2002 Ford F-250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Ford F-250, 5% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 2 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.
“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“Ford f250 4x4 6.8l v10 spit out number10 sparkplug at 65 MPH for the second time now two months after repair. Paid $60 for repair kit plus $65 for another new coil as it gets damaged each time this happens. No fire this time as I was able to stop and remove the coil before getting off highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10875458, filed 2016-06, 108,349 miles“Vehicle was parked, key off , not attended, caught fire, burned vehicle and surrounding equipment and buildings to the ground, but everyone denies that the cruise cancel switch caused it even though the symptoms fit.”
NHTSA complaint #10872830, filed 2016-06, 200,000 miles“As soon as the truck started, it popped out one of its spark plug. The truck started shaking and made a hollow noise and began to smoke and quickly caught on fire. The fire burned the entire truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11458738, filed 2022-03“Consumer states that the engine lights comes on, the gas pedal cease to function, with engine still running, but vehicle wouldn't accelerate. This problem kept happening intermittenly all day.dealer contacted. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8021223, filed 2002-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 8% |
| 2012 | 25 | 9% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 14% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-250
23 complaintsTires
22 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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