2002 Ford F-350 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (20) · Tires (13) · Tires:tread/Belt (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
108 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU
Risk: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Service bulletins (42)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-06-24 · 25E09 · Emissions
new vehicle demonstration / delivery hold emissions recall 25e09 certain 2022 model year f-250 - f-600 vehicles with 6.7l engines powertrain control module programming and particulate matter sensor installation
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-24 · 24L05 · Other
certain 2011-2022 model year super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l engine - emission control information label update for qualified vehicles
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-C2C6H-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a spare tire hoist. test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. we don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product fai
Electrical System 2019-09-02 · SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2002-2008 f-super duty, f-150 and mark lt vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the vsm. the programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. to ensure the vsm is conf
Steering 2018-10-02 · DOR-B8H4Z-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-06 · Suspension · 250,000 mi · 💥 crash“improper protection of the oil pan to elements causes metal pan to rot prematurely gear box for steeering not designed properly for the weight class of truck constantly breaking causing sloppy steering and loss of control 2 leaf springs on front end are only rated to a weight of 1950lbs for a 1 ton truck that weighs almost 9,000 pounds causi…”
2017-05-11 · Electrical System · 142,000 mi“vsm has failed this controls the door ajar and power locks. power locks fail to function or are hyper active (locking and unlocking by themselves). door ajar light flashing and emitting a sound indication a vehicle's door is not secure while driving after vehicle has warmed up.…”
2017-03-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 134,000 mi“periodically, when setting the cruise control at different speeds, it won't immediately engage, which means that there is a loss of speed of around 5 mph. then it will engage, kick down a gear, and accelerate super quick. scary if you are not prepared.…”
2016-09-23 · Tires · 119,500 mi“traveling westbound on interstate 8 just west of ca/az border at 3pm pdt. weather is sunny with amb temp approx 105 degrees. without warning an explosion / complete tire failure. 2-3 seconds after explosion tread completely separates from tire. damage to lr body panel, wheel well and associated parts. tire replacement along with repair/replacement …”
2016-09-23 · Tires · 119,500 mi“after experiencing tire failure / tread separation on lr tire, inspection of remaining tires performed for signs of tread separation. cracks noted in tire on rr which was purchased at the same time as lr between tread and sidewall.…”
2015-04-20 · Seat Belts · 120,000 mi“the front passenger seat buckle releases unexpectedly. when i began to research how to replace this component, i discovered that there was an nhtsa recall#01v227001, ford recall# 01s21 issued for the same hazard. my truck was assembled in 2001 at the kentucky plant but when i contacted ford they explained that my truck was not included in the recal…”
2014-06-27 · Steering · 198,000 mi“the tie rod end at the pitman arm sheared off suddenly at the point where the ball meets the shaft of the tie rod causing a complete loss of steering control. this is not a wear point and is not something that could have been inspected since it is covered with a rubber boot, the steel looks as if it fatigued over time leading to the sudden failure.…”
2014-05-12 · Wheels · 114,254 mi · 💥 crash“left front tire thread separated while traveling northbound on i75 at mile marker 311. separation caused truck to veer left into the median guard rail at high rate of speed and continue along guard rail until stopped. 911 called which brought ems and fhp. aaa called which brought wrecker. driver and passenger shaken up with passenger being tran…”
2013-09-04 · Suspension · 256,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-350 sd. the contact stated that while decelerating, a loud bang was heard from the front end of the vehicle. the contact later discovered that the front driver's side leaf spring was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic but was repaired by the contact. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure…”
2013-09-04 · Tires“this spector tire just blew up. the tire separated at the tread and split open 6-8 inches. *jb …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.