2002 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 51
- 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 51 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 45 records
- tank straps · 16 records
- tank strap · 7 records
- fuel system · 6 records
- system gasoline · 6 records
- spark plug · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked the vehicle leaked fuel continuously. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v3850000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 01/10/17*lj *tr
ODI 10914435
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While walking past the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel. The contact discovered that the fuel tank straps were corroded and created a hole in the fuel tank, which caused fuel to leak from the tank. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the remedy could not be…
ODI 10855534
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Underbody Shields
The rear portion of the frame is rotten to the point that the let springs hangers are ready to break off the frame and the spare tire holder is also ready to fall off. I just replaced the rear spring shackles due to the were also rotten and broke. The gas tank straps were also a problem due to rust but ford though enough of the problem there was a recall on that, toyota had a problem with rusted frames and did a…
ODI 10510898
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) on november 23, 2011. The fuel tank had been leaking fuel ever since the repair. The contact stated that the leak was caused by the straps being taken off and replaced. The contact felt that the…
ODI 10437239
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving with two kids in truck hear bumping sound pull over strap broken and gas coming out of tank get home call seabreeze ford hes aware of problem get it their said gas tank strap rusted to the fuel tank so when strap broke it ripped a hole in fuel tank he also said could not have done a replacement on strap because it already bonded to tank rusted together ford will only pay for straps at this time service man…
ODI 10436021
Fuel System, Gasoline
Again here is vin # as appear on title will not let me enter in box at top of form why why why vin 1 [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10435640
Fuel System, Gasoline
I received a recall on my ford f-150 pickup, replace fuel tank straps. I called and made a appointment. When i got to the dealership, they took my truck to the service department. They informed me , they didn't have the parts to repair it. It was unsafe to drive, but wanted me to sign a waver, which would hold me accountable, if the straps broke , and caused an accident.they wanted me to drive the truck home!! I had…
ODI 10433458
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f150. The contact stated the fuel straps bore a hole in the fuel tank and caused the fuel to leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would repair the straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but they would not repair the hole that the strap caused in the fuel tank. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10432989
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that she noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank after receiving the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure, but refused to repair the fuel tank because the recall was only addressing failures…
ODI 10427721
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The contact also stated that he fuel tank was leaking as a result of the corroded straps, but the dealer would not replace the fuel tank because it was not part of the recall. The vehicle was then taken to…
ODI 10426762
Fuel System, Gasoline
Straps broke on gas tank while driving causing it to falloff an break. *tr
ODI 10418055
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel tank straps rusted out causing fuel tank to breakaway from the vechicle . Fuel tank dragged on the highway spilling entire 25 galons of fuel. Fire department was called to remove the tank before the truck could be towed. Fuel tank is damaged beyond repair needing replacement. *tt
ODI 10413119
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contacted stated that while driving 5 mph he heard a loud banging noise and noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. No fuel leaked out of the tank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the straps which held the fuel tanks in place fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages…
ODI 10410986
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was traveling on rt. 64 heading east toward rt 59 in west chicago when i suddenly heard a thud followed by a scraping noise coming from what i first thought was the bed of my 2002 f150. I pulled off the road to check and didn't see anything wrong from the suspected area. I drove a little longer and when the noise wasn't stopping, i pulled over again and noticed one of the brackets holding my gas tank was dragging…
ODI 10410582
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked the contact stated it caught fire . The police and fire department were notified of the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. There was damage to the roof of the building where the vehicle was parked. A consumer who occupied the building observed that the vehicle was on fire,…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10412101
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2002 ford f-150 has very badly rusted fuel tank straps, why is the recall only up to 2001 f-150's. Ford definitely used some cheap metals while making these f-150's is it possible to include 2002 as well? *tr
ODI 10408993
Fuel System, Gasoline
I smelled gas fumes near my 2002 f150 truck. Looked underneath to inspect where smell was coming from and found the back brace on the gas tank broken off and rusted out hole in the tank where the brace was supposed to be. *tr
ODI 10406056
Fuel System, Gasoline
The straps holding the gas in place on my 2002 f150 failed on the expressway causing the tank to drop to the ground at 65mph. By the time i was able to stop, a rip in the tank caused all of the fuel to leak out. Luckily no sparks of fire. I was never informed of a potential problem from the dealership i regularly get serviced at. I researched this issue online, and found many similar complaints. This could have been…
ODI 10410152
Fuel System, Gasoline
The front gas tank support hanger broke due to corrosion. The rear hanger held the tank in place until i was able replace both units. The rear hanger did not break but was severely corroded also. I don't know what would have happen if i would have lost both units together while driving down the road.
ODI 10407830
Fuel System, Gasoline
I had driven 4 to 5 miles at 40 to 45 mph and was a 1 block from my destination. I had to stop for a stop sign and make a right turn. While making the turn i thought i hit something, but the street was clear? I turned the radio off and opened the window to here something dragging. I stopped at that time maybe 100 yards from where i last stopped. My speed was 20 to 25 mph. I got out and looked under the truck and the…
ODI 10406013
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel tank dropped to the road while driving causing the truck to be engulfed in flames. Driver made it out with first and second degree burns. Two dogs in the back seat died in the fire. Initial investigation by the insurance investigator determined that it was the fuel tank straps that failed. There is an investigation (pe10036) by the nhtsa for fuel tank straps on ford f-150s 1999-2001. The 2002 and 2003 f-150 use…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10404949
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving at highway speed my 2002 ford f-150 dropped the fuel tank and the tank was dragged for approximately 1/4 mile wile i attempted to maneuver across three lanes of traffic to the breakdown lane. This created a hole in the tank as it was dragged against the pavement. I had just filled the tank and all 25 gallons was lost on the side of the highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and i am waiting…
ODI 10402184
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
One gas tank strap was found to be rusted and the tank at an angle. It was inspected by a local ford dealer, who found that the gas tank was also rusted and leaking. The gas tank and straps were replaced. Because the model year was not in the date range of the recent recall, we had to pay $793. A power steering pump was also leaking and replaced. The gas tank was the major item of concern.
ODI 10401834