2002 Ford F Super Duty Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 15% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“On wednesday, february 25, 2009, my 2002 Ford f-250 sd crew cab suffered a catastrophic loss of braking power. I went through a red light, three lanes of on-coming cross traffic, and could have killed someone or been killed. I had the vehicle towed to suburban Ford in sterling heights, michigan. The cause of the problem was the main brake line from the master cylinder had rusted through. How could such an important part of the vehicle's safety system be made out of ferrous metal, leaving it vulnerable to the elements? …”
NHTSA complaint #10264824, filed 2009-04, 89,000 miles“My f-250 Ford diesel truck caught fire while it was parked. Electronic brake control ABS module burned and cruised control stopped working. Wiring harness was burned away from the ABS module.”
NHTSA complaint #10626186, filed 2014-08, 273,000 miles“With a light tap and release on the brakes, the entire front end starts violently shaking and the steering wheel begins to violently steer in left and right violent motions. Refuses to stop shaking until the truck comes to a complete rest. During this time I have no steering, or braking. This most notably happens while hauling a trailer (5th wheel or bumper tow), but has been duplicated by dealer without a trailer. While not being able to stop, had to use the trailer brakes (electronic), and downshifting, and some very tricky driving techniques to come to a safe stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062433, filed 2004-03, 49,000 miles“F-250 superduty 7.3 l diesel. When applying brakes, left wheel wobbles and shakes severly. When taken to dealer and front end repair shop, they say rotors are warped and need to be replaced ($700.00). Why after several complaints hasn't someone done something about this. I had a 1988 Ford 350 diesel with the same problem. Not being able to stop safely is a safety problem. I don't see a safety investigation on file for this problem. Is anyone doing anything about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10098875, filed 2004-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 21% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 16% |
| 1999 | 25 | 27% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1995 | 2 | 17% |
| 1994 | 6 | 30% |
| 1992 | 6 | 75% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F Super Duty
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty
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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