2002 Ford F-250 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 12%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,994miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 12% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,994 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving I began to hear a loud popping noise coming from the engine. After stopping and checking the engine I notice I had a blown out spark plug and busted ignition coil. I have a 2002 Ford f 250 sd. I have attempted to put in a new plug but it will not screw into the hole. Damage estimates are from $150.00 on labor fees and $75-100 on a temp. Fix helicoil or head replacement for $2500.00. Ford mech. Said it happens all the time, due to poor design.”
NHTSA complaint #10468123, filed 2012-07, 150,000 miles“My 2002 Ford f-250 super duty truck caught fire due to the brake switch recall problem. The brake switch (under the hood) burned and the fuse block (under the dash) melted. The cab filled with smoke while my spouse was driving. The switch, fuse block, and cable end were replaced due to this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10199416, filed 2007-08, 96,000 miles“2002 Ford f-250 5.4l triton motor. 95,950 miles on eng. Spark plug blow out. Just cost me $775 dollars to have spark plug insert,new spark plug, and spark plug coil replaced. I did not get the old parts back.”
NHTSA complaint #10358363, filed 2010-09, 95,988 miles“Camshaft position sensor (cps) has failed 3 times since I've had the vehicle. My truck has only 77,000 miles on it. When this sensor fails the truck dies instantly and will not restart. I was lucky all 3 times to not be pulling a trailer in heavy traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10154814, filed 2006-04, 77,200 miles“While driving my 2002 Ford f250 7.3 diesel truck, my truck lost all power. I restarted the truck and had traveled about 1/2 mile when the failure occurred again. I restarted the truck again and had traveled about 1/2 a mile when the failure occurred again. At this point I was in my driveway. After further research on the internet, I discovered that this failure is very common in this vehicle and happens with no warning and at any speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144993, filed 2005-12, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 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…
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 10 | 25% |
| 2023 | 14 | 32% |
| 2022 | 19 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 22% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
101 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsTires
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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