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.
Electrical system, Aug 15, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER WINDOWS, HORN AND TURN SIGNALS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUSES WERE REPLACED BY THE CONTACT AND THE WINDOWS, HORN AND TURN SIGNALS RESUMED PROPER FUNCTION. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS ENGAGED, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE DASH BOARD AND FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A SERVICE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2006
THE BRAKE PEDAL STOPPED MOVING WHEN ACTUATING THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOVES SO THERE IS NO STEP OVER HEIGHT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PEDALS. WITH THE PEDALS BEING AT THE SAME HEIGHT POSITION THERE IS NO WAY TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THEM OR STEP ON BOTH AT SAME TIME. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 4, 2006
MY 2002 FORD F150 HARLEY DAVIDSON PICKUP TRUCK EJECTED A SPARK PLUG WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY . THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT OF FAILURE AND AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AS THE TRUCK LOOSES POWER WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . IN ADDITION THE FAILING PLUG THIS TIME WAS ONE RIGHT UNDER THE FUEL RAIL AND THE COIL WAS PREVENTED FROM CONTINUING TO PULL OUT BY THE FUEL RAIL ADDING CONCERN THAT IT COULD PUNCTURE AND CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE .WHEN CONTACTING FORD THEY BASICALLY TOOK MY INFORMATION AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE . *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 27, 2006
I HAVE A F150 2002 FORD PICKUP WITH 55,000 MILES ON IT. MY PARENTS AND I HAD JUST FINISHED LUNCH AND GOT IN MY TRUCK. I TURNED THE KEY AND WE HEARD 2 LOUD POPPING NOISES AND THE MOTOR STARTED RUNNING ROUGH (PULSING). TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, OPENED THE HOOD ONLY TO DISCOVER THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE #8 HOLE AND WAS LAYING DOWN IN A CREVICE ON THE ENGINE AND THEN ROLLED OUT OF SIGHT. WE HAD TO CALL A FLATBED TOW TRUCK AND WERE TOWED 82 MILES BACK TO NORTH COUNTRY FORD, COON RAPIDS, MN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT WHERE WE LEFT THE VEHICLE. ON MONDAY MORNING I FOUND OUT TO MY SURPRISE FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT NORTH COUNTRY FORD THAT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I HAVE ON THE TRUCK WOULD NOT COVER THE $2,300 COST. NORTH COUNTRY SENT OUT THE HEAD TO HAVE THE HOLES DRILLED LARGER FOR THE SPARK PLUGS. I HAVE DRIVEN FORD PRODUCTS FOR OVER 45 YEARS BUT THIS WILL BE THE LAST FORD UNLESS FORD OWNS UP TO THIS PROBLEM AND DOES A RECALL AND CREDITS PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF WHO HAVE BEEN INCONVENIENCED. *JB
Electrical system, Visibility, Jul 24, 2006
I RECEIVE STORM DAMAGES TO MY VEHICLE. DURING THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE VEHICLE WE SUSTAIN INJURIES FROM THE WINDSHIELD FIBERS AND GLASS, IN THE VENTS WHICH THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE GLASS IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE. THE TRUCK HAS A DEFECT IN THE HEAT CONTROL AND THE RADIO PANEL GET EXTREMELY HOT. WE INHALE THE FIBER FROM THE GLASS , IT GOT IN OUR EYES, STINGING AND ITCHING, ETC. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS MAY BE A PRODUCT PROBLEM. *NM
Tires, Jul 11, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AND COMPLETELY DETACHED. THE SPARE TIRE DROPPED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURE WAS ALERTED BUT THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE CLAIM.*AK
Seats, Jul 9, 2006
THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE IN MAY 06, BACK OF SEAT WOULD COLLAPSE ON SEAT. TOOK TRUCK TO AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD "SEAT/ BACK BAR"? WAS BROKEN. ON 07/08/06 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE, SAME TYPE OF BREAK, BACK OF SEAT LEANS FORWARD ONTO SEAT, WILL NOT CATCH. *JB
Suspension, Jul 9, 2006
MISSING COTTER PINS ON FRONT END UPPER BALL JOINTS. *JB
Visibility, Jul 7, 2006
ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD SEAL BEGAN LEAKING WATER INSIDE CAB AND INTO DASH COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE LEAK ORIGINATED IN THE DRIVER SIDE VALLEY ON TOP OF THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. THE VALLEYS ALLOW WATER TO FLOW DIRECTLY TO AND POOL UP AT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED. I REMEDIED THIS BY CAULKING THE AREA TO PREVENT FURTHER WATER DAMAGE. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 29, 2006
FORD F-150 BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG FROM THE HEAD, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AVERAGE COST OF REPAIR TO THE CUSTOMER IS 3500. *JB
Power train, Jun 18, 2006
AT ABOUT 75K MILES, A VERY FAINT WHINE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE, MAINLY AUDIBLE WITH ACCELERATION AND AT SPEEDS OF ABOUT 35 MPH. IT SLOWLY PROGRESSED, WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS HAPPENING WITH MANY FORD 150'S WITH THIS YEAR, IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE PARTS (THE MATERIAL IT WAS MADE WITH). WE WERE TOLD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT UNTIL NOISE WAS TOO LOUD. AT 92K MILES, IT WAS A PRETTY LOUD WHINE AT ALL SPEEDS EXCEPT ABOUT 70 MPH, AND THEN PROGRESSED TO A GRINDING NOISE. I JUST TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL, PINION AND CARRIAGE GEARS WERE "TORN UP". THEY FOUND A REPLACEMENT AND TOTAL COST IS $1800. AT THIS POINT FORD IS NOT FIXING PART, SINCE THERE IS NO EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT THIS IS NOT A PART THAT SHOULD BE GOING OUT AT 90K MILES EITHER, AND WITH THE DEALERSHIP SAYING THIS IS HAPPENING OFTEN AND THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE PART, FORD SHOULD BE RECALLING THIS, OR AT THE VERY LEAST PAYING FOR THE FIX WHEN IT STARTS TO GO BAD. *JB
Electrical system, Jun 9, 2006
SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE THREE COILS HAVE GONE BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC AT A FORD DEALERSHIP TO NOT WASH THE MOTOR ON THE VEHICLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE COIL CONFIGURATION ON ALL FORD, LINCOLN, AND MERCURY VEHICLES SINCE THEY SWITCHED TO INDIVIDUAL COILS FOR EACH CYLINDER. THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND IT HAS TO BE CHECKED ON THE COMPUTER TO TELL WHICH ONE IS BAD. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 22, 2006
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 45 MPH, WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE SO I PULLED OVER , FOUND THE PASS SIDE REAR PLUG WAS SHOT OUT OF THE MOTOR AND LAYING ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE COIL PACK IS CRACKED AND THE MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED OFF. I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX THIS YET!YES I HAVE OLD PARTS. *JB
Vehicle speed control, May 15, 2006
I RECENTLY RESPONDED TO HAVE THE RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2002 F-150 COMPLETED. SINCE THEN, MY CRUISE CONTROL HAS FAILED TO WORK AND WHEN I HIT THE "ON" BUTTON AND THE "COAST" BUTTON AT THE SAME TIME, MY HORN WILL BLOW. THE DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS AN $89 DIAGNOSTIC FEE FOR SOMETHING THAT HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE THIS " FACTORY FIX". IT HAD WORKED UP UNTIL I DROVE IT IN THAT DAY. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, May 1, 2006
MY 2002 FORD F150 SVT LIGHTNING EJECTED THE VERY BACK PASSENGER SIDE SPARK PLUG. I WAS IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, A LOUD POP, AND SOMEHOW DROVE THE TRUCK TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. (JOE SARTAIN FORD, DECATUR, AL) *NM
Steering, Apr 4, 2006
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED, AND MAKING A SLIGHT TURN TO THE LEFT, THE TIE-ROD END ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE OFF AND JAMMED INTO THE WHEEL. THE TIE-ROD GOUGED THE INSIDE OF THE ALUMINUM AND PUNCTURED THROUGH THE WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER TIE-RODS ON THE DRIVES SIDE WHERE REPLACED. THE ALUMINUM WHEEL ALSO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS IT IS SCORED AND WILL NOT HOLD AIR. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 4, 2006
I PURCHASED A USED 2002 FORD F150 4X4 FROM THE MANAGER OF A FORD DEALERSHIP. WITHIN 7 MONTHS A SPARK PLUG BLEW, WE DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SUCH A PROBLEM BUT WE REPAIRED IT AND A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN WE REPAIRED IT THINKING MAYBE WE DID NOT REPAIR THE FIRST ONE CORRECTLY. THEN A MONTH LATER IT DID IT AGAIN. I SEARCHED WEB SITES AND SAW IT WAS A GREATER PROBLEM. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP-(WHICH SAY THEY CAN NOT REALLY SAY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS EXACTLY?) IT COULD BE FROM A BLOWN SPARK PLUG.. BUT REFUSE TO GIVE THAT AS A REASON? I WONDER WHY? SO THEY HAVE QUOTED ME ABOUT $3200.00 IN REPAIRS NOT INCLUDING LABOR, WHICH WILL TAKE IT UP TO ABOUT $5000.00!!! I CAN NOT AFFORD THIS AS IT TOOK EVERYTHING FOR ME TO PAY FOR THIS TRUCK, WHICH I FEEL WAS SOLD TO ME BY THE DEALERSHIP AND EVEN THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE TRUCK THAT KNEW OF A PROBLEM AND DID NOT DISCLOSE IT TO ME. SO MY TRUCK WILL SIT UNTIL I DECIDE WHAT TO DO, AS I MAKE MONTHLY CAR AND INSURANCE PAYMENTS ON IT. *NM
Electrical system, Apr 3, 2006
2002 F-150 HAS HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED 4 TIMES PREVIOUSLY IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. THIS TIME THE GAUGES ALL DROPPED TO NOTHING, JUMPED BACK UP AND TRUCK LOST POWER. WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY, WHEN RESTARTED, GAUGES WENT TO FULL POWER, DROPPED TO NOTHING, THEN BOUNCED BACK AND FORTH. WITHIN 20 MILES, BATTERY LEVEL DROPPED TO ALMOST NOTHING. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 3, 2006
ON TWO OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, MY FORD F-150 WITH A TRITON 4.6 LITER V8 ENGINE HAS "BLOWN A SPARK PLUG" CAUSING A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS FINANCIALLY AND TRANSPORTATION WISE. I CAME TO FIND OUT THAT THIS IS A PREVALENT ISSUE WITH FORD F-150 TRITON ENGINES AND I ASK THAT A FORMAL INVESTIGATION, RECALL AND, IF POSSIBLE, COMPENSATION BE AWARDED TO ME AND OTHERS HAVING SUFFERED THE SAME FATE. THE MOST RECENT CASE OCCURRED ON SATURDAY NIGHT APRIL 1, 2006 WHEN RETURNING FROM A FAMILY WEDDING. *NM
Power train, Mar 25, 2006
I BROUGHT THE TRUCK ON JUNE 1, 2004. A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BROUGHT THE TRUCK IT STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS. I TRIED TALKING TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY WERE NO HELP AT ALL. I HAVE TRIED TALKING TO THEM PLENTY OF TIMES. I HAVE TOOK MY TRUCK TO AN MECHANIC AN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM . I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO THE DEALERSHIP IS NO HELP AT ALL. THEIR WARRANTY POLICY IS A FRAUD THEY DO NOT KEEP UP WITH IT. I AM TIRED OF THIS SITUATION. THAT'S THE REASON I WANT TO CANCEL THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR. *JB
Air bags, Mar 24, 2006, crash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT AT 35 TO 40MPH. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE AND MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP HOWEVER THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 15, 2006
FORD 5.4 V-8 TRITON ENGINE SPIT SPARK PLUG MY 2002 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW SPIT OUT THE #3 SPARK PLUG. THE REPAIR WAS $500 TO HAVE THE HEAD RE-THREADED WITH NO GUARANTEE. DEALER ADVISED NEXT TIME THE HEAD WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $3000. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 14, 2006
THE 2002 F150 LARIET WAS RUNNING GREAT, HAD NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO THIS INCIDENT. THE NUMBER 7 SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE HEAD, CAUSED LOSS OF POWER OF THE ENGINE, TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY ARE TELLING US THEY CAN REPLACE THE HEAD FOR $3300.00 OUR COST. I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE HEAD AND FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO REPLACE. *JB
Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2006, crash
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HIS FORD TRUCK F-150 AND SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO A TREE. HE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURY AND STILL IN THE HOSPITAL HE WAS IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOR TWO DAYS AND HE WILL BE DISABLE FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED LAST WEEK ON MARCH 4,2006.*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 60MPH THE NUMBER THREE SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. AFTER TALKING TO THE DEALERSHIP, IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEAD WAS NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE SPARK PLUG IN PLACE. THE HEAD, COIL FOR THE SPARK PLUG AND THE GASKETS NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.