tow truck, fuel began to leak from the middle plastic made fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank hoses were faulty. The mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
The vehicle is equipped with adjustable brake and accelerator. The pedals should move up and down together. But the brake pedal is several inches higher causing a safety issue.
Both front driver and passenger seat belts will pop out of buckle while driving. This happens at any speed.
2002 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 2002 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford F-250: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F-250?
Based on 156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (24), Tires (22), Power Train (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford F-250 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.