2002 Ford F-250 SD electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Ford F-250 SD — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My speed control stopped working in 2012. It is a ford f-250 super duty. Vin [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”
filed May 1, 2017
“The vsm (vehicle security module) failed. Symptoms include, but are not limited to: power door locks do not work, key fob does not work, auto headlights do not work, radio doesn't turn off when key is out of the ignition and door opens, no audible indicator for key in the ignition, no audible…”
filed Apr 2, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar…
SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2019
Electrical System problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 9 | 25% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 13 | 30% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 19 | 16% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 32 | 3% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 24 | 8% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 3 | 14% |
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.