2002 FORD F-450 SD

6 recalls, 15 complaints - 51 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.
26,715 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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
4,500,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
130,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
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.
1,176,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
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.
175 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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)
1,200,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
SEATS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE DOME LIGHTING FAILED TO TURN ON AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (HARRISONBURG FORD, 3155 S MAIN ST, HARRISONB... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE DOME LIGHTING FAILED TO TURN ON AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (HARRISONBURG FORD, 3155 S MAIN ST, HARRISONB... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 7, 2012
Incident date: Feb 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK LINER ERODED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT GIVEN A REASON FOR THE FAILURE, BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THAT STEEL WAS BEING USED TO MANUFACTURER THE FUEL TA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Feb 15, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
I'M CURRENTLY IN KENYA VOLUNTEERING AND DON'T HAVE MY OLD BILL OF SALE WITH ME BUT WILL HAPPILY PROVIDE IT UPON MY RETURN TO THE STATES. I COULD GIVE AN OFFICIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT THEY COULD THEN USE TO LOOK UP THE VIN IF THEY WISHED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY TRUCK STARTED RUNNING... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 25, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK HAS DETACHED FROM THE INNER STRUCTURE OF THE TANK. THE MATERIAL WAS IN THE FUEL INJECTOR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 26, 2009
Incident date: Aug 18, 2009
I OWN A 2002 FORD F450 THAT I RELY HEAVILY ON IN MY SMALL LAWN MAINTENANCE BUSINESS. WHEN THAT TRUCK DOESN'T RUN, I DON'T EARN ANY MONEY AND IN FACT I AM IN THE RED. I HAVE DISCOVERED THROUGH THE BRIEFEST OF ON-LINE SEARCHES THOUGH THAT I AM ONLY ONE OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE RUN IN TO THE PROBLEM I'M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
IN AUGUST OF 2007 5 OF THE 8 AMBULANCES IN OUR MUNICIPAL FLEET BEGAN TO STALL AND LOOSE POWER AND NOT BE ABLE TO GET OVER 35-40 MPH. WE FOUND THE FUEL FILTERS FULL OF SILVER FLAKES. AFTER REMOVING THE FUEL TANK WE FOUND THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK FLAKING OFF. EVEN THOUGH THESE UNITS WERE OUT OF WAR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jul 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
7.3 DIESEL FUEL LINE, BETWEEN HOSE NEED STEERING BOX AND FUEL FILTER AT TOP FRONT OF ENGINE, RUSTED CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, MAY BE FUEL RETURN LINE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Nov 18, 2004
Incident date: Nov 11, 2004
WHEN STOPPING AT A LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Sep 3, 2004
Incident date: Jun 10, 2004
FRONT PASENGER COMPARTMENT FLOORBOARD HEATS UP TO 160+ DEGREES WHEN IN HILLY OR MOUNTANIOUS AREA OF DRIVING. PASENGER UNABLE TO KEEP FEET ON FLOOR BOARD DUE TO HEAT. F450 10 CYL GASOLINE ENGINE MOTORHOME. FORD DEALER STATES "COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THIS ENGINE & VEHICHLE" NO REMEDY OFFERED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2004
WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE BOOSTER WAS REPLACED, BUT NOTHING CHANGED. THE CONSUMER TRIED OTHER VEHICLES AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED THE SAME PROBLEM. ... Read more
SEATS Feb 26, 2004
Incident date: Jan 12, 2004
HAVING BEEN A DRIVER OF LIMOUSINE COACHES FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, I QUESTION THE SAFETY OF THE PERIMITER SEATING ARRANGEMENT IN THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY STOP OR A CRASH, NUMEROUS INJURIES COULD RESULT. THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE IS USED EXTENSIVLY WHERE ALCOHOL IS A ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 5, 2004
Incident date: Dec 18, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. *NM
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Aug 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 14, 2003
FAILURE OF CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER AND SLAVE CYLINDER. REPEATED PROBLEM. VEHICLE LOOSES ALL CLUTCH CONTROL, CAUSING UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE ENGINE TO STALL. ALMOST CRASHED INTO INNOCENT VEHICLE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Oct 10, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT GAS TANK IS FRACTURED CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK LARGE AMOUNTS ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE SHOWS NO WARNING. DEALER IS AWARE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. MR

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FORD F-450 SD

51 manufacturer communications from 51 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
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
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
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
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
04227 Oct 7, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH
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
18406 Feb 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
18376 Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
0471 Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042107 Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
042411 Dec 13, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT
18223 Oct 1, 2004
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
18217 Oct 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *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
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
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
17603 Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
17554 Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
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
16518 Oct 30, 2003
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 F450/550. *TT
03174 Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
03911 May 12, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
02227 Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16403 Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
16291 Oct 1, 2002
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
LOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS UNDER LOAD WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE. *TT
02177 Sep 2, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
16136 Aug 1, 2002
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION. *TT
16078 Jul 1, 2002
021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE AT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THROUGH THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT
02E20 May 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION/ DELIVERY HOLD: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *JG
15843 Apr 1, 2002
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL CLEAR VIEW CONDITION. *TT
15827 Apr 1, 2002
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LPG ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE TWO FUEL GAUGES DISPLAYING DIFFERENT FUEL LEVELS. *TT
15825 Apr 1, 2002
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS CRACKED AT THE FRONT SIDE OF THE HEADLAMP LENS AREA. *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
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
15687 Mar 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LPG ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY CONDITION AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 OR 3 DAYS. *TT
15753 Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME SUPER DUTYS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION DRIVING AT 60 KPH. *TT
15566 Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT
15574 Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULTY IN PROGRAMMING THE KEY FOB(S). *TT
15311 Oct 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK NO START CONDITION. *TT
15297 Oct 1, 2001
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SIDE POWER MIRROR CONDITION. *TT
010901 Sep 1, 2001
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO PASSENGER SEAT MISBUILD.*JB
15109 Aug 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD

FORD F-450 SD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 SD across all model years (1991, 2026).

204 Total Recalls
628 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
20 Reported Crashes
17 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-450 SD - Year by Year

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2022 14 37 View
2021 12 26 View
2020 10 0 View
2019 9 5 View
2018 7 0 View
2017 11 1 View
2016 3 1 View
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2014 4 2 View
2013 8 2 View
2012 7 5 View
2011 8 11 View
2010 6 4 View
2009 5 5 View
2008 3 105 View
2007 2 19 View
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2004 3 43 View
2003 6 18 View
2002 (current) 6 15
2001 9 28 View
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1999 11 76 View
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