2002 Ford F-550 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“Myself and 3 other businesses in my area own Ford f350s and f 550s all of us had alternators go bad on them at 40,000 and below miles. Seems like a big coincidence. Calling all parts stores and Ford dealers we were told they were out of stock and they were getting all kinds of calls for them.”
NHTSA complaint #10107902, filed 2005-01, 39,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10165713Sep 2, 2019Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative…
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2015 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 | 9 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD
10 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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