2002 Ford F-350 SD Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,818miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,818 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.
“The steering was hard to turn when the brakes were applied. There was play in steering wheel. Can be moved up and down. Dealer found some play in the tilt latch and adjusted the fluid level. However no problem found. Consumer was afraid camper could be knocked off jacks when backing truck up to 3,000 pound camper. Headlamps dim/discolored. Melted connectors and headlamp assembly replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10009439, filed 2003-03, 12,072 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the brake lights and turn signals became inoperative. The contact identified NHTSA campaign id number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting:tail lights) and NHTSA campaign id number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) recalls; however, the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 189,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10432314, filed 2011-10, 189,000 milesRelated 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
- 10021484May 8, 2007Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits.
- 10017865Jul 1, 2005Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-350 SD
41 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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