2002 FORD F-650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 FORD F-650
The 2002 FORD F-650 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainclutch Assembly (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 FORD F-650
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 FORD F-650, potentially affecting up to 546 vehicles.
Recall 02V024000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 546 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKES THAT INCLUDE THE OPTIONAL TRAILER PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE LINES CONNECTED TO THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE ARE MISROUTED.
Consequence: A LEAK IN THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT OR SECONDARY AIR CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION OR LOSS OF THE TRAILER BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE AIR LINES CONNECTED TO THE TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 FORD F-650
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD F-650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN IT RAINS OUT IT MAY START ON ITS OWN TURN LIGHTS ON SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WAS THE FIRST TIME IT ALWAYS STARTS WHILE SITTING TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER GETTING IN GEM MODUEL.
WHEN IT RAINS OUT IT MAY START ON ITS OWN TURN LIGHTS ON SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WAS THE FIRST TIME IT ALWAYS STARTS WHILE SITTING TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER GETTING IN GEM MODUEL.
WHEN IT RAINS OUT IT MAY START ON ITS OWN TURN LIGHTS ON SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WAS THE FIRST TIME IT ALWAYS STARTS WHILE SITTING TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH WATER GETTING IN GEM MODUEL.
THE HYDRAULIC UNIT SLAVE CYLINDER WHEN PUSHING INTO THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. *AK FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. *SCC ALSO THE TAIL LIGHT WAS REPLACED *JB
THE HYDRAULIC UNIT SLAVE CYLINDER WHEN PUSHING INTO THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE SIMULTANEOUSLY. *AK FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. *SCC ALSO THE TAIL LIGHT WAS REPLACED *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 FORD F-650
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 FORD F-650 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 FORD F-650
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 FORD F-650. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0333 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FLYWHEEL HOUSING DAMAGE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINE AND SPICER 7 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT
15841 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT ANY SPEED. *TT
15534 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER.*YH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 FORD F-650
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-650
- 1999 FORD F-650 — 0 complaints
- 2000 FORD F-650 — 5 complaints
- 2001 FORD F-650 — 13 complaints
- 2002 FORD F-650 (current)
- 2003 FORD F-650 — 2 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-650 — 0 complaints
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