MYRModel Year Report

2002 Ford Ford Truck

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2002 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:05.933Z

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 Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2003
2002: 37 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 46%

46% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

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TRANSMISSION NOISE IN REVERSE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020307

SUSPENSION 22%

22% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20050610

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, 20020617

STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hatchback/liftgate and hinge and attachments.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.