How many recalls does the 2002 Ford F-150 have?

The 2002 Ford F-150 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Ford F-150?

Of 964 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2002 Ford F-150 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Ford F-150 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,600,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 964 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11V385000 2011-07-29 1,100,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR…

Consequence

AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V388000 2005-09-07 4,500,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE…

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

121

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1235

ENGINE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4361

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SEAT BELTS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

251

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

14217

Total complaints964

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Front seatbelts on 2002 ford f-150 become unlatched unexpectedly while driving. This has been noticed over the last two or three years occasionally, but has been getting worse. Seat belt has become unlatched about 5-6 times during a 600 mile road trip. Seat belt was confirmed by two passengers…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2025-05-05

“Just learned of recall.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-09

“Driving down [xxx] the straps on my gas tank broke because they rusted thru causing gas tank to drop and spill fuel all over [xxx] in iowa causing so much fuel spilled out they had to close one lane of traffic....the fire dept chief of whiting, iowa, steven snyder, can verify what…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-07-24

“Driving down [xxx] the straps on my gas tank broke because they rusted thru causing gas tank to drop and spill fuel all over [xxx] in iowa causing so much fuel spilled out they had to close one lane of traffic....the fire dept chief of whiting, iowa, steven snyder, can verify what…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-07-24

“The contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made a loud sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that cylinder #3 spark plug had blown out, but no repair was…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-05-26

“Cruise control kicked on and won't go off. Gas fumes come from the ac unit. When driving the truck started speeding up. Now the truck is parked.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2024-03-03

“Systems failed. Recalls incomplete”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2023-11-01

“Systems failed. Recalls incomplete”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-11-01

Defect investigations

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04