2002 Ford F-550 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60 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.
“2002 Ford f550 has problems with oil leaks, steering, electrical shorts, brake and wheels fell off. The vehicle also consumed excessive amounts of oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10117314, filed 2005-03, 60 miles“2002 f550's power steering mechanism in engine compartment broke off and struck another vehicle on the highway. A vacuum for the power steering and brakes broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10175385, filed 2006-12Related 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-550 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD
10 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-550 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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