1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Electrical System

2002 Ford F-350 Electrical System Problems

9
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 9 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi3
1–30k mi3
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 4, 2019 · 256,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Headlights go off and on when i move the tilt steering wheel, when driving or sitting still

    ODI 11287236

  • November 11, 2018 · 230,000 miles

    Electrical System

    The digital compass and temperature display in the upper console breaks. I rely on the display to prevent from crashing on icy roads. I have looked and thousands of people have same issues, a wire coming loose. Ford needs to recall this instead of charging up to 400.00 for the replacement part. It almost got me killed, im surprised no one has been injured.

    ODI 11278496

  • October 9, 2017 · 176,057 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control

    On my way to work the turn signals failed and hazzzard lights no break lites or turn singnals the fuse panel was smoking and coused a wreck at 60 miles per hour

    Crash reported · Fire reported

    ODI 11035981

  • May 13, 2014 · 55,302 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    On may 13, 2014, a recall letter was received from ford. Ref. No. 09s09-speed control deactivation fire. I called sonora ford to schedule an appointment to repair the risk. According to [xxx] in the service department parts were on back order. He took my contact information and advised he would contact me in about a week when parts arrived. After no returned call i contacted both sonora ford and ford motor company…

    ODI 10593153

  • May 9, 2014 · 124,000 miles

    Electrical System · Starter Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-350. The contact stated the starter engaged without the key being inserted into the ignition. The vehicle started moving on its own and crashed into a boat that was attached to it and then crashed into a refrigerator. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the starter was still engaged and could smell it overheating. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10595472

  • July 10, 2006 · 88,000 miles

    Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The vehicle is dependent upon a vehicle security module to open doors, show if doors are open or closed, automatically lock and unlock doors, turn on and off lights, etc. The unit installed in my vehicle has been replaced by another unit by ford. Ford has not recalled this device. Many owners have reported and have had to replace these devices because of the problems with locks not working (open and close),…

    ODI 10504596

  • September 30, 2004 · 20,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Consumer took vehicle to a dealership due to loss of power and unknown ticking noise from the engine. This had been a problem twice since the 3,000 mile checkup. Dealership cleaned the engine, and returned the vehicle. Dealership states noise was normal, and should not affect the engine's performance. Took vehicle back to dealer, and was told that the engine blew out. Another mechanic looked at the engine, and found…

    ODI 10099477

  • January 8, 2004 · 28,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    While coming to a stop accelerated to a high rate. Consumer managed to stop the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak dealer installed a flight recorder which was borrowed from another vehicle. With the flight recorder installed, consumer didn't experience any incident for 4 weeks. The dealer then called the consumer stating that the flight recorder had to be returned, and consumer's…

    ODI 10055361

  • February 13, 2003 · 3,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-350. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the camshaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was…

    ODI 10638631