2002 Ford F-250 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 5% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,600 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.
“I own a 2002 f250, 4x4, four door, off-road package, camper package, tow package, v-10, automatic tranny. When I first start the vehicle and place it in reverse, after about three seconds, I hear a loud thump . Noise comes from a little right of center and in front of the dash. Dealer cannot duplicate. Problem happens about once every thirty starts. This started happening within a month of buying the vehicle new.”
NHTSA complaint #10023247, filed 2003-06, 600 miles“High pressure oil pump o-ring failure. (1) o-ring failed at 08/30/04 with 30,000 miles. Dealer repaired with updated o-ring kit as specified by Ford bulletin. Covered under warranty (2)o-ring failed again at 08/16/07 with 70,826 miles. Ford dealer repaired with updated 0-ring kit as specified by Ford bulletin. This time I had to pay $100.00 deductible. (3)o-ring failed again on 06/11/08 with 83,000 miles. Repaired again in 10 month since last repair. I had to pay the full price of repair of 561.82. Same part has failed three times on my 2002 f250 crewcab 4 door 7.3 diesel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233321, filed 2008-07, 83,000 miles“2002 Ford f-250 crew cab - transmission temperature gauge always registers hot, even if the truck has been sitting over night. Ford service bulletins says this is normal. If this is normal, what is the purpose of the gauge on the dash? How can I tell if my transmission is over heating when hauling a heavy load? The gauge is not reliable. Ford tells me the gauge will register if the transmission begins to over heat. Well it's registering even when the transmission is cold from sitting over night! How can I rely on this??? …”
NHTSA complaint #10010315, filed 2003-03, 3 miles“4x4 auto locking hubs will not lock in four wheel drive when activated. This problem is being experienced by tons of people, just check the internet and you will see. This a dangerous situation if you are pulling up a incline and try to shift to four wheel drive you will be left without it.”
NHTSA complaint #10221074, filed 2008-03, 43,600 miles“When pulling away from stop at a red light, truck hesitated, then engine just died. Waited a moment, then restarted engine and it did the same thing. Restarted the engine again and was able to return home. Next day I purchased a new crank position sensor and have yet to experience a similar problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10190259, filed 2007-05, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 22 | 17% |
| 2021 | 25 | 15% |
| 2020 | 77 | 29% |
| 2019 | 46 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 25 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 21 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 45 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 21% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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