2002 Ford F Series (light) Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles, 13 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 (light) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford F Series (light). The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine (4) and fuel system (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 15% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Engine cooling6 46%
- Engine4 31%
- Fuel system2 15%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Electrical system1 7.7%
- Body and structure1 7.7%
- Suspension1 7.7%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Truck started making noise every time there was a bump. Handling felt loose. Discovered that the radiator core support had rusted completely away on the passenger side. The mechanic referred to the condition as rot . This supports the radiator, A/C and provides an attachment for the front fenders. I bought 4 vehicles the same year. Checked the other 3 and they have the same issue. I will be filing reports on them too.”
NHTSA complaint #10458426, filed 2012-05, 120,000 milesEngine: “We purchased a car from nab autos in fredericksburg, va. After the 7th day of driving it, the motor blew up. Wrong spark plugs were installed by dealer. Also the truck had been raced with nitrous which we were unaware of until we tried to find out what happened to motor. I have documentation from the repair shop. My 18 year old son drives this vehicle which began losing power and shaking before he was able to pull off to the side of the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11109867, filed 2018-07, 90,000 milesFuel system: “A spark plug worked loose from the head and blew out causing damage to the head and the ignition coil. All 8 plugs had to be replaced, two damaged spark plug holes repaired and two ignition coils replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10474326, filed 2012-09, 200,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
15% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 76,000 and 180,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford F Series (light) 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Ford F Series (light).
Other model years of the Ford F Series (light)
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 98,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 123,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 15 | 105,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 3,345 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series (light) model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Ford F Series (light) have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford F Series (light) as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Ford F Series (light) is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2002 Ford F Series (light) 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 (light) reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 76,000 and 180,000 miles; 15% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.