Five problems related to suspension 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.
Leaf spring brackets attached to the frame have rusted out and have separated the leaf springs from the frame.
Shimmy / bad vibration at 50+ mph. Has been happening for awhile - gotten new tires and wheels, balance/rotate, new brakes and they are talking about a new controller arm or something. . . Did some research and it seems this is common for this truck and Ford not willing to do anything about it? quality issues and no concern for people's safety. . . Nice. Have had to pull over to the side of the highway many times because of this - guess people have to die in order for Ford to take notice. Sales down due to customer dissatisfaction among other things. . .
Bad shimmy / vibration front end. This has been this way since I bought it new. Have taken it back to Ford on 4 different times. Once they tried to fix it but hasn't been resolved. Think it is a safety issue at higher speeds.
When making a slow turn there was a popping sound that came only when making low speed turns. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Truck is subject to vibration at highway speeds with cause unknown by dealership. Tires have been changed twice and then mounted and balanced four times. Cause of vibration is still undetermined. Nlm.