Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Ford F-150

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 969 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V385000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA
2011-07-29
Owners notified
2011-09-12

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-07
Owners notified
2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling9496,475 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine7875,000 mi
Electrical system7197,000 mi
Engine66138,000 mi
Vehicle speed control66135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline51125,000 mi
Seat belts38120,000 mi
Unknown or other26120,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system23138,000 mi
Air bags2086,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1950,000 mi
Structure1884,000 mi
Power train1799,860 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1646,000 mi
Structure: body1585,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1437,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1358,000 mi
Steering1390,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1353,379 mi
Electrical system: ignition1235,000 mi
Service brakes12168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1174,332 mi
Tires1062,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting9118,000 mi
Suspension830,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit78,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly737,978 mi
Equipment6100,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly645,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire655,600 mi
Tires: tread/belt640,000 mi
Wheels6115,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers575,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash540,000 mi
Seats5160,000 mi
Visibility570,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring478,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood435,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system471,000 mi
Exterior lighting4115,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages448,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly483,718 mi
Suspension: rear464,125 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights340,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch337,204 mi
Fuel system, other377,175 mi
Latches/locks/linkages370,000 mi
Seat belts: front327,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module350,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor323,000 mi
Structure: body: door3409 mi
Structure: frame and members331,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields3100,000 mi
Suspension: front330,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs331,000 mi
Air bags: side/window247,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2101,888 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2134,167 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module220,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2409 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft243,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip250,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components250,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder240,000 mi
Steering: column220,000 mi
Steering: linkages231,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint284,339 mi
Trailer hitches214,700 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2140,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2140,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear220,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls268,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Wheels: rim26,600 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module135,267 mi
Child seat: handle (infant)1—
Child seat: material/padding121,000 mi
Child seat: shell: infant121,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module133,377 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly115,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly173,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys157,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger133,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)142,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: mechanical: winch1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch120,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump146,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings117,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1116,210 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1135,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch139,695 mi
Parking brake143,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings117,363 mi
Parking brake: indicator light1409 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: manual transmission167,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly130,147 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage11 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1409 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner156,950 mi
Service brakes, electric1210 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper163,658 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1148,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman16,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1754,400 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm121,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments139,695 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber162,968 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1—
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle115,480 mi
Tires: bead1—
Tires: valve1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1143,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer140,000 mi
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: multi piece1—

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.