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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.
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2002 Ford F-150 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 125 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

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2009
Mar 2009

58000 mi

US $175
Mass air flow sensor and egr valve.  

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

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

Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2002 - Jul 2017
Aug 2002

143946 mi

US $276
Replaced #8 coil pack and spark plug 
Mar 2014

141000 mi

US $790
O2 sensor was reading too lean. Problem was intake manifold gasket leak. 
Aug 2014

142400 mi

US $276
Coil went bad. Replaced #8 Spark plug and #8 coil. 
Jun 2016

155000 mi

US $350
replaced coil pack, wire and plug 
Jan 2017

157517 mi

US $174
Grinding noise coming from from driver's side. Wheel hub was bad. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

212000 mi
r/r motor in transfer case 

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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

Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
Nov 2015 - Sep 2016
Dec 2015

265000 mi
Alternator had never been replaced. It finally gave up the ghost. Alternator replaced. 
Aug 2016

285000 mi

US $178
Motor on driver's side which controls the windows went out. It was replaced. Seat belt latch would sporadically release the seatbelt. A clip was replaced inside the latch. 

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

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Oregon, United States
Oct 2012 - Aug 2016
Jan 2013

251000 mi

US $24
Right door lock actuator quit working. Replaced actuator. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2017
Dec 2010

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. 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 
Jun 2012

159000 mi

US $530
Replaced major hose which sprung a leak, and recharged the system. 
Aug 2013

176600 mi

US $155
Simple replacement of alternator. Purchased part at Autozone, took an hour to swap out. 
Dec 2013

183000 mi

US $5
Rear extended cab door on driver's side stopped opening. Checked youtube for similar issues, pulled door panel - plastic tensioner on latch cable broke. Fashioned my own with a couple wire ties and replaced panels. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2018
Aug 2017

53000 mi

US $1600
New condenser, drier, hoses, seals, and recharge 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

85000 mi

US $150
Ford did not seal these windshield properly. Leaks onto GEM, expensive repair caused by Ford's lack of quality control. 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2016
Mar 2014

78000 mi

US $70
Left front brake caliper was dragging,causing rotor to heat up.Had vehicle towed home.R&R left front brake caliper.I did the labor myself. 
Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

128000 mi

US $800
Transmission fluid hose ruptured 
Ford F-150 in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2015

83300 mi

US $760
Number 4 Electronic coil went out 
Jun 2022

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

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2022
Mar 2009

68000 mi

US $430
Rear end pinion seal leak. 
Apr 2009

69000 mi

US $100
in dash cup holder broke. 
Sep 2010

71000 mi

US $275
New shocks. Also bled the brakes. 
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $40
radiator was overheating so I replaced thermostat and coolant. 
Nov 2021

98000 mi

US $350
Rear window seal replacement. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
May 2011

138700 mi
Anti-sway bar link busted due to pot hole. Noted that the replacement was more heavy duty. Love my truck!  
Sep 2011

142000 mi

US $200
Repaired front steering stabilizer that was broken due to pot hole. Less than $50. 
Ford F-150 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Dec 2013

137020 mi

C $122
Exhaust repairs 
Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014

125000 mi
Universal joints. 
Mar 2015

129000 mi
Transmission lines. Starter died. Control arms, tie rod ends, sway bar end links. Fuel tank rotted out, fuel pump, lines. 
Ford F-150 in Delaware, United States
Aug 2010 - Feb 2013
Oct 2010

118000 mi

US $655
Replaced rear differential yoke seal and differential cover. New u-joints front and rear driveshafts. Replaced fluids in both differentials, transmission and transfer case 
Oct 2011

124000 mi

US $4200
Transmission torque converter failed leading to no 3rd gear or overdrive. Total transmission rebuild. 
Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

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. 
Apr 2013

150300 mi

US $15
Replaced the thermostat and o-ring gasket. DIY repaired, cause it's quicker than taking it to a mechanic 
Jul 2013

152300 mi
Passenger swaybar link broke - replaced. 
Jan 2014

156000 mi
DTC P0171 and P0174 - System too lean. 
Jan 2016

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. 
Jun 2016

172000 mi

US $113
A/C system is leaking - service tech installed some dye to help to find the leak. 
Dec 2017

182000 mi

US $257
new lower ball joints, both sides. 
Jan 2018

182000 mi

US $1308
Intake manifold gaskets were leaking - they were able to reuse the existing intake manifold and just replace the gaskets. Replaced leaking compressor replaced spark plugs 
Feb 2018

183 mi
replaced leaking right front brake line replaced fuel filter 
Ford F-150 in Iowa, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2012

177800 mi

US $65
replaced rear axle seals and bearings replaced IAC module because of inconsistent/ erratic idle. 
Sep 2012

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 
Nov 2012

157500 mi

US $240
replaced all 4 shocks with Rancho 5000 series. the rear shocks were leaking oil 
Dec 2012

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. 
Jul 2013

164000 mi
Replaced front wheel bearings with moog units replaced front wheel bearings prior to a trip...more preventative, then acknowledged symptom. but after the repair I noticed the radio antenna lost its wiggle when going down the road. 
Nov 2015

182000 mi

US $30
replace a leaking transmission cooler line 
Dec 2015

183000 mi

US $13
a little plastic block that holds and allows for the gear selector indicator to adjust ...so that when you are in "park" then the gear indicator matches the correct position 
Feb 2016

184000 mi

US $26
Replaced transmission cooler line (again, 1st was a Dorman, This time it was replaced with a Motorcraft). It leaked in the same location as the original, the fittings around or near the flex rubber line area. 
Jul 2016

187200 mi

US $194
replaced alternator ( it was the original) and tensioner and belt 
Dec 2016

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 
Jan 2017

191000 mi

US $375
the upper transmission line developed a buldge. replaced aux trans cooler as well as the upper trans cooler line was warrantied replacement replaced radiator and upper & lower hoses & water pump 
Jun 2017

195000 mi

US $350
replaced upper and lower ball joints.... inner and outer tie rods ends. and 4 wheel realignement 
Sep 2017

198000 mi

US $275
replaced the power steering pump- still worked but was whining and a bit slow and harder to turn. 
Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

145000 mi

US $1800
Slipping noticed in rear end. Required replacement of gears in rear differential. 

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

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2009 - Jun 2022
Feb 2011

57040 mi

C $188
leaking transmission cooler lines 
Mar 2011

58280 mi

C $210
R&R Daytime Running Light module #113z-14a601-ab 
May 2011

58980 mi

C $565
replaced leaking gas tank replaced leaking brake line replace laking gas tank 
Oct 2011

60960 mi
Cruise Control sensor on top of brake resevoir began leaking. Need it replaced. rear axle seals leaking The axle seals began leaking again after a few days. Returned and had seals replaced again. Checked back two weeks later and leaking was stopped. Was either faulty seals or relocating the seals worked (minor pitting on axle). 
Aug 2012

65800 mi

C $90
driver door lock actuator - replacement 
Nov 2013

74400 mi

C $478
replaced A/C clutch,idler pulley, tensioner due to noises from engine 
May 2014

78120 mi

C $600
Passenger-side exhaust manifold rusted through. 
Dec 2014

83080 mi

C $190
replace front and rear u-joints replace low heat setting resistor 
Sep 2015

88040 mi

C $225
leaf spring repair body mount rotten on truck body 
Dec 2015

89900 mi

C $338
replace starter 
Jan 2016

66800 mi

C $105
R&R starter relay 
Aug 2016

98580 mi

C $300
R&R alternator 
May 2018

112840 mi

C $896
645413 - catalytic converter left bank 
Aug 2019

120900 mi

C $180
exhaust pipe broke 
Jan 2020

124000 mi

C $200
soft spot on frame - welded 
Jul 2020

127100 mi

C $1700
R&R tie rods, ball joints 
Aug 2020

127720 mi

C $340
gas tank strap pulled out of frame - had frame repaired and strap re-applied 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2016
Dec 2008

80000 mi

US $700
Clutch slave cylinder failed. 
Jan 2009

82000 mi

US $300
Replaced slave cylinder and clutch assembly. 
May 2009

85000 mi

US $110
Replaced Alternator 
Oct 2012

128000 mi

US $100
Rough running engine. Replaced ignition coil pack. 
Jan 2013

128200 mi

US $75
Check engine light with code PO171 and PO174. Lean burn both banks. Replaced isolator bolts and intake gaskets. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

183000 mi

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

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

181000 mi

US $85
IRMC linkage repair and isolator bolts 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

123000 mi

US $884
fuel pump replaced 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

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 
Aug 2016

137000 mi

US $100
Replaced tie rods on both fronts 

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

supercharged 340hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2003 - Sep 2009
Jun 2003

8213 mi
Replace both fog lights which fell out 

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

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

166000 mi

US $300
Brake pads on all 4 wheels, rebuilt front calipers. First time since new. Gas tank strap rusted through, factory recall. Not repaired. Transmission cooler line rusted and leaking. Right rear door electric window and power lock stopped working. Not repaired. Left front door speaker stopped working. Not repaired. Limited slip axel problems not repaired. Spare tire winch failure to lower spare tire to the ground 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

Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2014 - Nov 2015
Jan 2015

C $389
Timing belt changed 
Sep 2015

154380 mi

C $650
ABS sensor in the front driver side wheel crapped out. Replaced hub and sensor (integrated unit). 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

178300 mi

US $700
Intake manifold warped and leaking coolant into spark plug wells causing multiple misfires 
Jul 2018

204000 mi

US $15
Truck was hesitating and running rough. Replaced fuel filter 
Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013

104200 mi

US $20
Replaced open master cylinder mounted cruise control deactivation switch. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2016
Jul 2011

145000 mi

US $77
Blower motor resistor failed & was replaced 
Dec 2012

154000 mi

US $990
Replaced upper & lower ball joints & front brakes, rotors & pads. 
Jan 2014

US $200
Check engine light came on & engine was misfiring. The coil for #8 spark plug failed. Replaced it & the motor runs correctly now 
Jul 2014

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 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. 
Feb 2015

169500 mi

US $400
during repair of spark plug failure, coolent was found to be leaking by intake manifold gasket 
Mar 2015

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 
Jan 2016

169000 mi

US $190
Muffler rusted out. replaced muffler only, rest of the system was all reusable 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2014
Apr 2010

131000 mi

US $420
replace alternator and battery 
Apr 2011

156000 mi

US $750
I had a blown out spark plug in cylinder #7. Shop installed an insert and all new plugs. 
Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

135100 mi

US $500
Needed to replace rear wheel bearings & seals. Also had to replace right axle shaft so when they sent the left by mistake, I replaced that side also. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

116000 mi
Exhaust replaced and windshield replaced 
Oct 2016

118000 mi

US $500
Replace neutral sensor. Tighten shifting lever linkage Steering. I don't remember details. 
Dec 2016

118000 mi

US $800
replace leaking transmission lines 
Jul 2017

121600 mi

US $800
replace catalytic converter in order to pass state inspection 
Ford F-150 in New Brunswick, Canada
Feb 2013 - Sep 2014
Mar 2013

125240 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 
Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2017
Feb 2014

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. 
Jun 2014

167000 mi

US $54
Failed coil on the number 4 spark plug. 
Jul 2015

168000 mi

US $75
Replaced rusted egr tube. 
Mar 2016

171000 mi

US $402
Broken Exhaust Manifold Stud, causing exhaust leak between manifold and head. 

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

supercharged 340hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2012 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015

117000 mi

US $200
Cruise control broken sensor 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Maryland, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2016
May 2014

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 

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

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

148000 mi
Starter failure, unable to remove starter, will need to go to professional shop 
Sep 2015

148000 mi

US $150
Replaced starter 
Apr 2016

149000 mi

US $360
Intermittent scraping noise from rear, shop instructed to keep truck until noise replicated - found broken screws in brake system on rear left 
May 2018

156000 mi

US $625
Replaces all spark plugs and one coil; changed oil & filter 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014

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 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2015
Nov 2010

76000 mi

US $250
Faulty EGR Pressure Sensor/DPFE, Scan code P0402. 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2015
Sep 2013

100000 mi

US $50
Body throttle sensor had to be replaced and the car was under warantee. 
Jan 2014

102000 mi

US $50
speed control small part 

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