2002 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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“When I took my truck in for service, the auto tech noticed a fuel leak near the fuel filter. Agreeing with the tech that the leak was from the filter, I took the truck home and replaced the fuel filter. On inspection of the filter after installation, the truck still continued to leak fuel. I determined that the leak was coming from a fuel return line, at a point where the line is held in place by a metal tab. I took the truck in to the repair shop, where the employees agreed that the leak occurred from the metal tab wearing a hole in the fuel return line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161426, filed 2006-07, 31,778 miles“Driving back from a duck hunting trip on a dirt road in clinton,sc when my 2002 Ford f-250 super duty crew cab diesel caught on fire. The fire appeared to have started on the driver's side in the engine compartment. I lost a lot of personal items in the truck due to the fire spreading quickly not covered by my insurance. I have contacted Ford several time but all they have told me is that there are no recalls on my truck and sorry for the inconvenience. The recent recall of 800,000 trucks Ford recalled came exactly one week after my truck caught on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10141079, filed 2005-10, 39,427 miles“The wiring harness for the injectors started falling apart. Dealer where I bought the truck new said they have been having problems with the harness. They said they have a new and improved harness that will not fall apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10374739, filed 2011-01, 137,000 miles“The power steering fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the metal line that went to the power steering pump and to the braking assist motor erupted, and needed to be replaced. There was brake pulsation, the accelerator pedal was faulty, the steering was hard to turn during normal maneuvers, when the 4 x 4 was high off the road, the wheel turned and locked to the stopper, lunged, and the rear wheels spun around.”
NHTSA complaint #10099274, filed 2004-12, 26,872 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021621Feb 1, 2007Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
101 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsTires
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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