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2002 Ford f-150 Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford f-150 has 100 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-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

100

Complaints

0

Recalls

9

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 14, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSpeed control deactivation switch
Sep 2, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnknown cause of incident. Vehicle is available for inspection. Vehicle spontaneously burst into fla...
Jul 21, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI went to get a state inspection and a code came up Po174
Jun 5, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen it rains the rain is somehow getting into the fuse box under the steering column and causing it...
Jan 19, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD F-150. AFTER THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE WAS...
Apr 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWOKE UP AT 1AM ONE 4-1-2018 TO MY FORD F 150 ON FIRE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT UNDER THE HOOD. UNKNOW TO US...
Feb 28, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESTHE RECALL IE AN INLINE FUSE ON SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DID NOT WORK IT JUST CAUGHT ON FIR...
Jan 10, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PAR...
Apr 12, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5 HOURS. ALMOST BURNT MY BUILDING DOWN.
Apr 1, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLOUD NOISE SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT AND CAUSED SPARKS WHEN OPENED THE HOOD. AFRAID IT WAS GOING TO CATCH ...
Dec 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTURNS SIGNALS DIDN'T WHILE DRIVING IN COLD VEHICLE IN COLD WEATHER. ONCE THE TEMPERATURE WARMED UP ...
May 9, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING AND THE BATTERY APPEARING TO BE DEAD. BATTERY WAS ...
Apr 2, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH CYLINDER #5 SPARK PLUG LIBERATED IT SELF FROM THE ENGINE. *TR
Jan 5, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THIS NATURE. THE PREVIOUS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY IN JULY OF 2014. ...
Oct 10, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHAVE NOTICED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS AND TAILBED BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN MOVING THE TILT WHEEL. ...
Jun 2, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMODOMETER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, SOMETIMES WOULD GO OUT AND THEN COME BACK ON. NOW NOT WORKING AT ALL...
Sep 26, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSPARK PLUG EJECTED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGH WAY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME A PLUG HAS EJECTED. THE FIRST ...
Aug 15, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINESPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN A YEAR ON TWO DIFFERENT PLUGS. THESE ARE T...
Jul 16, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS TOTALED. *TR
Feb 19, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX...

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