Three problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2002 Ford F-250. Unit #1 was westbound in far right lane of the ohio turnpike. The right side trailer wheel, single axle, came off causing trailer to fish-tail damaging tailgate of power unit. Unit #1 drove to berm, then access road disabled. According to the police report, the trailer didn't have any license plates, the VIN label was worn and corroded. There was damage to the vehicle and the trailer. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0428-90).
When towing a 5th wheel trailer 27 feet and 7,900 lbs on consumer's Ford f250 super duty, there was a problem with that much weight on the back the truck. It seemed to pull to the left and sometimes pulls to the right, then will quit and pull to the other side. This alternated in nature. Also, consumer noted this occurred without 5th wheel trailer or without any tow at all. It seemed as though there were 4 low tires. Consumer first thought the problem were the tires, and had all 4 tires replaced. But is a problem recurred. Was not taken to dealer for this problem. Called dealer, and he recommended a change rear end lube. Consumer complied, and there still was a problem. . Infect, the old removed lube was very clean and new,. Consumer felt this was not even being used. No repairs were made at this time.
Vehicle is experiencing a loud howling noise when driving at any speed. Rear end seems to go out on this vehicle every 30000 miles.