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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FTRX17242N••••••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
1involved a fire
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 2Steering 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireOct 2011
I am reporting this incident as the person who's car was affected by the fire. I parked my car next to a 2002 ford f150, and after being home for about an hour and a half, a police officer came to my door and told me that my car (vw jetta) was involved in a car fire. Apparently…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2021
SUA sudden unwanted acceleration, at least 4 times. No floor mats. 1st time truck surged back and forth a little then accelerated full throttle. I went to neutral. I kicked gas pedal although gas peddle was not depressed. It stopped. I was shook up but in control. I decided to…
Fuel SystemJul 2011
Fuel tank straps rusted out causing fuel tank to breakaway from the vechicle . Fuel tank dragged on the highway spilling entire 25 galons of fuel. Fire department was called to remove the tank before the truck could be towed. Fuel tank is damaged beyond repair needing replacement
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2010
On february 26, 2010 my girlfriend and I along with our kids were driving to san diego, ca. As we were speeding up to pass a slow semi-truck my truck got stuck on throttle, I started to panic asking my girlfriend to check and see if there was a water bottle stuck underneath the…
Service BrakesJan 2008
The contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While stopped at a traffic light, the brakes failed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floor and apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. He discovered brake fluid leaking from the center between the rear wheels.…
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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 1FTRX17242NA44735 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.