2002 Ford F-150 Body Problems
- 13
- 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.
What owners report
- spare tire · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Frame has rusted to the extent that the bed has dropped and is about to fall off. When i was replacing the fuel tank, which had rusted through, i discovered that the entire frame has holes and cracks from rust.i have now been hearing that this problem has been reported by many, but no answer or recalls from ford. Why do these trucks rust so badly. Is there no recourse for those of us who have a truck that falls…
ODI 11065950
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My fiance and i had to place are full size spare on that came with truck it was brand new we had no choice bc this was friday evening and out local tire shop was closed tell today (monday) yesterday we drove 7 mile to collinsvile to change brakes after we finish we load our 3 kids and befan to hide home another 3 miles from home we notice the truck shaking then we heard load pop and tail of the truck lost control…
ODI 11030768
Body
My truck frame has rusted through just behind the right rear wheel! This is a 2002 ford f150 supercab that has only 75500 miles on it. The frame broke just after i left the interstate and drove to my son's house. I inspected the truck and saw the break in the frame as i described. A picture is attached. I was lucky not to have wrecked on the interstate! What is going on with ford that the chassis rusts through like…
ODI 11031617
Body · Vehicle Speed Control
Two issues: 1] both rear doors in the extended cab (swing counterclockwise) door latches jammed preventing exiting or entry. If egress was needed quickly, it was not there. The cost to repair each was about $450. (locked up while driving) 2]speed control does not work - ford says it is a malfunctioning control that cost about $500 to replace. (when vehicle is in operation)
ODI 11047739
Body
I own two ford super cabs and both trucks the back passenger doors froze shut. On one i paid over $500 for the parts and then had a mechanic repair the doors and i was told that this would last for approximately five years. On the one i listed above i went on you tube and they have videos how to fix the problem. They say that all ford truck super cabs, i.e. F150, f250, and f350 the rear doors will eventually freeze…
ODI 10690903
Body
I have a 2002 f 150 and the bed support rails and bed floor are completely rusted away as well as the frame rails. I am afraid the bed will come off at highway speed and cause a wreck. Ford has got to know there is a problem why are they not addressing it? I know several people with the same style truck with the same problem, i bought a pickup truck to use as a truck and now i am afraid to because who knows what…
ODI 10545242
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While traveling 5 mph, the contact noticed a cracking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear frame on the driver's side had cracked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were…
ODI 10457793
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed that the spare tire detached from under the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the spare tire cable was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 75,500.
ODI 10451236
Body
On august 20, [redacted] home, my spare tire that was mounted under truck fell onto roadway. I recovered the tire and parts from road and looked under truck for cause. The cable and clamp that holds the spare tire had corroded and broken causing the tire to fall to roadway. *tr
ODI 10428070
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving there was a loud noise in the rear of the vehicle and found that the spare tire separated from the vehicle due to corroded cable and clip holder. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles was 140,000.
ODI 10427990
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
Body
We have been hearing a clicking or tapping sound from the 2002 f150 pickup for about a month. After two complete inspections of the suspension and steering we did not find any problem. Today while rocking the pickup, we discovered the drivers side of the bed is loose. There is at least a 1/16" of vertical movement. At this point we check our 2003 f150 pickup, the passenger side of the bed is loose. I contacted the…
ODI 10207673
Body
Water was pouring into inside of the vehicle. Structure is not lined up properly inside of vehicle. Dealership is aware of the problem.*ak
ODI 8004514