2002 Ford F-150 Common Problems
| 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. |
|
