2002 Ford F-250 problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 2002 Ford F-250 problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Ford F-250 2002 model, several common problems have been reported:
- Suspension Issues:
- The 2002 Ford F-250 has been associated with suspension problems, such as the "death wobble," hyper shaking, and shaking leading to a loss of control. Suspension issues can compromise the driver's ability to control the vehicle and may result in expensive repairs.
- Steering Difficulties:
- Steering problems have been reported in several versions of the Ford F-250, with the 2017 model being particularly prominent. Steering issues like wobbling and locking up can pose safety risks for drivers. It is advisable to avoid models with steering problems to ensure road safety.
These issues highlight the importance of thorough inspection and maintenance when considering a Ford F-250 2002 model to prevent potential safety hazards and costly repairs.
Is the 2002 Ford f250 a good truck?
Most reliable truck I've owned
This truck will do 100mph with ease. You will never have any problems as long as you do the regular maintinance. The 7.3L Powerstoke Turbo Diesel engine is definately the best engine Ford ever built. The 6.0L Diesel does not even come close.
What are the bad years for the F-250?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include: 2002 Ford F-250. 2006 Ford F-250. 2008 Ford F-250.
What is the recall on the 2002 Ford f250?
2002 Ford F-250 Recalls
A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
What is the best year f250 to buy?
The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016. The 2016 Ford F-250 for sale even ranks above the 2000 and 2001 models at Four Wheels Trend. The 2016 model has an outstanding maximum towing capacity, giving many owners the utility they need.
Is the 2002 F-250 a good truck?
Most reliable truck I've owned
This truck will do 100mph with ease. You will never have any problems as long as you do the regular maintinance. The 7.3L Powerstoke Turbo Diesel engine is definately the best engine Ford ever built. The 6.0L Diesel does not even come close.
What are the bad years for the F-250?
The worst years for used Ford F-250 include: 2002 Ford F-250. 2006 Ford F-250. 2008 Ford F-250.
Is the 2002 7.3 Powerstroke a good engine?
Overall, the 7.3 Powerstroke is quite a reliable diesel engine, and even the issues listed here are generally easy to fix. As your engine gets older, it's always a good idea to replace stock parts with Powerstroke performance parts and upgrades for the best results.
What is the best year F-250 to buy?
The most popular model year for the Ford F-250 is currently the 2016. The 2016 Ford F-250 for sale even ranks above the 2000 and 2001 models at Four Wheels Trend. The 2016 model has an outstanding maximum towing capacity, giving many owners the utility they need.
2002 Ford F-250 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-250 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Tires problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2002 Ford F-250 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2002 Ford F-250
The NHTSA has received 153 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2002 Ford F-250. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2002 Ford F-250 vehicles.
2023-11-20
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 1FTNW21F02E
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The vehicle is equipped with adjustable brake and accelerator. The pedals should move up and down together. But the brake pedal is several inches higher causing a safety issue.
2023-09-27
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-30
- VIN: 1FTNW21F32E
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Both front driver and passenger seat belts will pop out of buckle while driving. This happens at any speed.
2023-06-20
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-05
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTNW20S02E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving on a fairly rough highway I'm AZ, 180A, traveling about 50 mph over bumps and repaired cracks in the pavement, the steering wobbled and shook which did not seem far out of the ordinary on this particular stretch of highway. Suddenly, without warning, the steering failed causing loss of control of the vehicle, the driver was unable to steer the truck which veered off the road and sent us directly into the embankment of a dry wash. The truck hit the embankment head on 50-55 mph. I was riding as passenger of my vehicle since I was 8 months pregnant and experiencing severe heartburn all morning. My fiance drive and 3 of my children were in the back seat. After crashing head on into the dirt wall I was pinned in between the dashboard and seat. I suffered serious life changing injuries as a result. One of the firefighters who arrived in the scene inspected and confirmed the steering was broken. I was sent by helicopter to Flagstaff regional medical center where I spent 10 days. The truck was towed to an impound yard in St John's, az. I was able to retrieve my personal belongings but was not able to afford the tow truck drivers verbal quote of the charges due nor the cost to tow the totaled truck back home to snowflake. The truck had a lien and I assumed the lienholder would be notified to collect the vehicle. They were not notified and t ownership was transferred leaving me an abandoned vehicle fee and hold on my registration privileges in AZ. The truck is likely still at the tow yard which may allow an inspection if requested, however I no longer own it as a result of the circumstances. My 9 year old son was injured in the accident as well as my own informed which included a shattered patella and fractured acetabulum, after orthopedic surgery I was made to deliver my unborn son via C-section, thankfully the baby suffered no physical injuries.
2022-03-28
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1ftnw21l72e
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: As soon as the truck started, it popped out one of its spark plug. The truck started shaking and made a hollow noise and began to smoke and quickly caught on fire. The fire burned the entire truck.
2021-09-08
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-04
- VIN: 1FTNW20F12E
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and continued driving to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
2021-01-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-15
- VIN: 1FTNX21F92E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.
2020-07-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-03
- VIN: 1FTNX21LX2E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE EMERGENCY PARKING BREAK DOES NOT WORK, I DON'T THINK IT EVER HAS. I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE OVER THE YEARS AND IT QUICKLY QUIT BOTH TIMES. IT FEELS LIKE NORMAL RESISTANCE WHEN YOU PUSH IT IN WITH YOUR FOOT, AND DOES A NORMAL CLUNK AND RELEASE WHEN YOU RELEASE IT, BUT IT DOES NOT AT ALL HOLD THE TRUCK IN PLACE. IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO IT IS VERY INCONVENIENT FOR THIS TO NOT WORK. AN EXAMPLE, THAT I HAVE TO DEAL WITH REGULARLY IS HOOKING UP TO A TRAILER. I NEED TO GET OUT TO SEE HOW CLOSE I AM AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN GEAR (ONLY REVERSE WILL HOLD IT, THE OTHER GEARS WILL SLIP AND THE TRUCK WILL ROLL) AND TURN IT OFF TO GO LOOK.
2019-10-27
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-27
- VIN: 1FTNX21F82E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2002 F-250 7.3L DIESEL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY PULLING A HORSE TRAILER ENGINE JUST COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED WHILE COASTING. DROVE ANOTHER FEW MILES AND IT STALLED AGAIN. WOULD NOT START AGAIN AFTER THAT. THIS HAPPENED ON A REMOTE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. HAD A WRECKER TOW US TO A DIESEL SHOP WHO REPORTED TRUCK STARTED FINE NEXT DAY. WENT AND PICKED IT UP AND IT STUTTERED A FEW TIMES ON THE WAY HOME BUT DID NOT STALL. A FEW MONTHS LATER, ENGINE STALLED AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC BUT STARTED BACK UP. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO READ A CAM POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR. A FEW MONTHS LATER, STALLED AGAIN AT AN INTERSECTION. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. UPON ARRIVING AND UNLOADING FROM WRECKER. TRUCK STARTED UP. STARTED TO DRIVE IT HOME AND STALLED AGAIN HALFWAY THERE ON A BUSY RURAL ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER. CALLED WRECKER AGAIN AND TOWED TO DIFFERENT DIESEL SHOP. REPLACED CPS AGAIN AND TRUCK STARTED FINE. TOOK IT HOME AND RAN IT AT IDLE UNTIL ENGINE TEMP WAS NORMAL. ENGINE STALLED AGAIN AND WOULD NOT START. WAITED ABOUT 2 HOURS AND IT STARTED UP JUST FINE AND RAN AT IDLE FOR ONE HOUR WITHOUT STALLING. CURRENT CPS WAS FROM FORD DEALER (THE GREY ONE) BUT APPARENTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONE INVOLVED IN NHTSA ID: EA06012 RECALL FROM 2006 IS STILL A PROBLEM. IT COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE!!
2019-06-28
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-28
- VIN: 1FTNX21L72E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM TANK STRAPS WERE LOSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (APPLE FORD LINCOLN OF YORK, 1801 WHITEFORD RD, YORK, PA 17402, (717) 755-2911) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 174,000.
2019-02-04
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-14
- VIN: 1FTNF20F72E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO WRECK THAT I WAS TOLD ABOUT WHEN BOUGHT
2019-01-25
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3FTNW21F02M
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IN COLD TEMPERATURES AND CONNECTED TO THE BLOCK HEATER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,700.
2017-11-30
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-26
- VIN: 1FTNX21L42E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: ON NOVEMBER 26TH 2017, MY TRUCK STARTED HAVING A SIGNIFICANT MIS-FIRE IN CYLINDER #4. TRAVELLING AT ABOUT 30 MPH ON CITY STREETS; THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE ALTHOUGH DIFFICULT TO LIMP THE VEHICLE HOME AS IT DID NOT ACCELERATE WELL. UPON REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG; IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD THREADS IN THE SPARK PLUG PORT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. THIS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN EJECTED SPARK PLUG HAD THE VEHICLE BEEN CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED. SINCE THIS IS THE 3RD DIFFERENT CYLINDER THIS HAS OCCURRED ON WITH NUMEROUS REPORTS FROM MULTIPLE OWNERS OF THE SAME ENGINE DESIGN BY FORD; I HAVE DECIDED TO FILE THIS REPORT. THIS IS THE 2ND REPORT I HAVE FILED WITH THE NHTSA. THE FIRST REPORT I FILED WAS BECAUSE THE 2ND TIME THIS OCCURRED; A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE #3 CYLINDER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN SPEED IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. THAT OCCURRENCE ALSO CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION AND HAD TO BE PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. EVEN THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT REPORTS TO FORD AND DOCUMENTED OCCURRENCES DATING BACK TO 1997; FORD CONTINUES TO SAY THAT BECAUSE NO "SAFETY ISSUES" HAVE RISEN OR BEEN PROVEN TO BE CAUSED BY THIS ISSUE THAT IT IS NOT THERE PROBLEM. I WILL ALSO BE FILING REPORTS WITH BBB, CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER REPORTS.
2017-10-25
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-09
- VIN: 1FTNW20S42E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ONE OF THE VAPOR VALVES BREAKS ON THE GASOLINE TANK, IT IS NOT REPLACEABLE SO YOU HAVE TO BUY A NEW TANK. FORD HAS OBSOLETED THE TANK AND IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM ANY PLACE. YOU CAN SMELL THE GAS VAPORS WHEN THE TRUCK IS AT REST. I AM WAITING FOR IT TO BLOW UP.
2017-10-17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-06
- VIN: 1FTNX21L32E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE
2017-09-15
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-15
- VIN: 1FTNW21F12E
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL UNLATCHED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT SPEED. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON ALL PAVED STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
2017-06-15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-01
- VIN: 1FTNW20F72E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF HOOD OF MY FORD F 250 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK.
2017-04-03
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-31
- VIN: 1FTNW21F62E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V553000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
2017-02-16
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-13
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE, HEARD A LOUD POP. LOST ALL STEERING ABILITY. STEERING BOX SHAFT SHEARED IN HALF. I WAS PULLING A 18' EMPTY TRAILER AT THE TIME. TRUCK BLOCKED BOTH WESTBOUND LANES ALMOST CAUSING LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. BOTH COUNTY SHERIFF AND VA STATE POLICE CAME TO SCENE.
2017-02-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-15
- VIN: 1FTNW21LX2E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND AS SOON AS THE ENGINE BECAME HOT, A BURNING OIL ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.
2016-12-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-18
- VIN: IFTNW21F72E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OUT MY DRIVEWAY WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THEN TO THE LEFT THE SAME. WHILE SITTING STILL I COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT NONE STOP. FLUID IS FULL. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT STEERS FINE UNTIL I TURN A LITTLE TO RIGHT OR LEFT THEN IT GETS TIGHT. I NOTICED FROM 2002 TO 2006 THEIR WERE STEERING PROBLEMS UNSOLVED. *TR
2016-11-03
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-10
- VIN: 1FTNW21F12E
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED TO RANDOMLY UNBUCKLE. THERE ISN'T ANYTHING TOUCHING IT, PRESSING IT OR OTHERWISE INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATION. I FIRMLY PRESS THE BUCKLE INTO THE RECEPTACLE, PULL ON IT TO ENSURE IT IS LATCHED AND RANDOMLY IT WILL COME UNDONE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE ISN'T A RECALL OR WARRANTY TO COVER IT SO I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW RECEPTACLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED GOING AS SLOW AS 5MPH AND AS FAST AS 50MPH AND IS QUITE STARTLING AS THE SEATBELT INSTANTLY STARTS TO REWIND. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING MY TRUCK KNOWING THE SEATBELT MIGHT NOT HOLD IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN. *TR
2016-09-20
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTNW21F42E
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HUB BEARING CAUGHT FIRE, WHICH ALSO SET THE REST OF THE TIRE ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
2016-09-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-02
- VIN: 1FTNW20F12E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ISSUE WITH DOME LIGHT, DOOR JAMB LIGHT ON, AUTO HEADLIGHTS - ALL NOT WORKING.
2016-06-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-18
- VIN: 1FTNX21S42E
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: FORD F250 4X4 6.8L V10 SPIT OUT NUMBER10 SPARKPLUG AT 65 MPH FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW TWO MONTHS AFTER REPAIR. PAID $60 FOR REPAIR KIT PLUS $65 FOR ANOTHER NEW COIL AS IT GETS DAMAGED EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS. NO FIRE THIS TIME AS I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND REMOVE THE COIL BEFORE GETTING OFF HIGHWAY.
2016-06-13
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-06
- VIN: 1FTNW20L22E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: MY 2002 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 5.4 GASOLINE ENGINE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT AT AROUND 165,000 MILES. I HAD PULLED OVER TO TAKE A CALL TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WHEN I STARTED IT BACK UP IT WAS MAKING A LOUD POPPING SOUND, MY MACHANIC SHOP WAS NEXT DOOR TO WHERE I WAS SO I WAS LUCKY THAT I DID NOT HAVE TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE.
2002 Ford F-250 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2002 Ford F-250.
2011-07-13
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
- Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2007-08-28
- Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
2006-08-01
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
2006-06-12
- Manufacturer: SABRY LEE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: 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.
2006-05-24
- Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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