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2002 Ford F-250 SD transmission problems

12 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 43,600.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
43,600
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    4
  • Clutch assembly
    2
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    1
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Driveline: universal joint
    1
  • Driveline
    1
  • Axle hubs
    1
  • Axle assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-250 SD transmission problems in other years

1995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Ford F-250 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 4, 2012 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TX

Driveline failure causing vibrations and a crack in transmission.

Filed Jul 6, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 83,000 miles · TX

High pressure oil pump o-ring failure. (1) o-ring failed at 08/30/04 with 30,000 miles. Dealer repaired with updated o-ring kit as specified by ford bulletin. Covered under warranty (2)o-ring failed again at 08/16/07 with 70,826 miles. Ford dealer repaired with updated 0-ring kit as specified by ford bulletin. This time I had to pay $100.00 deductible. (3)o-ring failed again on 06/11/08 with 83,000 miles. Repaired again in 10 month since last repair. I had to pay the full price of repair of 561.82. Same part has failed three times on my 2002 f250 crewcab 4 door 7.3 diesel. When o-ring fails the oil is leaking while engine is running. This is not a slow leak but a steady stream as the line is under high pressure. I had to shut down the engine while driving because of low oil pressure and you have no control of brakes or the power steering on vehicle.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Transmission · 43,600 miles · CA

4x4 auto locking hubs will not lock in four wheel drive when activated. This problem is being experienced by tons of people, just check the internet and you will see. This a dangerous situation if you are pulling up a incline and try to shift to four wheel drive you will be left without it.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · TN

When pulling away from stop at a red light, truck hesitated, then engine just died. Waited a moment, then restarted engine and it did the same thing. Restarted the engine again and was able to return home. Next day I purchased a new crank position sensor and have yet to experience a similar problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Transmission · CT

Ford f-250 4 wheel drive. 4 wheel drive system is faulty. Seals on system go bad and cause lack of pressure to turn hubs to 4 wheel drive mode. Very expensive to fix. Complaints from many people I know including ford mechanics stating the system is of very poor design.

Filed Dec 21, 2003 · Transmission · 3 miles · NY

Transmission temperature gauge registers a temperature when transmission is cold. It registers the same if transmission is hot or cold.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Transmission · 600 miles · CA

I own a 2002 f250, 4x4, four door, off-road package, camper package, tow package, v-10, automatic tranny. When I first start the vehicle and place it in reverse, after about three seconds, I hear a loud "thump". Noise comes from a little right of center and in front of the dash. Dealer cannot duplicate. Problem happens about once every thirty starts. This started happening within a month of buying the vehicle new.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Transmission · 19,709 miles · ME

Coast clutch inoperative.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Transmission · TX

I have a 2002 f250 super duty. When I come to a full stop, and then take off there is a feeling that something is slack in the drive train somewhere. You can feel a double bump kinda of feeling. When towing a trailer it is worse. The ford dealer said some trucks do this and some do not, but they can not find the problem, which I believe they think it is a normal function.

Filed Apr 5, 2003 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · AL

Ever since new, truck has made strange sounds when loaded at 68 to 72 MPH. Dealers mechanic couldn't find sound while under warranty. Now I have discovered sound is u-joint binding. Had to replace. Failure on road could be very dangerous.

Questions about the 2002 Ford F-250 SD transmission

Does the 2002 Ford F-250 SD have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Ford F-250 SD transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 43,600 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F-250 SD transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-250 SD have bad transmission?

The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most transmission complaints are 2020 (77 complaints), 2019 (46 complaints) and 2001 (45 complaints).

Other 2002 Ford F-250 SD problems

Engine 105Brakes 30Electrical 29Tires 25Acceleration 14Steering 12Fuel system 10Suspension 7Locks 5Seat belts 5Lights 4Airbags 3Body 3Driver assistance 1Visibility 1Wheels 1

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