2002 Ford F Super Duty Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles, 28 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and brakes (5). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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 cooling10 29%
- Electrical system6 18%
- Brakes5 15%
- Fuel system4 12%
- Tires4 12%
- Engine3 8.8%
- Other or unknown3 8.8%
- Steering3 8.8%
- Equipment2 5.9%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Exterior lighting (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The #9 spark plug shot out 9000 miles after the Ford dealership replaced all 10 plugs for $270. I was told by all private garages and mechanics locally that the Ford dealership had to replace the plugs otherwise they would shoot out. (glad I used the Ford dealership) when I contacted the Ford dealership about the failure, they told me that they would have it towed in and be able to fix it for around $350.00. When I explained to them that I thought they should guarantee their work and fix it for free, I think I made them laugh. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424758, filed 2011-09, 105,000 milesElectrical system: “This accelerator pedal was replaced by Ford in a factory recall on april 2011. At the time the original pedal worked fine but it was changed our anyway. The replacement pedal failed on 12/15/14. During failure, the vehicle engine completely loses power and goes back to idle. During certain maneuvers this is a very dangerous situation, such as accelerating to merge on the freeway or pulling out from a stop sign in traffic. I have read of many instances where this has happened to other Ford owners. …”
NHTSA complaint #10670815, filed 2015-01, 112,000 milesBrakes: “My 2002 f250 superduty with 7.3l diesel will not turn at parking speeds and higher speeds if applying the brake. I have contacted Ford and other owners with the same vehicle and they all say it is consistent with the 7.3l powered superduty trucks. I believe this is a very dangerous condition and do not want to be put into a position where I may hurt somebody due to a faulty designed steering system. Increasing RPM does not help. My talking to experts has found the general consensus to be that the hydro boost pump does not produce enough volume and was a poor design released to the public. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731993, filed 2015-07, 38,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Injector drive module (idm), diesel 7.3 navistar engine. Idm failed where the likely cause was water infiltration of the device with sudden catastrophic results which included a sudden significant loss of engine power, inability to maintain highway speed, inability to keep speed above 5 miles per hour, and demonstration of sever roughness during attempts to rev the engine or idle loads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444842, filed 2012-01, 74,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
21% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,000 and 112,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty 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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10055648Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module installation (pmi)…
- 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…
- 10023943Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome…
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10014685Mar 21, 2005Engine cooling. Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine.
- 10014666Mar 7, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow.
- 10014275Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.
- 10013409Nov 29, 2004Body and structure. Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area.
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Other model years of the Ford F Super Duty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31 | 72,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2005 | 27 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 14 | 60,844 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 27 | 96,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 34 | 82,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 32 | 83,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 63 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 93 | 110,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 24 | 37,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 8 | 4,999 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | 231,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 73,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Super Duty model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Ford F Super Duty have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Ford F Super Duty is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.
Has the 2002 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty reported?
Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 68,000 and 112,000 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.