Ford F Series (heavy)Model year report

2002 Ford F Series (heavy) Problems

Complaints: 7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 70,500miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy). The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and engine (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “On 06/25/2014 I was driving my 2002 Ford f-250 super duty 7.3 litre diesel south on rt. 81 in syracuse ny. At exit 81 and in congested traffic when I lost all engine power. The transmission light came on but when I pressed the accelerator nothing happened. The engine was still running but the truck would not go. I was in the left lane intending to go south on 81 with a barrier on my left and no shoulder to escape traffic. I signaled and drifted over to the right and ended up stopping in an area between the rt 81 lane and an exit ramp. …”

NHTSA complaint #10606185, filed 2014-06, 92,000 miles

Fuel system: “Spark plug blow out. # 2 plug passenger side.this happened yesterday march 11,2011. My truck has 37,000 miles on it. This is a Ford f-150, 7700 series with a 5.4 engine.where is the recall on this truck.after reading all the problems,with the same thing. What a slap in the face by Ford. And yet no recall mandated by the feds. What a country we live in?”

NHTSA complaint #10389910, filed 2011-03, 37,400 miles

Steering: “This problem began when the truck was purchased new from the dealership. We didn't find out the real problem until about a few months ago. The dealership says no fix have to leave with the problem. When you are going at slow speeds with the vehicle you are unable to turn the vehicle. They said its the booster in the vehicle when it was designed they only but one for the brakes and the steering. So when you brake at anytime you no longer have steering. This means your antilock brakes will not work. We have had a minor accident no one hurt and not enough damage to claim. …”

NHTSA complaint #10132994, filed 2005-08, 62,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 84,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

10026321May 26, 2008Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. No model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series super duty…

Other model years of the Ford F Series (heavy)

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2002	7	70,500	—	—	—	Not enough data
2000	8	91,930	—	—	—	Not enough data
1999	5	109,000	—	—	—	Not enough data

All Ford F Series (heavy) model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Ford F Series (heavy) reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,500 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 84,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.