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1FTRW08L32K••••••2002 Ford F-150
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford F-150 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
639on the model
265builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 3Power Train 1Service Brakes 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2019
When it rains the rain is somehow getting into the fuse box under the steering column and causing it to drain the battery, short out some of the instrument cluster, make noise, blow fuses, and rust up. It is a fire hazard and it puts all inside the truck in danger. I have not…
Service BrakesAug 2012
The contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that every time the brakes were engaged the pedal would abnormally release into the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2010
While driving home from work I heard a loud pop coming from the engine compartment,then sounding like an air compressor. My mechanic told me that one of the spark plugs blew out of the socket and needs a helicoil installed to hold the spark plug. This fix is going to cost about…
Power TrainJun 2005
Shudder in drivetrain at slow/idle speed. Ford dealer replaced drive shaft, and transfer case - did not fix problem. Still do not have any answers or fixes
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2009
Ford triton 5.4 spark plug ejection
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTRW08L32KD34647 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.