2002 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2002 Ford F-350 has 6 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are 4R100 Automatic Transmission Failure Behind the 7.3L - Mechanical Diode and Torque Converter ($2,500-$6,000 repair), Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation ($200-$1,500 repair) and 7.3L Power Stroke Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent Failure and Stalling (Recall) ($40-$250 repair). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $40 to $6,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2002 Ford F-350 has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 4R100 Automatic Transmission Failure Behind the 7.3L - Mechanical Diode and Torque Converter, Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation, 7.3L Power Stroke Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent Failure and Stalling (Recall). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2002 Ford F-350 has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: 4R100 Automatic Transmission Failure Behind the 7.3L - Mechanical Diode and Torque Converter and Death Wobble - Violent Steering Oscillation and 7.3L Power Stroke Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent Failure and Stalling (Recall). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Ford F-350 issues range from $40 to $6,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, 4R100 Automatic Transmission Failure Behind the 7.3L - Mechanical Diode and Torque Converter, typically costs $2,500-$6,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The 4R100 four-speed automatic fitted to 1999-2003 F-350s behind the 7.3L Power Stroke is the weak link in an otherwise durable driveline, and F-350 duty cycles - fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing near a 20,000 lb-plus combined weight - expose it. Two failure patterns dominate own… Repairs typically run $2,500-$6,000. Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
After hitting a bump at highway speed, the front end enters violent steering oscillation (death wobble) that requires slowing to a stop to recover. Caused by worn front-end components: track bar bushing, ball joints, tie rod ends, or steering damper. Repairs typically run $200-$1,500. Severity: high.
The 1999-2003 F-350 with the 7.3L Power Stroke uses a camshaft position sensor at the front of the engine to time injection. The original black-bodied sensor fails intermittently, most often when it is damp or heat-soaked, cutting injection and stalling the engine without warning… Repairs typically run $40-$250. Severity: high.
The exhaust manifold bolts on the 6.0L and 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engines break due to thermal cycling, causing exhaust leaks with a ticking noise especially on cold starts. Broken bolts are very difficult to extract. Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.
F-350 dually trucks run a full-floating Dana 80 rear axle whose hubs carry adjustable tapered inner and outer bearings with a seal riding on the innermost part of the spindle. Unlike a sealed unit bearing, this design is a maintenance item, and the loads a DRW F-350 carries - a p… Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.
The 1999-2016 Super Duty cab has a double-wall rocker and cab-corner structure that traps water and road debris and rots from the inside out. On the F-350 the pattern is worse than on lighter trucks for two structural reasons: dual rear wheels throw far more salt spray and grit u… Repairs typically run $800-$4,000. Severity: medium.
