2002 Ford F-150 fuel system, gasoline problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Ford F-150 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured and the fuel tank dropped. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failures. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline) according to the manufacturer…”
filed Jul 3, 2018
“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…”
filed Oct 7, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 11V385000 · Jul 29, 2011
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
TSB160073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period…
16-0073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting ground. Model 1997-99 f250 ld, 1997-03 f150…
TSB-14-0164 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high corrosion areas for an extended period and dislodging fuel tank. Model 1997-99 f250, 1997-03 f150, 2004 f150…
TSB-14-0147 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 50 | 9% |
| 2021 F-150 | 31 | 3% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.