2002 Ford E Series technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Apr 4, 2023 Service bulletinFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
• Nov 17, 2011 Service bulletinFord: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just...
• Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletinSome 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinFuel conditioner
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinGuidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinUse of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA cold weather reverse engagement stall
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinHard start or no start
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinSome 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (EBP)
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
• May 3, 2004 Service bulletinChassis component torque update for e-coated frames
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• Mar 8, 2004 Service bulletinHigh pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinClunk from front suspension
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 and/or B1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ECS)...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinBroken exhaust manifold studs
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir bag lamp illuminated
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinExternal oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinSome 7.3L dit vehicles may exhibit the occurrence of P0340 camshaft position sensor false diagnostic...
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinGradual loss of power at cruise
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinNo turbine shaft speed (TSS) displayed using ngs or wds
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinSome dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinClicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and...
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinLeak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (EBP) - 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinDedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletin7.3L diesel high pressure oil pump leak
• Aug 18, 2003 Service bulletinSome vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinWater pump pulley bolts loosening
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinEngine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinTurbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (EBP) actuator
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinRepeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinThrottle control splash shield installation requirements
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinServicing multifunction switch wiring interference
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
• Mar 3, 2003 Service bulletinPossible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinOn some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
• Jan 5, 2003 Service bulletinNew service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
• Nov 25, 2002 Service bulletinInoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinWater pump pulley bolts loose
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinHigh side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinBody-waterleak-cowl to dash washleak-water accumulation and/or leak at the driver's floor pan area
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Aug 19, 2002 Service bulletinReports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding incorrect vehicle emission information label installed
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4R100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding service engine soon (SES) lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1441 set...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinExperiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with either P0171 - P0174 or P0172 - P0175 codes...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding demonstration/ delivery hold: powertrain control module reprogramming
• Mar 18, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
• Mar 18, 2002 Service bulletinThis bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro...
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns of diagnostic trouble code P1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (PCM)
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with P0171 - P0174 or P0172 - P0175 codes with...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition
• Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
• Dec 10, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
• Nov 26, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with aftermarket high-current devices may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes B1876,...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and P030X codes
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp
• Oct 29, 2001 Service bulletinSome ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
• Oct 15, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 7.3L di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes P1105, P1106 (upper...
• Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with diagnostic trouble codes P1516, P1518, P1519, and P1520
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding transmission fluid usage charts