2002 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 2%of 821 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,125miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford F-150, 2% of the 821 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,125 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was told during a routine oil change that my truck needed tie rod ends and ball joints (not just some of them but all of them) I checked the internet and it seems there have been multiple complaints about these. Is there any investigation going on or a possible recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10205141, filed 2007-10, 83,718 miles“My truck that I bought brand new is a 2002 Ford f150 supercrew that I take very good care of. The truck has just over 64,000 miles on it. On occasion I do use the truck like a truck and tow a 19' boat with it and I use it to pick up lumber etc... Three weeks ago I began to hear an odd metallic sound from the back of the truck while going over bumps in the road. I climbed underneath and grasped different components of the suspension and drive train and pushed and pulled on them expecting to find something loose. I didn't find anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413090, filed 2011-07, 64,125 miles“Both the rear spring shackles as well as the brake lines have failed on my 02 Ford f150 due to rust and this is a common concern. I am a senior master technician for Ford and we repair these on a regular basis due to rust. Both are clear safety concerns when they fail and should be addressed. And with the Ford windstar axles and subframes being covered by a recall due to rust I do not understand why other rust related safety concerns are not recalled. If one rust related concern is recalled then all others should be as well, it should be all or none. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401367, filed 2011-05, 70,000 miles“Consumer 2002 Ford F-150 supercrew top shaft piston for the shock absorber broke. The consumer stated that he never carried more than 500 pounds in the cargo bed nor ever pulled anything (motorcraft shock absorber, ash-144, 2l3z-1825-fa, h751b 103805 100604, bar code: 31508 407657, ml1193 rev 5/01).”
NHTSA complaint #10138876, filed 2005-10, 62,968 miles“The rear portion of the frame is rotten to the point that the let springs hangers are ready to break off the frame and the spare tire holder is also ready to fall off. I just replaced the rear spring shackles due to the were also rotten and broke. The gas tank straps were also a problem due to rust but Ford though enough of the problem there was a recall on that, toyota had a problem with rusted frames and did a massive recall on that issue. Why hasn't Ford done the same thing? The frame should be the last thing one needs to worry about with any vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510898, filed 2013-05, 146,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016789Jan 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 2% |
| 2021 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 23 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 118 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 41 | 4% |
| 1999 | 43 | 4% |
| 1998 | 132 | 10% |
| 1997 | 204 | 7% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 44 | 7% |
| 1994 | 41 | 6% |
| 1993 | 25 | 4% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-150
196 complaintsElectrical system
106 complaintsFuel system
86 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsEngine
66 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsSeat belts
50 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsOther or unknown
29 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology