2002 Ford F Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Ford F Series recalls

Most common 2002 Ford F Series problems

Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	11
Engine	6
Power Train	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Electrical System	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Steering	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2022-04-26, Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving my truck and it began vibrating; shortly thereafter it was running as if half the engine was working , with a loss of power. I pulled the fuel filter and there was trash all in the filter. I bought another filter and replaced it and ran the truck again and it was working fine. Shortly thereafter the same thing happened again, loss of power, running like half the engine was working and then stalled. After a few minutes it started up but ran terrible. I got it home. I pulled the fuel filter and it was loaded with trash again. I called the Ford dealer and spoke to a mechanic and he advised he has fixed numerous trucks like mine and the gas tank was deteriorating from the in

2015-01-14, Engine
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY A SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND LOOSE POWER. THE DEALER AND A SHOP I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STATED THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. *TR

2014-09-25, Steering
WHILE BACKING INTO MY TRUCK STARTED MAKING A LOAD NOISE, IT WAS OBVIOUS IT WAS IN THE FRONT END. TRYING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS STUCK. STOPPED THE TRUCK, LOOKED UNDER THE FRONT OF TRUCK AT STEERING, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME, IT WAS THEN THAT I SAW THE STEERING LINK, AGAINST THE RIGHT CV AXLE. THE IDLER ARM HAD SOME HOW RIPPED OFF THE FRAME, LEAVING NA HOLE WHERE THE IDLER ARM WAS, THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK HAD WEAKENED, CAUSING THE METAL TO WEAKEN AND SEPARATE, THANK AGAIN FORD. *TR

2014-08-24, Service Brakes
FAILURE OF THE ABS MODULE HAS LED TO A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT THAT WAS AVOIDED VIA STEERING AROUND THE OBSTRUCTION INSTEAD OF BRAKING. THE OBDII MODULE IS THROWING CODE C1185 AS A PART OF THE FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROLLER.. *TR

2014-04-28, Vehicle Speed Control
GAS PETAL STICKS AND WHEN PUSHED ON TRUCK ACCELERATES RAPIDLY, THIS HAPPENS WHEN STARTING OUT FROM A STOP AND DURING ALL DRIVING. *JS

2002 Ford F Series questions

Does the 2002 Ford F Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Ford F Series: Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F Series?

Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (11), Engine (6), Power Train (4).

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