2002 Ford F-550 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60 miles.
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 2006-12Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD
10 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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