The fuel heater wiring on 7.3L diesel engines has had an electrical fire on 3 of our vehicles out of the 28 in operation with this engine. The connector is a push on spade with a rubber surround to hold it in place. One fire that was seen in person was small (few inches) the others were found after the fire had occurred. The fire that was viewed occurred when the vehicle was parked, first start of the day and less than 10 minutes idle time. I believe the rubber surround does not properly support the terminal and creates a loose connection that arcs and overheats the rubber, then igniting the small fire.
Vehicle safety record
2002 IC 3000 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 IC 3000 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 3000 year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 IC 3000 problems
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No recalls for the 2002 IC 3000
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 IC 3000. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2002 IC 3000
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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All 3000 yearsQuestions about the 2002 IC 3000
Does the 2002 IC 3000 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 IC 3000 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 IC 3000?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 IC 3000 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 17, 2016 and the latest on March 17, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 IC 3000 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical IC 3000 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which IC 3000 years have the most complaints?
2009 (2), 2012 (2), 2013 (2). See every IC 3000 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 IC 3000 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data