Seven problems related to steering 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.
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Engine quits running and wont restart, so you have no power steering or brakes. Problem indicators are 1. Engine wont restart/ or quit running 2. Odometer reads all dashes, no numbers,3. Anti theft activated. This is caused by the power wire in the fuse box under the hood corroding off for the pcm relay and leaving the pcm dead.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel became loose. The contact saw the steering box moved back and forth. The contact noticed that three bolts had broken; the bolts held the steering gear to frame. The head of the bolts snapped, one side of the bolts appeared to be corroded and the other side was fine. The vehicle was not taken to a repair shop for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 127,312. Yn.
2002 F-150 super cab, makes a pop right when steering wheel is turned in either direction, standing still (vehicle running or not) and moving, also getting a vibration at highway speeds. Personal investigation was to check the lugnuts for tightness, all ok, then removed bearing cover off front wheels, found no locking mechanism on right front wheel bearing nut. Going to dealer tomorrow (4/7/2004) vehicle has 26,500 miles. Owned since new, front wheels have never been removed. Noticed several "popping" complaints on this vehicle - wonder if they have locking mechanisms on their bearing nuts?.
Consumer states that while driving at 65mph and without warning the steering wheel will pull to the right and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts.
While driving the vehicle consumer states cant control the steering wheel, when make left or right. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.
Problems with vehicle steering going out. Steering went completely out which caused the driver to brake fast, as a result the driver and passenger were injured. Also the vehicle experienced 2 flat tires two weeks after the incident.