Two problems related to frame rust 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.
Frame has rusted to the extent that the bed has dropped and is about to fall off. When I was replacing the fuel tank, which had rusted through, I discovered that the entire frame has holes and cracks from rust. I have now been hearing that this problem has been reported by many, but no answer or recalls from Ford. Why do these trucks rust so badly. Is there no recourse for those of us who have a truck that falls apart?.
My truck frame has rusted through just behind the right rear wheel! this is a 2002 Ford f150 supercab that has only 75500 miles on it. The frame broke just after I left the interstate and drove to my son's house. I inspected the truck and saw the break in the frame as I described. A picture is attached. I was lucky not to have wrecked on the interstate! what is going on with Ford that the chassis rusts through like this!!! what is going on with Ford?.