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1FTRW08L72K••••••2002 Ford F-150
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford F-150 build (8 vs 2).
8on this build
639on the model
265builds in total
1involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 2Air Bags 1Electrical System 1Visibility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2003
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb
EngineMay 2016
The spark plug on the passenger side of my vehicle exploded out of the head as soon as I started the vehicle breaking the coil pack in the process. I purchased the vehicle used a year ago and since the plug blew out on me I discovered that this is not the first time this has…
StructureJan 2010
The contact owns a 2002 ford f-150 crew cab. While driving approximately 3 to 5 mph the spare tire fell from underneath the bed of the vehicle. The contact could see from the rear view mirror that the bracket that holds the spare tire in place had broken. The dealer informed the…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2007
Ford f-150 2002 5.4 engine was a ford certified vehicle. Spits spark plug causing the vehicle to die in traffic. Ford says its no problem, but when you go to the dealership, they know the problem without even raising the hood. Replaced head. Called ford customer service trying…
Service BrakesOct 2006
On august 24, 2006, my passenger-side, front, lower caliper mounting bracket bolt backed itself out. This happened at a lower speed (about 20-25 mph) and so there were no injuries involved (especially since I had three passengers in the vehicle). But, when this happened it…
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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 1FTRW08L72KA05028 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.