2002 Ford F Series (light) Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 185,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Ford F Series (light), 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,250 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.
“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 miles“Gas tank leak at strap holding tank in place. 2002 Ford f-150 4x4 4.6 liter. At this time I can not fill the vehicles tank to full. The problem will only get worse with time. At this time the vehicle is only filled to 1/2 full.”
NHTSA complaint #10355710, filed 2010-09, 170,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F Series (light)
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F Series (light)
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.
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