Two problems related to axle shaft have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2002 F-150.
Heard banging in rear of truck,mostly while backing up and turning to left at first. Heard loud bang while pulling into gas station,then when I drove away,felt dragging,still not sure what the problem was,till I got home while backing into a parking spot,heard the loud bang again. After some ivestigation,determined the problem was in the differential. Had to have truck towed to dealer,and they found broken spider gears in the differential. Dealer replaced parts. Sattisfied with repair.
Driving at slow speed on gravel road, lost control of vehicle, swerved to the right, was able to stop vehicle, found left rear wheel had come off, left rear axle shaft broken at wheel. No vehicle damage, did not contact anything. Axle just broke.