2002 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins

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

• Jul 13, 2020 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
• Feb 7, 2019 Service bulletinCorrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
• Feb 27, 2007 Service bulletinPossible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinPossible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinBuck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Jun 1, 2005 Service bulletinService wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinFront axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
• Jan 24, 2005 Service bulletinInside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinHigh idle at cold start
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRevised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
• Nov 29, 2004 Service bulletinDriveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinGrabbing condition from rear drum brakes
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinRattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L sohc engine
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
• May 3, 2004 Service bulletinBoom/vibration at 1800-2200 RPM, rough idle
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinCooling system fan noise when cold
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinSafety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1877 and/or B1881
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinLower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinExcessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinInoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinBed extender component replacement service tip
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinLow line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinClicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinHard start/long crank when cold or stumbles/surges during drive-away
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTransmission whine in 5TH gear
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinWear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinSpark knock, detonation, or ping condition on tip-in or during steady state operation at or near wide open...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinAccessory drive belt noise on 3.0L vehicles built prior to 9/18/2003
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0L 2-VALVE engine
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinAn rcm diagnostic trouble code B1881, B1882, or B1883
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinBuzz/howl in the transfer case shift lever while driving, and/or shift lever boot detachment due to...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinPull to right or left condition while braking on 4.2 (non-edge) coil spring equipped vehicles
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinCoolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp(s)
• 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 bulletinDiagnostic trouble code B1877 and/or B1881 indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner...
• Mar 17, 2003 Service bulletinFluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
• Feb 17, 2003 Service bulletinThump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
• Feb 17, 2003 Service bulletinIdle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1877 (driver pretensioner circuit resistance high) and/or B1881 (passenger...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinNo start, no communication with power train control module (PCM) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinHesitation or surge condition during cruise with the air conditioner on
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinDriveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
• Jan 5, 2003 Service bulletinThump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab...
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinP225/70R15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges...
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinTool kit contains the timing peg used to lock the crankshaft in place when performing crankshaft pulley or...
• Nov 25, 2002 Service bulletinInoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
• Nov 25, 2002 Service bulletinFrame mounted front bumper brackets service kit
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinNoise-gear whine noise in 1ST and 2ND gear only-vehicles equipped with 5R55E transmission and 4.0L engine only
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinVibration-engine vibration at idle-vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine-vehicles built before 11/26/2001 only
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNo start/no communication-contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNew tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine timing service tools / service tip
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinManual shift lever outer boot detachment - FX4 models equipped with manual transmission only
• Sep 30, 2002 Service bulletinThump/bump on acceleration from a stop or when braking from driveshaft AREA-4X2 automatic transmission...
• Sep 30, 2002 Service bulletinDriveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinEquipped with a hard tonneau cover
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 3.0L efi (non-ffv) engine, may exhibit an engine quit condition upon...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit fuel diagnostic trouble codes P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 or mass air flow...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and no air conditioning, may set diagnostic trouble codes P1460...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an engine oil leak condition
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles built after 03/04/2002 and equiped with a manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may an automatic transmission may exhibit a shift lever that will not release out of the...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with pasive anti-theft system may exhibit a no crank / no start condition and no...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake sensor...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 5R55E automatic transmission may exhibit a gear whine type noise in 1ST and...
• 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 with manual transmission may exhibit a difficult to engage into 4X4 low condition when the...
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinA thump or bump sensation felt immediately on acceleration from a stop or upon braking when coming to a...
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4X2 vehicles may exhibit a pull to right or left while braking
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake sensor...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding a whine noise condition from the speakers when using the radio or the cd with the...
• 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 may exhibit a disengaged fan clutch bearing squeal noise in cold weather
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding pioneer tremor / ultimate 450 watt audio system whine noise
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome xlt modles may exhibit wrinkled, loose, or baggy fabric on the front seating surface
• Apr 29, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain...
• Apr 29, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
• Apr 29, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 2.3L, 3.0L or 4.0L engine and 5R44E or 5R55E automatic transmission may...
• Apr 15, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 RPM on cold...
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 5R55E/5R44E transmission may exhibit a whine noise in 1ST gear that goes away...
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake...
• Mar 18, 2002 Service bulletinHooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears
• Mar 18, 2002 Service bulletinThis bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro...
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinCertain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
• 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
• Feb 18, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with 5R44E automatic transmission fluid leak
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code P0300/P0301
• Dec 10, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 RPM, during cold engine operation only
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0457 (gross leak...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles with the 4.0L engine may exhibit an engine flutter noise
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit an engine loss or reduction in power condition on...
• 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 4.0L sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit poor idle quality, hesitation/surge on light...
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, the engine temperature gauge may exhibit a downward movement to the cool region of the gage
• Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding transmission fluid usage charts
• May 14, 2001 Service bulletinSome 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration...
• Apr 30, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes...