Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Ford F-150 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 821 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V385000 FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E067000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E052000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V388000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 196 complaints
- Electrical System 106 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 86 complaints
- Engine 66 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 62 complaints
- Power Train 53 complaints
Of the 821 complaints on file, 51 report a crash and 95 a fire; across all 821 complaints, owners report 60 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Ford F-150 has a significant number of owner complaints (821) and recall campaigns (10), indicating reliability concerns. Frequent issues are reported in the engine and electrical systems. Recall patterns emphasize problems with fuel storage and exterior lighting. The data suggests potential reliability issues, leading to a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 75,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Electrical component failures
- Cruise control malfunction
- Fuel leakage
- Headlight or taillight issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.