2002 Ford Expedition technical service bulletins
102 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Ford Expedition.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Rear axle noise repair
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Rear axle noise repair
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Airbag warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1994/B1998 on vehicles without side air bags
- Air suspension compressor noise
- Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Courtesy rail lamps do not operate correctly or cause a battery draw
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Correct lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Steering idler arm noise
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Repeat air suspension compressor drier failures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Vehicles with keyless entry pad may exhibit dead battery, no start, interior lamp/headlamp...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- False failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Rear axle seal leak - contact request
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may...
- Some vehicles with air suspension may exhibit an initial or repeat compressor dryer failure
- Some vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4X4 low engagement while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
- White flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
- Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions
- Concerns with speed body boom
- Some 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental-general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro...
- Subject regarding idler arm replacement specifications
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service
- Some 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Concerns with vehicles with a 5.4L 2V engine exhibitingng a lack of power condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
- Some vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an air leak and/or overnight bleed down of the air...
- Concerns with climate control system air discharged through the defroster ducts only, regardless of setting
- Some vehicles may exhibit a weak horn chirp confirmation when the key fob is used, or an inoperative horn...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration
- Subject regarding air suspension compressor quality
- Information regarding pop/thump noise from power window
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
- Concerns with pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in forward or...
- Some vehicles built after 4/10/2001 and equipped with air suspension , may exhibit an electronic variable...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an axle tube seal leakage and an axle bearing that is loose in the axle housing,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a weak horn chirp confirmation when the transmitter is used to lock the doors...
- Concerns with a pop/clunk/click noise coming from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in...
- Exhibiting lack of power condition when vehicle is operated in ambient temperatures
- Some vehicles not equipped with side air bags may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1998 (passenger side...
- A condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low speed turns in...
- Brake shift interlock
- Concerns with the lower power in high ambient temepratures
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph
- Customers may complain of wind noise
- Information regarding intake manifold valley stuffers
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