2002 Ford F-150 brakes problems
45 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2002 Ford F-150, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that flames were emitting from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake switch melted, causing damage to the master cylinder. As a result, the master cylinder assembly needed to be replaced as well as the wiring harness and a brake repair kit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised the contact that they would contact her at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired.
Consumer complained that the brake light flashed while driving. Two dealers were notified. First dealer informed consumer that the terminal connector to the master brake cylinder needed to be replaced. The second dealer claimed that the problem pertained to a loose terminal connection to the master brake cylinder sensor.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-150
- Engine 261 complaints
- Electrical system 110 complaints
- Fuel system 89 complaints
- Cruise control 87 complaints
- Seat belts 50 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints