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2002 Ford F-150 Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford F-150 has 46 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

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

46

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

Other Recalls

07E066000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. ...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 9, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMJust learned of recall.
Jul 24, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDRIVING DOWN [XXX] THE STRAPS ON MY GAS TANK BROKE BECAUSE THEY RUSTED THRU CAUSING GAS TANK TO DROP...
Apr 11, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was driving my truck and it began vibrating; shortly thereafter it was running as if half the engi...
Jun 17, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERSUA sudden unwanted acceleration, at least 4 times. No floor mats. 1st time truck surged back and fo...
May 21, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis F 150 has experienced SUA. I have reported it back in June. I have tried to fix the problem but...
Jun 29, 2020ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THIS TRUCK HAS A RECALL THAT WAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF WITH PREVIOUS OWNER BA...
Feb 4, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN MY TRUCK IS IN IDOL POSITION, THE TRUCK JUMPS AS THOUGH IT IS EITHER TRYING TO SHUT OFF OR TAKE...
Nov 22, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERCERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOA...
May 14, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETHE TRUCK SIMPLY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT A ...
Aug 4, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERSTATIONARY CAUGHT FIRE IN STORAGE GARAGE, DAMAGING, EQUIPMENT LAWN MOWERS,MOTORHOME,STRUCTURE.
Feb 2, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERFUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED AWAY, AND FUEL TANK STARTING LEAKING AND TANK IS FALLING OUT THIS WEEK., TR...
May 26, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY 2002 F150 TRUCK DROPPED THE FUEL TANK ON 5/26/2017. MIRACULOUSLY, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WEREN'T KI...
Mar 4, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON CITY STREETS PUTTING A HOLE IN THE TANK AND SPILLIN...
Dec 10, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIN THE LESS THAN 2 YEARS WE HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK, IT HAS BLOWN SPARK PLUGS 3 TIMES.
Sep 30, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY VEHICLE HAD ITS FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL. THE CORROSION FROM THE ORIGINAL STRAP...
Aug 17, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM TH...
Jan 22, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHERE'S A RECALL ALREADY FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAPS IN THE SALT BELT STATES.I LIVE ABOUT 20 MILE FROM ...
Aug 18, 2014ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESFAILURE OF THE ABS MODULE HAS LED TO A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT THAT WAS AVOIDED VIA STEERING AROUND THE O...
Aug 6, 2014UNKNOWN OR OTHERTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE IGNITED IN...
Nov 29, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BECOME DAMAGED. *TR

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