2002 FORD F-250 SD
5 recalls, 282 complaints - 37 TSBs
11V352000 Jul 13, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
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 TH... Read more
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.
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
07V553000 Dec 5, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN 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 D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
282 total complaints
13 crashes 21 fires 13 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 39 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 23 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 22 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 |
| TIRES | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 9 |
| STEERING | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 8 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 1, 2017
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
MY SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING IN 2012. IT IS A FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. VIN [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 1, 2017
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
MY SPEED CONTROL STOPPED WORKING IN 2012. IT IS A FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY. VIN [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
SEAT BELTS
Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2017
THE SEAT BELTS COME UNBUCKLED WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS TO THE DRIVE'S SIDE MORE OFTEN THAN PASSENGER SIDE. THE BELT COME UNDONE ON HIGHWAY, IN TOWN, JUST STARTING OUT OR AFTER AN HOUR THERE ISN'T A WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS.THE SPEED OF THE TRUCK ALSO DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE. BUT IT IS HAPPENING... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
TRUCK DIES WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAN-NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2016
Incident date: Apr 27, 2016
AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 30 MILES AND RETURNING HOME, THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY - ABOUT 20 MINUTES AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. BY THE TIME SMOKE WAS SEEN, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS BURNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE BUT THE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Apr 17, 2016
Incident date: Apr 8, 2016
AT 102000 MILES ENGINE EJECTED #8 SPARK PLUG WHILE DRIVING, TAKING THREADS WITH IT. LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED USING INSERT. AT 125000 MILES ENGINE EJECTED #3 SPARK PLUG IN SAME MANNER. SAME MECHANIC INSPECTED #8 WHILE REPAIRING #3 AND FOUND INSERT NOT HOLDING, PLUS TWO OTHER PLUGS BACKING OUT.
ENGINE
Dec 16, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD EXPLODED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEH... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Aug 24, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
ALL INCIDENTS INVOLVING BIG O AT TRUCK TIRES: 6/11/12 TREAD SEPARATION. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR CRASH. 12/31/12 TREAD SEPARATION. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR CRASH. 3/12/14 TREAD SEPARATION. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR CRASH. 4/11/14 TREAD SEPARATION. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR CRASH. 7/29/14 TREAD SE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 18, 2015
Incident date: Aug 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH LONG TRAIL T/A TIRES, SIZE: P265/75/R15 (NA). WHILE TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR TIRE POPPED AND NOTICED TREAD SEPARATION ON... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA... Read more
TIRES
Mar 16, 2015
Incident date: May 8, 2011
HAVE HAD 2 SETS OF BFGOODRICH 285/75/16 122R D TIRES THAT HAVE FAILED WITH SEPARATION PROBLEMS. THE FIRST SET THAT FAILED 05/11, WE HAD BLOWOUT ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE CAUSING OVER $3000 DAMAGE TO DRIVER FRONT. LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURIES BF GOODRICH REPLACED THE TIRES AT 100%, SAME TIRES. THE SECO... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Mar 16, 2015
Incident date: Mar 13, 2015
HAVE HAD 2 SETS OF BFGOODRICH 285/75/16 122R D TIRES THAT HAVE FAILED WITH SEPARATION PROBLEMS. THE FIRST SET THAT FAILED 05/11, WE HAD BLOWOUT ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE CAUSING OVER $3000 DAMAGE TO DRIVER FRONT. LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURIES BF GOODRICH REPLACED THE TIRES AT 100%, SAME TIRES. THE SECON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 1, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2009
ON MY FORD F-250 CREW CAB, ALL FOUR BRAKES AND ROTORS WENT BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED ON 10-08-2009 WITH 81,125 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ON 11-10-2009 (ONE MONTH LATER) I HAD TO REPLACE A CALIPER ON THE LEFT REAR AXLE. ON 5-16-2013 WITH 100030 MILES (18,905 MILES LATER) I HAD TO INSTALL ANOTHER NEW C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 2, 2014
Incident date: Mar 30, 2014
THE VSM (VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE) FAILED. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, KEY FOB DOES NOT WORK, AUTO HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK, RADIO DOESN'T TURN OFF WHEN KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND DOOR OPENS, NO AUDIBLE INDICATOR FOR KEY IN THE IGNITION, NO AUDIBLE IN... Read more
TIRES
Jul 16, 2013
Incident date: Jul 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD EQUIPPED WITH NITTO DURAGRAPPLER TIRES, SIZE 265/75/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE A SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 5, 2013
Incident date: Jul 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD POP. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 24, 2013
Incident date: Jun 21, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE UPON ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NHTSA RECALL CAM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 24, 2013
Incident date: Jun 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME EXHIBITED CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 16, 2013
Incident date: Jul 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED RAPIDLY TO FLOOR UPON ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL AFTER REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 16, 2013
Incident date: Jul 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED RAPIDLY TO FLOOR UPON ENGAGING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN UNTIL AFTER REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jan 30, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
2002 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A STRONG DIESEL FUEL ODOR AND FINDING FUEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE DIESEL ENGINE WAS DESIGNED WITH COPPER SLEEVES OR CUPS AROUND THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE P... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 30, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
2002 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A STRONG DIESEL FUEL ODOR AND FINDING FUEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE DIESEL ENGINE WAS DESIGNED WITH COPPER SLEEVES OR CUPS AROUND THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 28, 2012
WHILE DRIVING I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER STOPPING AND CHECKING THE ENGINE I NOTICE I HAD A BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG AND BUSTED IGNITION COIL. I HAVE A 2002 FORD F 250 SD. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN A NEW PLUG BUT IT WILL NOT SCREW INTO THE HOLE. DAMAGE ESTI... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 28, 2012
WHILE DRIVING I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER STOPPING AND CHECKING THE ENGINE I NOTICE I HAD A BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG AND BUSTED IGNITION COIL. I HAVE A 2002 FORD F 250 SD. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN A NEW PLUG BUT IT WILL NOT SCREW INTO THE HOLE. DAMAGE ESTI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 28, 2012
WHILE DRIVING I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER STOPPING AND CHECKING THE ENGINE I NOTICE I HAD A BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG AND BUSTED IGNITION COIL. I HAVE A 2002 FORD F 250 SD. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN A NEW PLUG BUT IT WILL NOT SCREW INTO THE HOLE. DAMAGE ESTI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 22, 2012
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
ON THIS DATE IN 2010 MY F250 SD HAD THE LEFT TIE ROD REPLACED ALONG WITH A COMPLETE "HEAVY DUTY" FRONT WHEEL BRAKE SERVICE (INCLUDING ROTOR REPLACEMENT) AND A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PERFORMED BY A FORD DEALERSHIP. THIS WAS TO ADDRESS A SEVERE SHIMMY AND VIBRATION THAT OCCURRED WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 4, 2012
Incident date: May 4, 2012
DRIVELINE FAILURE CAUSING VIBRATIONS AND A CRACK IN TRANSMISSION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 21, 2011
Incident date: Nov 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A REDUCTION IN THE ENGINE POWER. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN RESUMED CAUTIOUSLY TO THE RESIDENCE. UPON REACHING THE DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Oct 10, 2011
SPARK PLUG IN THE #8 CYLINDER WAS BLOWN OUT BREAKING THE COIL PACK AND MESSING THE THREADS UP INSIDE THE HEAD ON THE TRITON 5.4 V8. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 11, 2011
Incident date: Oct 10, 2011
SPARK PLUG IN THE #8 CYLINDER WAS BLOWN OUT BREAKING THE COIL PACK AND MESSING THE THREADS UP INSIDE THE HEAD ON THE TRITON 5.4 V8. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 10, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
ON SUNDAY MAY 1ST. I WAS DRIVING MY FORD F250 ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD, AND OUT OF THE AC VENTS. I PULLED OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE OF THE FREEWAY AND OPENED THE HOOD, WE SAW NO SMOKE NOR FIRE UNDER THE HOOD BUT JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE I DISCONNECT... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Apr 28, 2011
Incident date: Mar 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE LACK OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 4, 2011
THERE WAS NO EVENT LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE IT JUST HAPPENED THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL BLEW OUT OF THE CYL HEAD OF THE ENGINE CAUSING A LOUD NOISE AND SEVERE LOST OF POWER. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP TO REPAIR THE HEAD AND RETHREAD THE SPARK PLUG HOLE. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 5, 2011
Incident date: Jan 2, 2011
THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE INJECTORS STARTED FALLING APART. DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW SAID THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HARNESS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE A NEW AND IMPROVED HARNESS THAT WILL NOT FALL APART. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2011
Incident date: Jan 2, 2011
THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE INJECTORS STARTED FALLING APART. DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW SAID THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HARNESS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE A NEW AND IMPROVED HARNESS THAT WILL NOT FALL APART. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 23, 2010
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE WITH A VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 27, 2010
Incident date: Sep 11, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ATA ANY SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF THE SEAT BELT WERE TO DETACH DURING A CRASH, IT COULD CAUSE LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. THE CONTACT LOCATED A RECALL FOR THE SEAT BE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 27, 2010
2002 FORD F-250 5.4L TRITON MOTOR. 95,950 MILES ON ENG. SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. JUST COST ME $775 DOLLARS TO HAVE SPARK PLUG INSERT,NEW SPARK PLUG, AND SPARK PLUG COIL REPLACED. I DID NOT GET THE OLD PARTS BACK. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 27, 2010
2002 FORD F-250 5.4L TRITON MOTOR. 95,950 MILES ON ENG. SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. JUST COST ME $775 DOLLARS TO HAVE SPARK PLUG INSERT,NEW SPARK PLUG, AND SPARK PLUG COIL REPLACED. I DID NOT GET THE OLD PARTS BACK. *TR
TIRES
Sep 13, 2010
Incident date: Aug 8, 2010
8 AUG 2010 11:25AM; PASSENGER FRONT FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T LT265/75R16D ON 02 F250 FX4 LARIAT SUPER DUTY CREW CAB; TREAD SEPARATED CAUSED F250 ON MISSOURI E.B. I-44 102.6 MILE MARKER TO GO INTO DITCH HITTING 3 ROCK OUTCROPPINGS TOTALING TRUCK. WIFE HIT WINDSHIELD HAD C/T SCAN AT E/R COX SOUTH HOSPI... Read more
Crash
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 3, 2010
MY 2002 FORD F250 V10 WITH AN IMMACULATE MAINTENANCE RECORD AND 70,000 MILES ON IT, STARTED TO TIC, TIC, TIC? I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TODAY TO GET CHECKED OUT, HE GOT IN THE TRUCK AND REVVED THE ENGINE AND....BOOM! A SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES AND GASOLINE/OXYGEN MIST REPEATEDLY SHO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 3, 2010
MY 2002 FORD F250 V10 WITH AN IMMACULATE MAINTENANCE RECORD AND 70,000 MILES ON IT, STARTED TO TIC, TIC, TIC? I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TODAY TO GET CHECKED OUT, HE GOT IN THE TRUCK AND REVVED THE ENGINE AND....BOOM! A SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES AND GASOLINE/OXYGEN MIST REPEATEDLY SHO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 29, 2010
Incident date: Aug 22, 2010
2002 F250 SUPER DUTY LARIAT WITH 80,350 MILES AND ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED PLUGS LOST A SPARKPLUG ON PASSENGER SIDE OF MOTOR ON 8/22/2010, 183 MILES FROM DEALER(WHO SOLD ME AN AFTER MARKET "EXTENDED" WARRANTY. I PAID $300.00 PLUS TO HAVE TRUCK TRAILERED BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAVE INCURRED OTHER E... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 4, 2010
THE VEHICLE IS DEPENDENT UPON A VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE TO OPEN DOORS, SHOW IF DOORS ARE OPEN OR CLOSED, AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, TURN ON AND OFF LIGHTS, ETC. THE UNIT INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ANOTHER UNIT BY FORD. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THIS DEVICE. MANY OWNERS HAVE R... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 4, 2010
THE VEHICLE IS DEPENDENT UPON A VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE TO OPEN DOORS, SHOW IF DOORS ARE OPEN OR CLOSED, AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, TURN ON AND OFF LIGHTS, ETC. THE UNIT INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ANOTHER UNIT BY FORD. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THIS DEVICE. MANY OWNERS HAVE R... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 4, 2010
THE VEHICLE IS DEPENDENT UPON A VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE TO OPEN DOORS, SHOW IF DOORS ARE OPEN OR CLOSED, AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, TURN ON AND OFF LIGHTS, ETC. THE UNIT INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ANOTHER UNIT BY FORD. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THIS DEVICE. MANY OWNERS HAVE R... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Jul 4, 2010
THE VEHICLE IS DEPENDENT UPON A VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE TO OPEN DOORS, SHOW IF DOORS ARE OPEN OR CLOSED, AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK DOORS, TURN ON AND OFF LIGHTS, ETC. THE UNIT INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ANOTHER UNIT BY FORD. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THIS DEVICE. MANY OWNERS HAVE R... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 3, 2010
Incident date: Jul 23, 2010
MY 2002 F250, 4X4, 7.3L DIESEL FORD TRUCK WITH 48,846 MILES HAS HAD THE THIRD ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTALLED AT A PRICE OF $1186. FORD REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING, EVEN WITH FORD SERVICE ACTION 03B03 AND EVEN WITH A LAW SUITE PENDING COURTS APPROVAL. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 10B16. MY TRUCK DROPPED TO ... Read more
TIRES
Jul 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 4, 2010
2002 FORD F-250, EXPERIENCED A LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AND DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0366-90)*JB UPDATED 08/05/10 *BF
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 23, 2010
Incident date: Jun 14, 2010
OUR BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED DOWN ON JUNE 14, 2010. FIRE INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE FIRE STARTED WITH OUR 2002 FORD F-250 TRUCK THAT WAS PARKED INSIDE. FOUND OUT AFTERWARDS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRUCK FOR A SENSOR THAT CAN CAUSE FIRE EVEN WHILE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING. *TR
Fire
Showing 50 of 282 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FORD F-250 SD
37 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
DOR-U2J7Y-02
Jan 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden
DOR-C2C6H-02
Jan 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden
SSM 48157
Sep 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
ASI-44408
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
LP-09L02
Dec 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
LP-09L02
Dec 1, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
20228
Apr 1, 2008
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ
20052
Nov 1, 2007
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ
19728
Apr 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19621
Feb 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
04227
Oct 7, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH
05174
Oct 7, 2005
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
05188
Oct 7, 2005
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT
18735
Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
17406
Sep 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
17829
May 1, 2004
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
17784
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
17822
May 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT
17571
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
04185
Jan 1, 2004
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
17316
Nov 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
16136
Aug 1, 2002
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION. *TT
15849
Apr 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/01/2001 TO 02/08/2002 MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE RIVET. *TT
15843
Apr 1, 2002
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL CLEAR VIEW CONDITION. *TT
15810
Apr 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE POWER MIRRORS. *TT
15798
Apr 1, 2002
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DI, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2001 MAY REMAIN IN 2ND GEAR WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION. *TT
15661
Feb 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15579
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15525
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD
15328
Oct 1, 2001
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15109
Aug 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD
06177
May 8, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
071110
Sep 19, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F-250 SD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA06012
Opened: Jun 22, 2006 , Closed: Dec 7, 2007
ENGINE STALLING
IN A DECEMBER 3, 2007 LETTER, FORD ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) IN APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SUBJECT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLING.A NEW DESIGN CPS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY WILL BE INSTALLED AS A REMEDY.O... Read more
FORD F-250 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-250 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).
171
Total Recalls
3,654
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
147
Reported Crashes
170
Reported Fires
13
Reported Deaths
FORD F-250 SD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13 | View |
| 2025 | 6 | 19 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 52 | View |
| 2023 | 15 | 76 | View |
| 2022 | 17 | 5 | View |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 15 | 4 | View |
| 2019 | 12 | 13 | View |
| 2018 | 10 | 23 | View |
| 2017 | 15 | 119 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 15 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 31 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 97 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 189 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 48 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 175 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 85 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 353 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 381 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 345 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 229 | View |
| 2002 (current) | 5 | 282 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 331 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 277 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 304 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 52 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | View |