There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty, but owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Ford F Super Duty problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Sidewall — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
- Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Power Train › Axle Hubs — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 83,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Ford F Super Duty complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 116,000 miles · reported Sep 7, 2016
Set of 5 uniroyal liberator tires purchased new, lt265-75-16 load range e, 2002 f-250 4x4 (Oem size) *these tires are no longer available thru wal-mart where they were purchased and installed. The following occurrences were/are due to defective tires, not any actions committed by wal-mart, the installer/seller. Owner of vehicle is certified mechanic and maintains vehicle & tires to OEM specs. At approx. 10,000 miles on tires, we embarked on an interstate highway trip from florida to idaho and back, traveling thru utah, noticed an imbalance at 70mph. Entering idaho the imbalance now occurred at…
Steering · at 38,000 miles · reported Jul 5, 2015
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. My…
Engine · at 88,000 miles · reported Feb 20, 2015
Traveling on a busy highway at 65 MPH; the spark plug on my 5.4l v8 triton blew out of its socket. (Any mechanic will tell you everything you want to know about this) this caused an immediate bang and very rough running condition. As soon as it happened; there was an immediate loss of power which in turn; caused a rapid reduction in vehicle speed. Not to mention, the distraction that occurred that caused the lack of focus on surrounding vehicles and other possible hazards. This is the second occurrence of a separate spark plug blowing out of its socket on the same motor. This will cost several…
Fuel System, Diesel · at 112,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2015
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. Ford needs to come up with a replacement that is reliable as this is a key component to safe…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 197,511 miles · reported Sep 2, 2014
After backing my camping trailer into my driveway after a 4 hour trip I noticed fuel on the trailer tongue and smelled a strong smell of diesel. Looking under the truck while it was still running I observed diesel fuel pouring out on the ground from the motor. I quickly shut the motor off before a fire resulted from the hot motor. Later, after searching for the source of the leak it was found that a metal clip that was secured around a steel fuel line and had rubbed through the line causing fuel to leak out on top of the motor.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Ford F Super Duty as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford F Super Duty?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (10 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 83,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.