2002 Ford F Super Duty

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2002 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:39:06.798Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F Super Duty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1987: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008
2002: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY F-250 FORD DIESEL TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL ABS MODULE BURNED AND CRUISED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED AWAY FROM THE ABS MODULE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140818

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY F-250 FORD DIESEL TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL ABS MODULE BURNED AND CRUISED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED AWAY FROM THE ABS MODULE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140818

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030926 — PE (closed 20040218)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR FAILURE (ETC)

I 20040223 — EA (closed 20050210)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2002 Ford F Super Duty reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F Super Duty?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Ford F Super Duty have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.