Worst 2002 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Tire Defects
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 27 | — | 1 | 71,681 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 26 | 1 | — | 72,646 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | 2 | 3 | 132,838 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 14 | — | — | 49,228 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 13 | — | — | 67,145 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | 1 | 3 | 93,381 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 2 | — | 155,618 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | 1 | 100,039 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 123,398 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 103,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 2 | 1 | 65,251 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | 1 | 1 | 116,833 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 54,665 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | 2 | — | 21,243 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | 1 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 5 | — | — | 30,525 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 135,051 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2002 Ford F-350
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,715 vehicles.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
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2002 Ford F-350 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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