EnginePart report

2002 Ford F Series Engine Problems

Complaints: 6about this part
Share: 18%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage: 149,500miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Ford F Series, 18% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,500 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 ejected from the right side head of the engine head while running down the hwy at 60 MPH. The head might be damaged. I haven't had a chance to get it fixed. Been a Ford truck guy all my life & I can't believe Ford hasn't accepted any responsibility of any portion or kind for this. My estimated expense to repair this is $1,000 to $3,000 depending on any damage to the head etc.. I paid $4200 for the truck in april of 2013...it is in very good condition & to good to junk in my opinion. Besides I can't afford to buy another truck so I have to try to fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562084, filed 2014-01, 180,000 miles

“Driving on the freeway a spark plug came out of the engine causing the vehicle to shake and loose power. The dealer and a shop I took the vehicle to stated that this is a frequent problem with this engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10672488, filed 2015-01, 119,000 miles

“Spark plug ejected while driving on high way. This is the second time a plug has ejected. The first time the truck had 39000 miles, original factory torqued spark plugs.”

NHTSA complaint #10547716, filed 2013-10, 66,000 miles

Engine: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2002	6	18%
2001	5	11%
2000	1	2%
1999	2	6%
1997	1	2%
1995	1	6%
1993	1	20%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford F Series

Engine cooling
10 complaints Fuel system
8 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints Electrical system
3 complaints Vehicle speed control
3 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Other or unknown
2 complaints Steering
2 complaints Electronic stability control
1 complaints Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F Series

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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