Seven problems related to engine exhaust system 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.
Exhaust clamp that holds exhaust damper or counter weight fell off ( because of rusted exhaust clamp ) while driving at 50 miles per hour. Its quite heavy and was bouncing on road behind me almost hitting motorcycle following me. I found my exhaust damper on side of road, if needed for investigation.
Blow spark plug on a 2002 Ford F-150 5. 4 pickup.
On a 2002 Ford F-150 harley davidson edition truck, the # 2 spark plug was ejected from the engine while driving 65 mph, causing my vehicle to slow down, and the gasoline and exhaust fumes were filing the drivers compartment. This is the second truck I have owned previous a (2003 same vehicle model) where the sparkplug has been ejected from the engine while driving. Why is there no recall or study on this problem from Ford?? engine still had original plugs from factory!! their torque specs!!.
My 2002 Ford F-150 extended cab 5. 4litre pickup blew a spark plug out of the number 3 cylinder. I called the local dealer to inquire as to the price of replacing an exhaust gasket as this is what the noise sounded like. The service adviser after hearing the make model and size engine and year of the truck said, "no you did not blow the exhaust gasket, you blew a spark plug out of the head". I was astounded as to how he could make a diagnosis of this type as I had never even heard of such an occurrence. The cost would be a minimum of $850. 00. After going on the internet this seems to be a prevalent problem.
Vehicle was always maintained correctly, while driving at approximately 25-30 miles per hour, there was a sudden popping noise, vehicle lost power which startled the driver and caused the vehicle to crash off the road. Vehicle was returned to the road and brought to a parking lot. Next day the vehicle was towed to mechanic and it was discovered that the spark plug was blown from the aluminum head. Mechanic tapped the head and owner was forced to spend $600 dollars, or replace entire head for $3500. Minor vehicle damage due to accident, if this occurred at higher speed unknown what could have happened. Pregnant woman in the vehicle who was extremely scared due to noises and exhaust blowing into cabin of 02 f150 v8.
I own a 2002 Ford f 150 lightning with 45, 234 miles on it. My vehicle experienced some engine failure due to a spark plug shooting out of engine head. I believe it was the 3rd cylinder that failed. I was climbing onto a off ramp and just starting to accelerate when I heard this popping sound coming from the engine. I was accelerating normally when just like that the spark plug shot out. I bought the truck pre owned with 27,000 miles so I never thought to buy additional engine coverage. The truck was in good enough condition for the dealer to grant me a 5 year loan though. Anyway I checked underneath the hood and saw the broken spark plug coil and the spark plug with ripped threads. I had the lightning towed to my how where it still sits. At this point in time I am making $466. 46 monthly payments on a vehicle that I am unable to drive. I called Ford about my problem and got nowhere b/c they said I was beyond the 30,000 mile warranty or the 3 year warranty. Ford gave me an estimate to fix the damaged head for 3,600 hundred and 5,400 to do both. Now from what I understand the 2003 Ford lightnings do not experience spark plug issues b/c the engine were built with updated heads. That right there says that Ford realizes that these trucks are defective to some degree. I am very frustrated in this matter b/c I spent 29,000 out of pocket for this truck and I can't even drive it. Now I have to spend almost 6,000 to get it to driving condition. Like 29,000 isn't enough money already? I work very hard in life to buy this truck I cant just pull that kind of money out just like that. If I have to join a class action law suit so be it. But all I am asking for is my Ford F-150 lightning back I missed my truck.
F150 4. 2 6 cylinder blown lower intake after 71000 miles. Repair shop and online that this failure is an epidemic.