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2002 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford F-250 has 31 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford F-250

Engine
31
Tires
22
Brakes
16
Electrical
12
Steering
10
Powertrain
10
Suspension
9
Other
9
Speed Control
9
Seat Belts
8
Airbags
6
Fuel System
4
Visibility
4

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 16, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact initially discovered patches of fluid on the garage ...
Jan 15, 2021ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT ...
Oct 27, 2019ENGINE2002 F-250 7.3L DIESEL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY PULLING A HORSE TRAILER ENGINE JUST COMPLETELY STAL...
Jan 17, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IN COLD ...
Nov 26, 2017ENGINEON NOVEMBER 26TH 2017, MY TRUCK STARTED HAVING A SIGNIFICANT MIS-FIRE IN CYLINDER #4. TRAVELLING AT ...
Mar 31, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. T...
Sep 15, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND AS SOON AS THE ENGINE BECAME ...
Jun 6, 2016ENGINEMY 2002 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 5.4 GASOLINE ENGINE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT AT AROUND 165,000 MILES. ...
Feb 3, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEOIL PAN RUSTED OUT.
Jun 2, 2013ENGINEThe contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the en...
Oct 2, 2012ENGINETHE #3 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE SAME...
Mar 16, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON 03/16/2012 AT 10:30PM WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, I CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN. TRUCK WAS ...
Jul 28, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGHELP! SPARK PLUGS #3 AND #5 HAVE BLOWN IN MY FORD 2002 F250 SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011. THESE FAIL...
Jul 16, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGRUST OUT OF OIL PAN, 2002 FORD F250 DIESEL CAUSING MAJOR OIL LEAKAGE ONTO EXHAUST. FORD INDICATED TH...
Dec 5, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HOLE,...
Sep 19, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 FORD F-250 PICKUP WITH A 5.4 LITRE ENGINE. SPARK PLUGS KEEP BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE FO...
Dec 10, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST COMPRESS...
Sep 1, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTA...
Apr 28, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING(1) FAILED DURING DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON NARROW ROAD WITHOUT SHOULDER. CAUSED COMPLETE AND IMME...
Aug 21, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 FORD F-250 ,5.4 LITRE TRITON MOTOR. ORIGINAL DEALER INSTALLED SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF ALUMINUM ...

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