2002 FORD F-250 SD Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2002 FORD F-250 SD
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD F-250 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
TRUCK DIES WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING, CAN-NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE. *TR
AT 102000 MILES ENGINE EJECTED #8 SPARK PLUG WHILE DRIVING, TAKING THREADS WITH IT. LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED USING INSERT. AT 125000 MILES ENGINE EJECTED #3 SPARK PLUG IN SAME MANNER. SAME MECHANIC INSPECTED #8 WHILE REPAIRING #3 AND FOUND INSERT NOT HOLDING, PLUS TWO OTHER PLUGS BACKING OUT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD EXPLODED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
WHILE DRIVING I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER STOPPING AND CHECKING THE ENGINE I NOTICE I HAD A BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG AND BUSTED IGNITION COIL. I HAVE A 2002 FORD F 250 SD. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN A NEW PLUG BUT IT WILL NOT SCREW INTO THE HOLE. DAMAGE ESTIMATES ARE FROM $150.00 ON LABOR FEES AND $75-100 ON A TEMP. FIX HELICOIL OR HEAD REPLACEMENT FOR $2500.00. FORD MECH. SAID IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, DUE TO POOR DESIGN. *JS
Other 2002 FORD F-250 SD Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
39 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
22 complaints
Electrical System
21 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint