2002 Ford F-250 SD brakes problems
32 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Prior to the accident we had the telescoping brake and gas pedal replaced for a defect. (it didn't work) on september 9th 2005 at approx 12:00pm our ford excursion suddenly accelerated, which resulted in loss of control of the vehicle at speeds in excess of 80 MPH. Avoided roll over and hitting other vehicles. Spun out 2 times before crashing into a fence @ mcas (marine corps air station) yuma arizona. Was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Highway patrol.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the contact noticed that brake fluid had leaked onto the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the frame exhibited corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for an inspection. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
- Engine 108 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Tires 26 complaints
- Exhaust system 15 complaints