2002 Ford F-150 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 261 complaints for the 2002 Ford F-150, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 261 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 238 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 36 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 33 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 39 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 36 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 31 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 15 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 9 |
What the data shows
Of the 238 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 16 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was in the drive way and caught on fire burned completely up and blew out tires. There is a report with the fire department.
2002 ford f-150 5.4 liter engine 66,xxx miles driving on city street, approximately 35 MPH, 3rd spark plug on passenger side blew out towed to repair shop, heli coil insert installed no old part available.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-150
- Electrical system 110 complaints
- Fuel system 89 complaints
- Cruise control 87 complaints
- Seat belts 50 complaints
- Brakes 45 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints