2002 Ford F-350 electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Ford F-350 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“there has been intense rust and corrosion in the roof seams and welds. This has led to water leaks and damage to the interior of the vehicle. The integrity of the roof has been compromised, and I am concerned about the possibility of roof crush should there be an accident. Not to mention the mold…”
filed Mar 21, 2023
“The digital compass and temperature display in the upper console breaks. I rely on the display to prevent from crashing on icy roads. I have looked and thousands of people have same issues, a wire coming loose. Ford needs to recall this instead of charging up to 400.00 for the replacement part. It…”
filed Nov 6, 2019
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, 2004
Electrical System problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 F-350 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 F-350 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 F-350 | 11 | 8% |
| 2009 F-350 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 F-350 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 F-350 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 F-350 | 15 | 13% |
| 2004 F-350 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 F-350 | 11 | 12% |
| 2001 F-350 | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F-350
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.