2002 Ford F-350 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,347miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD, 4% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,347 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Read bottom to get safety concern: called Ford this morning, and verbally informed them of the problem with the rotors on my f350, and they said that they would call back the next day. Received a call in 2 hours and was informed that the only thing that Ford can do is resurface warped rotors unless the rotors do not meet Ford??s specification. I am sure that the only specification is on thickness, and I am sure that since the pads still have 10mm the rotors are going to be thick enough to be turned or resurfaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014128, filed 2003-04, 16,500 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford f350 diesel engine vehicle. He stated that the rear brakes would not lock but would stick while braking at 40 MPH. He also stated that the vehicle would feel as if it were pulling from side to side. The dealer replaced the rear and frontal disc brakes. The contact made repairs to the rear caliper. He also felt that the brake line may have been the cause of the failure. To date, the failure persists. The failure and current mileages were under 64,000. Updated 4/28/10 updated 05/06/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10301896, filed 2010-01, 64,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford f350 super duty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a safety recall repaired. At that time, the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to have an oil change. Also, the oil pan needed to be changed because it was rusting and pitting. The cost to replace the oil pan on her diesel engine is $2,399.82. The contact stated that the rear universal had to be replaced at 27,770 miles and then had to be replaced a second time, in addition to the carrier bearings at 47,325 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211934, filed 2007-12, 58,347 miles“2002 Ford 350 developed problems with the braking system. The consumer stated even under moderate braking the front rotors warped which caused brake and handling problems. The brakes have been an ongoing problem. The belt tensioner and battery was replaced. The check engine light illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #10132345, filed 2005-08Related 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-350 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD
41 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-350 SD
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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