Example carCar diagnostics for a 2002 Ford F-150
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Ford F-150: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 19.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Ford F-150 for car diagnostics
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2002 Ford F-150: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 4.6 L | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | 5.4 L | 5.4 L | 5.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,000 | US$5,500 | US$6,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,922 | $5,984 | $6,860 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford F-150
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 821 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (197), electrical system (110) and vehicle speed control (87). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V385000 | 2011-07-29 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD,... |
| 05V388000 | 2005-09-07 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
For a diagnostic check on the 2002 Ford F-150, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Before the shop sees your F-150
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the F-150. Under the hood: the 4.2L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Your rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Talking to the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Small things that help
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Want a price?
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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