2002 Ford Focus technical service bulletins
143 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Ford Focus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles...
- Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of...
- Ford: due to high corrosion areas, where vehicles are operated for extended periods, lower control arm...
- Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05S27 was...
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip
- Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing
- Difficult or unable to shift into 5TH gear
- Rear brake squeal
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
- Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip
- Vent leak
- Harsh transmission engagement and or DTC P0705
- Safety belt web stop button service
- No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0133, P1131 or P2195
- Unable to remove ignition key - service tip
- Safety recall 05S27
- Brake and anti-lock brake system lights on after hec (hybrid electronic cluster) replacement
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Engine vibration at idle
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Air bag light in with all or any combination of DTC B1881 B2434 B2438 and or C1947
- Difficulty changing gears - unable to engage gears
- Transaxle noise at idle in neutral with clutch pedal released premature clutch
- A/c condenastion leak
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park function
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Inoperative speed control system
- Clunking or rattle noise in the transaxle, mainly at idle in neutral, with clutch pedal released
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- 2ND or 4TH gear missed when shifting and/or intermittent neutraling when shifting into 4TH gear
- Rough idle, low power and / or stall at idle, a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic...
- Premature clutch wear
- Loss of power, hesitation and/or misfire after cold start
- Grinding when shifting into third gear
- Gear rattle or gear rollover noise from the transaxle at idle, in neutral, with the clutch pedal up (engaged)
- Turn signal cancel concern
- Fuel delivery module (FDM) replacement procedure
- Diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Belt squeal
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and/or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Runs rough and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P402...
- Clunking for rattling noise in the transmission
- Automatic turn signal cancellation inoperative
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0133 (02 sensor slow response)
- Difficult to open or unable to open hood condition
- 3-4 shift flare/neutral - service tip
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust and/or rotor wear
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble...
- Rear shock noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps
- Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (ABS) may have the red brake light and amber ABS light...
- Hard start, no start, battery lamp flicker
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Water in climate control heater blower motor case, which CAN be associated with an inoperable heater...
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0402 and/or P0403 or runs rough in wet weather conditions
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Intermediate axle shaft bearing replacement
- Hood release cable breaking/binding in cold weather
- Inability to shift gears due to loose shift cables
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Rear tire inner edge wear
- Noise from right halfshaft support bearing
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code...
- Airbag lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1932 (air bag driver circuit open) or B2232...
- Coolant leak from a cracked coolant degas bottle
- Check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) - service tips
- Squeak and rattle condition from the instrument panel
- Loss of intermittent wiper or wiper park functions
- Stability assist (advancetrac/ivd) systems may not be recalibrated properly using wds
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Light rattling/chucking noise from the rear suspension while driving over small repetitive bumps...
- Airbag lamp illuminated condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1881, B2434, B2438, and C1947
- Higher than normal idle speed, runs rough at idle and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171
- Front end creaking, crunching noise at low speeds while turning
- Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly
- Intermittent wipers inoperative
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes P1381/P0011 and/or P1383/P0012 stored...
- Rough idle, rolling idle, stall, high idle, or back fire mainly after a cold start
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust, and/or rotor wear concern
- Inoperative horn condition
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Noise from the right halfshaft support bearing
- Electrical - horn inoperative - vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine only
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Unable to communicate with/reprogram powertrain control module (PCM)
- Spi engine - oil leak - contract request
- Noise (whine/moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain which appears to be...
- High decklid closing effort
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Discoloration of the yellow-colored, extended-life, factory-fill coolant
- Trim-ignition lock cylinder difficult to turn, unable to remove sticking ignition key-ignition lock...
- Some wagons may exhibit the liftgate not staying in the fully upright position in cold climates
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vertical crack in the outside mirror glass with no visible signs of impact,...
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle and 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a malfunction...
- Some 2001 vehicles equipped with a 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a pulsing or ticking noise originating from...
- Subject regarding north american focus not equipped with active anti-theft alarm system
- Information on north american built vehicles which were not equipped with a perimeter / active anti-theft...
- Some vehicles with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent self-activation of the power door locks
- Some svt built prior to 3/27/2002 are equipped with front seat back trim cover and foam pad seat back with...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated...
- Dpfe sensor pulsing or ticking noise from engine compartment
- Concerns with front suspension creak, crunch noise while turning at slow speeds
- Some vehicles may exhibit a crank / no start, poor idle, and / or lack of power, with camshafts out of time
- Some vehicles may exhibit door locks that may inadvertently lock on their own
- Information pertaining to vehicle pull or drift to the left or right while traveling
- Some vehicles built 09/2001 through 11/2001 and equipped with a 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a fead belt...
- Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagnonal wear or cupping on the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Subject regarding air conditioner add on kits not available
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro...
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Subject regarding interior door lock strategy
- Information on vehicles with programmable modules
- Some vehicles may exhibit a locked rear seat belt retractor after moving the rear seat from the fold down...
- Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagonal wear or cupping of the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine vibration at idle in drive, neutral and reverse
- ABS/advance trac light on and diagnostic trouble code C1937 or the stability assist system active/fail...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior mirror that is loose or shakes when driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration at idle, most noticeable when engaged in reverse
- Some vehicles equipped with a factory power roof opening panel may exhibit an inoperative or incomplete...
- Information regarding no start due to a seized camshaft
- Subject on driver or passenger front door difficult to close, and /or some squeak/rattle from the hinge area
- Information regarding diagnostic trouble code B2496 (panic feature does not operate correctly)
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with an in-dash 6 disc radio may exhibit a system cd error E3 or a stuck disc
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to turn, unable to remove, or sticking ignition key
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles built after 10/01/2001 may exhibit a difficult to turn ignition key
- Concerns with headlamp moisture/condensation in lens assembly
- Subject regarding rear liftgate spoiler removal and installation
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- A halfshaft bearing noise (whine / moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain...
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