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
Electrical fire starting under the dash and ended up totaling my truck. 2002 ford f150. Suspected to be cruise control switch that was never fixed by dealer before purchase, and we were not notified about this recall. It was suggested to us after getting the information to the insurance co. And servicing the fire report to do some research and file a complaint/claim. Fire started while driving down the road with…
Fire reported
ODI 10401531
Electrical System
My husband purchased a used 2002 f150 ford truck back in 2004. In the past 3 years, the truck has major electrical issues every time it rains for more than 2 days straight. It starts with the radio shutting off while driving. Next the wipers will not work then the power windows wont open. Each time he gets in and out of his car, another electrical feature will not work. Finally, when he gets in to start his car and…
ODI 10399225
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The vehicle was sitting overnight and the horn started to honk as the vehicle was on fire. The fire started inside the cab of the vehicle and it was totally destroyed. The fire department was called and a report was filed. The fire department does not know the origin of the fire. There were no injuries. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called and stated that…
Fire reported
ODI 10377050
Body · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle cab rocker panels rusting off rear window leaking cruise control not working vehicle rusting and been in area with no salt on roads
ODI 10862917
Electrical System
Spark plug blowing out head. Damaging head, coil pack and injector line. *tr
ODI 10372619
Electrical System
I have a 2002 ford f150 with the 4.6l v8. The truck has 109,000 miles. Number 4 plug ejected on november 11th without any serious damage. I replaced the plug and coil. I was driving home on december 23rd this time the plug ejected and hit the under side of the hood and sounded like a bomb went off. I did some research on the internet and found this is a wide spread serious problem with the ford triton engines. I…
ODI 10372376
Electrical System
I got into my 2002 ford f150 one morning, cranked it and went to put it in drive and it would not.also my interior lights would not work. After doing research i found out it could possibly be a fuse. I changed the fuse and it worked., about a month later it did it again so i changed the fuse again, that also worked again. In the mean time i also had problems with my brakes, which i had just changed. After about a…
Fire reported
ODI 10365405
Electrical System
Our 02 ford f150 caught fire in our driveway while we were not home and was destroyed. This was 3 days after being operated. The fire was located above the front driver side tire at the brake fluid reservoir. Our neighbor saw fire and was able to save our boat and home by combating the flames while waiting for 911 to respond. Our insurance company called it a total loss. We called ford to see if our vin number had…
Fire reported
ODI 10348441
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was following the ford rules for when to replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles. I have 99,860 miles on my 2002 ford f150 xlt 4.6l triton v8 motor. I was driving home from getting the new plugs from the auto store to replace when i heard what sounded like a gun going off. One of the spark plugs fired out of its location ripping off the coil pack hitting my fan blade on the truck. This is very dangerous because as i…
ODI 10346892
Electrical System · Structure
Ford motor companymain topic: vehicle service issues your inquiry: i have a 02 ford f150 supercrew with a major problem the windshield leaks on the driverside when it rans into the gem module cause the truck to be hard to start and the gauges and services lights to stay on the seatbelt bell to ring all the time > i contacted dick masheter ford and told them what was going on with the truck andthey told me it is…
ODI 10334347
Electrical System
2002 ford f150. 4x4. 5.4 l v8. Drivers side leaky windshield. Leak causes corrosion of electrical components under dash. The gem module; which controls most all electronics on the dash; radion, 4x4, wipers, headlights controls, heating and air conditioning controls. Due to the corrosion or the gem module and fuse box on drivers side of vehicle the starter will randomly engage itself as well. Many of the relays under…
ODI 10307257
Electrical System
Intermittent starting problem caused by the anti theft unit in that it won't allow the truck to start. If allowed to sit for an hour or so it usually starts. Ford dealerships say that they have to have it when the problem is occurring. Well, now the problem seems permanent, as it won't start at all. When asked if system can be turned off they say "no, it is a safety issue" their safety issue has put me in peril on…
ODI 10243530
Electrical System · Visibility
I have had the 02' f150 since december 07' and have had major problems with the windshield leaking. I have found that this is a common problem with in the 97' to 03' f150 models via ford forums and other internet sites as well as the local ford dealer repair shop who worked on my truck. This leak shorts out the fuse panel in the cab that causes the loss of power to equipment including the windshield wipers which is…
ODI 10237321
Electrical System · Windshield
I have had the 02' f150 just over one year and have had problems with the windshield leaking into the cab. I have found that this is a common problem in the 97' to 03' f150 model via ford forums and other internet groups. This leak shorts out the fuse panel causing the loss in power in various equipment including the windshield wipers. This short has also caused the instrument panel to fail causing the computer to…
ODI 10222597
Electrical System · Windshield
2002 f150 supercrew leaky windshield causing electrical parts to go on and off. I wish ford would fix this problem im afraid to take the family in it in fear of an electrical fire. *tr
ODI 10221814
Electrical System · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Windshield
Vehicle dash lights would stay on when vehicle off. Door locks would lock and unlock by themselves while driving. And while the truck was off. Vehicle would be completely dead when go to start. After replacing with a new battery, truck would not start. Had a tow truck come and when he tried to start it, it started right up. After he shut off, it was completely dead would not start. Took truck to garage. It took…
ODI 10219635
Electrical System
I have a 2002 ford f-150 supercrew, about 6 months ago my electrical panel started having a mind of its own everytime it rains. My radio, windshield wipers, blinkers, tail lights and interior lights go off and on. I have almost been in several accidents due to this problem not being able to see because of windshield wipers not working and also because of blinkers not working. The problem is getting worse and i…
ODI 10217484
Electrical System · Frontal
2002 ford f-150 windshield leaks causing damage to electrical system (fuse box and electrical module). Many issue happening including windshield wipers not working and shorting out the airbag deactivation switch. Windshield repair facility states this was a known issue with the priming of the windshields at installation in manufacturing. Also states it might cause a potential for the windshield to eject itself…
ODI 10254107
Electrical System · Structure
Possible windshield leakage causing extreme random electrical failure. Truck won't start if raining. Truck shuts off during operation. Particularly hazardous during highway operation. Electrical operations occur without warning, with or without keys in ignition. *jb
ODI 10202384
Electrical System
My f-150 pickup just started smoking then with in seconds was fully engulfed in flames resulting in me jumping out to save own life. Thankfully no one else was with me. *jb
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10199611
Electrical System · Structure · Visibility
The windshield of my f150 ford king ranch leaks and has done damage to the fuse box and rust is occurring in locations not easily accessed by water. *tr
2 injuries
ODI 10255558
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Drove my 2002 f 150 approximately 25 miles home and parked it. The truck has never given me any problems and wasn't making any noise. About 30 minutes later i noticed a orange fire ball realizing it was my truck. The truck was fully involved within minutes. The entire front end of the truck melted away. The drivers side wheel, hood, and everything connected to the engine block is non existent. This is in addition to…
Fire reported
ODI 10173912
Electrical System
Wipers and radio work only when in park. Lights remain on even when in off position. Vehicle will sporadically not start. Problem started in the fall of 05 and persisted until summer 06, at which time all symptoms disappeared. Now in the fall of 06, all symptoms have returned. *jb
ODI 10173700
Electrical System
In late summer of 2006, my 2002 ford f-150 began experiencing chassis electrical system malfunctions. Every time there was a rainstorm. Specifically, the windshield wipers ceased to work, the interior dome light would flash on & off, the blower motor for the heater would continue to run after shutting off ignition, the keyless entry system would not work, the abs warning light would come on. I took the vehicle to…
ODI 10180915
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph, he heard a loud banging noise coming from the engine. Upon inspection he noticed the spark plugs were loose and the coil had blown off. The dealer stated that there was a defect within the engine that caused the failure. They replaced the coils and the spark plugs. Approximately three months later the failure occurred again. The dealer stated that a defect…
ODI 10229804