2002 Ford Ford Truck
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.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
46% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Show complaint excerpts
Transmission noise in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-03-07
Suspension
22% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing front and rear.
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I am the owner 2002 Ford explorer that I purchased from metro motors of the virgin islands in August 2002. On September 17, 2004, while I was driving home, the front driver side wheel detached completely from the axis of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-10
While driving home from work, my car completely conked out for "No apparant reason." I pulled over the car (The best that I could) and started it back up. I went home and immediately contacted my local dealer and told them of my problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-17
Structure
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and hinge and attachments.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Tires
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Ford Truck have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.