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Model Year Problem Record

Ford F-250 SD 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

244Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
12Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
34Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine107 complaints

107 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V553000.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V399000.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V352000.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V553000Reported December 5, 2007 - 1,176,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 1,176,000 vehicles across all affected models.

09V399000Reported October 13, 2009 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

11V352000Reported July 13, 2011 - 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 26,715 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA06012Opened June 22, 2006 - Closed December 7, 2007

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 07V553000.

EA06012Opened June 22, 2006 - Closed December 7, 2007

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 07V553000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20011
20025
200315
200431
200518
200626
200739
200829
200920
201032
20116
20123
20136
20142
20156
20162
20173
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.