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2002 Ford F-250 consumer reviews

$21,120–$24,200 MSRP range
side view of 2002 F-250 Ford
(35 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.3
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Best Truck Ever!

Good truck, never left me stranded, never fell short on any job demanded of it, good looking truck too, this is important since I'm a girl. I put 180,000 miles on, it already had 70,000 when I got it and it's probably got another 250 and it's not even a diesel. Ford did really well on this one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Unbeatable Value

All things considered, and i do mean all, this truck is the best and least expensive truck ive ever owned/maintained

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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v10 is a BEAST!

We have owned two F250 superdutys with the v10 motor with 3.73 gears and I must say they walk circles around our chevy 3500 454 and it has 4.10 gears. We have towed our 12,500 pound tractor on our large 4,500 pound gooseneck trailer and they pulled it with no problem. Never had any problems.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable truck I've owned

My 2002 Turbo has never let me down. I just turn the key and away I go. I drove mine tonight in the frigid cold and no problems. This truck will do 100mph with ease. You will never have any problems as long as you do the regular maintinance. The 7.3L Powerstoke Turbo Diesel engine is definately the best engine Ford ever built. The 6.0L Diesel does not even come close.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Going to repair and trade in.

Bought used with 135,000 miles on it. Loved it, did several trips 500 mile + trips. Wished I had know about the 5.4L Trition engine bad habit of blowing spark plugs. # 3 plug blew out at 136,000. Paint peeling from hood. Not sure I can recommend this truck based on the many consumer complaints about the spark plugs blowing out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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everyday

i love my truck its the best i came cross so far i wouldnt get anothe truck for noothing and nobody.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Big power, lots of maintenance

2002 Ford F250 7.3L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel Pros- This truck has tons of power and is quite quick for a big Diesel. 16mpg is not bad highway. Body and finish holding up great being the truck is almost 10 years old. Larriet featurs are lacking when you think of top tier interior packaging. Plan on replacing brakes rotors and u-joints constantly as this big truck eats them up if you work it. Also this truck is notorious for rotting oil pans. Plan on saving $2G at around 100,000 miles to replace this part if its subject to road salt.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2002 Ford F250 great /2008 F250 nightmare

I have a 2002 F250 crew cab with 192,000 miles and is still in use today. I've had no major work performed on this truck. It's been a great truck. I bought a 2008 F250 brand new just like the 2002. At 50,000 miles, the truck started having problems. I took it straight to the dealer where I had purchased approx. 12 other Ford vehicals. They said it was the cam phaser and it still was under the 60,000 warranty and they would fix it. Called the next week and they told me they replaced the cam phasor but during the test drive check engine light came on. They stated that one side of the engine was blown and it was going to cost me $6200.00 to fix. After producing 10 receipts for oil changes for the vehicle they still refused to stand behind their product. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AFTER THE TREATMENT I RECEIVED.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Total power house

The 2002 ford f250 I bought is a 7.3 turbo diesel 4x4 and man is this thing powerful.. It will pull anything you put behind it cant get stuck and is pretty good on fuel(15-17mpg) when you have a 6.5 inch lift on 325/60/20s you cant beat that. Overall this truck starts every time and rides better than all the other trucks ive owned. But if you dont like a louder truck its not for you but if you want a bad toy or work with the truck its the truck for you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Ball joints front

Ball joints infront at 100,000 miles are shot, one lock out does not work the best, but does work, heater does not blow to floor at all. might need manul for lock outs to take apart, and for ball joints, and drive shaft to each wheel in front. any ideals?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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