2002 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford F-250, 6% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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 contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and continued driving to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11432102, filed 2021-09, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. While driving 65 MPH, the front driver's side wheel bearing caught fire. The contact pulled over and extinguished the fire. It was determined that the hub bearing caught fire, which also set the rest of the tire on fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10908288, filed 2016-09, 136,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated the steering wheel failed. The contact stated the steering wheel was loose and required him to put both hands on the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle under control. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic twice for the steering wheel failure. The steering box gear box was also adjusted twice; however, it did not correct the failure and the steering wheel continued to be loose. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. The current mileage was 142,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520857, filed 2013-06, 12,500 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford f250. While driving 65 MPH, the contact felt a vibration from underneath the vehicle. The steering wheel shook and the front driver side tire detached. The vehicle drove off the road, crashed into some trees, and caught fire. Both the driver and passenger were injured. A police report was filed. The contact stated that there was no blow out or loose treads that may have caused the failure. The insurance investigation concluded that the tire self-detached from the vehicle because the hub and caliper were defected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203530, filed 2007-09, 100,000 miles“2002 Ford F-250. Unit #1 was westbound in far right lane of the ohio turnpike. The right side trailer wheel, single axle, came off causing trailer to fish-tail damaging tailgate of power unit. Unit #1 drove to berm, then access road disabled. According to the police report, the trailer didn't have any license plates, the VIN label was worn and corroded. There was damage to the vehicle and the trailer. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0428-90)”
NHTSA complaint #10415949, filed 2011-07Related service bulletins
- 10013413Nov 29, 2004Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81 | 57% |
| 2013 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 | 85 | 38% |
| 2005 | 37 | 26% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 6% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 25% |
| 1997 | 30 | 10% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 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.
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