2002 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems

Filed May 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 89,745 miles · VA

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).

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Electrical · 110,500 miles · CA

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 indicator for headlights on with door open, dome lights stay on. This problem is widespread with this model year and there are many reports on forums around the internet. Ford has also stopped making the original part and replaced its manufacture with a new part which supposedly does not exhibit the same random failure rate. Headlights not working is a major life safety issue. I drove without headlights on for some time (as the auto headlights did not come on) and did not notice it until I was on an unlit street. All of the old vsms should be changed to the new model free of charge to prevent this from happening.

Filed Jul 29, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · AR

While driving I began to hear a loud popping noise coming from the engine. After stopping and checking the engine I notice I had a blown out spark plug and busted ignition coil. I have a 2002 ford f 250 sd. I have attempted to put in a new plug but it will not screw into the hole. Damage estimates are from $150.00 on labor fees and $75-100 on a temp. Fix helicoil or head replacement for $2500.00. Ford mech. Said it happens all the time, due to poor design.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 137,000 miles · TX

The wiring harness for the injectors started falling apart. Dealer where I bought the truck new said they have been having problems with the harness. They said they have a new and improved harness that will not fall apart.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 95,988 miles · PA

2002 ford f-250 5.4l triton motor. 95,950 miles on eng. Spark plug blow out. Just cost me $775 dollars to have spark plug insert,new spark plug, and spark plug coil replaced. I did not get the old parts back.

Filed Sep 4, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70,500 miles · CA

My 2002 ford f250 v10 with an immaculate maintenance record and 70,000 miles on it, started to tic, tic, tic? I brought it to the dealer today to get checked out, he got in the truck and revved the engine and....boom! A spark plug shot out right before my eyes and gasoline/oxygen mist repeatedly shot out of the hole!!!. Simply put, tires wear out, ball joints wear out, wheel bearings wear out. Spark plugs don't shoot out of cylinder heads unless the cylinder head is defective!!!!!!!!!!!! The repair cost me $600.00! There are 1000's of complaints on the web of the same thing happening to many people. Ford needs to be held accountable......and I want my money back!

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 133,000 miles · AZ

The vehicle is dependent upon a vehicle security module to open doors, show if doors are open or closed, automatically lock and unlock doors, turn on and off lights, etc. The unit installed in my vehicle has been replaced by another unit by ford. Ford has not recalled this device. Many owners have reported and have had to replace these devices because of the problems with locks not working (open and close), headlights not working or turning off while driving, false safety indications being displayed, etc. I am now experiencing this problem and have to replace this module to stop these same issues in my vehicle. It is a thermal problem and only occurs whenever the vehicle is warmed during the day in the heat. It begins to work properly after the air conditioner cools the cab down or at night when the temperatures are cooler. The original part # is 2c7t-15k602-aj, the replacement part # is 4c7z-15604-AC.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Electrical · 64,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250 super duty. The contact was driving at approximate speeds of 10 MPH with a boat hitched to the rear trailer. He proceeded to drive downhill and shifted into second gear and activated the vehicle overdrive. When the overdrive was activated, the instrument panel immediately went blank and the vehicle went idle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the contact was informed that a fuse had blown in the vehicle and the dealer serviced the vehicle accordingly. The failure recurred on a separate occasion while towing a camper downhill under similar conditions as the first failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be serviced. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 64,100.

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 96,000 miles · IL · fire · 1 injury

My 2002 ford f-250 super duty truck caught fire due to the brake switch recall problem. The brake switch (under the hood) burned and the fuse block (under the dash) melted. The cab filled with smoke while my spouse was driving. The switch, fuse block, and cable end were replaced due to this incident.

Filed Jul 3, 2007 · Electrical · 98,745 miles · AZ

2002 f250 sd would stop on me. Had cps sensor replaced corrected problem. The federal safety agency has a recall on this part.*a