2002 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2002

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2002 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (5%)

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2002 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (27%)

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

265000 mi Alternator had never been replaced. It finally gave up the ghost. Alternator replaced. 
285000 mi

US $178
Motor on driver's side which controls the windows went out. It was replaced. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

159000 mi

US $530
Replaced major hose which sprung a leak, and recharged the system. 
176600 mi

US $155
Simple replacement of alternator. Purchased part at Autozone, took an hour to swap out. 
53000 mi

US $1600
New condenser, drier, hoses, seals, and recharge 
251000 mi

US $24
Right door lock actuator quit working. Replaced actuator. 
150000 mi

US $800
Replaced alternator Number 4 Electronic coil going out P0304 and P0316 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

129000 mi

US $1000
Starter died. 
172000 mi

US $113
A/C system is leaking - service tech installed some dye to help to find the leak. 
182000 mi

US $1308
Replaced leaking compressor 
187200 mi

US $194
replaced alternator ( it was the original) and tensioner and belt 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

58280 mi

C $210
R&R Daytime Running Light module #113z-14a601-ab 
65800 mi

C $90
driver door lock actuator - replacement 
74400 mi

C $478
replaced A/C clutch,idler pulley, tensioner due to noises from engine 
83080 mi

C $190
replace low heat setting resistor 
89900 mi

C $338
replace starter 
98580 mi

C $300
R&R alternator 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

85000 mi

US $110
Replaced Alternator 
183000 mi

US $568
alternator, battery, leak in tire and oil change. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

166000 mi

US $300
Right rear door electric window and power lock stopped working. Not repaired. Left front door speaker stopped working. Not repaired. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

131000 mi

US $420
replace alternator and battery 
145000 mi

US $77
Blower motor resistor failed & was replaced 
167200 mi

US $650
Previous owner installed own aftermarket trailer hitch wiring & for some reason avoided factory supplied harness, connectors used were poor quality & they eventually allowed corrosion causing turn & stop light fuse to blow. 
104200 mi

US $20
Replaced open master cylinder mounted cruise control deactivation switch. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

127040 mi

C $2100
my truck wouldnt start and add none of the gages was working so the dealer put it on the computers and it was my cluster that was burnt so had to replace the cluster and the alternator was charging to much that why my cluster burnt 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

supercharged 340hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

117000 mi

US $200
Cruise control broken sensor 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

148000 mi Starter failure, unable to remove starter, will need to go to professional shop 
148000 mi

US $150
Replaced starter 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

170200 mi

US $360
alternator failed due to seized tensioner spring. 

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2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

102000 mi

US $50
speed control small part 

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2002 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems

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