2002 Ford F-250 electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Ford F-250 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Auto headlamps and tail lamps don't work. Door ajar light stays on. Dome light does not come on when door open. Fuel gage stuck on full. Is it the vsm?”
filed Jan 6, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250. While driving 30 mph and making a turn, the switch for the turn signal indicator switch failed to deactivate and caused a fuse to blow. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…”
filed Nov 16, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt
0471 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 31, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
04174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 6, 2004
Electrical System problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 F-250 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 F-250 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 F-250 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 F-250 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 F-250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 F-250 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 F-250 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 F-250 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 F-250 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 F-250 | 36 | 24% |
| 2003 F-250 | 13 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F-250
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.