The 2002 Ford F-250 Sd has 108 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
108
Engine complaints
38%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
“FORD F250 V-10 SPIT SPARK PLUG, CAUSED SMALL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. BROKE THE COP. IF A SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT AND COULD INJURE A PERSON WORKING ON THE VEHICLE, WHY IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM THIS THAT IS CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY RECALL? (ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES THAT BREAK UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING INJURY TO…”
NHTSA has 108 complaints about the 2002 Ford F-250 Sd engine — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 07V553000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.