2002 Ford F-350 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Ford F-350, 5% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 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 spare tire carrier cable failed and dropped the spare on the ground which bounced and caught the rear bumper. No damage due to the slow speed I was traveling at the time, but this part has since been redesigned and should be recalled before someone gets hurt. New p/n is 6c3z-1a131-aa.”
NHTSA complaint #10693132, filed 2015-03, 210,000 miles“there has been intense rust and corrosion in the roof seams and welds. This has led to water leaks and damage to the interior of the vehicle. The integrity of the roof has been compromised, and I am concerned about the possibility of roof crush should there be an accident. Not to mention the mold, rot and damage to the interior and electrical systems I have already suffered due to the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #11512975, filed 2023-03“The paint on the hood began to slowly peel away an is now is very awful I was just told that Ford recalled many on the bad paint I was never aware of that till last week I was advised to write an find about this matter and that Ford would stand behind that.”
NHTSA complaint #11240256, filed 2019-07“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was heavily corroded. Also, the fuel straps failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 04/05/17”
NHTSA complaint #10933860, filed 2016-12, 40,000 miles“The frame at the leaf spring hangars has cracked apart at only 131,000 miles on the truck. This issue is becoming more and more common over the years it seems and comparable age trucks from other manufacturers are having this issue for the same age.”
NHTSA complaint #11668667, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
- 10012965Feb 1, 2005Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-350
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology