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2002 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford F-350 has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford F-350

Engine
20
Tires
19
Steering
16
Electrical
13
Brakes
9
Powertrain
8
Suspension
6
Structure
5
Seat Belts
4
Visibility
4
Fuel System
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 30, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OIL PAN WAS LEAKING. THE...
Oct 10, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE PASSENGER'S S...
Feb 13, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT DETECTED THAT THE ENGINE OIL PAN W...
Sep 6, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE WATER PUMP STARTED TO LEAK. THIS CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT T...
Jan 20, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HIS FORD F350 TRUCK DOWN THE ROAD WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE AT FIRST HE WASN'T SU...
May 8, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2002 FORD F 350 WITH V10 ENGINE. THE MANIFOLD BOLTS KEEP RUSTING OFF AND BREAKING. I ONLY H...
Jul 15, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 FORD 350 CREW CAB 4X4 - 52,000 MILES - BLOWN SPARK PLUG AT 42,000 AND NOW AGAIN AT 52,000 MILE...
Apr 12, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, A BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Feb 6, 2006ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ST...
Sep 30, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP DUE TO LOSS OF POWER AND UNKNOWN TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE...
May 21, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT 2002 FORD F350 STALLED AND ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ON. THE ...
Aug 1, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT INJECTORS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN REPLACING THE DEALER FO...
Feb 20, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE VEHICLE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO ABRUPTLY PULL OVER.*JB
Aug 7, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 1, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENTWHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT SHE WILL BE REAR ENDED I...
Jun 4, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTRUCK WENT BEYOND 2500 RPMS AND SERPENTINE BELT SQUIRLED, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER. CONS...
May 2, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGVEHICLE STALLED WHEN MAKING A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS, AN...
Sep 14, 2001ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE BEGAN FAILING AT 1200 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. WHEN THE ENGINE FAILS ALL POW...
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THE ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC *JB
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR FOR FULL THROTTLE THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE DIE...

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