2002 Ford F-150 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.45/5 Average
207 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A new King Ranch SuperCab arrives for 2002, joining the SuperCrew version near the top of the F-150 food chain. All King Ranch trucks get lighted visor mirrors with a HomeLink universal transmitter and a Travel Note recording device, while KR SuperCrews have automatic climate control and an available second-row bench seat that replaces the standard rear captain's chairs. Get the Harley-Davidson edition for a supercharged 5.4-liter Triton V-8 engine that adds 80 horsepower and new styling cues in the form of flame pin striping and chrome accessories, a new upper chrome billet grille, clear-lens headlamps and clear-lens parking lamps embossed with the label and rivets surrounding the center cap of the 20-inch wheels. The lower-line F-150 XL gets standard air conditioning, and its 4.2-liter V6 receives a ULEV rating. An FX4 off-road equipment package can be added to XLT or Lariat 4WD models and includes upgrades like Rancho shocks, skid plates, special wheels and unique trim. Carryover improvements from late 2001 include seat-mounted seatbelts on SuperCabs, child seat-tether anchors and rear head restraints on SuperCrew models. Also added late in 2001 were optional heated front seats (XLT and Lariat), a power sunroof (XLT and Lariat SuperCab and Crew) and a rear-seat entertainment system (XLT and Lariat SuperCrew).

Pros:
  • Wide range of configurations and features, capable powertrains and suspension, attractive styling inside and out.
Cons:
  • Everybody and his brother has one.

User Reviews:

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  • My little red truck! - 2002 Ford F-150
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    Searched long and hard for this truck. I looked at the 2005 and was not fond of the looks and even less fond of the 2009 either! I found the color, red, the right options and low mileage by searching the internet endlessly. I put a K&N cold air intake on it, with helped with power and got some improvement on the mileage, not great, it is a 5.4 after all! Drove it from CA to FL and was very comfortable at the end of the day. Got 21mph one time going across Texas. Avg 19.5 most of the trip. Handled great in the snow of N. Arizona. Love my truck and will be keeping her a long time.

  • 3rd F150 in a row and never again - 2002 Ford F-150
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    This truck has left me on the road 4 times now the last time was 2nd tranny I had dealer installed. I have been left on the road for 2 throttle position sensors as well. I have an oil burning issue also it uses about a litre each week. I have had bullit proof f150s before like the 1976, the 1984, and the 1999. I had the most success with the 1984 and 1976. I am going to Toyota I think next time. I have 100 000 miles plus on the 2002 and once the lease is up it is outta here... The heated seats and mirrors do not work and never have. Many plastic interior pieces are broken or not working. The drivers side door locks broken too now.

  • Buy American, but not Chevy - 2002 Ford F-150
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    This is the first Pick-up that I have ever owned. I have always loved the Ford Motor Company line of cars and trucks, but never really liked or needed a truck. I am in the military and I have a Muscle Car, so, of course you need to have something reliable and is capable of carrying parts to and from the car. In short, it has fulfilled all of my hopes and dreams up untill this point. It is the most comfortable truck I have ever been in, and it is quite a bit of fun to drive. The only complaint I have about it is the lack of a rear window defroster for the non-sliding window on the rear.

  • dream truck - 2002 Ford F-150
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    I have always dreamed of having a ford lightning i always stop and look as one droves past me or if i saw one sitting in the parking lot. After getting a new job i just happen to drive by a BMW dealership where I saw it two days later it was sitting in my drive way with all my friends around it asking me for a test drive .. not in their dreams I work 4 days a week and everyday i cant wait to get home to drive it

  • LONG TIME FORD BUYER - 2002 Ford F-150
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    SOME PROBLEMS W/ FORD TRUCKS. HAVE BEEN BUYING FORD TRUCKS SINCE 1974. THE AC TENDS TO HAVE PROBLEMS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE TRUCK.hAS HAPPENED ON THE LAST 4 TRUCKS. ALSO PROBLEMS W/ THE TRANSMISSION ON THE LAST 2 TRUCKS.

  • Fords are junk - 2002 Ford F-150
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    I read a lot of the reviews, some say it would be great if not for XXXX. I say it is lousey truck because: At 20K it needed a complete brake job, rotors, included and the seat plastic clips broke. At 40000, clutch went out. Mose said it was a old truck (at 4.5 year?). I have had others last over 200K. At 52K, brakes start acting up. Needed a new brake job, did the pads and turned the rotors. At just under 60K, Brakes are acting up again, and the shops says replacement or rotors is needed. At this rate the cost of repairs is over 1/2 the cost of the truck. Toyota here I come, let the usa auto go under, who needs the junk?? My 4th and last ford

  • 2002 F-150 XLT Supercab - 2002 Ford F-150
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    I have had this truck for a year, and it has been flawless!!! Super ride, great interior, and not one issue or repair yet. And contrary to the style choices here, I have the XLT V-6 4.2liter with an AUTO tranny....(style box did not have that option)

  • Love MY HarleyTruck - 2002 Ford F-150
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    Bought the truck in Sept. 07...love the looks and the custom paint scheme. Interior design is sweet, and durable at the same time. Dual buckets are the way to go, dont know why Ford redesigned it. Only two problems thus far 1.) about six months back, it blew out the #4 plug, was a bear to repair/helicoil...but its better and stronger then ever now. 2.) for about three months now the check engine light AND the gas cap light remain on, after replacing both sensors and a new gas cap...must have a slight evap leak that is driving me crazy to locate.

  • Frightning Lightning - 2002 Ford F-150
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    This is the most fun you can have driving a truck. Its a looker for sure The quaility is there, so is performance great truck

  • Last One - 2002 Ford F-150
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    Absoulutely the worst truck Ive owned, two transmissions and one transfer case. Interior seats are not comfortable. Sliding cupholder broke the week I bought it. Ive had nothing but trouble. Even the blinkers work only when they want to. Ive owned Chevys and Dodges and this is the worst. Ive only owned it for a little over two years. I can only imagine what I would have done if it was new.

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