Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford F-250. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
- Consequence
- NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
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Owner complaints (156)
156 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 156 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | 14.7% |
| Tires | 22 | 14.1% |
| Service brakes | 18 | 11.5% |
| Electrical system | 14 | 9% |
| Engine | 12 | 7.7% |
| Power train | 12 | 7.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 7.7% |
| Steering | 10 | 6.4% |
| Suspension | 10 | 6.4% |
| Seat belts | 8 | 5.1% |
How 2002 compares with other F-250 years
Best and worst F-250 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 56 | 6 |
| 1999 | 581 | 14 |
| 2000 | 326 | 5 |
| 2001 | 220 | 4 |
| 2002 | 156 | 2 |
| 2003 | 116 | 2 |
| 2004 | 154 | 2 |
| 2005 | 144 | 3 |
| 2006 | 221 | 4 |
| 2007 | 60 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2002 Ford F-250 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2002 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 11V352000 (brake), 06V286000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2002 Ford F-250 problems?
Owners filed 156 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (23), Tires (22), Service brakes (18) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2002 F-250 compare with other years?
Among the 1998–2007 Ford F-250 model years at least five years old, the 1998 drew the fewest complaints (56) and the 1999 the most (581). The 2002 drew 156. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.