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SuspensionPart report

2002 Ford F-550 SD Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
71,118miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,118 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Ford f550 super duty. The contact stated that the rear suspension system failed, which was a result of a defect repair by the fontaine modification company. The company sent notifications to the vehicles that had a defect with the rear suspension system. The rear suspension was previously repaired on the contact's vehicle and he called the fontaine modification company in regards to reimbursement. They stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact has called and written letters to the company since that time, but has not received a response. …”

NHTSA complaint #10249665, filed 2008-11, 125,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022333%
201519%
200714%
200412%
200326%
200229%
200113%
200023%
199958%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD

Fuel system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Wheels
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology