2002 Ford F-550 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,530miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,530 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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 vehicles engine had a hole in it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the oil looked bad. The consumer indicated that coolant had been leaking into the crankcase. The mechanic stated that he would void the remainder of the consumer's warranty. He then called the manufacture and they stated that they would support their dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10015558, filed 2003-04, 59,000 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 miles“The fan belt has failed (6) different times at highway speed with A/C on.dealer has thrown there hands up and the can,t repair problem .truck has been there many times and has not been repaired . When belt snaps in (two ) I have no steering or brakes .”
NHTSA complaint #762327, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 07V553000Dec 5, 2007On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently…Covers: Ford F-550 SD 1997–2003, F-450 SD 1997–2003, E Series 1997–2003 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10013071Oct 1, 2002Loud squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch is under load while operated in hot dusty climates. Vehicles equipped with a 7.3l engine.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD
10 complaintsBrakes
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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