Example carEngine repair for a 2002 Ford F-150
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
Arranging the work for the F-150
Engine repair for the 2002 Ford F-150: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Under the hood: the 4.2L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
The steps
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
A rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Small things that help
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Questions to ask the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Still deciding?
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request engine repair
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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