2002 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,253miles
- 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, 8% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,253 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.
“On two occasions, I have had my truck in park and the keys removed and the truck rolled. It was not fully in park. I was on a slight incline both times, once facing forward and once backed in. I took it to the dealer after the first time and they adjusted the shifter. I now have to take it back in since it did it again.”
NHTSA complaint #10122482, filed 2005-05, 28,000 miles“After coming to a stop at a retail parking lot, I could not shift into park. It felt as though the shift lever had become unattached from the transmission. I shut the vehicle off while in drive and applied the parking brake. Investigation revealed that the bracket that is attached to the transmission to hold the shift cable to allow shifting of the transmission, broke away from the transmission threaded mounting bosses. The aluminum threaded mounting bosses crumbled with several pieces falling to the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479557, filed 2012-10, 61,253 miles“Have had approximately $8000 in car repair bills in last few months for our 2002 Ford f250 diesel truck and 2005 Ford explorer xlt. Tremendous financial burden 2002 Ford f250 diesel truck - hubs seized, loss of control of vehicle premature rusting of vehicle body, tailgate but most importantly the oil pan in which replacing the old pan became an approximately $3,000 repair bill. 2005 Ford explorer - transmission went at 80,000 miles! Hubs seize.”
NHTSA complaint #10421166, filed 2011-08, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that a wire shortage and the transmission shift lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 215,000 and the current mileage was 215,100. Updated 2/3/15 updated 8/30/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10595222, filed 2014-05, 215,000 miles“Ford f250 with transmission problems. Consumer stated that he is extremely frustrated and displeased with the business practices of dealer**cc the vehicle was purchased used. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because it would not operate in reverse. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem therefore the vehicle was taken to another dealer. That dealer determined that the problem was with the transmission. Since the vehicle was under warranty the consumer took it back to the sales dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10183746, filed 2007-02Related service bulletins
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-250
23 complaintsTires
22 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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