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2002 Ford F Series recalls and problems

1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford F Series.

1
recalls
34
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Ford F Series recalls

Structure

NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · reported March 7, 2003 · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS · 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, INC. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
The risk
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 26, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system

I was driving my truck and it began vibrating; shortly thereafter it was running as if half the engine was working , with a loss of power. I pulled the fuel filter and there was trash all in the filter. I bought another filter and replaced it and ran the truck again and it was working fine. Shortly thereafter the same…

Jan 14, 2015 · Engine · 119,000 miles

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY A SPARK PLUG CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AND LOOSE POWER. THE DEALER AND A SHOP I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO STATED THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE.

Sep 25, 2014 · Steering · 134,549 miles

WHILE BACKING INTO MY TRUCK STARTED MAKING A LOAD NOISE, IT WAS OBVIOUS IT WAS IN THE FRONT END. TRYING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, IT WAS STUCK. STOPPED THE TRUCK, LOOKED UNDER THE FRONT OF TRUCK AT STEERING, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME, IT WAS THEN THAT I SAW THE STEERING LINK, AGAINST THE RIGHT CV…

Aug 24, 2014 · Service brakes · 190,000 miles

FAILURE OF THE ABS MODULE HAS LED TO A NEAR MISS ACCIDENT THAT WAS AVOIDED VIA STEERING AROUND THE OBSTRUCTION INSTEAD OF BRAKING. THE OBDII MODULE IS THROWING CODE C1185 AS A PART OF THE FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROLLER..

Apr 28, 2014 · Vehicle speed control · 212,003 miles

GAS PETAL STICKS AND WHEN PUSHED ON TRUCK ACCELERATES RAPIDLY, THIS HAPPENS WHEN STARTING OUT FROM A STOP AND DURING ALL DRIVING.

F Series model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 14135
2001 144110
2002 13411
2003 1110
2004 0700
2005 0900

Across all years, the 2001 F Series has the most complaints (44). All Ford F Series years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Ford F Series have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Ford F Series, the most recent reported on March 7, 2003 (Structure). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford F Series?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints), followed by engine (6).
How many 2002 Ford F Series complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 26, 2022.