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2002 Ford F-150

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  • Body, Interior & Misc.
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  • Heating & Air Conditioning
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2002 Ford F-150

Common Problems

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Brakes No common problems reported.
Drive Train No common problems reported.
Engine V8 Engines
  • External oil leaks develop from the cylinder head gasket on the passenger side and the oil leaks onto the starter. There is an updated head gasket available.
  • There is a technical service bulletin for the V8 engines regarding a possible problem with the spark plug being ejected from the cylinder head and stripping the internal threads on the head. If the vehicle is under warranty, cylinder head replacement is recommended. If the vehicle is out of warranty, Ford authorized the use of a specific thread insert to repair the head.
  • An illuminated Check Engine Light could indicate that one or more of the ignition coils has failed due to excessive spark plug gap. To fix this problem, the ignition coils that have failed, the spark plugs, and all coil boots need to be replaced.
Exhaust & Emissions

V6 Engine
The EGR orifices in the intake manifold may plug with sludge. If the truck has high mileage, this may cause engine misfire when first accelerating because too much EGR gas is directed into the cylinders of the unplugged orifices. This makes the mixture lean, which causes a gradual stumble that increases in severity until repaired.

5.4L V8
Intermittent rough idle may be caused by the EGR sensor sticking, causing the EGR valve to stay slightly open. The valve and sensor must be replaced together.

Electrical & Lights No common problems reported.
Miscellaneous No common problems reported.
Suspension & Steering No common problems reported.
Heating & Air Conditioning No common problems reported.

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