Two problems related to steering column 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.
While pulling out of my driveway I was turning the steering wheel when I heard something snap in the steering column and then I had no control of the steering. The steering wheel would turn completely around and there was no control of the front wheels. After taking the truck to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle they replaced the upper steering gear assembly, the steering shaft, and replaced the clock spring under the steering wheel. This cost a total of $810. 16. I was on my way out of town that day and was heading for the interstate. I am so thankful that I was not going 70 mph on the interstate. They could not tell me why this happened. The vehicle is only 3 yrs old and has 63,878 miles on it.
A popping noise could be heard in the steering column. The vehicle was at the dealer for this problem five times. The dealer replaced the clock spring, tightened the bolts in the steering column and replaced the steering shaft. The popping noise could still be heard.