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
955 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING). THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING AS A RESULT OF THE CORRODED STRAPS, BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 15, 2011
MID VEHICLE FRAME LOCATION BRAKE LINE BURST DUE TO RUSTING OUT WHILE BACKING AN RV INTO A CAMPING SITE. LOST ALL BRAKING FLUID AND BRAKES. HAD JUST COMPLETED TRAVELING TWO HOURS ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS TOWING A 3,500 LB. TRAILER. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE BACKING THE TRAILER AT ALMOST NO SPEED AND PARKING BRAKE STOPPED THE TRUCK. DECIDED TO REPORT THIS FAILURE AFTER VEHICLE WAS JUST RECALLED DUE TO RUSTING GAS TANK STRAPS. FRAME OF VEHICLE IS BADLY RUSTING AND FORD MUST DO MORE TO PREVENT FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS FROM RUST OUT DUE TO WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS..
Steering, Sep 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE INNER PASSENGER TIE ROD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE SMELL OF FUEL EMITTED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT THEN DISCOVERED THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING) BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT INCLUDE THE FUEL TANK ONLY THE STRAPS THAT HELD THE TANK IN PLACE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000. UPDATED 10/18/11*LJ THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY PLACED TEMPORARY STRAPS ON THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE PERMANENT STRAPS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE GAS TANK STRAPS CORRODED AND WEAKENED TO THE POINT WHERE FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE GAS TANK WAS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL, BECAUSE IT DID NOT FALL TO THE GROUND. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SINCE THE GAS TANK AND STRAP WERE MADE FROM DIFFERENT MATERIAL, AND THE SALT CREATED A CHEMICAL REACTION AND DESTROYED THE STRAP AND THE TANK, THE TANK SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 02/10/12
Power train, Aug 29, 2011
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON A 2002 F-150 WITH ONLY 47K MILES ON THE TRUCK. THIS TRUCK IS NOT A WORK TRUCK, BUT AN EVERY DAY TRUCK. I DO NOT HAUL A LOT, AND HAVE TREATED THIS TRUCK WITH A LOT OF CARE. IT WILL COST ME $1100 TO GET FIXED. THIS DESIGN FLAW SHOULD OF HAD A RECALL ON IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 8, 2011
STRAPS BROKE ON GAS TANK WHILE DRIVING CAUSING IT TO FALLOFF AN BREAK. *TR
Air bags, Aug 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AT ANY TIME. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THIS FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. UPDATED 09/21/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED STAYING ON OR FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY. NOW, THE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. UPDATED 10/03/11
Electrical system, Aug 6, 2011
COIL PACK CAUSING ENGINE TO MISFIRE. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 4, 2011
TURNED OVER MY 2002 FORD F-150. A LOUD POP OCCURRED AS A SPARK PLUG/COIL PACK BLEW OUT. THIS IS THE 3RD COIL PACK THAT HAS BLOWN SINCE APRIL OF 2009. THEY FIX IT EVERY TIME BY HAVING TO REPLACE THE COIL PACK AND SPARK PLUG, ALONG WITH HAVING TO RE-TAP THE HEAD. LUCKILY, THIS TIME, I WAS IN A GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT. THE LAST TWO TIMES, MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING THE TRUCK WHEN IT HAPPENED, WHICH PLACED US IN DANGER BECAUSE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION. I KNOW THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER PEOPLE SAYING THE SAME THINGS ABOUT THAT HAPPENING TO THEM MULTIPLE TIMES. I THINK IT'S TIME THAT FORD PUSHES A RECALL THROUGH DEALING WITH THE COIL PACKS, AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY THE SAME ISSUE, BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT AS A RESULT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2011
WENT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH FIRESTONE TO HAVE MY PLUGS CHANGED PER FORD MANUAL ON MY 2002 F150 5.4 LITER V8. IT WAS TOLD TO ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH THE VEHICLE AS I SHOULD CONTACT FORD DIRECTLY. THEY CLAIM THE PLUGS EXPLODE. WE THEN CALLED THE FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN SAYVILLE THE WOMAN STATED AT SAYVILLE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE PLUGS WOULD COST TO REPLACE $ 383.00 UNLESS THE PLUGS EXPLODE INSIDE THE ENGINE WHEN REMOVED THEN IT WOULD COST 1/2 HOUR MORE PER PLUG AS THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PLUGS EXPLODING IT COULD RUN UP TO A TOTAL COST OF$ 800.00 MAX TO REMOVE. SOMETHING ABOUT NEW SLEEVE HAS TO BE REPLACED WHEN IT EXPLODES. I WAS REALLY IRATE WE ARE ONLY TALKING ABOUT PLUGS. I THEN CONTACTED FORD AT 1 800 392-3673 AT CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER CLAIMS THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WELL I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS IF FIRESTONE WILL NOT TOUCH THE VEHICLE AND THERE OWN FORD DEALERS EXPLAINS THEY HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM THEN HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW ABOUT IT. PROBLEM. I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM WITH THIS NOT ONLY CONCERNS ABOUT ENGINE ALSO THE COST FACTOR WITH REGARDS WITH THE REMOVAL OF DEFECTED PLUGS I BELIEVE THEY ALREADY KNEW OF THIS PROBLEM AND AS USUAL THEY ARE TRYING TO PASS THE DEFECT TO THE CONSUMER. IT NEEDS TO BE STOPPED. *KB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 31, 2011
FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN THE TANK DROPPING. THE FRONT OF THE TANK CONTACTED THE ROAD SURFACE RESULTING IN A LEAK AND SPILLING OF APPROXIMATELY 21 GALS OF FUEL ON THE ROAD. NO FIRE RESULTED BUT THE HAZMAT TEAM WAS REQUIRED TO CLEAN UP THE SPILLED FUEL. THE 2002 F 150 WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Jul 29, 2011
I HAVE A 2002 FORD F 150 XLT SUPERCREW WITH THE 139 INCH WHEELBASE. UPON ARRIVING HOME MY WIFE SAID SHE NOTICED SOMETHING HANGING BELOW THE TRUCK.. I WENT OUT TO INSPECT. THE FRONT FUEL TANK RETAINING STRAP WAS HANGING THERE. THE BOLT SIDE HAD ROTTED AWAY APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES DOWN FROM TOP. REAR STRAP WAS INSPECTED AND SHOWED SIGNS OF RUST BUT STILL IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED..I HAVE MOVED THE VEHICLE INSIDE TO AVOID USING IT AND WILL ORDER NEW STRAP IN MORNING. I HAD HEARD FORD WAS LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM HAS IT BEEN RESOLVED ? DO I HAVE RECOURSE ? THANKS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 16, 2011
FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED OUT CAUSING FUEL TANK TO BREAKAWAY FROM THE VECHICLE . FUEL TANK DRAGGED ON THE HIGHWAY SPILLING ENTIRE 25 GALONS OF FUEL. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO REMOVE THE TANK BEFORE THE TRUCK COULD BE TOWED. FUEL TANK IS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR NEEDING REPLACEMENT. *TT
Suspension, Jul 15, 2011
MY TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT BRAND NEW IS A 2002 FORD F150 SUPERCREW THAT I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF. THE TRUCK HAS JUST OVER 64,000 MILES ON IT. ON OCCASION I DO USE THE TRUCK LIKE A TRUCK AND TOW A 19' BOAT WITH IT AND I USE IT TO PICK UP LUMBER ETC... THREE WEEKS AGO I BEGAN TO HEAR AN ODD METALLIC SOUND FROM THE BACK OF THE TRUCK WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. I CLIMBED UNDERNEATH AND GRASPED DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF THE SUSPENSION AND DRIVE TRAIN AND PUSHED AND PULLED ON THEM EXPECTING TO FIND SOMETHING LOOSE. I DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. THE NEXT DAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A VERY LOUD BOOM! I PULLED OVER AND AGAIN LOOKED AT THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK AND FOUND THAT THE MOUNT THAT HOLDS THE REAR LEAF SPRING TO THE FRAME BODY HAD BROKEN RATHER VIOLENTLY AND SENT THE END OF THE SPRING WITH HALF OF THE MOUNT THRU THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK BED. I WAS ABLE TO LIMP HOME. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL BODY/ FRAME SHOP AND THE OWNER TOLD ME THAT HE HAS BEEN SEEING ALOT OF THESE LATELY AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. AFTER INSPECTION HE FOUND THE OTHER SIDE WAS EQUALLY RUSTED AND READY TO LET GO, WHICH CONCERNED ME SINCE THAT IS THE SIDE WITH THE GAS TANK ON IT. IN HIS EXPERT OPINION HE BELIEVES THAT FORD HAD UNDERBUILT THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTS AND THAT IS WHY THEY ARE BEGINING TO FAIL ON TRUCKS THAT ARE AROUND THE AGE OF MINE. THE FRAME IS SAFE AND SOLID ENOUGH BUT THE MOUNTS FOR PARTS OF THE SUSPENSION APPEAR NOT TO BE. I AM FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT TOWING MY BOAT, OR THAT THE BED WAS NOT LOADED AND I WAS NOT DRIVING MORE THAN 35 MPH WHEN THE MOUNT LET GO. I DON'T KNOW WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. THE REPAIR COST $659 AND IN MY OPINION IT IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED CONSIDERING THE AGE, CONDITION AND THE LOW MILES I HAVE ON THE TRUCK. IF THIS TRULY IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD F150'S LIKE MINE POSSESS THAN IT IS ONLY MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE FAILURE OF THESE PARTS CAUSE A BAD ACCIDENT. *TT
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPARK PLUG NUMBER SIX BLEWOUT, DAMAGING THE ENGINE COIL AND REDUCING THE POWER OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 102,000. UPDATED 10/12/11*LJ UPDATED 10/24/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 13, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT STATED IT CAUGHT FIRE . THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. A CONSUMER WHO OCCUPIED THE BUILDING OBSERVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, SUFFERED SMOKE INHALATION AND WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06E056000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,125.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 11, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AT HIS HOME; DESTROYING THE VEHICLE AND THE HOME. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED WITH PUTTING OUT THE FIRE, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A REPORT. A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL WAS RECEIVED BY THE CONTACT; STATING THAT IF NOT REPAIRED, THE VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 11, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIRE INITIATED IN THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A FIRE REPORT BEING FILED. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WAS 200,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-150. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. NO FUEL LEAKED OUT OF THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STRAPS WHICH HELD THE FUEL TANKS IN PLACE FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 122,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 5, 2011
I WAS TRAVELING ON RT. 64 HEADING EAST TOWARD RT 59 IN WEST CHICAGO WHEN I SUDDENLY HEARD A THUD FOLLOWED BY A SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM WHAT I FIRST THOUGHT WAS THE BED OF MY 2002 F150. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG FROM THE SUSPECTED AREA. I DROVE A LITTLE LONGER AND WHEN THE NOISE WASN'T STOPPING, I PULLED OVER AGAIN AND NOTICED ONE OF THE BRACKETS HOLDING MY GAS TANK WAS DRAGGING AND THE FRONT HALF OF MY GAS TANK WAS ON THE GROUND. THE BRACKET WAS RUSTED THROUGH AND FALLEN AWAY ON ONE SIDE. I WAS ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED AT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAD JUST HAD MY TRUCK IN THE SHOP A FEW MONTHS BEFORE AND THERE WAS NO MENTION OF ANY RUST ISSUE WITH THE BRACKET FROM THE SHOPS I HAD BEEN IN. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER REPLACED IN JAN. 2010 AND THERE WAS NO MENTION OF RUST ISSUES WITH THE BRACKET THEN. *KB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 30, 2011
THE STRAPS HOLDING THE GAS IN PLACE ON MY 2002 F150 FAILED ON THE EXPRESSWAY CAUSING THE TANK TO DROP TO THE GROUND AT 65MPH. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO STOP, A RIP IN THE TANK CAUSED ALL OF THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT. LUCKILY NO SPARKS OF FIRE. I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF A POTENTIAL PROBLEM FROM THE DEALERSHIP I REGULARLY GET SERVICED AT. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ONLINE, AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC/FATAL, FOR ME AND ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE DRIVING AROUND ME. I AM NOT ONE TO WRITE COMPLAINTS, BUT I AM UPSET AT THE DANGER THIS PUT ME IN AND THE TIME AND COST OF THIS FAILURE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 27, 2011
MY 2002 FORD F-150 HAS VERY BADLY RUSTED FUEL TANK STRAPS, WHY IS THE RECALL ONLY UP TO 2001 F-150'S. FORD DEFINITELY USED SOME CHEAP METALS WHILE MAKING THESE F-150'S IS IT POSSIBLE TO INCLUDE 2002 AS WELL? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 21, 2011
GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE, GAS TANK FELL ONTO PAVEMENT. HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO MY FORD DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STRAPS FOR ABOUT $200. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED 5 MINUTES LATER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING 60 MPH! UPDATED 09/14/11 *BF *TR THE TANK FELL TO THE GROUND, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING. THERE WAS NO FUEL SPILL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STRAPS. UPDATED 09/21/11
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 16, 2011
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK DOING ABOUT 35MPH AND A LARGE AND LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY REPEATED QUIETER POPPING SOUND UNTIL I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND CONFIRMED MY SUSPICION. A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE #3 CYLINDER. I HAD TO HELICOIL THE HEAD TO FIX IT, OTHERWISE THE DEALERSHIP WANTED $1800 TO REPLACE THE HEAD. 2 MONTHS LATER DRIVING TOO WORK THE #2 CYLINDER EJECTED ITS SPARKPLUG. SAME FIX. I'M TO WORRIED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AT THIS POINT AND HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 16, 2011
I HEARD ON THE RADIO ABOUT A POSSIBLE UPCOMING RECALL ON FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS (1997-2001). THIS IS IN RELATION TO GAS TANK STRAPS GETTING RUSTY AND BREAKING. I THEN DECIDED TO LOOK UNDER MY TRUCK WHICH IS A 2002 FORD F150 AND DISCOVERED TWO GAS TANK STRAPS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH/OFF WITH THE TANK NO LONGER BEING SUPPORTED BY STRAPS. THE TRUCK IS ONLY A 2002, BUT I THINK THE PROBLEM GOES BEYOND THE 2001 TRUCKS PER THE POTENTIAL RECALL. *TR