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2002 Ford F-350 transmission problems

10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,560. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
89,560
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    2
  • Axle assembly
    2
  • Automatic transmission
    2
  • Clutch assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Ford F-350 transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052014

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Ford F-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-350. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle rolled backwards approximately 300 feet and crashed into a fence. The contact stated that there was no warning indicator prior to the failure. The contact, an independent mechanic, inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the bracket that secured the gear shift cable was loose which allowed the lever to go into different gears. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Brakes, Transmission · 89,560 miles · NV

Failure of the clutch master cylinder resulted in a stalled vehicle in the number 1 lane of I-80w out of sacramento, ca. Very heavy labor day traffic prevented an accident. (stop and go traffic). As a result of the failure, the truck wouldn't shift into gear after the gear shift lever was placed in neutral.

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Transmission · 270,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-350. The contact stated that the clutch pedal detached from the vehicle while driving 30 MPH. The vehicle was safely driven home and parked. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 270,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2007 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f350. While driving at speeds greater than 40 MPH, the vehicle's gear shifts into overdrive on its own. At speeds lower than 40 MPH, it shifts violently into fifth gear. Ford diagnosed the cause of failure as the torque converter and a solenoid. Ford also stated that the vehicle is out of warranty, even though it has only 19,080 miles. This has been a persistent failure for more than two months. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 19,080 and failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Transmission · 230,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the rear left axle at the wheel joint collapsed while driving 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined the bolt came loose inside the seal compartment. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The failure occurred under normal driving.*ak updated 12/04/06.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · NH · 2 injuries

Brake shift interlock, failed vehicle rolled without depressing brake petal. Failure resulted in the death of ian joseph campbell 4/14/04 nothing has been done to correct problem.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Ltr fm andrij andreitchux(nj) owner of a ford f350 truck unable to connect with 33 foot rv trailer hook system causes truck to lock-up defect reply to the elizabeth, nj district ofc. The vehicle was involved in an accident in which the consumer sustained injuries. *nm consumer also experienced problems with stalling of engine, transmission, power steering, acceleration, and fuel system on vehicle.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Transmission · 31,828 miles · TX

The consumer was pulling out of the driveway when he engaged the clutch, the clutch went to the floor, became stuck and continued to going forward. The consumer could not get the vehicle out of gear and applied the brakes as hard as possible. The consumer then got out of the vehicle and pulled the clutch with his hands and thought the problem was a fluke. The consumer continued down the highway shifting the gear with no problem until he had come to a stop, waiting on the light to change, and the clutch pedal went to the floor. This occurred when the vehicle was at an intersection. *mr *sc

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · CA · fire

While driving 55 MPH down a high way, the consumer heard a loud explosion, at first the consumer thought there was a tire blow out. When the vehicle was examined the consumer saw the axle had exploded and was on fire. There were no injuries in this incident. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *jb

Filed Sep 4, 2002 · Transmission · NM

When coming to a stop clutch will not disengage, and pedal stays on floor.

Questions about the 2002 Ford F-350 transmission

Does the 2002 Ford F-350 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Ford F-350, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Ford F-350 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,560 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F-350 transmission?

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

What year does the Ford F-350 have bad transmission?

The Ford F-350 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (64 complaints), 2000 (28 complaints) and 1994 (22 complaints).

Other 2002 Ford F-350 problems

Engine 22Tires 20Steering 16Electrical 14Brakes 11Acceleration 7Body 6Suspension 6Fuel system 4Seat belts 4Visibility 4Wheels 4Airbags 2Driver assistance 1Lights 1Locks 1Seats 1

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