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2002 Ford F-450 SD
4 recall campaigns and 14 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2002 Ford F-450 SD; the recalls concern exterior lighting, vehicle speed control and engine and engine cooling.
The component named most often is fuel system, diesel: 200 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 1.1 per 1,000 across all 2002 model-year vehicles and against 154.7 per 1,000 for the Ford F-450 SD line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 11.0 complaints per model year across the 36 Ford F-450 SD model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2004 (5); the most recent in the file is dated 26 Jan 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Consequence: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 11C18); components: exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights.
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 09S09).
Defect, as filed: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 07S57).
Defect, as filed: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 05S28).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2002 Ford F-450 SD (black) against all 2002 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2002 | F-450 SD line | All 2002 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 200 | 154.7 | 1.1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 133.3 | 24.5 | 4.6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 133.3 | 188.7 | 103.2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 133.3 | 35.8 | 33.1 |
| Power Train | 66.7 | 101.9 | 121 |
| Seats | 66.7 | 3.8 | 12 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 200 | 154.7 | 1.1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 133.3 | 24.5 | 4.6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 133.3 | 188.7 | 103.2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 133.3 | 35.8 | 33.1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 66.7 | 101.9 | 121 |
| Seats | 1 | 66.7 | 3.8 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 66.7 | 49.1 | 78.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 66.7 | 17 | 39.4 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 66.7 | 49.1 | 94.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 66.7 | 3.8 | 1.5 |
14 unique complaints, 15 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA06012 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE STALLING | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | 22 Jun 2006 | 7 Dec 2007 | 07V553000 |
| EA05005 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | electrical system | 22 Mar 2005 | 2 Aug 2006 | 05V388000 |
| EA04006 | Engineering analysis | ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC) | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | 23 Feb 2004 | 10 Feb 2005 | — |
Other Ford F-450 SD model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 NHTSA | 0 | 6 | — |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 190,000 |
| 1993 | 3 | 5 | 8,325,000 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 | 5,700,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 | 5,700,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | 5,700,000 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 | 6,876,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 | 2,376,000 |
| 1999 | 9 | 66 | 8,018,609 |
| 2000 | 5 | 43 | 8,061,000 |
| 2001 | 7 | 23 | 9,461,268 |
| 2002 | 4 | 14 | 6,902,715 |
| 2003 | 5 | 16 | 5,941,986 |
| 2004 | 2 | 33 | 206,819 |
| 2005 | 4 | 39 | 285,975 |
| 2006 | 1 | 35 | 26,715 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 16 | 26,715 |
| 2008 | 3 | 67 | 121,706 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | 67 |
| 2010 | 6 | 2 | 67 |
| 2011 | 8 | 6 | 29,142 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 6,393 |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | 6,395 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | 6,357 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,466,716 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,768,908 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 | 3,710,065 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 2,691,867 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | 3,386,100 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 3,056,325 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 3,116,881 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | 8,270,608 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 7,523,934 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 5,482,966 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 4,751,500 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 4,779,282 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-450 SD model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2002 Ford F-450 SD have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V352000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Jul 2011 and concerns exterior lighting:brake lights. Across all model years the Ford F-450 SD line has 87 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2002 Ford F-450 SD?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2002 Ford F-450 SD complain about most?
Fuel System, Diesel: 3 of 15 component mentions (200 per 1,000). Next is fuel system, other with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.