Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 F-650.
The 2002 Ford F-650 is built on the 650 platform and features a 4-speed automatic transmission with an EPA rating of 11/15/12 mpg. While the vehicle has zero recalls, it has accumulated 34 total owner complaints, primarily centered on the engine and engine cooling systems. This model year is part of a 1999-2022 history where annual complaints peaked at 10 in 2001 and reached a low of one in 2012.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 15 / 12 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Natural Gas |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F-650 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Super Duty XLT Crew Cab (Dump Bed) 6.8L V10 | 17.60 sec | 21.00 sec | 362 hp | RWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 212 DI Diesel ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 89 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 52-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80 | 52–53 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 76 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96 | 76 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2002 Ford F-650 represents a notable inflection point in the model's early production history. Complaints peaked in 2001 at 10 with 6 recalls, but dropped sharply to just 3 complaints and 1 recall in 2002, with TSBs declining from 47 to 29—this marks the lowest complaint and recall numbers since the model's 1999 introduction. This downward trend continued into 2003 with only 2 complaints and zero recalls. The top complaint areas for 2002 centered on Engine & Engine Cooling (5 reports) and Tires (4), with 2 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint on record. The data suggests 2002 falls after the initial quality ramp-up period and benefits from corrective actions taken in prior years. This makes 2002 a relatively safer choice within the early-generation F-650 series compared to the 2000-2001 peak-of-issues years.
All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASI-44408 | 2014-02-01 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35… |
| CSP-48B01 | 2008-05-26 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR… |
| 07212 | 2007-10-01 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG… |
| 19015 | 2006-01-01 | Fuel System, Other | FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE… |
| 041601 | 2005-11-14 | Engine And Engine Cooling | WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR… |
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EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 12 combined mpg.