2002 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 955 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 58 involved a crash and 100 involved a fire. 67 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingJul 29, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
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. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 1, 2006
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsJun 12, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
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Vehicle speed controlSep 7, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Mar 19, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE IGNITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE AREA WHERE THE IGNITION KEY WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT MERGED ONTO THE SHOULDER AS THE FIRE INDEPENDENTLY DIMINISHED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED BURNS TO THE FINGERS. HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO REINSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION HOWEVER, TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND LATER TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE IGNITION WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING) FOR CORROSION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE FUEL STRAPS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL BUT WAS NOT ADVISED AS TO WHY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON WHY THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT INTENT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD NOT SOUND UPON ENGAGING. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). A FEW YEARS LATER, THE IDENTICAL FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. ...UPDATE 01/20/12 *BF UPDATED 01/25/12
Electrical system, Dec 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE GEM MODULE FAILED DUE TO A WATER LEAK. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE RESEALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Nov 17, 2011
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF PLUG HOLE, STRIPPING THREADS OF INTAKE CYLINDER HEAD. PLUG WAS FOUND LAYING BETWEEN VALVE COVER AND INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Nov 3, 2011
2002 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE MADE AN APPOINTMENT AS SUGGESTED BY THE RECALL LETTER TWO WEEKS AGO AND AS OF OCTOBER 7, 2011 THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DID NOT WORK, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MODULE AS THE DASH MUST BE TAKEN APART. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AFTER WAITING SEVERAL MONTHS FOR THE PARTS AND WAS INFORMED THEY COULD NOT REPLACE THE GAS TANK, BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING AND IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE LEAK WAS DUE TO THE FAULTY STRAPS WHERE THE METAL WAS RUBBING ON METAL. UPDATED 12/20/11
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Oct 21, 2011, fire
I AM REPORTING THIS INCIDENT AS THE PERSON WHO'S CAR WAS AFFECTED BY THE FIRE. I PARKED MY CAR NEXT TO A 2002 FORD F150, AND AFTER BEING HOME FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF, A POLICE OFFICER CAME TO MY DOOR AND TOLD ME THAT MY CAR (VW JETTA) WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR FIRE. APPARENTLY THE F150 CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED MY CAR, A BUSH, AND ANOTHER CAR. THE FIRE MARSHAL ON SCENE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT FORD HAD A RECALL ON MULTIPLE VEHICLES THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE F150 IN QUESTION IS TOTALED AND HAS TO BE TOWED OFF THE PROPERTY. I HAVE SINCE COME INSIDE AND FOUND THE SWITCHFIRES.COM WEBSITE, AND CLICKED ON THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW, WHICH IN TURN HAS LED TO GIVING IN MY INFO, AND DISCUSSING MY DILEMMA. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 3, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE IGNITED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD FROM THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN RECALL THAT COULD HAVE BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 3, 2011, fire
MY TRUCK WAS PARKED OUTSIDE MY HOUSE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN GOT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD FOR NO REASON. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2011
COIL PACK CAUSING ENGINE TO MISFIRE. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, May 31, 2011
2002 FORD F-150, 4.6 TRITON ENGINE KEEPS BLOWING THE SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THE HEADS. *TR
Electrical system, May 18, 2011, fire
ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTING UNDER THE DASH AND ENDED UP TOTALING MY TRUCK. 2002 FORD F150. SUSPECTED TO BE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THAT WAS NEVER FIXED BY DEALER BEFORE PURCHASE, AND WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS RECALL. IT WAS SUGGESTED TO US AFTER GETTING THE INFORMATION TO THE INSURANCE CO. AND SERVICING THE FIRE REPORT TO DO SOME RESEARCH AND FILE A COMPLAINT/CLAIM. FIRE STARTED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH, THEN PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM ALL UNDERTHE DASH AND CONTINUED TO SPREAD TO THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND SHERIFF TO ARRIVE. *TR
Electrical system, May 5, 2011
MY HUSBAND PURCHASED A USED 2002 F150 FORD TRUCK BACK IN 2004. IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, THE TRUCK HAS MAJOR ELECTRICAL ISSUES EVERY TIME IT RAINS FOR MORE THAN 2 DAYS STRAIGHT. IT STARTS WITH THE RADIO SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. NEXT THE WIPERS WILL NOT WORK THEN THE POWER WINDOWS WONT OPEN. EACH TIME HE GETS IN AND OUT OF HIS CAR, ANOTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURE WILL NOT WORK. FINALLY, WHEN HE GETS IN TO START HIS CAR AND IT WON'T TURN OVER. IN APRIL 2009, HE HAS THE ELECTRICAL SENSOR IN THE GEM MODEL REPLACED. ON APRIL 28TH 2010, HE HAD TO HAVE THE MULTIFUNCTIONAL FUSE BOX REPLACED. IN MARCH 2011, HE HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED. TODAY HE IS WAITING FOR AAA TO JUMP HIS CAR AS IT WON'T START. I CALLED THE DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THEIR ARE NO KNOWN RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. WE WERE TOLD BY ANOTHER DEALER THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE WATER IS GETTING INTO THE FUSE BOX MODULE DUE TO THE FRONT WINDOW NOT BEING PROPERLY SEALED . *TR
Electrical system, Feb 2, 2011
2002 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES A MAJOR WIRE HARNESS BURNED ON THE R.H. EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVE WAS GONE AS WELL AS THE INSULATION. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND IT WOULDN'T SHIFT PAST 2ND GEAR. *JB UPDATED 06/07/11
Electrical system, Jan 18, 2011, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING OVERNIGHT AND THE HORN STARTED TO HONK AS THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED INSIDE THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO CHECK THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS REPORT. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Electrical system, Dec 27, 2010
SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT HEAD. DAMAGING HEAD, COIL PACK AND INJECTOR LINE. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 25, 2010
I HAVE A 2002 FORD F150 WITH THE 4.6L V8. THE TRUCK HAS 109,000 MILES. NUMBER 4 PLUG EJECTED ON NOVEMBER 11TH WITHOUT ANY SERIOUS DAMAGE. I REPLACED THE PLUG AND COIL. I WAS DRIVING HOME ON DECEMBER 23RD THIS TIME THE PLUG EJECTED AND HIT THE UNDER SIDE OF THE HOOD AND SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE FORD TRITON ENGINES. I ALSO DISCOVERED THAT FORD WILL NOT COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR. IF I HAVE THE DEALER REPAIR THE PROBLEM THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR THE ONE PLUG. SO I WILL PURCHASE A REPAIR KIT AND REPAIR ALL THE PLUGS MYSELF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 11, 2010, fire
I GOT INTO MY 2002 FORD F150 ONE MORNING, CRANKED IT AND WENT TO PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT.ALSO MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I FOUND OUT IT COULD POSSIBLY BE A FUSE. I CHANGED THE FUSE AND IT WORKED., ABOUT A MONTH LATER IT DID IT AGAIN SO I CHANGED THE FUSE AGAIN, THAT ALSO WORKED AGAIN. IN THE MEAN TIME I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES, WHICH I HAD JUST CHANGED. AFTER ABOUT A MONTH WITH NO PROBLEMS WITH MY FUSES, I TOOK MY TRUCK OUT OF TOWN FOR FOUR DAYS. WHEN I GOT BACK I HAD TO GO STRAIGHT TO WORK, APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM. AT THE FIRE STATION I WORK AT. AT 11:45PM DISPATCH WOKE ME UP OUT OF THE BUNKROOM TO INFORM ME MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 10, 2010, fire
OUR 02 FORD F150 CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY WHILE WE WERE NOT HOME AND WAS DESTROYED. THIS WAS 3 DAYS AFTER BEING OPERATED. THE FIRE WAS LOCATED ABOVE THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AT THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. OUR NEIGHBOR SAW FIRE AND WAS ABLE TO SAVE OUR BOAT AND HOME BY COMBATING THE FLAMES WHILE WAITING FOR 911 TO RESPOND. OUR INSURANCE COMPANY CALLED IT A TOTAL LOSS. WE CALLED FORD TO SEE IF OUR VIN NUMBER HAD RECALLS, AND THEY SAID YES, FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. WE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING A RECALL!!! WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE UP TO THIS POINT. THE FIRE CHIEF SAID THAT IF MY NEIGHBOR WOULD NOT HAVE SEEN THE FIRE WE WOULD HAVE LOST EVERYTHING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Aug 2, 2010
I WAS FOLLOWING THE FORD RULES FOR WHEN TO REPLACE SPARK PLUGS AT 100,000 MILES. I HAVE 99,860 MILES ON MY 2002 FORD F150 XLT 4.6L TRITON V8 MOTOR. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM GETTING THE NEW PLUGS FROM THE AUTO STORE TO REPLACE WHEN I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF. ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS FIRED OUT OF ITS LOCATION RIPPING OFF THE COIL PACK HITTING MY FAN BLADE ON THE TRUCK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE AS I HAVE BEEN READING. THE FUEL COULD HAVE BEEN IGNITED BY THE COIL PACK CAUSING A FIRE OR WORSE. WHAT IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND WHY HAS THEIR NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THE FORD MOTORS? *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Jun 2, 2010
FORD MOTOR COMPANYMAIN TOPIC: VEHICLE SERVICE ISSUES YOUR INQUIRY: I HAVE A 02 FORD F150 SUPERCREW WITH A MAJOR PROBLEM THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON THE DRIVERSIDE WHEN IT RANS INTO THE GEM MODULE CAUSE THE TRUCK TO BE HARD TO START AND THE GAUGES AND SERVICES LIGHTS TO STAY ON THE SEATBELT BELL TO RING ALL THE TIME > I CONTACTED DICK MASHETER FORD AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH THE TRUCK ANDTHEY TOLD ME IT IS COMMON WITH THAT YEAR TRUCK FORF THE WINDSHIELD TO LEAK ONTO THE GEM MODULE OWNER: YESVEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: [XXX] MILEAGE: 94000VEHICLE LOCATION: INPOSSESSIONIF CONTACTED DEALER: YESDEALER NAME: DICK MASHETER FORD OWNER FIRST NAME: [XXX] OWNER LAST NAME: [XXX] OWNER EMAIL ADDRESS: [XXX] OWNER ADDRESS1: 2761 GOSLING WAY CITY: COLUMBUSSTATE: OHZIPPOSTAL: [XXX]: UNITED STATESDAY PHONE: [XXX] CLIENT > THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK 03/19/10 I HAVE BEEN ONT HE FORD FORUM AND HAVE SEEN ALOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE GEM MODULE GETTING WET WHEN IT RAINS > > I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD DO A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM I HAVE ALSO TALKED TO DICK MASHETER FORD ON HAMILTON RD IN COLUMBUS, OH AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS THE GEM MODULE CAUSING THE PROBLEMS WHEN IT RAINS AND IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH FORD F150 TRUCKS FROM THE YEAR '97 ON UP. IT SEEMS THAT FORD IS DOING RECALLS FOR EVERYTHING ELSE WHY NOT THE PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSHIELD LEAKING HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/FORD-F-150/TAA9DVMDG7RO706EI/P3#LASTPOST THIS IS THE WEBSITE THAT I FOUND THAT OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS COSTING THEM ALOT OF MONEY TO GET THE PROBLEM REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENSE. > > FROM: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Feb 7, 2010
2002 FORD F150. 4X4. 5.4 L V8. DRIVERS SIDE LEAKY WINDSHIELD. LEAK CAUSES CORROSION OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNDER DASH. THE GEM MODULE; WHICH CONTROLS MOST ALL ELECTRONICS ON THE DASH; RADION, 4X4, WIPERS, HEADLIGHTS CONTROLS, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS. DUE TO THE CORROSION OR THE GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX ON DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE THE STARTER WILL RANDOMLY ENGAGE ITSELF AS WELL. MANY OF THE RELAYS UNDER THE DASH ARE UNDER ABNORMAL CONDITIONS. DURING THE MALFUNCTION OF THE ABOVE TWO ITEMS THE RELAYS WILL "CHATTER" CONSTANTLY. ALL OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS WILL HAPPEN WITH THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION. WITH NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION THE FAN BLOWER WILL STILL RUN, HEADLIGHTS STAY ON ( IN AUTO POSITION). NUMEROUS OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSTINGS OR IDENTICAL TROUBLES ON THE INTERNET. COUNTLESS FORD MECHANICS WILL TELL OF SAME TROUBLES. *TW
Electrical system, Visibility, Structure, Jan 19, 2009
THE WINDSHIELD OF MY F150 FORD KING RANCH LEAKS AND HAS DONE DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AND RUST IS OCCURRING IN LOCATIONS NOT EASILY ACCESSED BY WATER. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jan 7, 2009
2002 FORD F-150 WINDSHIELD LEAKS CAUSING DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (FUSE BOX AND ELECTRICAL MODULE). MANY ISSUE HAPPENING INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT WORKING AND SHORTING OUT THE AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH. WINDSHIELD REPAIR FACILITY STATES THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE PRIMING OF THE WINDSHIELDS AT INSTALLATION IN MANUFACTURING. ALSO STATES IT MIGHT CAUSE A POTENTIAL FOR THE WINDSHIELD TO EJECT ITSELF DURING A ROLLOVER REDUCING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CAB. DEALER WHO IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM STATED IT WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE BUT RESEARCH STATES OTHERWISE AS WELL AS A LETTER FROM FORD TO THE DEALERSHIPS EXPLAINING THE ISSUE - #15773. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 26, 2008
INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE ANTI THEFT UNIT IN THAT IT WON'T ALLOW THE TRUCK TO START. IF ALLOWED TO SIT FOR AN HOUR OR SO IT USUALLY STARTS. FORD DEALERSHIPS SAY THAT THEY HAVE TO HAVE IT WHEN THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING. WELL, NOW THE PROBLEM SEEMS PERMANENT, AS IT WON'T START AT ALL. WHEN ASKED IF SYSTEM CAN BE TURNED OFF THEY SAY "NO, IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE" THEIR SAFETY ISSUE HAS PUT ME IN PERIL ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. ONE BEING ON A BOAT RAMP WITH RISING WATER AND A VEHICLE THAT WON'T START. HOW SAFE IS THAT? THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER NOW, AND THEY TELL ME THEY MUST DUPLICATE THE NOT STARTING SO THEY CAN SEE WHAT'S WRONG, IN FACT IT IS NOT STARTING. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Aug 7, 2008
I HAVE HAD THE 02' F150 SINCE DECEMBER 07' AND HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD LEAKING. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH IN THE 97' TO 03' F150 MODELS VIA FORD FORUMS AND OTHER INTERNET SITES AS WELL AS THE LOCAL FORD DEALER REPAIR SHOP WHO WORKED ON MY TRUCK. THIS LEAK SHORTS OUT THE FUSE PANEL IN THE CAB THAT CAUSES THE LOSS OF POWER TO EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE LEAK ALSO TENDS TO SHORT OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO BE UNABLE TO READ WHAT GEAR THE TRUCK IS IN. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO NOT START AND EVEN SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING WHICH AGAIN IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING IN ANY CONDITION. THIS LEAK COST ME $1500 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS DUE TO DAMAGE TO THE STARTER, RELAY, ALTERNATOR, COMPUTER, FUSE PANEL, AND HAVING TO REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD. I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THIS LEAK WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAVE ONLY ISSUED A SPECIAL SERVICE BULLETIN! I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THE WINDSHIELD LEAK IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE YET A RECALL CAN BE ISSUED FOR FADING PAINT? *TR