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2002 Ford F-150 Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford F-150 has 38 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

38

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 7, 2022STRUCTURELeft rear passenger door will not open. Door is jammed. This will not allow rear passengers to quick...
Jan 29, 2018STRUCTUREFRAME HAS RUSTED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE BED HAS DROPPED AND IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. WHEN I WAS REPLACI...
Oct 1, 2017STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY FIANCE AND I HAD TO PLACE ARE FULL SIZE SPARE ON THAT CAME WITH TRUCK IT WAS BRAND NEW WE HAD NO ...
Sep 26, 2017STRUCTUREMY TRUCK FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH JUST BEHIND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL! THIS IS A 2002 FORD F150 SUPERCA...
Sep 6, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CABLE THAT HELD THE S...
May 7, 2015STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTWO ISSUES: 1] BOTH REAR DOORS IN THE EXTENDED CAB (SWING COUNTERCLOCKWISE) DOOR LATCHES JAMMED PRE...
Nov 20, 2014STRUCTUREI OWN TWO FORD SUPER CABS AND BOTH TRUCKS THE BACK PASSENGER DOORS FROZE SHUT. ON ONE I PAID OVER $...
Sep 24, 2013STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2002 F 150 AND THE BED SUPPORT RAILS AND BED FLOOR ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY AS WELL AS TH...
Mar 29, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACKING SOUND ...
Mar 2, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ...
Aug 20, 2011STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN T...
Aug 20, 2011STRUCTUREON AUGUST 20, 2011 ON MY WAY HOME, MY SPARE TIRE THAT WAS MOUNTED UNDER TRUCK FELL ONTO ROADWAY. I R...
Sep 3, 2010STRUCTURENUMEROUS FORD PICK-UP TRUCKS TO INCLUDE F SERIES AND RANGER HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CROSS BEAMS THAT ...
Jan 6, 2010STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 MPH THE SPARE TIR...
Jun 1, 2009STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2002 FORD F-150. IT STARTED TO LEAK WHEN IT RAINS. THE PROBLEM IS THE BEZEL COVERING THE P...
Feb 6, 2009STRUCTUREPAINT COMING OFF IN LARGE AREAS. *TR
Aug 15, 2008STRUCTUREPAINT PEELING IN SMALL SHEETS AROUND EDGES OF HOOD. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOUND ONLINE BUT, CAN FIND N...
Jun 16, 2008STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2002 F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON F150 KINGCAB TRUCK, BLACK IN COLOR AND THE PAINT ON THE HOOD IS C...
Mar 6, 2008STRUCTURETHE FACTORY PAINT ALREADY HAS TO BE REPAINTED THE WHOLE PAINT JOB IS CRACKED ALL OVER THE TRUCK SO B...
Jan 3, 2008STRUCTURE2002 FORD EXPLORER VERY COLD NIGHT NOTICED A HUGE CRACK IN THE REAR PANEL BELOW REAR WINDOW RIGHT OU...

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