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1FTRW08L82K••••••2002 Ford F-150
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford F-150 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
639on the model
265builds in total
Most reportedWheels 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2Visibility 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltsMay 2025
Front seatbelts on 2002 Ford F-150 become unlatched unexpectedly while driving. This has been noticed over the last two or three years occasionally, but has been getting worse. Seat belt has become unlatched about 5-6 times during a 600 mile road trip. Seat belt was confirmed by…
WheelsFeb 2019
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while at a tire shop to have the tires rotated, the mechanic was unable to remove the tires due to the lug nuts being swollen. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested to the contact to call the NHTSA…
EngineSep 2014
While driving my vehicle under very normal circumstances, traveling approximately 30mph, my truck began to run very rough and there were loud popping noises coming from the top of the passenger side valve cover. It turned out to be a blown-out spark plug and coil pack
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2009
2002 ford f-150 w/ 5.4 l v-8 engine----spark plugs keep blowing out of engine
VisibilityAug 2006
The contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact stated that the windshield was loose and water was in the vehicle whenever it rained. The water would short out the electrical boxes in the vehicle which had to replaced at his own expense. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was…
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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 1FTRW08L82KE41273 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.