Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 F-750.
The 2002 Ford F-750 is a heavy-duty truck built on Ford's 750 platform, pairing an automatic four-speed transmission with EPA fuel economy of 11 mpg city, 15 mpg highway, and 12 mpg combined. Owner feedback collected from 2004 through 2022 has produced 34 total complaints — with the engine and engine cooling system standing out as the most reported area — yet the model has never been subject to a recall, a notably clean record for a vocational work platform. Across that reporting window, complaint volume has remained modest, peaking at three reports in 2017 and falling as low as a single complaint in 2009, placing the 2002 model year within a generally steady reliability arc rather than a clear trouble spot.
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-750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2003 | F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew (5.4 ft. Bed) 5.4L Supercharger V8 | 5.96 sec | 14.39 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2003 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab Styleside (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 260 hp | RWD |
| 2000 | F-150 XLT SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 FX4 SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 1998 | F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V8 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 235 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 federal record for the F‑750 series shows consistently low complaint volumes (0‑3 per year) and modest recall activity (0‑3 per year) across the 2004‑2022 span, with technical service bulletins (TSBs) ranging from 1 to 15. The fewest recalls occurred in 2004 (2) and 2012 (1), while the highest recall count was in 2011 (3); complaint spikes are similarly modest, never exceeding three in any year. Because the 2002 model year is not represented in the provided dataset, the record does not specify its exact complaint or recall numbers, but the surrounding years suggest it would likely fall within the same low‑complaint, low‑recall envelope. Given this overall pattern of limited federal‑record issues, a 2002 Ford F‑750 can be considered a relatively safe vintage, provided a thorough individual inspection confirms the absence of the specific problem areas (engine cooling, tires, power‑train) noted for later models.
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.