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2002 Ford F-150 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
29about this part
Share
4%of 821 total for the year
Median mileage
89,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Ford F-150, 4% of the 821 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When my truck is in idol position, the truck jumps as though it is either trying to shut off or take off. I actually hit another vehicle in a drive through while sitting in idol position.”

NHTSA complaint #11307245, filed 2020-02, 263,773 miles

“My fiance and I had to place are full size spare on that came with truck it was brand new we had no choice bc this was friday evening and out local tire shop was closed tell today (monday) yesterday we drove 7 mile to collinsvile to change brakes after we finish we load our 3 kids and befan to hide home another 3 miles from home we notice the truck shaking then we heard load pop and tail of the truck lost control for about 2 second once we got control back we pulled to safety to only see the driver side of the bed cracked tore and shattered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11030768, filed 2017-10, 141,513 miles

“Takata recall. While I was driving I noticed a loud pop and my truck started vibrating and spun me sideways going down the highway. I had fought it until I was able to get it under control and come to a stop. (I was lucky enough that nobody else was heading in my direction because the truck took up both sides of the road). I got out and looked to see what had happened and seen my aluminum Ford factory rim had busted into pieces. Takata recall. A problem that I am having as of right now is spark plugs keep flying out and destroying my coil packs. This is the third time it has done this.”

NHTSA complaint #10853941, filed 2016-04, 136,500 miles

“My 2002 Ford F-150 extended cab 5.4litre pickup blew a spark plug out of the number 3 cylinder. I called the local dealer to inquire as to the price of replacing an exhaust gasket as this is what the noise sounded like. The service adviser after hearing the make model and size engine and year of the truck said, no you did not blow the exhaust gasket, you blew a spark plug out of the head . I was astounded as to how he could make a diagnosis of this type as I had never even heard of such an occurrence. The cost would be a minimum of $850.00. …”

NHTSA complaint #10228906, filed 2008-05, 84,000 miles

“(1) truck's bed spreading apart and ignition/wiring shortage (2) the bed of my truck has spread apart for no reason at all. I cannot even shut my tailgate. My truck's battery continues to run down. When I turn on my truck, the starter doesn't want to stop. A light displays, door opened! The windshield wipers stopped working. The music goes on and off. (3) I took my truck to the dealer to get the bed fixed. They set me an appointment. I made another trip over an hour one way to get fixed and then they didn't fix. My warranty has just recently ran out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10105819, filed 2005-01, 20,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
20252220%
20242111%
20236616%
20228815%
2021979%
20208812%
201913210%
201823710%
201716211%
201625712%
201520812%
201414910%
20132298%
20121227%
20111165%
2010627%
2009103%
2008175%
2007204%
2006244%
2005414%
2004864%
2003194%
2002294%
2001403%
2000192%
1999162%
1998272%
1997522%
199672%
199591%
1994162%
199381%
199210%
199162%
199052%
198931%
198811%
198733%
198612%
1982120%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-150

Engine cooling
196 complaints
Electrical system
106 complaints
Fuel system
86 complaints
Vehicle speed control
86 complaints
Engine
66 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
53 complaints
Seat belts
50 complaints
Body and structure
45 complaints
Brakes
42 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaints
Steering
25 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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