Model year record

2002 Ford F-250

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 191 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 06V286000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,200,000
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-01
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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)

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine14138,683 mi
Tires989,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt945,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling899,600 mi
Unknown or other8108,349 mi
Electrical system793,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine756,000 mi
Vehicle speed control763,000 mi
Air bags: frontal610,000 mi
Seat belts6116,000 mi
Steering6165,080 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Power train570,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Service brakes4260,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3152,000 mi
Structure: body373,000 mi
Suspension312,500 mi
Tires: sidewall330,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3149,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition246,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel251,390 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system246,000 mi
Exterior lighting2151,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift228,000 mi
Seat belts: front262,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic232,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor238,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections283,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels2120,589 mi
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables154,009 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood172,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1149,000 mi
Equipment1
Exterior lighting: brake lights162,940 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal162,940 mi
Fuel system, diesel1160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1108,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings14,370 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1143,000 mi
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: clutch assembly139,500 mi
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp17,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings167,760 mi
Structure170,000 mi
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint153,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint153,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1100,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1136,000 mi
Suspension: rear1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire153,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 2001 model has about half as many 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.