2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf problems

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

Wheels
2

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Wheels
2

Recalls 1

Equipment: other: labelsReported April 14, 2005 · 167,628 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.
Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
Remedy: Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.

Recall number 05V151000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf 9

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

Sep 12, 2024 Warranty extensionBattery warranty guidelines
Aug 16, 2025 Service bulletinMarket specific battery introduction
Aug 8, 2024 Service bulletinDigital technician II - updates and release notes
Jul 10, 2024 Service bulletinGenuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
May 1, 2024 Service bulletinDigital technician II - updates and release notes
Dec 21, 2023 Service bulletinGenuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
Mar 6, 2019 Service bulletinGenuine motor parts and accessories bulletin PAB1084: softail backrest pad improvements.
Nov 30, 2018 Service bulletin2000 - 2017 softail - fuel tank gasket.
Apr 27, 2018 Service bulletinTech article TA0023: TA0023

What 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 29, 2003 · Wheels · 800 miles · IL

Per consumer "there is a failure in the wheels that does not allow them to hold air.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Wheels · MD

The consumer stated that the motor bike was not safe on highway due to incorrect wheels installed by the manufacturer. The consumer wants the dealer to replace the wheels.

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Questions about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf

Is the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf, close to a typical Flstf model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf?

Wheels, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf problems