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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%)
Chart based on 144 repairs.
2002 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 55 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Ford F-150
Engine not specified
| 58000 mi US $175 |
Mass air flow sensor and egr valve. |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 143946 mi US $276 |
Replaced #8 coil pack and spark plug |
| 141000 mi US $790 |
O2 sensor was reading too lean. Problem was intake manifold gasket leak. |
| 142400 mi US $276 |
Coil went bad. Replaced #8 Spark plug and #8 coil. |
| 155000 mi US $350 |
replaced coil pack, wire and plug |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 133000 mi US $875 |
Fuel pump failed, no pressure in line to start engine. Towed to shop where did start after sitting 30 minutes, but because about to go on extended holiday drive (plus hesitated on start 2 days prior) opted to replace pump rather than risk issue on road. |
| 145000 mi US $1800 |
Slipping noticed in rear end. Required replacement of gears in rear differential. |
| 83300 mi US $760 |
Number 4 Electronic coil went out |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 170300 mi US $65 |
replaced IAC module because of inconsistent/ erratic idle. |
| 155000 mi US $18 |
Air filter failure...glue on end cap failed and a chunk of filter media lodged on the MAF sensor causing it to shut the truck off going down the road |
| 157000 mi | After months of getting the run a round Fram finally paid for some diagnostic service ( see air filter failure in Sept), compression test done, all registered 180psi except #6 down to 150psi. new spark plugs went in at this time. |
| 191000 mi US $260 |
I developed a coolant leak in the cross-over which led to replacing the whole intake. during this repair we noticed that there was a damaged COP and it was replaced as well along with new thermostat and coolant |
| 191000 mi US $375 |
replaced radiator and upper & lower hoses & water pump |
| 137020 mi C $122 |
Exhaust repairs |
| 129000 mi | Fuel tank rotted out, fuel pump, lines. |
| 149000 mi | Engine check engine light was one - used code scanner to obtain code. The code was for low coolant temperature, which usually means it's time to replacement thermostat. |
| 150300 mi US $15 |
Replaced the thermostat and o-ring gasket. DIY repaired, cause it's quicker than taking it to a mechanic |
| 156000 mi | DTC P0171 and P0174 - System too lean. |
| 151700 mi | Truck is throwing codes P0171 and P0174 - lean on bank 0 and bank 1 - couldn't find anything leaks - so it might be a dirty MAF sensor. |
| 182000 mi US $1308 |
Intake manifold gaskets were leaking - they were able to reuse the existing intake manifold and just replace the gaskets. replaced spark plugs |
| 183 mi | replaced fuel filter |
| 79000 mi US $40 |
radiator was overheating so I replaced thermostat and coolant. |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 58980 mi C $565 |
replaced leaking gas tank replace laking gas tank |
| 78120 mi C $600 |
Passenger-side exhaust manifold rusted through. |
| 62120 mi C $105 |
R&R starter relay |
| 112840 mi C $896 |
645413 - catalytic converter left bank |
| 120900 mi C $180 |
exhaust pipe broke |
| 127720 mi C $340 |
gas tank strap pulled out of frame - had frame repaired and strap re-applied |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 128000 mi US $100 |
Rough running engine. Replaced ignition coil pack. |
| 128200 mi US $75 |
Check engine light with code PO171 and PO174. Lean burn both banks. Replaced isolator bolts and intake gaskets. |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $884 |
fuel pump replaced |
| 181000 mi US $85 |
IRMC linkage repair and isolator bolts |
| 128000 mi US $200 |
No start that seemed to be fuel system related.After misdiagnosis it was a bad connection in under hood fuse box. I hot wired the wires to the relay |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 166000 mi US $300 |
Gas tank strap rusted through, factory recall. Not repaired. |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 146280 mi C $389 |
Timing belt changed |
| 178300 mi US $700 |
Intake manifold warped and leaking coolant into spark plug wells causing multiple misfires |
| 204000 mi US $15 |
Truck was hesitating and running rough. Replaced fuel filter |
| 170800 mi US $200 |
Check engine light came on & engine was misfiring. The coil for #8 spark plug failed. Replaced it & the motor runs correctly now |
| 167200 mi US $650 |
Motor stalled unexpectedly, seemed to be out of gas, gauge read 1/4 or more in tank. Poured 5 additional gal. in & it started right up. Had our mechanic inspect & he found a weak segment in the fuel pump motor |
| 169500 mi US $400 |
during repair of spark plug failure, coolent was found to be leaking by intake manifold gasket |
| 169000 mi US $350 |
A 2nd. plug blew out, back cylinder on passenger side. had to install new threads in head & replace spark plug & coil |
| 169000 mi US $190 |
Muffler rusted out. replaced muffler only, rest of the system was all reusable |
| 156000 mi US $750 |
I had a blown out spark plug in cylinder #7. Shop installed an insert and all new plugs. |
2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 162700 mi US $20 |
The PCV elbow at the back of the throttle body was cracked and leaking causing un-metered air to enter the engine. Check engine light was thrown when long term fuel trims exceeded limits. |
| 167000 mi US $54 |
Failed coil on the number 4 spark plug. |
| 168000 mi US $75 |
Replaced rusted egr tube. |
| 171000 mi US $402 |
Broken Exhaust Manifold Stud, causing exhaust leak between manifold and head. |
| 116000 mi | Exhaust replaced and windshield replaced |
| 121600 mi US $800 |
replace catalytic converter in order to pass state inspection |
2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 130000 mi US $2000 |
Intake manifold cracked allowing water to leak out. So it ran hot. Had to repalace intake and related hardware. This is the second time this has happened |
2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 156000 mi US $625 |
Replaces all spark plugs and one coil; changed oil & filter |
2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Faulty EGR Pressure Sensor/DPFE, Scan code P0402. |
2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 100000 mi US $50 |
Body throttle sensor had to be replaced and the car was under warantee. |
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