2002 Ford Ford Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 37filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 56,645miles, 24 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Ford Ford Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford Ford Truck. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 14 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure (7) and suspension (6). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 56,645 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Body and structure7 19%
- Suspension6 16%
- Air bags3 8.1%
- Seat belts3 8.1%
- Tires3 8.1%
- Vehicle speed control3 8.1%
- Engine2 5.4%
- Engine cooling1 2.7%
- Equipment1 2.7%
Also reported: Fuel system (1), Interior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Driving my vehicle with my 2 children 2 and 10 year. Dropping the 2 year old off to school. Stop the vehicle go to put the shift gear into park, breaks right off in hand, if the rubber wasn't around it, I could have walked out of the car with it. I was stuck there keeping my foot on the brakes because the gear was also stuck between reverse and park.”
NHTSA complaint #10212470, filed 2007-12, 27,600 milesBody and structure: “This is a complaint about the flawed design of Ford explorer liftgates. 2002 and 2003 vehicles were affected, but I was sure there were more. The back panel cracked completely down the panel separating the two sides. I didn't know what the end result could be but it certainly looked like a piece could fly off and interfere with following vehicles. There were hundreds, if not thousands of these vehicles on the road with the same exact crack, and Ford received hundreds of complaints but refused to fix it so far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10196562, filed 2007-07, 102,000 milesSuspension: “I am the owner 2002 Ford explorer that I purchased from metro motors of the virgin islands in august 2002. On september 17, 2004, while I was driving home, the front driver side wheel detached completely from the axis of the vehicle. I drove off from the stop light. While I was accelerating I felt the steering wheel turn sharply to left and the wheel buckle. A few minutes later, I felt a tug on the steering wheel, and then I felt the wheel buckle. The vehicle crashed to sudden stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124886, filed 2005-06, 16,000 milesAir bags: “Tire tread pealed off my tire causing significant damages to my side step, the metal around my tire wheel got bent up into my door and tore off all my wheel well plastic. Almost caused my front bumper to come off it is now torn on that side and a plastic piece under the bumper is barely hanging in there. I still have the tire as it didn't deflate. My steering wheel clicks and makes my car skip when I make a left hand turn. As if the tires are not turning correctly. The air bag light is on!”
NHTSA complaint #10197734, filed 2007-07Mileage when problems were reported
38% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,000 and 74,400 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck.
Other model years of the Ford Ford Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 37 | 56,645 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | 69,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 25 | 109,436 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 34 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 65,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 178,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ford Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Ford Ford Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2002 Ford Ford Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Ford Ford Truck is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 14 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure with 7.
Has the 2002 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck reported?
Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 56,645 miles and the middle half falls between 38,000 and 74,400 miles; 38% 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.