2002 Ford F-250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford F-250, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year.
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.
“5 years old granddaugther accidentally pressed power window button in close mode while looking out of the window ,and almost had window close on her neck. Power windows did not have an override feature. Consumer had placed window guard to prevent windows from closing all the way. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012690, filed 2002-06“Dt: the contact stated the components under the dashboard got wet. Therefore, he took the vehicle to the dealership. They found the components were wet because the windshield was installed improperly. The windshield could be moved out one inch. The dealership stated it was probably a factory defect. But the warranty expired, and h the contact would have to pay for the repairs, which have been made. All of the electronic components under the dashboard had to be replaced .”
NHTSA complaint #10141579, filed 2005-11“While driving 45 MPH, in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility to the driver. Vehicle was taken tot he dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10100002, filed 2004-11“The vehicle will lose power with the engine light coming on, cause unknown. The Ford dealership has had the vehicle for three days, stating that vehicle was getting some sort of resistance. The vehicle was again failing with the same problem. The consumer states that he had taken the vehicle to another Ford dealer and they seemed to have remedied the problem-linkage accelerator. The windshield was leaking-resealed-still leaking. The vehicle has been okay since the last repair. Now the windshield is leaking water, and is running behind the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #8017639, filed 2002-08“Passenger side exterior mirror is causing blind spot which results in poor visibility while driving. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #898952, filed 2001-11Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 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 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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