2002 Ford F-450 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
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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 (51)
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.
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
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-02-01 · ASI-44408 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module installation (pmi). model 2001-2004 f-super duty. *pe
Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 2007-11-01 · 20052 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2005-10-07 · 05174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-26 · Visibility/Wiper · 45,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-450 sd. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side power windows failed to go up and down. also, the dome lighting failed to turn on and there was an abnormal clicking noise. the contact called a local dealer (harrisonburg ford, 3155 s main st, harrisonburg, va 22801) and was informed that there were no…”
2012-03-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-450 sd. the contact stated that the fuel tank liner eroded and caused the vehicle to stall. the failure was recurring. the contact was not given a reason for the failure, but the contact stated that he believed that steel was being used to manufacturer the fuel tank and was causing the fuel tank to rust and erode…”
2011-02-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 111,000 mi“i'm currently in kenya volunteering and don't have my old bill of sale with me but will happily provide it upon my return to the states. i could give an official personal information that they could then use to look up the vin if they wished. i was driving down the road when my truck started running rough and lost all power while towing a heavy 24'…”
2010-02-25 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly“tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f450. the contact stated that the material in the fuel tank has detached from the inner structure of the tank. the material was in the fuel injector and caused the vehicle to stall and shuts off intermittently while driving 65 mph. the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer to replace the fuel tank, fuel pump…”
2009-08-26 · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly · 109,666 mi“i own a 2002 ford f450 that i rely heavily on in my small lawn maintenance business. when that truck doesn't run, i don't earn any money and in fact i am in the red. i have discovered through the briefest of on-line searches though that i am only one of thousands who have run in to the problem i'm having now. my truck recently failed during th…”
2008-06-26 · Fuel System, Diesel · 77,035 mi“in august of 2007 5 of the 8 ambulances in our municipal fleet began to stall and loose power and not be able to get over 35-40 mph. we found the fuel filters full of silver flakes. after removing the fuel tank we found the lining of the fuel tank flaking off. even though these units were out of warranty ford paid 50% to replace the tanks, fuel pum…”
2007-07-04 · Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 55,000 mi“7.3 diesel fuel line, between hose need steering box and fuel filter at top front of engine, rusted causing a fuel leak, may be fuel return line …”
2004-11-18 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 9,600 mi“when stopping at a light and attempting to accelerate vehicle hesitated for about 4 seconds. *ak…”
2004-09-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 2,000 mi“front pasenger compartment floorboard heats up to 160+ degrees when in hilly or mountanious area of driving. pasenger unable to keep feet on floor board due to heat. f450 10 cyl gasoline engine motorhome. ford dealer states "common complaint for this engine & vehichle" no remedy offered.*ak…”
2004-07-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“when depressing the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor before stopping. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. *ak the booster was replaced, but nothing changed. the consumer tried other vehicles at two different dealers and the vehicle displayed the same problem. as soon as one applied the brakes, they would loc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.