2002 Ford F-550 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,469miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,469 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 front axle tube is broken and cracked through where the centering support rod attaches to the axle. When this occurred it fell down onto the center link of the steering which caused the steering to bind and not turn freely. This happened in our corporation yard,but had it happened on the road it would have caused an accident and very probably personal injury. There is no impact damage of any kind to this vehicle. This is a safety issue of great magnitude. I informed my local Ford dealer and they are looking into it. This is a manufacturing defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10225371, filed 2008-04, 58,469 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 19% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 23 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-550 SD
10 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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