2002 Ford F-350 SD fuel system, diesel problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2002 Ford F-350 SD — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 ford f-350, 7.3 ltr diesel displayed loss of power and severe shaking at lower rpm's with a check engine light. Took to ford dealer and was told it was a delaminate problem inside the fuel tank and I was told that this would cost in excess of $2800 to repair. This is a serious safety problem…”
filed Jul 17, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-350. The contact stated rust in the fuel tank built up causing her vehicle to continue accelerating after it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the failure was diagnosed as delamanination of the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired…”
filed Jul 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 22 | 24% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 33 | 18% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 8 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F-350 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.