2002 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 108 complaints for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 38% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 108 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 98 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 98 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 fires, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Diesel emissions entering into passenger compartment of 2001 ford f250 super duty v8-7.30. Is there anyone out there that has experienced difficult breathing conditions and or in general, sick, after prolonged exposure the ultra fine particulate matter contained in the emissions of diesel engine.
Truck dies while driving without any warning, can-not find the problem and ford will not acknowledge that there is an issue.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Tires 26 complaints
- Exhaust system 15 complaints