2002 Ford Thunderbird technical service bulletins
63 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2002 Ford Thunderbird.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition
- Water/moisture in cop wells - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel
- Moisture in storage compartment
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes
- 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and hard start/long crank
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0133 and/or P0153
- Intermittent drivability symptoms - reduced power on deceleration
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Engine flood during cold start, extended cranking time, or hard to start engine when cold
- Power seat function - contact request / detroit region
- Lack of cooling from driver and/or passenger side vents on vehicles equipped with dual automatic...
- Idle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
- Removble roof and convertible top
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Water leak diagnosis - removable roof and convertible top - service tip
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Engine flooding, extended engine cranking time required to start, or hard start condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rubbing noise while turning the steering wheel
- Some 3.9L V8 engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code P0340 (camshaft...
- Information on passenger seat belts not equipped with a plastic button
- Subject regarding catalyst monitor sensor connector inspection
- Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code P1129 during key on engine running (KOER) - no malfunction...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling or buzzing noise originating from the climate control system when...
- Concerns regarding paint protection from removable top
- Subject regarding supplemental parking lamps installation for vehicles not originally equipped
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak around the fluid pan drain plug
- Some vehicles may exhibit a engine missing or rough running condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit small amounts of moisture entering the convertible top stowage compartment even...
- Some vehicles, built between 10/1/01 and 1/31/02, with a 5R55N transmission may exhibit a transmission...
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro...
- Some vehicles may exhibit calibration loss of erratic operation of the power window short drop glass function
- Vehicles equipped with the 3.9L 4V may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter
- Some vehicle owners may question the operation and/or function of the supplemental parking lamps
- Concerns with driveline vibration
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.9L V8 engine only, may exhibit a rattling noise from the hydraulic cooling...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel level condition with approximately 1/4 tank reading on the fuel...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of dual automatic temperature control (DATC) operating at full heat...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheating condition and / or the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to pull down, and latch convertible top
- Information regarding misdiagnosis of main controls - incorrect pressures
- Information on battery access
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9L 4V may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to concerns with inoperative hydraulic cooling fan
- Information regarding drop glass function
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles tire pressure information and wrap guard removal tips
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds
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