2002 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins

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

• Feb 7, 2020 Service bulletinThis SKU is an Oil Dipstick
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinFor 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles...
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinSafety recall 11S21
• Sep 9, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles...
• Aug 11, 2014 Service bulletinFord/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high...
• Apr 1, 2008 Service bulletin1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
• 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...
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P1131 and/or P1151 - 4.2L engine
• 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
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• 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
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinIntermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
• 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
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• May 3, 2004 Service bulletinSplicing new wire(s) into existing electrical harness
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinPower steering leak - service tip
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinAxle whine 40-60 mph
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWhine from power steering
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinPop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinEvidence of oil in the air intake system
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinCd or CD6 radio overheating
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinWindnoise and/or a water leak from the sliding back glass area
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinDriveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinHeritage F-150 4X2 with 8.8 inch rear axle - whine/howl noise from rear axle
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinBed extender component replacement service tip
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinCorrect lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinBroken exhaust manifold studs
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinSteering idler arm noise
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinSome dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinA vibration and/or rattle condition when the engine is at idle in gear or when accelerating from a slow...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir conditioner condensate leak on passenger floor
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinDedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTicking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle
• 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 4, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with no hard fault
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0171, or P0174
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinWhine / howl from rear axle
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinNoise from the front end of the vehicle which appears to be coming from the steering idler arm
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinWhine/howl from rear axle 40 to 60 mph
• 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 bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinDamaged rear license plate lamps due to rocks and/or gravel hitting the lamp assemblies
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinRolling idle after shifting to park or neutral, from drive or reverse, when the engine temperature is 100...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinVarious intermittent electrical concerns including but not limited to some accessories remaining powered...
• May 26, 2003 Service bulletinCompressed natural gas (CNG)
• May 26, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinVibration and/or rattle condition when the engine is at idle in gear or when accelerating from a slow...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinThrottle control splash shield installation requirements
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinTailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads
• 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 31, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
• Mar 3, 2003 Service bulletinPossible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
• Feb 4, 2003 Service bulletinDriver's side door glass that binds when operated
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinLocking tailgate locks itself
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinReduced power steering assist and/or power steering leaks when driven in temperatures equal to or less...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinOn some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
• 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 bulletinRolling idle/poor fuel economy
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinRear axle seal leak - contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNo/hard start in cold ambients / new two-piece block heater cord released
• Oct 28, 2002 Service bulletinHeavy static or signal loss on two way radio communication
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Sep 30, 2002 Service bulletinDriveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinCooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4.6/5.4L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp along...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4R100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with 4-WHEEL disc brakes may exhibit a moan from the rear brakes on light brake applications
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome lightning and harley davidson supercrews may exhibit check engine light illumination with diagnostic...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on removing sticker from seat belt
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp along with diagnostic trouble code...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4X4 low engagement while driving
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
• Jun 24, 2002 Service bulletinWhite flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinSome bi-fuel cng vehicles may exhibit a crank no start condition while operating in alternate fuel mode,...
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinSome bi-fuel lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start, rolling idle, surging idle and / or surge at cruise...
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinSome bi-fuel cang and lpg vehicles may exhibit a no start condition
• 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 bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 5.4L V8 engine may exhibit air induction system conditions as well as engine...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engine may exhibit a lack of power condition
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome bi-fuel cng vehicles may exhibit a crank no start condition while operating in alternate fuel mode...
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome super crew vehicles may exhibit loose, poor fitting, or wrinkled seat cover upholstery
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with bi-fuel (cng/lpg) alternate fuel engines may exhibit hard / no start, runs...
• 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 bulletinSubject regarding idler arm replacement specifications
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on vehicle exhibiting evidence of oil in the air intake system
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 5-SPEED mazda R2 manual transmission may exhibit a high effort condition...
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSnow packing of the air filter when driving in severe snow conditions may exhibit loss of power and / or...
• 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
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in forward or...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed when initially received from the assembly plant
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinExhibiting lack of power condition when vehicle is operated in ambient temperatures
• Oct 29, 2001 Service bulletinA condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
• 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 may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed when the vehicle is initially received from...
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine and automatic transmission may exhibit a higher than normal idle...
• Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding imrc set screw warranty repair
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with diagnostic trouble codes P1516, P1518, P1519, and P1520
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinDedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with the lower power in high ambient temepratures
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding transmission fluid usage charts
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome supercrews are equipped with a digital memo recorder mounted on the driver's side sun visor which...