2002 Ford F-250 SD engine and engine cooling problems
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford F-250 SD — 41% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 ford f250 superduty. Consumer writes in regards to a strong diesel fuel odor and finding fuel on the passenger side of the engine compartment in the cab of the vehicle. The dealer informed the consumer, the diesel engine was designed with copper sleeves or cups around the fuel injectors. The…”
filed Jan 30, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250 sd. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and suddenly there was a reduction in the engine power. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and then resumed cautiously to the residence. Upon reaching the…”
filed Nov 21, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION…Campaign 07V553000 · Dec 5, 2007
Related service bulletins
1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip. *nj
20228 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2008
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
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.