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2002 Ford F-350Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 285 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
285
Crashes
32
Fires
19
Recalls
6
TSBs
73
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 285 complaints, 32 crashes, 19 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine dies unexpectedly while driving

7 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
2

ejecting spark plugs

6 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

seatback supports break

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
4

door switchs work when they wants to

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

fuel tank liner clogging entire fuel system

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

31 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:dieselMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

40
0–30K
53
30–60K
36
60–90K
23
90–120K
18
120–150K
39
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (53 reports) • Median: 64K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (31 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires31 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel27 (9%)
Electrical21 (7%)
Engine18 (6%)
Tires:tread/belt14 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine13 (5%)
Steering11 (4%)
Speed Control11 (4%)

2002 Ford F-350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford F-350, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford F-350, with 27 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford F-350, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Ford F-350, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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25
02
33
03
29
04
22
05
17
06
38
07
16
08
10
09
10
10
11
11
10
12
9
13
14
14
9
15
5
16
8
17
3
18
4
19
2
23
2
24
4
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Ford F-350. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

06V286000Aug 2006

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

07E066000Sep 2007

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

07E106000Feb 2008

WHEELS:HUB

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

07V553000Dec 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

09V399000Oct 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP05005ClosedOpened Sep 2005 · closed Jan 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EA04006ClosedOpened Feb 2004 · closed Feb 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

EA05005ClosedOpened Mar 2005 · closed Aug 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA06012ClosedOpened Jun 2006 · closed Dec 2007

ENGINE STALLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The worst model year for the Ford F-350 is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 285 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2002 Ford F-350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford F-350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Ford F-350 is related to the wheels & tires, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Ford F-350 reliable?
The 2002 Ford F-350 has 285 complaints, 32 crash reports, and 19 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Ford F-350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Ford F-350 has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F-350 problems start?
Based on 209 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 64,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2002 Ford F-350 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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