2002 Ford F-350 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Ford F-350 recalls

Most common 2002 Ford F-350 problems

Problem areas named in the 116 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	20
Engine And Engine Cooling	19
Steering	16
Electrical System	15
Power Train	10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	9
Vehicle Speed Control	7
Suspension	6
Structure	6
Visibility	4

What owners report

2025-09-08, Forward Collision Avoidance
We were just driving when the truck started smoking and the brakes wouldn’t work. After a few minutes the truck completely caught on fire.

2025-06-23, Structure
The frame at the leaf spring hangars has cracked apart at only 131,000 miles on the truck. This issue is becoming more and more common over the years it seems and comparable age trucks from other manufacturers are having this issue for the same age.

2024-03-21, Tires
[XXX] tire on passenger’s rear began to have significant vibration while towing 16,000 lb. fifth-wheel RV. Stopped and visually/tactilely determined unusual wear pattern so went to commercial tire shop in Pahrump, NV. Their inspection determined tread separation rendering the tire unusable so we replaced it with a different brand. This is the third of three tires installed at the same time that have suffered tread separation failure. The first was in July 2023 and was not reported to NHTSA, but when two more tires failed at the same time, I decided to report. Because this type of failure does not produce TPMS warnings, it could have been a catastrophic failure that might have resulte

2024-03-21, Tires
[XXX] tire on driver's rear began to have significant vibration while towing 16,000 lb. fifth-wheel RV. Stopped and visually/tactilely determined unusual wear pattern so went to commercial tire shop in Pahrump, NV. Their inspection determined tread separation rendering the tire unusable so we replaced it with a different brand. This is the second of three tires installed at the same time that have suffered tread separation failure. The first was in July 2023 and was not reported to NHTSA, but when two more tires failed at the same time, I decided to report. Because this type of failure does not produce TPMS warnings, it could have been a catastrophic failure that might have resulted in

2023-03-21, Structure
there has been intense rust and corrosion in the roof seams and welds. This has led to water leaks and damage to the interior of the vehicle. The integrity of the roof has been compromised, and I am concerned about the possibility of roof crush should there be an accident. Not to mention the mold, rot and damage to the interior and electrical systems I have already suffered due to the defect. On February 3, 2023, I contacted the Ford Motors helpline and spoke to [XXX] (direct phone # [XXX] ext [XXX]) to discuss the issue.[XXX] created a request for a buyback and assigned a case number of [XXX]. She also requested that I send photos to [XXX] and visit the local Ford dealership so they could

2002 Ford F-350 questions

Does the 2002 Ford F-350 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford F-350: 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-350?

Based on 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (20), Engine And Engine Cooling (19), Steering (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford F-350 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.