2002 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 67
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 67 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 22 indicate fire
What owners report
- caught fire · 11 records
- windshield wipers · 9 records
- fire department · 8 records
- spark plug · 8 records
- under hood · 6 records
- drivers side · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford f-150. After the contact turned off and exited the vehicle, he was alerted by a passerby that there were flames under the hood. The flames were near the driver's side of the engine compartment near the brake system. A fire inspector extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed by the fire. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 11171391
Electrical System
Woke up at 1am one 4-1-2018 to my ford f 150 on fire drivers side front under the hood. Unknow to us our local sheriff had spotted the fire and already called the fire department. Total loss. Bought the truck a few months back without any knowledge of a recall on the speed control switch. The vehicle was sitting in our drive next to our other cars for 3 hour with keys out of the ignition.
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11082349
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
The recall ie an inline fuse on speed control deactivation switch did not work it just caught on fire and ruined my master cylinder and brake system.it wont hold brake fluid now because the switch melted into it.ford says oh well recalls been done
Fire reported
ODI 11076795
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 03/03/17*lj *cn
Fire reported
ODI 10945762
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle caught fire after being parked for 5 hours. Almost burnt my building down.
Fire reported
ODI 10855228
Electrical System
Loud noise spark plug blow out and caused sparks when opened the hood. Afraid it was going to catch fire so had it towed. According to mechanic is a ford issue ongoing but no recall nor will ford pay for it. 91120 miles on truck well maintained.
ODI 10852913
Electrical System
Turns signals didn't while driving in cold vehicle in cold weather. Once the temperature warmed up the inside of the vehicle the turn signals worked normally. I had no problems in the warm months of the year. Turn signal lever works properly on and off. Thought it was the flasher unit, replace it and had the same problem. When the vehicle is cold ( somewhere below 40 degrees fahrenheit ) the turn signals do not work…
ODI 10807873
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact's daughter extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 01/27/16*lj *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10788429
Electrical System
The problem started with the vehicle not starting and the battery appearing to be dead. Battery was replaced and now the electrical issues are widespread and out of control. The radio, wipers, dome lights and dash lights go off and on and the starter tries to start the truck after it is running. I have been locked out of the truck due to the locks engaging on their own and i had to pull over in a severe rainstorm…
ODI 10715642
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving at 15 mph cylinder #5 spark plug liberated it self from the engine. *tr
ODI 10703431
Electrical System
This is the second occurrence of this nature. The previous happened approximately in july of 2014. At that time the dealership said that the key was the problem and i paid for a new key and everything has been good until ~ 1/4/15. This time, the pats (anti-theft) system triggered and rendered the vehicle useless. After ~ 45 minutes it eventually started and i drove it to the dealership. It was there for 2 days and…
ODI 10671750
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Have noticed that the turn signals and tailbed brake lights do not work when moving the tilt wheel. Will work when steering wheel is placed in highest position. Have seen recall on ranger trucks for this issue. *tr
ODI 10644146
Electrical System
Odometer worked intermittently, sometimes would go out and then come back on. Now not working at all. Airbag light stays on. Updated 4/24/2015 *js
ODI 10616954
Electrical System
The truck was parked in the driveway and caught fire and was totaled. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10525057
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, a loud noise was heard from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the vehicle had caught on fire from under the hood. The police and the fire department were contacted and a report was filed. The fire department advised him that the failure was caused by an electrical issue. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10499929
Electrical System · Engine
My 2002 ford f150 xlt sup cab 4wd v8 has been acting up for a month or so it started by acting like it had a dead battery but that wasn't it we used 2 new battery's in it so the local mechanic shop showed us how to remove the hot post have the truck turned on but not cranked and when you replace the hot post watch for the rpm to race to the highest then back down to 0 then crank it this is a two man job by the way…
ODI 10498208
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway overnight when a fire erupted from under the hood of the driver's side. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The fire department was contacted who and arrived on the scene. The fire department concluded that the fire was caused by an electrical issue. A police and fire report was filed. There were no…
Fire reported
ODI 10460027
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact was driving 35 mph when the ignition caught on fire and melted the area where the ignition key was located. The contact merged onto the shoulder as the fire independently diminished. The contact received burns to the fingers. He then attempted to reinsert the key into the ignition however, to no avail. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and later…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10452182
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated and suddenly without intent the cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the horn would not sound upon engaging. The authorized dealer was notified and they informed the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 05v388000 (vehicle speed control). A few years later, the…
ODI 10440833
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that various warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the gem module failed due to a water leak. The contact was also informed that the module needed to be replaced and the windshield needed to be resealed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no…
ODI 10438974
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I am reporting this incident as the person who's car was affected by the fire. I parked my car next to a 2002 ford f150, and after being home for about an hour and a half, a police officer came to my door and told me that my car (vw jetta) was involved in a car fire. Apparently the f150 caught fire and burned my car, a bush, and another car. The fire marshal on scene explained to me that ford had a recall on…
Fire reported
ODI 10432408
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My truck was parked outside my house and all of a sudden got on fire under the hood for no reason. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10428273
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While parked and unoccupied, the vehicle ignited in flames. The fire started under the hood from the driver side. The fire department extinguished the flames. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there was an unknown recall that could have been associated with the failure. The contact stated that the cause of the fire was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was…
Fire reported
ODI 10428289
Electrical System
COIL PACK CAUSING ENGINE TO MISFIRE. *TT
ODI 10417808
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 ford f-150, 4.6 triton engine keeps blowing the spark plugs out of the heads. *tr
ODI 10403783