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2002 Ford f-150 Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford f-150 has 35 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford f-150

Engine
280
Electrical
100
Speed Control
81
Powertrain
76
Fuel System
65
Seat Belts
52
Other
46
Airbags
40
Structure
38
Suspension
36
Brakes
35
Steering
30
Tires
25
Visibility
21
Wheels
11
Lights
8
Latches & Locks
7
Seats
4

35

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 15, 2018SERVICE BRAKESPARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. CABLES AND ACTUATOR ARE WORKING PROPERLY AND ALSO THE PARKING BR...
Jul 13, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED...
Aug 11, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED T...
Aug 3, 2012SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND WAS COMING UP ON A STOPLIGHT. APPLIED THE BRAKE AND MY BRAKES FAILED ...
Mar 27, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE...
Oct 30, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE CAR WAS STOPPING TO DROP OFF MAIL AT A MAILBOX. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I...
Sep 23, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE REAR FUEL TANK STRAP ON MY 2002 FORD F 150 RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE TANK TO COME LOOSE. THE RU...
Jun 21, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 FORD F-150 COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. FORD IS NOT OWNING UP TO DEFECTIVE PARTS, NEEDS TO BE RECAL...
Jul 12, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMID VEHICLE FRAME LOCATION BRAKE LINE BURST DUE TO RUSTING OUT WHILE BACKING AN RV INTO A CAMPING SI...
May 10, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAS CONTINUED TO BE ON AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Mar 9, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBE...
Jun 18, 2008PARKING BRAKETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FR...
May 23, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 F150 PICKUP TRUCK. WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON HIS VEHICLE H...
Jan 5, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CO...
Oct 20, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE 2002 FORD F150 POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS ( GAS AND BRA...
Jul 4, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNPAVED ROAD, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND S...
Oct 18, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICON AUGUST 24, 2006, MY PASSENGER-SIDE, FRONT, LOWER CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT BACKED ITSELF OUT....
Jul 4, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS UNSCREWED ON THEIR OWN. THE SERVICE DEALER REPLAC...
Jun 20, 2006SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE BRAKE PEDAL STOPPED MOVING WHEN ACTUATING THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOVES SO...
Dec 13, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING 2002 F150 SUPERCREW BRAKE PEDAL BENT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO NOT FULLY...

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