2002 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 12%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,507miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford F-250, 12% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,507 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The emergency parking break does not work, I don't think it ever has. I have had it repaired twice over the years and it quickly quit both times. It feels like normal resistance when you push it in with your foot, and does a normal clunk and release when you release it, but it does not at all hold the truck in place. It is a manual transmission so it is very inconvenient for this to not work. An example, that I have to deal with regularly is hooking up to a trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338722, filed 2020-07, 302,000 miles“2002 Ford f250 super duty rusted steel brake line which caused the brakes to fail at 25mph in neighborhood. I have 84,507 miles on the vehicle and do not live in a harsh environment. The location of rusty area is approximately 6 - 12 inches away from junction splice for the front brakes and rear brake line. The rusty brake line is the long rear brake line. The steel brake line is rubbing a cable cover that has metal tape on it and has caused premature rusting. I live in east tennessee and the weather is not harsh. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510904, filed 2013-05, 84,507 miles“The vehicle is equipped with adjustable brake and accelerator. The pedals should move up and down together. But the brake pedal is several inches higher causing a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11556147, filed 2023-11, 319,536 miles“When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle vibrated. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front rotors failed. The consumer stated that front rotors were replaced at 38,000 miles, and currently need to be replaced again at 77,000 miles. The rotors would get extremely hot rather in use or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10062855, filed 2004-04, 38,000 miles“When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. 2002 Ford f250 experiencing problems with brake equipment. When brakes are depressed the vehicle pulls to the left and experiences vibration. Brake pads have been changed but the problem still continues.”
NHTSA complaint #10050079, filed 2003-12, 32,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-250 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-250
23 complaintsTires
22 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-250
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology