Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Ford F-250 SD

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 282 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V352000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26,715
Reported to NHTSA
2011-07-13
Owners notified
2011-08-15

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 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Safety risk

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-13
Owners notified
2009-10-27

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 INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer 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 ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V553000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,176,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-05
Owners notified
2007-12-29

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling3983,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2395,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel2267,000 mi
Electrical system2196,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1235,000 mi
Tires12108,539 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system982,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor820,000 mi
Steering885,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt822,550 mi
Vehicle speed control885,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline563,000 mi
Service brakes574,000 mi
Engine4102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe454,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel476,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch451,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission43 mi
Tires: sidewall426,000 mi
Unknown or other430,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal411,720 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system326,872 mi
Air bags28,040 mi
Electrical system: ignition242,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring230,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers264,000 mi
Exterior lighting2102,746 mi
Interior lighting230,000 mi
Power train2110,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly219,709 mi
Seat belts2137,243 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2120,000 mi
Structure: body255,000 mi
Suspension: front279,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint236,800 mi
Suspension: rear230,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire214,492 mi
Air bags: frontal163,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator142,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module177,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)192,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer138,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch196,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline170,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings131,778 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump172,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings126,872 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1—
Fuel/propulsion system1150,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1133,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly143,600 mi
Power train: axle hubs143,600 mi
Power train: driveline183,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint161,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage160,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages138,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections126,872 mi
Structure: body: door155,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint136,800 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar154,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables112,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control160,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels: rim150,000 mi

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of 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.