Five problems related to steering tie rod assembly 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact stated that the passenger side tie rod fractured while driving 70 mph, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who repaired the inner passenger tie rod. The current mileage was 127,000. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Total failure tie rod and ball joint on front driver side suddenly came apart without warning while driving causing lost of control of vehicle. I was able to "direct" truck off the road.
I was told during a routine oil change that my truck needed tie rod ends and ball joints (not just some of them but all of them) I checked the internet and it seems there have been multiple complaints about these. Is there any investigation going on or a possible recall for this problem.
: the contact stated while attempting to park in a parking lot, all steering was lost. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the tie rod.
While driving down the street, at a slow rate of speed, and making a slight turn to the left, the tie-rod end on the driver's side broke off and jammed into the wheel. The tie-rod gouged the inside of the aluminum and punctured through the wheel. I was able to bring the truck to a stop in the middle of the street. Both the inner and outer tie-rods on the drives side where replaced. The aluminum wheel also needs to be replaced as it is scored and will not hold air.