2002 Ford Mustang technical service bulletins
72 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Ford Mustang.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Safety belt web stop button service
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Steering rack noise
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8L and 3.9L engines
- Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop
- Pop/clunk or squealing noise from the steering gear when turning, driving over bumps, or braking
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- TR3650 manual transmission - jumps out of gear 2ND and/or 3RD - clash noise and/or raspy feel on gear...
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Customer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
- Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes...
- Exhaust leak
- Thump noise when a/c clutch engages
- Gear whine in 1ST, 3RD and reverse gears
- Headliner sagging in rear of vehicle
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
- Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Condensation and/or water accumulation in the headlamp assembly
- Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Ticking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle
- Convertible top lifting unevenly
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps
- Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine and the T5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Passenger seat rubs against door panel
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6L applications
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Convertible top lifts unevenly
- Engine-oil leak from positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve area-vehicles built before 5/17/2002...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Noise-windnoise from the a pillar area
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V engine built before may 17, 2002, may exhibit an oil leak coming...
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a...
- Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise from either side of the a-pillar area
- Subject regarding inaccurate speedometer
- Some vehicles with the TR6350 manual transmission may exhibit a light ticking / rattle noise while driving...
- Subject regarding P0460 diagnostic trouble code and malfunction indicator lamp illumination
- On some vehicles equipped with the 4.6L engine, the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt may hydroplane...
- 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 speed control lamp
- Concerns with a TR3650 manual transmission exhibiting clash/grinding sound during the first few miles of...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some convertibles may exhibit a condition where the convertible top lifts unevenly
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting door glass inoperative condition
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and P030X codes
- 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...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
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