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, Visibility, Nov 21, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WINDSHIELD LEAKED IN THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE. THE FUSE BOX WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE LEAKING, AND REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED AT CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY FREE REMEDY. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 17, 2005
RIGHT BEFORE THE FAILURE I WAS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. AS I BEGAN PULLING A WAY I HEARD A SINGLE LOUD POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND POPPING AND TICKING. I STOPPED THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY -- I NEVER MADE IT OUT ONTO THE CROSS STREET. THE PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD --BLOWN PLUG. FORD HAS OFFERED TO REPLACE THE HEAD FOR A COST OF $3900.00. *JB
Power train, Nov 15, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES HIS CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS AND HIT A MAN PINNING HIM BETWEEN TWO TRUCKS. THE CAR WAS LOCKED AND PARKED AT THE TIME. HE IMMEDIATELY GOT IN HIS VEHICLE AND STARTED IT AND PULLED THE CAR OFF OF THE MAN. HE REPORTS HAVING NO PROBLEMS OF THIS KIND PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT OR SINCE THIS INCIDENT. *JB UPDATED 12/07/05/ *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 8, 2005
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF #2 CYLINDER ON RIGHT SIDE HEAD. 45000 MILES WITH ORIGINAL PLUGS STILL IN FROM FACTORY. DEALER SAID IT'S A FACTORY DEFECT BUT FORD IS NOT COVERING IT. 3200 DOLLAR REPAIR. TRUCK IS A 2002 FORD F-150 WITH 5.4L TRITIN V-8. *NM
Electrical system, Structure, Nov 2, 2005, fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED DUE TO WATER LEAKING FROM FAULTY WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 2, 2005
APRIL 2005 2002 F-150 FORD TRUCK ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. #3 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER CAUSING EMERGENCY EXIT FROM FAST LANE ON HWY 81. SECOND INCIDENT SAME CYLINDER NOVEMBER 2. AFTER RESEARCHING FORD FORUMS ON THE INTERNET FOUND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE FORD TRITON 5.4 LITER V8 MOTORS. FORD CONSUMER AFFAIRS WAS CONTACTED - NO ASSISTANCE. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AFFECTING THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES AS WELL AS LIVES. FORD HAS REFUSED TO RECOGNIZE THE ISSUE AND WILL LEND NO CONSUMER ASSISTANCE. A FORCED RECALL SHOULD BE INITIATED. FAILURE IS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT THREADING OF MACHINED ALUMINUM HEAD ON ALL TRITON 5.4 LITER V8S. ESTIMATED REPAIRS IN EXCESS OF $300 EACH OCCURRENCE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THIS IS NOT A WEAR/TEAR COMPONENT OF ANY VEHICLE. IT IS AN INTEGRAL PART AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD AT ANY COST. *NM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 1, 2005
ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CODE REPORTED BY SERVICE TECH WAS C-10-95 AND STATED THAT I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. FAILURE OCCURRED AT ONLY 17,500 MILE ON THE UNIT. *JB
Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 25, 2005, crash, fire
2002 FORD F150 AIR BAG DEPLOYED DURING AN ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG KNOCKED THE CONSUMER OUT OF THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY KNOCKING THE AND GAVE HIM CHEMICAL BURNS. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *NM
Power train, Oct 24, 2005
SHUDDER IN DRIVETRAIN AT SLOW/IDLE SPEED. FORD DEALER REPLACED DRIVE SHAFT, AND TRANSFER CASE - DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. STILL DO NOT HAVE ANY ANSWERS OR FIXES. *NM
Vehicle speed control, Oct 18, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL05V388000 FIRE IN SWITCHES COULD OCCUR. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALER, AND LOCAL DEALER HAD NO PARTS TO FIX PROBLEM. NO INCIDENT OCCURRED AT THIS TIME. THE DEALER SAID PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE SOMETIME IN MID OCTOBER 2005. *AK *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 17, 2005
I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD F-150 WHEN THE SPARK PLUG (3RD ONE ON PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD ON THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE IS A 4.6 LITER TRITON ENGINE. IT MADE A LARGE BANG THEN A THUMPING NOISE AND LOSS OF POWER TO ENGINE SO I HURRIED AND PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. TRIED TO PUT SPARK PLUG BACK IN. IT STAYED IN FOR A FEW DAYS AND BLEW OUT AGAIN. IT WILL NOT STAY IN. THE COST OF REPAIRS COULD REACH $2000.00 EASILY. IF SOMEONE WAS NEAR THE ENGINE WHEN IT WENT OFF IT MIGHT OF KILLED THEM. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I LOOKED UP ON THE INTERNET TO FIND A WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND FOUND OUT HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES. *JB
Visibility, Oct 16, 2005
WATER LEAKS THROUGH LEFT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD CAUSING FUSE BOX TO SHORT OUT, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND RADIO STOP WORKING, VERY DANGEROUS. FORD IS AWARE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 13, 2005
NORMAL EVERY DAY USE. SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TURNS ON DPFE SENSOR AND OR EGR VALVE HAS FAILED. FROM WHAT I'VE RESEARCHED IN FORUMS IT IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AMONGST FORDS. ENGINES THAT SUFFER THIS IDLE VERY ROUGH, AT TIMES SO MUCH THAT THE ENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. AT FIRST I CHANGED THE AIR AND FUEL FILTER THINKING THIS MIGHT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. SOON AFTER I HAD MY TRUCK SCANNED FOR TROUBLE CODES(OBD II) AND DISCOVERED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROBLEM. EVERY SHOP I'VE TAKEN MY TRUCK FOR ESTIMATES HAS TOLD ME THIS IS A VERY COMMON DEFECT WITH FORDS. *JB
Electrical system, Oct 12, 2005
AFTER RAINING 4X4 INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHES , WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND RADIO SHUT ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. *NM
Visibility, Oct 12, 2005
WINDSHIELD LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX. *NM
Suspension, Oct 6, 2005
WE NOTICED A SLIGHT RUBBING WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNING TO RIGHT WHILE ON VACATION. WITHIN 2 DAYS IT BECAME WORSE, THE THUMPING AND RUBBING SOUND WERE VERY LOUD AND FELT IN THE CAR. WE OPTED TO LEAVE THE CAR. LUCKILY WE DID, AS THE REPAIR SHOP INFORMED US THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED, AND NOTED THIS IS NOT COMMON. WE WERE TOLD THAT HAD WE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME, THE WHEEL WOULD HAVE FALLEN OFF ON THE HIGHWAY, AS IT WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE. THIS IN TURN DAMAGED OUR BACK BRAKES, RESULTING IN NEW ROTORS AND PADS, AND THE SHOP WAS UNABLE TO GET THE EMERGENCY BRAKES BACK ON AS THEY WERE RUSTED ON THE CAR. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 6, 2005
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON MY 2002 F150, 5.4L,V8, FORD PICKUP. MILEAGE AT TIME OF THE INCIDENT,46337. WHILE TURNING RIGHT AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND CONTINUED TO POP VERY LOUD. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. I KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, BECAUSE MY BROTHERS 2001, F150, 5.4L, V8, FORD PICKUP, MILEAGE APROX.103000 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HAS A NEW HEAD WITH 8 THREADS INSTEAD OF 4, BUT CLAIM NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. MY TRUCK IS A THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT IS COVERING THE REPLACEMENT OF "ONE" HEAD. I AM PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OTHER HEAD. I THINK IT IS TOTALLY WRONG TO REPLACE ONLY ONE HEAD WHEN THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME DEFECT!!*JB
Suspension, Oct 5, 2005
CONSUMER 2002 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW TOP SHAFT PISTON FOR THE SHOCK ABSORBER BROKE. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE NEVER CARRIED MORE THAN 500 POUNDS IN THE CARGO BED NOR EVER PULLED ANYTHING (MOTORCRAFT SHOCK ABSORBER, ASH-144, 2L3Z-1825-FA, H751B 103805 100604, BAR CODE: 31508 407657, ML1193 REV 5/01). *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 30, 2005
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2005
FORD TRITON V8 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD 2002 F250. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2005
ENGINE ON MY 2002 FORD F150 WITH 88,000 MILES BLEW A SPARK PLUG WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. CAUSING APPROXIMATELY $2,900 WORTH OF DAMAGE. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND TOWED TO THE CLOSEST REPAIR FACILITY. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FORD F150 TRITON V8 ENGINES THAT FORD WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE.*JB
Power train, Sep 26, 2005
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT APPROX 40,150 MILES. *JB
Seat belts, Sep 25, 2005
PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNLATCHED INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
Power train, Sep 21, 2005
2002 EXPLORER REAR AXLE MAKES HOWLING\NOISES WHEN ACCELERATING. FORD WILL NOT REPAIR REAR AXLE. REAR AXLE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED BY INDEPENDENT SHOP.
Power train, Sep 13, 2005
CONTINUOUS ROARING NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WAS DETERMINED THAT REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS BAD. IF IT WOULD HAVE GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING, TRUCK COULD HAVE LOCKED UP. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE THAT WAS A BIG SAFETY CHANCE TO TAKE. OUT OF WARRANTY ON MILES. (BUT NOT ON 3 YEARS).SO IT COST US $1900 OUT OF POCKET TO REPAIR. HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *JB