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2002 Ford F-650

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 12, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jan 18, 2002
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2002 Ford F-650, most frequently naming the brakes, exterior lighting and transmission categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 29 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes225.0%
  • Exterior lighting225.0%
  • Transmission225.0%
  • Electrical112.5%
  • Powertrain (other)112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
02V024000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Jan 18, 2002
546 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The 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.
FORD MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 02S31View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

BrakesElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Nov 12, 2015

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.

NHTSA ID
10790063
Incident
Nov 11, 2015
BrakesExterior lightingTransmission
Filed Oct 1, 2003

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 *JB

NHTSA ID
10037793
Incident
Jun 28, 2002
Mileage
1,372 mi
Powertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Jul 7, 2003

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.*AK

NHTSA ID
10025548
Incident
Jul 3, 2003
Mileage
3,548 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

19015

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT

05174

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT

18735

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT

18217

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

18223

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT

17406

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford F-650 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022210—
2021430—
2018010—
2017300—
2016100—
2015000—
2014000—
2013000—
2012110—
2011220—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2003200—
2002Viewing310—
2001930—
2000560—
1999010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.