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2002 Ford F-650 problems

The most common problem on the 2002 Ford F-650 is brakes. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical F-650 model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
29
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2002 Ford F-650 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    1

Recalls 1

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported January 18, 2002 · 546 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Risk
A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑248‑0186.

Recall number 02V024000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Ford F-650 29

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2002 Ford F-650 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

When it rains out it may start on its own turn lights on sitting in the driveway in the middle of the night was the first time it always starts while sitting told there was a problem with water getting in gem moduel.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes, Lights · 1,372 miles · PA

The hydraulic unit slave cylinder when pushing into the clutch disengaged, which caused the vehicle to accelerate simultaneously. *ak fluid leaked out of the master cylinder and was removed and replaced. *scc also the tail light was replaced

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Transmission · 3,548 miles · CA

Clutch pedal stuck at floor. @ 3,548 miles on truck. Installed drive line and ordered clutch pedal spring (108t replaced clutch master assm and recall spg. Adj. Clutch). 33,071 miles note on oil change invoice clutch return spring at trans broke need repair asap also u-joint clip off need repair, released by ron mcmillon. Clutch pedal stuck to floor at 43,954 and told not under warranty, clutch shields worn.

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Questions about the 2002 Ford F-650

Is the 2002 Ford F-650 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 Ford F-650, 1.5 times a typical F-650 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ford F-650?

Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is lights (2).

How many recalls does the 2002 Ford F-650 have?

1 recall, covering service brakes, air.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford F-650 brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V024000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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