Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Ford F-350

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 144 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
Tires1360,000 mi
Electrical system1088,000 mi
Structure: body740,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine611,000 mi
Steering6175,000 mi
Vehicle speed control628,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt547,007 mi
Engine and engine cooling4147,230 mi
Seat belts495,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic464,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4500 mi
Suspension: front410,000 mi
Wheels4137,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly355,000 mi
Engine349,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel3123,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline320,100 mi
Unknown or other3113,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking2—
Power train289,560 mi
Power train: automatic transmission215,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly242,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)231,828 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire2120,000 mi
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator170,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system18,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment1148,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.133,000 mi
Exterior lighting1176,057 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Latches/locks/linkages188,000 mi
Parking brake1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter118,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seats1187,000 mi
Service brakes168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum123,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector128,398 mi
Structure1210,000 mi
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: hub153,000 mi
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1600 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has about 1.5 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.