2002 Ford F Super Duty problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (5) · Power Train (4) · Engine (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (37)
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 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 2008-05-26 · CSP-48B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. no model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series super duty vehicles, model years 2002-2005. updated 10/24/08. *pe csc letter was received. updated 10/27/0
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Fuel System, Other 2006-01-01 · 19015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-11-14 · 041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2005-03-21 · 0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-22 · Tires“purchased 6 toyo ht open country tires. 4 of the 6 have seperated…”
2016-09-07 · Tires · 116,000 mi“set of 5 uniroyal liberator tires purchased new, lt265-75-16 load range e, 2002 f-250 4x4 (oem size) *these tires are no longer available thru wal-mart where they were purchased and installed. the following occurrences were/are due to defective tires, not any actions committed by wal-mart, the installer/seller. owner of vehicle is certifi…”
2015-07-05 · Steering · 38,000 mi“my 2002 f250 superduty with 7.3l diesel will not turn at parking speeds and higher speeds if applying the brake. i have contacted ford and other owners with the same vehicle and they all say it is consistent with the 7.3l powered superduty trucks. i believe this is a very dangerous condition and do not want to be put into a position where i may h…”
2015-02-20 · Engine · 88,000 mi“traveling on a busy highway at 65 mph; the spark plug on my 5.4l v8 triton blew out of its socket. (any mechanic will tell you everything you want to know about this) this caused an immediate bang and very rough running condition. as soon as it happened; there was an immediate loss of power which in turn; caused a rapid reduction in vehicle speed…”
2015-01-07 · Power Train · 112,000 mi“this accelerator pedal was replaced by ford in a factory recall on april 2011. at the time the original pedal worked fine but it was changed our anyway. the replacement pedal failed on 12/15/14. during failure, the vehicle engine completely loses power and goes back to idle. during certain maneuvers this is a very dangerous situation, such as a…”
2014-10-01 · Power Train · 151,000 mi“vehicle can shift out of park when key is in "accessories" mode without putting pressure on brake pedal. *tr…”
2014-09-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 197,511 mi“after backing my camping trailer into my driveway after a 4 hour trip i noticed fuel on the trailer tongue and smelled a strong smell of diesel. looking under the truck while it was still running i observed diesel fuel pouring out on the ground from the motor. i quickly shut the motor off before a fire resulted from the hot motor. later, after sear…”
2014-08-18 · Vehicle Speed Control · 273,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my f-250 ford diesel truck caught fire while it was parked. electronic brake control abs module burned and cruised control stopped working. wiring harness was burned away from the abs module. *tr…”
2014-01-04 · Unknown Or Other · 181,000 mi“vehicle security module- this module controls door locks ( fob & vehicle in motion auto door locks), auto headlamps, safety door ajar indicators, all interior electrical auto lamp & radio features. all these items on vehicle are inoperative due to faulty module (vsm). false safety indications are being displayed. original part # is 2c7t-15k602-aj,…”
2013-10-07 · Engine · 171,000 mi“spark plug ejected from head, came out with such force as to break the coil on the fuel rail, shatter the spark plug and disintegrated the spark plug boot. had to tap larger hole and install threaded insert so a new spark plug could be threaded into head and torqued to specs. replaced the coil and boot and reinstall the fuel rail and injectors to m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.