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2002 Ford F-350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 F-350.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2002 Ford F-350 is a full-size pickup riding the 350 platform, paired with an automatic 4-speed transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 11/15/12 mpg. Over the 1991–2013 complaint record, this model year generated only 34 owner complaints and zero recalls, with Engine & Engine Cooling standing out as the most reported problem area. That places it well below the 1999 peak of 450 complaints and near the low end of the documented range, making the 2002 F-350 one of the quieter entries in this model's long-term reliability history.

Model year201120102009200820072006200520042002

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque150-165 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/15/12 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length257.5 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase172.4 in
Curb weight5758 lb
Track (front / rear)68.5 / 68.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 15 / 12 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelNatural Gas

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F-350 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.4–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.40 sec — 2005 Super Duty Harley-Davidson 6.0L Crew Cab (6.9 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999Super Duty XLT SuperCab DRW 6.8L Diesel V1010.10 sec17.70 sec—RWD
2005Super Duty Harley-Davidson 6.0L Crew Cab (6.9 ft. Bed) 6.0L Turbo Diesel V89.40 sec16.90 sec325 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · 75W-90 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150-165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · 75W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity24.5 Pint, Rear Dana 135
Engine CoolantUSE FORD PREMIUM GOLD COOLANT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs6-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts212 DI Diesel ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts89 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts45 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket185.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150-165 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)150 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeOil must meet ford specification WSHM1C231B
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number65
Optional BCI Cranking Performance750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number65

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)30-45
Engine Oil Pressure20-45 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM1500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-70 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3300 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket42 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle166 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket42 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle166 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle150 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Runout Limit0.0021 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 12033 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
152-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8052–53 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
166 ft. lbs., step 2: Loosen one turn., step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 9066 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep First Sequence

165 ft. lbs.65 ft. lbs
285 ft. lbs.; Second Sequence85 ft. lbs
395
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13 ft. lbs., step 2: 183 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
176 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9676 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miPCV Valve (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The complaint record shows a sharp peak in 1999 with 450 complaints, followed by a decline through 2000 (320) and 2001 (160) to 116 complaints in 2002. Recalls also fell from six in 2001 and five in 2000 to three in 2002, while investigations dropped from five in 2001 and four in 2000 to two in 2002. Thus, the 2002 model year sits after the 1999 spike and before the modest complaint increase seen in 2004 (159 complaints), placing it in a relatively low‑complaint interval of the generation. Its TSB count of 31 is similar to the surrounding years (31 in 2001, 32 in 2000, 36 in 2003). Consequently, the 2002 F‑350 exhibits below‑average complaint and recall figures for this generation, indicating it is a reasonable choice for a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
37
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling5
Tires4
Engine3
Power Train2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Unknown Or Other2
Steering2
Steering,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ASI-444082014-02-01Equipment Adaptive/MobilityFORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35…
CSP-48B012008-05-26Engine And Engine CoolingFORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR…
072122007-10-01Engine And Engine CoolingSOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG…
190152006-01-01Fuel System, OtherFUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE…
0416012005-11-14Engine And Engine CoolingWDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2002 F-350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F-350 get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 12 combined mpg.