2002 Ford F Super Duty engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford F Super Duty — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Injector drive module (idm), diesel 7.3 navistar engine. Idm failed where the likely cause was water infiltration of the device with sudden catastrophic results which included a sudden significant loss of engine power, inability to maintain highway speed, inability to keep speed above 5 miles per…”
filed Jan 23, 2012
“The #9 spark plug shot out 9000 miles after the ford dealership replaced all 10 plugs for $270. I was told by all private garages and mechanics locally that the ford dealership had to replace the plugs otherwise they would shoot out. (glad I used the ford dealership) when I contacted the ford…”
filed Sep 12, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
0554 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F Super Duty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Super Duty | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 F Super Duty | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 F Super Duty | 4 | 15% |
| 2001 F Super Duty | 8 | 25% |
| 2000 F Super Duty | 15 | 24% |
| 1999 F Super Duty | 12 | 13% |
| 1997 F Super Duty | 3 | 13% |
| 1994 F Super Duty | 2 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F Super Duty
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.