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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (6%)

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Chart based on 17 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 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

157517 mi

US $174
Grinding noise coming from from driver's side. Wheel hub was bad. 

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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

71000 mi

US $275
New shocks. Also bled the brakes. 
129000 mi

US $1000
Control arms, tie rod ends, sway bar end links. 
152300 mi Passenger swaybar link broke - replaced. 
182000 mi

US $257
new lower ball joints, both sides. 
157500 mi

US $240
replaced all 4 shocks with Rancho 5000 series. the rear shocks were leaking oil 
162500 mi

US $280
Replaced front wheel bearings with moog units 
195000 mi

US $350
replaced upper and lower ball joints.... inner and outer tie rods ends. and 4 wheel realignement 
198000 mi

US $275
replaced the power steering pump- still worked but was whining and a bit slow and harder to turn. 
138700 mi Anti-sway bar link busted due to pot hole. Noted that the replacement was more heavy duty. Love my truck!  
142000 mi

US $200
Repaired front steering stabilizer that was broken due to pot hole. Less than $50. 

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

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

88040 mi

C $225
leaf spring repair 
127100 mi

C $1700
R&R tie rods, ball joints 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

137000 mi

US $100
Replaced tie rods on both fronts 

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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

135500 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. 
154380 mi

C $650
ABS sensor in the front driver side wheel crapped out. Replaced hub and sensor (integrated unit). 
154000 mi

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

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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

118000 mi

US $500
Steering. I don't remember details. 

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