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2002 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

66Engine complaints
8%Of all 820 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING94 · 11.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE78 · 9.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 8.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL66 · 8%
ENGINE66 · 8%

Share of the 820 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Ford F-150 overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Ford F-150: 66 of 820 complaints on file (8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Ford F-150 have in total?

820 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 51 involved a crash, 95 involved a fire, 60 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.