2002 FORD F-250 Problems & Complaints
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TIRES
22 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH NITTO DURA GRAPPLER HIGHWAY TERRAIN TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Nov 05, 2015
TIRES INVOLVED WERE PURCHASED ON 7/25/2012 (HAVE RECEIPT) AND AT TIME OF INCIDENT HAD 16,115 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED TO CORRECT PSI AND SHOWED NO SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR CHECKING. TRIP WAS FROM ANTELOPE, CA TO SAN DIEGO, CA. (+/- 525 MILES.) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95 DEGREES. DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, TRUCK WAS RUNNING WITH NO LOAD/EMPTY AND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE OF A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON INTERSTATE 5 AT 65 MPH (CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON), APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES NORTH OF KETTELMAN, CALIFORNIA, DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE DELAMINATED (UNIROYAL LAREDO LT265/75R16 123Q LAR (DOT # BFW8JDUU5011) CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT NO ACCIDENT RESULTED AND NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT. DAMAGE DUE TO THE DELAMINATION WAS EXTENSIVE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE PICK-UP BED (PHOTOS AVAILABLE.) AAA WAS CALLED TO REPLACE THE DELAMINATED TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE DELAMINATED TIRE WITH A GOOD SPARE I CONTINUED ON WITH MY TRIP. APPROXIMATELY 225 MILES LATER (SAME DAY 8/16/2015), STILL ON SOUTH BOUND INTERSTATE 5 IN LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA THE PASSENGER RIGHT REAR TIRE (UNIROYAL LAREDO LT265/75R16 123Q LAR (DOT # BFW8JDUU5011) ALSO DELAMINATED, AGAIN, CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT NO ACCIDENT RESULTED AND NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT. DAMAGE DUE TO THE DELAMINATION OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE WAS ALSO EXTENSIVE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE PICK-UP BED (PHOTOS AVAILABLE.) INSURANCE CLAIM WAS MADE TO INSURANCE CARRIER (PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE) AND A DAMAGE CLAIM HAS BEEN MADE TO UNIROYAL (CLAIM #6193621979.) TOTAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IS $4,195.98 AND IS BEING REPAIRED AT CARSTAR GROVE COLLISION CENTER, 3580 OLIVE STREET, LEMON GROVE, CA 91945 (619-460-1367.) PHOTOS OF THE TIRES, AND DAMAGE TO THE PICK-UP TRUCK ARE AVAILABLE, AS ARE THE ACTUAL TIRE INVOLVED.
Aug 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 WITH DEFINITY DAKOTA A/T TIRES, SIZE LT 265/75R16, DOT NUMBER: UTW8PA91108. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE HE CHANGED THE TIRE AND INSTALLED THE SPARE. THERE WERE NO ROAD HAZARDS THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL TIRE MERCHANT WHO RE-INSTALLED A NEW TIRE. A MONTH LATER WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE UNDER CARRIAGE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED O BOTH FAILED TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT INSPECTED FRO THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER OF WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 183,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 15,000.
Dec 30, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI SCORPION ZERO ASIMMETRICO LT235/85R/16/E1 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THUMPING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRE AND FELT THE TIRE HAD A RAISED PORTION ON THE TREAD AREA. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WITH THE NEW TIRE AS WELL AS THE OTHER THREE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,250.
Jan 24, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, SIZE 265/75/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE EXPERIENCING HEAVY TREAD SEPARATION. THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE BEGINNING TO CRACK AS WELL. HE BELIEVES THAT THE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT THAT IS PLACED ON THE FRONT TIRES HAS CAUSED THEM TO SEPARATE. HE TOOK THE TIRES BACK TO THE DEALER FROM WHERE THEY WERE PURCHASED, BUT THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO REPLACE THE TIRES. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF ALL FOUR TIRES AND BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 21000. UPDATED 05/11/09. *LJ UPDATED 05/11/09.*JB
Apr 21, 2009
+ 17 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
18 complaints
ON 03/16/2012 AT 10:30PM WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, I CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN. TRUCK WAS RUNNING FINE. AS I PULLED AWAY FROM THE STOP SIGN AND ACCELERATING I HEARD A LOUD POP AND WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXHAUST LEAK. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD. I FOUND THAT THE COIL ON THE #3 SPARK PLUG WAS OUT AND THE EXHAUST SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE HOLE WHERE THE SPARK PLUG SHOULD HAVE BEEN. ONLY LIVING 2 MILES FROM WORK, I DROVE THE TRUCK HOME AND PARKED IT TIL MORNING. IN THE MORNING I WENT OUT AND TRIED TO PUT THE PLUG BACK IN AND REALIZED THERE WERE NO THREADS TO THREAD THE PLUG INTO. THIS IS VERY DISCONCERTING REALIZING THAT THERE WILL BE SOME MAJOR WORK NEEDING TO BE DONE ON THE TRUCK BEFORE I CAN DRIVE IT AGAIN. NOT TO MENTION COST. UPON SOME INTERNET RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE FORD TRUCKS AND THAT FORD IS REFUSING TO DO A RECALL ON THIS MATTER. I JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ON 03/12/2012 AND CANNOT DRIVE IT ANY MORE. I WILL NOT DRIVE IT ANY MORE DUE TO THE SAFETY ASPECT OF THE FUEL VAPORS COMING OUT OF THE HOLE AND POSSIBLY CATCHING FIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG WIRE STILL ARCING. LEAST OF ALL THAT IT WILL CAUSE MORE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE BEFORE IT CAN BE REPAIRED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME IN THIS MATTER AND I AM HOPING THAT SOMETHING CAN BE DONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE THAT WILL MAKE FORD DO A RECALL ON THESE TRUCKS AND GET THE PROBLEM FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR
Mar 18, 2012
HELP! SPARK PLUGS #3 AND #5 HAVE BLOWN IN MY FORD 2002 F250 SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011. THESE FAILURES HAVE HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS CAUSING ME TO LOOSE POWER ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND NARROWLY AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT WHILE TRYING TO NAVIGATE MY WAY THROUGH TRAFFIC TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS FAILURE HAPPENS FREQUENTLY TO A LARGE NUMBER OF FORD VEHICLE OWNERS. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT NHTSA HAS DENIED ANY FURTHER ACTION AGAINST FORD. I FIND THIS DENIAL QUESTIONABLE WITH THE VAST NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING OVER AND OVER. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WAS JEOPARDIZED ON BOTH OCCASIONS THAT MY PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THEIR SOCKETS. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! *TR
Aug 30, 2011
RUST OUT OF OIL PAN, 2002 FORD F250 DIESEL CAUSING MAJOR OIL LEAKAGE ONTO EXHAUST. FORD INDICATED THIS IS A COSMETIC PROBLEM BUT ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO DEALERS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY DEALER SINCE NEW. FORD INDICATES THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM AS IT IS COSMETIC. IT COST OVER $1400.00 TO FIX THIS COSMETIC PROBLEM WHICH RESULTED IN TOTALLY OIL COVERED EXHAUST SYSTEM. REPAIR WAS NOT DONE BY DEALER THAT INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS A PAN GASKET. A SECOND OPINION SHOWED A LARGE HOLE IN THE PAN FROM RUSTING. COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR FIRE. *TR
Mar 03, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HOLE, WHICH CAUSED OIL TO SPRAY ONTO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 2/2/09 *CN UPDATED 02/04/09. *JB
Dec 08, 2008
2002 FORD F-250 PICKUP WITH A 5.4 LITRE ENGINE. SPARK PLUGS KEEP BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT TELLS ME THEY SEE THIS OFTEN AND THEN PRESENT ME WITH A $400.00 BILL EACH TIME A SPARK PLUG BLOWS LOOSE. I'VE RECENTLY LEARNED THAT THIS CAN ALSO RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE BECAUSE THE COMPRESSED GAS AND AIR MIXTURE ARE BEING BLOWN THROUGH THE SPARK PLUG HOLE, WHILE THE LOOSE PLUG CONTINUES TO FIRE NEARBY. *TR
Sep 19, 2008
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ENGINE
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts. The contact stated the vehicle sat for a while before starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not officially diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was possibly caused by an unknown sensor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure started in 2013; however, the vehicle had been parked and undriveable since 2017. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Jun 02, 2025
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact initially discovered patches of fluid on the garage floor. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer discovered a leak in the engine oil pan due to a faulty silicone gasket. The contact stated that the oil pan was replaced by the same dealer a year prior to the recent failure. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN related to the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,683.
Apr 22, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.
Jan 29, 2021
2002 F-250 7.3L DIESEL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY PULLING A HORSE TRAILER ENGINE JUST COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES. I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED WHILE COASTING. DROVE ANOTHER FEW MILES AND IT STALLED AGAIN. WOULD NOT START AGAIN AFTER THAT. THIS HAPPENED ON A REMOTE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. HAD A WRECKER TOW US TO A DIESEL SHOP WHO REPORTED TRUCK STARTED FINE NEXT DAY. WENT AND PICKED IT UP AND IT STUTTERED A FEW TIMES ON THE WAY HOME BUT DID NOT STALL. A FEW MONTHS LATER, ENGINE STALLED AT A RED LIGHT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC BUT STARTED BACK UP. TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO READ A CAM POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT ON THE COMPUTER. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR. A FEW MONTHS LATER, STALLED AGAIN AT AN INTERSECTION. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. UPON ARRIVING AND UNLOADING FROM WRECKER. TRUCK STARTED UP. STARTED TO DRIVE IT HOME AND STALLED AGAIN HALFWAY THERE ON A BUSY RURAL ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER. CALLED WRECKER AGAIN AND TOWED TO DIFFERENT DIESEL SHOP. REPLACED CPS AGAIN AND TRUCK STARTED FINE. TOOK IT HOME AND RAN IT AT IDLE UNTIL ENGINE TEMP WAS NORMAL. ENGINE STALLED AGAIN AND WOULD NOT START. WAITED ABOUT 2 HOURS AND IT STARTED UP JUST FINE AND RAN AT IDLE FOR ONE HOUR WITHOUT STALLING. CURRENT CPS WAS FROM FORD DEALER (THE GREY ONE) BUT APPARENTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE ONE INVOLVED IN NHTSA ID: EA06012 RECALL FROM 2006 IS STILL A PROBLEM. IT COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE!!
Oct 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS IN COLD TEMPERATURES AND CONNECTED TO THE BLOCK HEATER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,700.
Jan 25, 2019
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9 complaints
CRUISE CONTROL ISSUE
Oct 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 DIESEL. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT A SILENT RECALL WAS ISSUED AND THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS A PART OF THAT RECALL, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Aug 31, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A SETTLEMENT NOTICE FROM AN ADMINISTRATOR STATING THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBLE DEFECT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE NOTICE STATED THAT THE PEDAL WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE RATHER THAN ACCELERATE. NO FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED AT THIS TIME; HOWEVER, SHE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK IF THE FAILURE DOES OCCUR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 30,000.
Jul 07, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED THAT OTHER REPAIRS NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED FIRST. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE DAMAGED THE FUSE BLOCK AND CABLE HARNESS. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR COSTS WOULD TOTAL APPROXIMATELY $1,500 - $2,000. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY SENT THE CONTACT OTHER NOTICES AND WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE PRIOR TO THE ONE DATED MAY OF 2008. THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOPPED WORKING AROUND THE TIME HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
May 19, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE FUSE BOX CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V388000, REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK
May 01, 2006
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9 complaints
2002 FORD F-250 BRAKE LINE ROTTED. LETTER TO MANUFACTURER NOT ATTACHED. *KB THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ROTTED BRAKE LINE MAY HAVE BEEN THE RESULT OF POOR MATERIAL. *NM
Sep 06, 2006
WHEN BRAKING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AS OF MAY 5, 2004 VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED THE THIRD TIME FOR BRAKE ROTORS. *AK
May 06, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 38,000 MILES, AND CURRENTLY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 77,000 MILES. *AK THE ROTORS WOULD GET EXTREMELY HOT RATHER IN USE OR NOT. *SC
Apr 20, 2004
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH 2002 FORD F250 EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT. WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND EXPERIENCES VIBRATION. BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN CHANGED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES.*MR
Dec 04, 2003
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MADE A LOUD HOLLOW SOUND WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THERE WAS VIBRATION AND TREMBLING THROUGHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK
Sep 26, 2003
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SEAT BELTS
8 complaints
Both front driver and passenger seat belts will pop out of buckle while driving. This happens at any speed.
Sep 27, 2023
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WILL UNLATCHED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT SPEED. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON ALL PAVED STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
Sep 15, 2017
MY DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT HAS STARTED TO RANDOMLY UNBUCKLE. THERE ISN'T ANYTHING TOUCHING IT, PRESSING IT OR OTHERWISE INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATION. I FIRMLY PRESS THE BUCKLE INTO THE RECEPTACLE, PULL ON IT TO ENSURE IT IS LATCHED AND RANDOMLY IT WILL COME UNDONE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE ISN'T A RECALL OR WARRANTY TO COVER IT SO I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW RECEPTACLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED GOING AS SLOW AS 5MPH AND AS FAST AS 50MPH AND IS QUITE STARTLING AS THE SEATBELT INSTANTLY STARTS TO REWIND. I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING MY TRUCK KNOWING THE SEATBELT MIGHT NOT HOLD IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN. *TR
Nov 03, 2016
DRIVERS SEAT BELT KEEPS COMING UNLATCHED FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING IS STUCK INSIDE. I LATCH IT AND TUG HARD TO MAKE SURE FULLY LATCHED. THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING, IT RELEASES FOR NO REASON. MY BEST FRIENDS 2006 F250 ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.
Feb 04, 2016
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WITHOUT ANY REASON, MY DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT HAS UNBUCKLED ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING (SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR). AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS A FEW TIMES I BEGAN INSERTING THE BUCKLE AND JIGGLING IT AND PULLING IT TO MAKE SURE IT LOCKED FIRMLY BEFORE DRIVING. EVEN AFTER HAVING DONE THIS, THERE HAVE STILL BEEN TIMES WHEN IT UNBUCKLED ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. IF I GET INTO IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT OFFER ANY RESTRAINT/PROTECTION. *TR
Jan 30, 2014
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STEERING
8 complaints
While driving on a fairly rough highway I'm AZ, 180A, traveling about 50 mph over bumps and repaired cracks in the pavement, the steering wobbled and shook which did not seem far out of the ordinary on this particular stretch of highway. Suddenly, without warning, the steering failed causing loss of control of the vehicle, the driver was unable to steer the truck which veered off the road and sent us directly into the embankment of a dry wash. The truck hit the embankment head on 50-55 mph. I was riding as passenger of my vehicle since I was 8 months pregnant and experiencing severe heartburn all morning. My fiance drive and 3 of my children were in the back seat. After crashing head on into the dirt wall I was pinned in between the dashboard and seat. I suffered serious life changing injuries as a result. One of the firefighters who arrived in the scene inspected and confirmed the steering was broken. I was sent by helicopter to Flagstaff regional medical center where I spent 10 days. The truck was towed to an impound yard in St John's, az. I was able to retrieve my personal belongings but was not able to afford the tow truck drivers verbal quote of the charges due nor the cost to tow the totaled truck back home to snowflake. The truck had a lien and I assumed the lienholder would be notified to collect the vehicle. They were not notified and t ownership was transferred leaving me an abandoned vehicle fee and hold on my registration privileges in AZ. The truck is likely still at the tow yard which may allow an inspection if requested, however I no longer own it as a result of the circumstances. My 9 year old son was injured in the accident as well as my own informed which included a shattered patella and fractured acetabulum, after orthopedic surgery I was made to deliver my unborn son via C-section, thankfully the baby suffered no physical injuries.
Jun 20, 2023
DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE, HEARD A LOUD POP. LOST ALL STEERING ABILITY. STEERING BOX SHAFT SHEARED IN HALF. I WAS PULLING A 18' EMPTY TRAILER AT THE TIME. TRUCK BLOCKED BOTH WESTBOUND LANES ALMOST CAUSING LIFE THREATENING INJURIES. BOTH COUNTY SHERIFF AND VA STATE POLICE CAME TO SCENE.
Feb 16, 2017
MY VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OUT MY DRIVEWAY WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THEN TO THE LEFT THE SAME. WHILE SITTING STILL I COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT NONE STOP. FLUID IS FULL. WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT STEERS FINE UNTIL I TURN A LITTLE TO RIGHT OR LEFT THEN IT GETS TIGHT. I NOTICED FROM 2002 TO 2006 THEIR WERE STEERING PROBLEMS UNSOLVED. *TR
Dec 18, 2016
[XXX] THE STEERING BOX CONSTANTLY FAILS. BECOMES LOOSE INSIDE. VEHICLE WANDERS SEVERELY. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW. I'M PUTTING IN THE 3RD STEERING GEAR. FORD MECHANICS WOULD NOT CONSIDER THE BOX BEING BAD. IT WAS MY FAULT. EXCUSES WERE BALL JOINTS, KEEP THEM GREASED. I GREASED IT ONCE A WEEK PRIOR TO IT BEING IN THE DEALERSHIP. AS IT WOULDN'T STAY ON THE ROAD. THEN IT WAS THE NATURE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY ALL DO IT. WHAT? IT HAS NEW MOOG BALL JOINTS. SO THAT'S OUT. VERY WELL GREASED. SO THAT'S OUT. BEING THE 3RD BOX IN 89K, JUST ISN'T RIGHT. VEHICLE IS STOCK. NO LIFTS, NO OVERSIZE TIRES. I DID A WEB SEARCH. MULTIPLE FOLKS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM FROM 01 TO 08 F SERIES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 17, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE CONTACT MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO PULL THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED AND THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER ONE WEEK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MORE OFTEN AT LOWER SPEEDS THAN HIGHER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,080 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
May 20, 2011
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8 complaints
ISSUE WITH DOME LIGHT, DOOR JAMB LIGHT ON, AUTO HEADLIGHTS - ALL NOT WORKING.
Sep 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE SWITCH FOR THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR SWITCH FAILED TO DEACTIVATE AND CAUSED A FUSE TO BLOW. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Nov 16, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE RPM DECREASED TO AN IDLE SPEED. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THERE WAS A WAITING PERIOD OF A FEW SECONDS BEFORE THE POSITIVE CABLE WAS REMOVED AND THEN RECONNECTED TO THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE RESUMED TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE BATTERY CABLE WAS ADJUSTED. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. THERE WAS NOT A SAFETY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 54,009. UPDATED 05/10/10 *BF UPDATED 05/10/10*JB
Mar 05, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BACK UP LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND A BURNING SMELL WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.
Apr 24, 2006
THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD . THE HOOD LATCH WOULD NOT WORK . THE FIRE DEPT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.
May 02, 2005
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POWER TRAIN
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT A WIRE SHORTAGE AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,100. UPDATED 2/3/15*CN UPDATED 8/30/2017*CN
May 30, 2014
AFTER COMING TO A STOP AT A RETAIL PARKING LOT, I COULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER HAD BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN DRIVE AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE BRACKET THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE TRANSMISSION TO HOLD THE SHIFT CABLE TO ALLOW SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION, BROKE AWAY FROM THE TRANSMISSION THREADED MOUNTING BOSSES. THE ALUMINUM THREADED MOUNTING BOSSES CRUMBLED WITH SEVERAL PIECES FALLING TO THE GROUND. THE INABILITY OF PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK ESPECIALLY AT A TIME OF URGENCY IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO ME. A REPAIR OPTION SHORT OF REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION HAS NOT YET BEEN DISCOVERED. SEVERAL FORD DEALERS SAID THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH AN ISSUE. MY MECHANIC WHO IS TRYING TO DEVELOP A MAKE-SHIFT BRACKET STATED HE HAS SEEN MANY CASES ON WEB SITES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR STATIONS. ONE GOOGLE SEARCH ON FORD TRUCK FORUM SHOWED AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM SUCH AS MINE. THANK YOU *TR
Oct 10, 2012
FORD F250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED AND DISPLEASED WITH THE BUSINESS PRACTICES OF DEALER**CC THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT OPERATE IN REVERSE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER. THAT DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY THE CONSUMER TOOK IT BACK TO THE SALES DEALER. THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF AFTER MARKET ALTERATIONS. ALL ALTERATIONS WERE MADE PRIOR TO THE CONSUMER ACQUIRING THE VEHICLE. *NM
Feb 22, 2007
ON TWO OCCASIONS, I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK IN PARK AND THE KEYS REMOVED AND THE TRUCK ROLLED. IT WAS NOT FULLY IN PARK. I WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE BOTH TIMES, ONCE FACING FORWARD AND ONCE BACKED IN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AFTER THE FIRST TIME AND THEY ADJUSTED THE SHIFTER. I NOW HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK IN SINCE IT DID IT AGAIN.
May 31, 2005
CLUTCH ENGAGES WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS A NORMAL PROCEDURE.*AK
Jan 20, 2004
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and continued driving to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
Sep 08, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HUB BEARING CAUGHT FIRE, WHICH ALSO SET THE REST OF THE TIRE ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
Sep 20, 2016
2002 FORD F-250. UNIT #1 WAS WESTBOUND IN FAR RIGHT LANE OF THE OHIO TURNPIKE. THE RIGHT SIDE TRAILER WHEEL, SINGLE AXLE, CAME OFF CAUSING TRAILER TO FISH-TAIL DAMAGING TAILGATE OF POWER UNIT. UNIT #1 DROVE TO BERM, THEN ACCESS ROAD DISABLED. *LN ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE TRAILER DIDN'T HAVE ANY LICENSE PLATES, THE VIN LABEL WAS WORN AND CORRODED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE TRAILER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0428-90)*JB
Jul 26, 2011
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN DOWN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THESE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE.
Dec 15, 2006
CONSUMER STATES WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE PULLS VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Oct 28, 2002
+ 2 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY ISMAEL MERANDES RECORDING SECRETARY OF THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK
Jan 26, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONTAL AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED. WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Dec 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO THE DRIVER'S VEHICLE HEAD ON. NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES AND WERE TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NM
Jan 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING ON AN ICY ROAD BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A CHEVROLET ASTRO VAN HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER OF THE ASTRO VAN DIED IN THE COLLISION ALTHOUGH ASTRO'S AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Dec 18, 2003
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING DRIVER TILTED STEERING WHEEL TO AVOID A DOG ON THE ROAD. DRIVE R LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES , AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN IN A DITCH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE WERE NO FATALITIES AT THIS TIME. *AK
Oct 14, 2003
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
NO WRECK THAT I WAS TOLD ABOUT WHEN BOUGHT
Feb 04, 2019
PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF HOOD OF MY FORD F 250 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK.
Jun 15, 2017
FORD F250 4X4 6.8L V10 SPIT OUT NUMBER10 SPARKPLUG AT 65 MPH FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW TWO MONTHS AFTER REPAIR. PAID $60 FOR REPAIR KIT PLUS $65 FOR ANOTHER NEW COIL AS IT GETS DAMAGED EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS. NO FIRE THIS TIME AS I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND REMOVE THE COIL BEFORE GETTING OFF HIGHWAY.
Jun 20, 2016
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, KEY OFF , NOT ATTENDED, CAUGHT FIRE, BURNED VEHICLE AND SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT AND BUILDINGS TO THE GROUND, BUT EVERYONE DENIES THAT THE CRUISE CANCEL SWITCH CAUSED IT EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS FIT.
Jun 06, 2016
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE LIGHTS COMES ON, THE GAS PEDAL CEASE TO FUNCTION, WITH ENGINE STILL RUNNING, BUT VEHICLE WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. THIS PROBLEM KEPT HAPPENING INTERMITTENLY ALL DAY.DEALER CONTACTED. TS
Oct 21, 2002
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Nov 15, 2004
5 YEARS OLD GRANDDAUGTHER ACCIDENTALLY PRESSED POWER WINDOW BUTTON IN CLOSE MODE WHILE LOOKING OUT OF THE WINDOW ,AND ALMOST HAD WINDOW CLOSE ON HER NECK. POWER WINDOWS DID NOT HAVE AN OVERRIDE FEATURE. CONSUMER HAD PLACED WINDOW GUARD TO PREVENT WINDOWS FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 26, 2002
CONVEX MIRROR PART ON OUTSIDE MIRROR IS NOT ADJUSTABLE, MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE LANES SAFELY.*AK
Dec 14, 2001
PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR IS CAUSING BLIND SPOT WHICH RESULTS IN POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. *AK
Nov 08, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being lifted onto a tow truck, fuel began to leak from the middle plastic made fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank hoses were faulty. The mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Nov 26, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250 DIESEL, 2004 F250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAPS UNDER THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000.
Jul 24, 2014
I HAVE A 2002 F250 WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON IT AND THE GAS LINE STARTED LEAKING NEAR THE FILTER WHICH IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE THE LINE BUT I'M CONCERNED BECAUSE THEY STATED THAT IT RUSTED OUT. THERE IS RUST STARTING TO FORM ALL UNDER THE TRUCK. *LA
Nov 26, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
The vehicle is equipped with adjustable brake and accelerator. The pedals should move up and down together. But the brake pedal is several inches higher causing a safety issue.
Nov 20, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE PULLEY HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 260,000. *TR
May 13, 2013
2002 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY RUSTED STEEL BRAKE LINE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL AT 25MPH IN NEIGHBORHOOD. I HAVE 84,507 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND DO NOT LIVE IN A HARSH ENVIRONMENT. THE LOCATION OF RUSTY AREA IS APPROXIMATELY 6 - 12 INCHES AWAY FROM JUNCTION SPLICE FOR THE FRONT BRAKES AND REAR BRAKE LINE. THE RUSTY BRAKE LINE IS THE LONG REAR BRAKE LINE. THE STEEL BRAKE LINE IS RUBBING A CABLE COVER THAT HAS METAL TAPE ON IT AND HAS CAUSED PREMATURE RUSTING. I LIVE IN EAST TENNESSEE AND THE WEATHER IS NOT HARSH. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND HAD BRAKE ROTOR PROBLEMS BEFORE AND HAD THE DEALER TO TURN THE ROTORS ONCE AND REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS. THANK GOODNESS I WAS TRAVELING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN THIS HAPPEN. THE WEEK BEFORE I DROVE THE TRUCK ON I-40 GOING TO NORTH CAROLINA THRU THE GORGE. WHAT IF IT HAPPENED THEN? *TR
May 07, 2013
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM TANK STRAPS WERE LOSE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (APPLE FORD LINCOLN OF YORK, 1801 WHITEFORD RD, YORK, PA 17402, (717) 755-2911) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 174,000.
Jun 28, 2019
ONE OF THE VAPOR VALVES BREAKS ON THE GASOLINE TANK, IT IS NOT REPLACEABLE SO YOU HAVE TO BUY A NEW TANK. FORD HAS OBSOLETED THE TANK AND IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM ANY PLACE. YOU CAN SMELL THE GAS VAPORS WHEN THE TRUCK IS AT REST. I AM WAITING FOR IT TO BLOW UP.
Oct 25, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE MOUNTS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK FAILED CAUSING THE TANK TO FALL OFF AND DRAG ON THE ROAD, EVENTUALLY WEARING A HOLE IN THE TANK CAUSING THE FUEL TO LEAK OUT. OBVIOUSLY ONCE THE GAS RAN OUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO FIRE. *TR
Apr 06, 2015
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE DROVE OFF THE ROAD, CRASHED INTO SOME TREES, AND CAUGHT FIRE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO BLOW OUT OR LOOSE TREADS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRE SELF-DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE HUB AND CALIPER WERE DEFECTED. THE FAILURE MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN DUE TO HEAT FRACTURE THAT CAUSED THE CALIPER TO FAIL. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, A MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE FAILURE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY BAD METAL. THE MANUFACTURED DISTRIBUTED A QUESTIONNAIRE, BUT THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM FORD. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE ARE IN STORAGE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
Sep 20, 2007
2002 FORD TRUCK / CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WHILE ROUNDING A CURVE AND THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN TO SHIMMY.*MR *JB
Aug 02, 2005
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
As soon as the truck started, it popped out one of its spark plug. The truck started shaking and made a hollow noise and began to smoke and quickly caught on fire. The fire burned the entire truck.
Mar 28, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE EMERGENCY PARKING BREAK DOES NOT WORK, I DON'T THINK IT EVER HAS. I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED TWICE OVER THE YEARS AND IT QUICKLY QUIT BOTH TIMES. IT FEELS LIKE NORMAL RESISTANCE WHEN YOU PUSH IT IN WITH YOUR FOOT, AND DOES A NORMAL CLUNK AND RELEASE WHEN YOU RELEASE IT, BUT IT DOES NOT AT ALL HOLD THE TRUCK IN PLACE. IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO IT IS VERY INCONVENIENT FOR THIS TO NOT WORK. AN EXAMPLE, THAT I HAVE TO DEAL WITH REGULARLY IS HOOKING UP TO A TRAILER. I NEED TO GET OUT TO SEE HOW CLOSE I AM AND I HAVE TO PUT IT IN GEAR (ONLY REVERSE WILL HOLD IT, THE OTHER GEARS WILL SLIP AND THE TRUCK WILL ROLL) AND TURN IT OFF TO GO LOOK.
Jul 10, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AUTO HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS DON'T WORK. DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON. DOME LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN DOOR OPEN. FUEL GAGE STUCK ON FULL. IS IT THE VSM?
Jan 06, 2016
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED SEVERELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO CONFIRMED THE RUST ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Oct 01, 2015
WHEELS
1 complaint
TIRES INVOLVED WERE PURCHASED ON 7/25/2012 (HAVE RECEIPT) AND AT TIME OF INCIDENT HAD 16,115 MILES ON THEM. TIRES WERE CORRECTLY INFLATED TO CORRECT PSI AND SHOWED NO SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR OR CHECKING. TRIP WAS FROM ANTELOPE, CA TO SAN DIEGO, CA. (+/- 525 MILES.) OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95 DEGREES. DRIVER WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE, TRUCK WAS RUNNING WITH NO LOAD/EMPTY AND IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE OF A TWO LANE HIGHWAY. TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON INTERSTATE 5 AT 65 MPH (CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON), APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES NORTH OF KETTELMAN, CALIFORNIA, DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE DELAMINATED (UNIROYAL LAREDO LT265/75R16 123Q LAR (DOT # BFW8JDUU5011) CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT NO ACCIDENT RESULTED AND NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT. DAMAGE DUE TO THE DELAMINATION WAS EXTENSIVE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE PICK-UP BED (PHOTOS AVAILABLE.) AAA WAS CALLED TO REPLACE THE DELAMINATED TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE DELAMINATED TIRE WITH A GOOD SPARE I CONTINUED ON WITH MY TRIP. APPROXIMATELY 225 MILES LATER (SAME DAY 8/16/2015), STILL ON SOUTH BOUND INTERSTATE 5 IN LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA THE PASSENGER RIGHT REAR TIRE (UNIROYAL LAREDO LT265/75R16 123Q LAR (DOT # BFW8JDUU5011) ALSO DELAMINATED, AGAIN, CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, BUT NO ACCIDENT RESULTED AND NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT. DAMAGE DUE TO THE DELAMINATION OF PASSENGER REAR TIRE WAS ALSO EXTENSIVE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE PICK-UP BED (PHOTOS AVAILABLE.) INSURANCE CLAIM WAS MADE TO INSURANCE CARRIER (PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE) AND A DAMAGE CLAIM HAS BEEN MADE TO UNIROYAL (CLAIM #6193621979.) TOTAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IS $4,195.98 AND IS BEING REPAIRED AT CARSTAR GROVE COLLISION CENTER, 3580 OLIVE STREET, LEMON GROVE, CA 91945 (619-460-1367.) PHOTOS OF THE TIRES, AND DAMAGE TO THE PICK-UP TRUCK ARE AVAILABLE, AS ARE THE ACTUAL TIRE INVOLVED.
Aug 20, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
MY FAMILY IS FORD MOTOR DEDICATED AND AS WE BUY NEW TRUCKS THE OLD ONES ARE PASSED ON TO OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. WE PURCHASED THREE NEW TRUCKS AND HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TWO. THEY ARE FORD 2002 F250 SUPER DUTY WITH THE 7.3 L DIESEL. BOTH TRUCKS HAVE HAD THERE DEFECTIVE INJECTOR WIRE HARNESSES REPLACED, SHORTED OUT ON THE INTERSTATE CAUSING THE ENGINES TO SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN. NO STEERING, BRAKES, NOTHING. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECH THAT THE WIRING IS DEFECTIVE AND THE OIL AND HEAT IS WHAT WAS CAUSED THE FAILURE, HE HAS SEEN THIS REPAIR QUIT OFTEN. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS ACCELERATION TO PASS OR GET UP TO SPEED QUICKLY GOING ON THE INTERSTATE OR ANYWHERE, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE THROTTLE PEDAL QUICKLY THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT JUST FELL ON ITS FACE. AFTER YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OF THE PEDAL AND COUNT ABOUT 5 SECONDS AND TRY IT AGAIN IT WILL WORK. BIG SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HAD 4 CLOSE CALLS AND CANT AFFORD TO REPAIR THIS TRUCK ALL THE TIME ON V.A. DISABILITY. IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING PLEASE PASS IT ON OR BACK TO ME. REPAIRS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 13, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
1 complaint
OIL PAN RUSTED OUT.
Feb 03, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT TURNING SIGNALS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY AND WHEN BRAKING, ALL OF THE LIGHTS WOULD FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN APPLIED AND ALL OF THE LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE INTERIOR DOME LIGHT WOULD FAIL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E025000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BU T WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN DRIVING OVER A POT HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED ALL OF THE FUSES BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT RESOLVED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151000.
Jan 29, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND REQUIRED HIM TO PUT BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TWICE FOR THE STEERING WHEEL FAILURE. THE STEERING BOX GEAR BOX WAS ALSO ADJUSTED TWICE; HOWEVER, IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO BE LOOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 142,000. UPDATED 7/26/13 *CN THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SECOND OPINION, AND WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM WAS THE BALL JOINTS.
Jun 20, 2013
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
HAVE HAD APPROXIMATELY $8000 IN CAR REPAIR BILLS IN LAST FEW MONTHS FOR OUR 2002 FORD F250 DIESEL TRUCK AND 2005 FORD EXPLORER XLT. TREMENDOUS FINANCIAL BURDEN 2002 FORD F250 DIESEL TRUCK - HUBS SEIZED, LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE PREMATURE RUSTING OF VEHICLE BODY, TAILGATE BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY THE OIL PAN IN WHICH REPLACING THE OLD PAN BECAME AN APPROXIMATELY $3,000 REPAIR BILL. 2005 FORD EXPLORER - TRANSMISSION WENT AT 80,000 MILES! HUBS SEIZE. *TR
Aug 23, 2011
WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DURALAST HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE FOR 2002 FORD F250. *TR
Aug 03, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F250. THE TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE WIRING HARNESS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A YEAR AGO, BUT THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN FREQUENTLY. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 62,940.
Jan 14, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
1ST CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING. 3 WEEKS LATER A NEW PROBLEM BEGAN. TO START VEHICLE I HAD TO TURN KEY TO ACCESSORY, MOVE GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL, THEN TURNED KEY THE REST OF THE WAY TO START. AFTER ARRIVING ANYWHERE COULD NOT LEAVE VEHICLE IN PARK AND COULD NOT MOVE GEAR SHIFT BACK TO DRIVE. I HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT WITH THE ABOVE PROCEDURE. WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE SHIFTING PROBLEM BEGAN I COULD NOT SHUT OVERDRIVE OFF. THEN, 2 DAYS LATER WHILE LEAVING HOME , THE SMELL OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND BELLOWING WHITE SMOKE EMINATED FROM STEERING COLUMN. THIS FIRE OCCURRED ON MAY 13, 2007. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AT MY EXPENSE TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED, LAIRD-NOLLER FORD IN LAWRENCE, KS AT A COST OF $110.00. IT WAS CURRENTLY STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP AT ABOVE DEALERSHIP, WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE FUSE PANEL SHORT-CIRCUITED AND MELTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $670.00, BRINGING MY COST TO OVER $780.00. THE DEALERSHIP THEN CALLED ME ON MAY 17, 2007 AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL STILL DID NOT WORK AFTER FIXING THE FUSE PANEL. THEY TRACED DOWN THE PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL, AND IT NEEDED A NEW MODULE AT A COST OF OVER $350.00 WHICH THEY BELIEVED IT TO BE THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF ALL OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEMS. THEY DENIED THE CRUISE CONTROL RECALL WAS PART OF THE PROBLEM, AND REFUSED TO PAY ANY OF THE COST ON THIS PART AND THE ENSUING DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS DEFECTIVE PART. *AK
May 17, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE COMPONENTS UNDER THE DASHBOARD GOT WET. THEREFORE, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE COMPONENTS WERE WET BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. THE WINDSHIELD COULD BE MOVED OUT ONE INCH. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS PROBABLY A FACTORY DEFECT. BUT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND H THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE. ALL OF THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS UNDER THE DASHBOARD HAD TO BE REPLACED . *AK
Nov 02, 2005
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
DEFECT IN THE PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM ON 2002 FORD F250. *MR THE PARKING BRAKE NEVER WORKED AS INTENDED AND WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO DEPEND ON THE TRANSMISSION PARK POSITION TO HOLD THE TRUCK WHEN PARKED. THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD THE TRUCK ON A MODERATE GRADE. *SC *JB
Jul 23, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE IGNITION SHUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS NO CODE FOR THE CHECK ENGINE AT THE EARLY STAGES OF THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE DIED AND THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO THE OTHER LANE. THE SERVICE DEALER FOUND THAT THE CAM SENSOR WAS BAD AND THE EXHAUST SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *SC *JB
Jul 07, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE STALLED ON 5 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, NUMEROUS PARTS WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL, ALSO A FAULTY BRAKE RELAY SWITCH WAS REPLACED.*JB
Dec 17, 2002
SEATS
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO HEAD RESTRAINTS FOR CREW CAB SEATS, AND IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE PROTECTION FROM SUSTAINING HEAD INJURIES IF INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. MR SCC
Oct 15, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKES CHANGED TWO DIFFERENT TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS.DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK THE VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING DUE TO CAM SENSOR FAILURE. THE GAS GAUGE READS 1/2 FULL AFTER DRIVING 40 MILES DUE TO FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILURE. *YH
Sep 16, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, CAUSE UNKNOWN. THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THREE DAYS, STATING THAT VEHICLE WAS GETTING SOME SORT OF RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN FAILING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER AND THEY SEEMED TO HAVE REMEDIED THE PROBLEM-LINKAGE ACCELERATOR. THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING-RESEALED-STILL LEAKING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN OKAY SINCE THE LAST REPAIR. NOW THE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING WATER, AND IS RUNNING BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE THE DRIVLINE SHIFTS FORWARD-LOUD BANG,WHEN STARTING OFF, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS BACKWARDS, THE CONNECTOR IS NOT FULLY SEATED(PCM MODULE), AND THE INJECTOR HARNESS INTERMITTENLY OPENS-REPAIR LOOSE LEFT VALVE COVER INJECTOR HARNESS CONNECTOR CAUSING HIGH RESISTANCE CLEARED. *SCC
Aug 30, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 21, 2002
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER LOST CONTROL ON LOOSE GRAVEL, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, THEN HIT A DITCH HEAD ON. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER'S AIRBAG WAS SHUT OFF. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
May 29, 2002
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE MODULE ACTAVATING THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS ENGAGING AT IDLE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE, AND VEHICLE TO SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT MANUALLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR.*AK
Feb 22, 2002
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2002 FORD F-250 have?
The 2002 FORD F-250 currently has 156 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2002 FORD F-250?
The most common problems reported for the 2002 FORD F-250 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2002 FORD F-250 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2002 FORD F-250 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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