2002 Ford F-250 SD Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles.
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.
“Over a period of time the door ajar light would come on even though all doors were securely closed. Dealer said this is the way it was suppose to work. Now the door ajar light stays on all the time, the door remote (lock/unlock) stopped working and the gas gauge is always on full. Truck is now out of the warranty period...”
NHTSA complaint #10113938, filed 2005-03, 30,000 miles“The vehicle is dependent upon a vehicle security module to open doors, show if doors are open or closed, automatically lock and unlock doors, turn on and off lights, etc. The unit installed in my vehicle has been replaced by another unit by Ford. Ford has not recalled this device. Many owners have reported and have had to replace these devices because of the problems with locks not working (open and close), headlights not working or turning off while driving, false safety indications being displayed, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348514, filed 2010-08, 133,000 milesInterior lighting: other model years
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 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
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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