15 problems related to equipment 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.
Driving down interstate I-80 the straps on my gas tank broke because they rusted thru causing gas tank to drop and spill fuel all over I-80 in iowa causing so much fuel spilled out they had to close one lane of traffic. . . . The fire dept chief of whiting, iowa,steven snyder,can verify what happened. . . . There is a police report but I didn't have it filing out this report.
Unknown cause of incident. Vehicle is available for inspection. Vehicle spontaneously burst into flames. No reproduction due to incident happening on 09/02/2022. Vehicle inspected by fire department and California highway patrol. No warnings or symptoms leading up to incident. On 09/02/2022 I attempted to help my wife that was stranded out state route highway 36 in her 2009 BMW 750 li at the van duzen grange. I had been hooked up to her car for approximately 10 to 15 minutes with my truck idling when she screamed, " your truck's on fire!" I barely got myself out of the cab when a ball of flames shot through the dashboard. 3/4ths of the truck was consumed in fire in less than 5 minutes. Fire department arrived approximately 10 minutes later and doused the fire. Everything in my truck was destroyed. My wife's BMW suffered severe damage to the front end.
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 remove throttle body and clean extensively. Replaced tb sensor w/ genuine Ford part and replaced throttle valve on top. Hoped for the best. Still have the problem. 2002 f 150 xl 4. 2 purchased new. I still have truck because its been such a great truck, I never felt like it was time to move on. It runs like new and I've taken care of it. I am writing this info for safety and only safety. I've been researching this issue. Trying to solve problem. I took truck to qualified shop where mechanic is known to me and he was a little stumped. No codes, no check engine light. Can't solve the puzzle? so, I'm on top of the possibility of it happening. I really don't go anywhere w/ truck, to the store and back pretty much. So when its happens, I'm fast to go to neutral. I also feel like if I wanted to show somebody what I'm talking about, all they have to do is get in. I'm almost positive if I punch the gas peddle just a little, say to pass a slow driver, it'll go like hell. I have started thinking about my next truck. But no way I'm trading or selling this truck and passing the problem to someone else. So, I'm dealing with it and really hope my experience helps. I've read the story's on line. Because I've lived it, I can tell you its a bit terrifying. That's my story thank you jim winn.
This f 150 has experienced sua. I have reported it back in June. I have tried to fix the problem but I cannot. I don't know what causes my truck to accelerate full throttle. So, I've come to the conclusion I must move on. Then I realized I really cannot sell the vehicle? somebody would be killed no doubt. I've been lucky and savvy enough to slide the shifter into neutral. If I sell the truck and do not mention the problem? the thing is I could sell this truck in 5 minutes. It runs like a top spins. I have always taken care of any maintenance issues since purchasing new. I've educated myself on sua. It's extremely interesting but if you've experienced it, it is awful. I read one story about a guy who wanted a Toyota dealership to take his camry back. It was practically new. They would not. So he went to another dealership and traded it in. I can't blame the guy but I can not sell my truck and sleep at night. So what do I do with a truck that roars off like a rocket ship? how many people have had this problem? and what do they do with the car/truck once they realize it really cannot be driven anymore?.
When my truck is in idol position, the truck jumps as though it is either trying to shut off or take off. I actually hit another vehicle in a drive through while sitting in idol position.
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 truck simply shut down while I was driving. The engine stopped running. For a period of about a month prior to this action, the truck would sometimes, randomly, not start. After waiting a period of time the truck would start.
Stationary caught fire in storage garage, damaging, equipment lawn mowers,motorhome,structure.
Fuel tank straps rusted away, and fuel tank starting leaking and tank is falling out this week. , truck had been serviced at Ford and checked for recalls. Corrosion seems pervasive in area of fuel tank, 4. 6l v8 coyote series, 2 wd, short bed extra cab XLT trim mileage 197k. Truck otherwise in good condition, we live in agricultural south jersey.
I backed out of my driveway with no issues. I got to work and parked my truck. Later that night I went to move my truck to the front of the warehouse and my truck would not go into reverse. When it is in neutral and I press the gas the truck will move forward. In the past week I have replaced the battery, starter relay solenoid which sits on the firewall, and the neutral safety switch or transmission gear control solenoid as I have heard it called. None of this has fixed my truck and I do not think it should be going out at 109,xxx miles. Low income and rely heavily on my truck to get around.
Takata recall. While I was driving I noticed a loud pop and my truck started vibrating and spun me sideways going down the highway. I had fought it until I was able to get it under control and come to a stop. (I was lucky enough that nobody else was heading in my direction because the truck took up both sides of the road). I got out and looked to see what had happened and seen my aluminum Ford factory rim had busted into pieces. Takata recall. A problem that I am having as of right now is spark plugs keep flying out and destroying my coil packs. This is the third time it has done this.
I have had 5 Ford vehicles that one of the spark plugs has blown through the head of each vehicle. 1 F-150,2 f-250, 2 expeditions, no warning in advance it just makes a loud bang and your disabled. $ 3,800 to fix each one. I really need to know if anything can be done because I have 6 more vehicles that this could happen to. Please respond.
I have a 2002 Ford F-150 lightning 5. 4 motor at a stop light it blew the #2 spark plug out of the head.
Consumer complained about a trailer hitch problem. The bolt on the trailer hitch had a foot long break in the tubing. Pulling a load may cause the trailer hitch to separate from the vehicle.
Consumer is concerned with the control switch that adjusts the position of the pedals. The control switch is mounted on the lower left side of the dashboard. It protrudes slightly from the surface. During certain driving momments, the drivers left knee can come into contact with the rocker switch initiating unintended foot pedal movement, allowing the vehicle to go into an unintended deceleration or acceleration.