2002 Ford F-150 Reliability

2002 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab XL 2WD Styleside LB

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XL Regular Cab Pickup (4.2L V6 5-speed Manual 6.6 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Ford F-150 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV), the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor, and the Ignition Coils and Boots (4.6L and 5.4L only). The cost to replace the IACV is estimated to be $70.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to replace the DPFE Sensor is estimated to be $31.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated to be $103.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor for each defective coil. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ball Joints. The cost to replace the Ball Joints is estimated at $45.00 each for parts, and $78.00 for 1 Ball Joint, $136.50 for both on one side, and $227.50 for all 4 Ball Joints for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module. The cost to replace the ABS Module is estimated at $275.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Under Dash Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module. This problem may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module is $313.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford F-150 by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.