2002 Ford F-350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford F-350, 5% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I noticed a slight rubbing sound coming from the front end of my f350 4x4 dually truck. I was pulling a 36 bumper pull camper at the time. The noise increased, and a squealing noise started. I pulled to the side of the road to prevent further damage. The drivers side front hub and fallen apart, and the wheel was about to come off the truck. The right side hub was worn out and could be moved two to three inches and required replacement. The truck has less than 55 thousand miles, and had only been serviced by a Ford motor company dealer. The truck was towed and both front hubs were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164904, filed 2006-08, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford f350. While driving 60 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering and the vehicle rolled over. The police inspected the vehicle and stated that there was a mechanical failure on the front suspension. The rollover crash destroyed the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10197968, filed 2007-07, 10,000 miles“Within first 60 days after purchase, vehicle began to make thumping noise in floorboard after start of engine, after continued operation of vehicle out of necessity it began to have front end vibrations at 70 MPH as well as a vibration during slow speed sharp turns. I am currently unable to take vehicle to be serviced due to lack of a second vehicle (see odi# 757078). Asked for assistance from dealership (jack roach Ford houston tx) who contacted regional rep. Was told by dealership that the rep would not provide any assistance because I have a vehicle (odi# 757078) that is available to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #757081, filed 2002-01“Vehicle wanders left and right with no handling control. Vehicle constantly has to be counter steered just to keep straight. Vheicle was a dealer four times for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8004718, filed 2002-02“Vehicle wonders from side to side constantly. Thd dealer has attempted to repair vehicle several times; however, problem still exists. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005432, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10013413Nov 29, 2004Vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40 | 44% |
| 2013 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 | 65 | 44% |
| 2011 | 45 | 33% |
| 2009 | 18 | 64% |
| 2008 | 15 | 11% |
| 2007 | 12 | 33% |
| 2006 | 50 | 34% |
| 2005 | 25 | 22% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1997 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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