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TSB List for the 2002 Ford Escape

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 Escape are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
  • PARKING BRAKE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  • WHEELS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #042210

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013396

      STEERING GEAR SQUEAK - WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04214

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013366

      STEERING DRIFT/PULL - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #15576

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630120

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/11/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT LOOSENESS OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN A FORE-AFT DIRECTION. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #16908

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002619

      SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    • TSB #17532

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008104

      LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE LEAK AFTER COLD SOAK IN TEMPERATURES OF -23C (-10) OR LOWER. *MJ Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

    • TSB #0252

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636040

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/12/2002 MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT THE RETURN HOSE AND / OR COOLER HOSE AT THE INTERMIEDIATE TUBE ASSEMBLY DURING EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -20 TO -28C (-5 TO -20 F), ... Read More »

    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #16-0071

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183772

      2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB160071

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205036

      Safety recall 14S02 - Corrosion at forward attachment of lower control arm - requests for recall service action Read More »

    • TSB #16154

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636171

      SOME VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16016

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636204

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE HEARD ON LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16046

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636245

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR SHOCK LEAK AND / OR NOISE CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #14982

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622692

      INFORMATION REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #16696

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001942

      WHINING / PROPELLER / HELICOPTER TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL / KNUCKLE BEARING AREA. *TT *JB Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    • TSB #TSB-14-0143

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056443

      FORD: THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) FORWARD ATTACHMENT WILL SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME, CAUSING DIMINISHING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DUE TO OPERATING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. MODEL 2001-2004 ESCAPE. Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #17457

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007315

      EXCESSIVE FRONT ROTOR WEAR AND/OR BRAKE DUST. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16964

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003841

      EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD/LINING DUST AND WEAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16645

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002510

      INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION AND/OR BRAKE FLUID LEAKING CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16405

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008336

      BRAKE SQUEAL / ENGINEERING CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #15224

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625771

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    • TSB #15860

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637713

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

    PARKING BRAKE

    • TSB #16413

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008343

      PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03252

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008277

      ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #0361

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001855

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #04208

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019382

      CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031404

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011162

      ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »

    • TSB #17703

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008217

      TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02231

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008205

      DRIVEABILITY-INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT OR IDLE DIP-NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE ONLY. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #03252

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008277

      ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #03144

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003744

      ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. Read More »

    • TSB #0322

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002472

      STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #0286

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637930

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15766

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637454

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK / NO START, POOR IDLE, AND / OR LACK OF POWER, WITH CAMSHAFTS OUT OF TIME. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15685

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636318

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE AND A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLING IDLE CONDITION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0214

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630001

      SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15589

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630146

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION, USUALLY 1 TIME DURING CLOSED THROTTLE DECEL WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630515

      ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15482

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630589

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF MICROSCOPIC INTERNAL CRACKS IN A BATCH OF INTAKE VALVES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15434

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630456

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #19016

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019076

      REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15818

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637552

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT 09/2001 THROUGH 11/2001 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT NOISE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #02M01

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007207

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. Read More »

    • TSB #15159

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624866

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PCV DISENGAGED AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE. *SLC Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #18217

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010731

      MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17316

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008166

      FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17380

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008192

      A CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0457 OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0455 OR P0457. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0398

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002780

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #18173

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011344

      A FINAL DRIVE WHINE AT 25-45 MPH (40-72 KM/H). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17366

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008185

      FINAL DRIVE WHINE MOST NOTICEABLE AT 25-45 MPH DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16116

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636139

      SUBJECT REGARDING THROTTLE BODY SERVICE REPLACEMENT / TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE BRACKET INSTRUCTIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16056

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636254

      CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FINAL DRIVE WHINE / WARBLE TYPE NOISE MOSTLY IN THE 25-45 MPH SPEED RANGE ON LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #17657

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007421

      CLUTCH CHATTER WHEN COLD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15524

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630051

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE GEAR SHIFTER BUZZ OR RATTLE WHEN IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR.*YD Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #04141

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009323

      TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 AND/OR P0733 COLD CLIMATE SHIFT/ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04232

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013406

      WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #04217

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013369

      GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #03148

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003748

      NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #15430

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630360

      SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVELINE BINDING, WHEEL HOP ON TIGHT TURNS, OR A CLUNK TYPE NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE DURING TORQUE REVERSAL. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #16717

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001954

      AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER. *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #0224

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630631

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #0693

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020067

      PCM FAILURE - ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT - INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04244

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018063

      RESTRAINT SYSTEM - SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877 AND/OR B1881. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #032011

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004894

      AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1877 (DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN) OR B1881 (PASSENGER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 03-20-11 DATED 2003. Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04111

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008252

      STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. Read More »

    • TSB #03223

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007360

      STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. Read More »

    • TSB #03203

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004886

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16779

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002663

      PERCEIVED CONDITION OF NO ENTRY OR UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BATTERY IS ALLOWED TO BECOME DISCHARGED OR COMPLETELY DEAD AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (KEYFOB) IS USED WHILE THE BATTERY IS IN THIS STATE. Read More »

    • TSB #16811

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002676

      INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS WITH POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, FOBS, RADIO, LIGHTING, CRUISE CONTROL OR OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #0245

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636065

      INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #16410

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008340

      TRAILER TOW HARNESS INSTALLATION / SERVICE TIP. *MJ Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #15828

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637571

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

    • TSB #18281

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013423

      CONDENSATION INSIDE THE FOGLAMPS. *EH Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #041514

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011159

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009321

      INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16447

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008144

      MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #04189

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014062

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    • TSB #01156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623944

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #042612

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014302

      SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #18280

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013422

      AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON . *EH Read More »

    • TSB #18284

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013426

      HIGH AIRFLOW FROM DEFROSTER VENTS WHEN IN FLOOR OR FLOOR DEFROST MODES. *EH Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #05310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012954

      SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #04191

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014052

      SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877, B1881, B1885 OR B1886. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #17343

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008176

      FRONT SAFETY BELT SLOW TO RETRACT AND/OR MISSING WEB STOP BUTTON. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17067

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003175

      FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #16-0071

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10183772

      2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) ... Read More »

    • TSB #042513

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014265

      SERVICEABILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER VENTS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #16103

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636122

      THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE REAR UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD IS DISCONTINUED. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #0293

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636092

      SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/15/01 MAY EXHIBIT DOOR LATCHES THAT WILL NOT OPEN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15756

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636397

      SUBJECT REGARDING HANGING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

    • TSB #16420

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008347

      SQUEAK, CREAK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM REAR LIFTGATE AREA. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • TSB #15800

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637521

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT JUST OFF IDLE OR TIP IN. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #15427

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630448

      EXHIBITING A CLICKING TYPE NOISE FROM EITHER OR BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATEL 20-30 MINUTES. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #15476

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630558

      ON SOME VEHICLES, THE AFTERMARKET/NON-FACTORY INSTALLED TRAILER TOW WIRING MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #15999

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637443

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CD EJECTING OR LOADING ISSUES WITH THE CDX-6 RADIO. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #02208

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013060

      CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »

    • TSB #16209

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008599

      CIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ODOR. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #15456

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630564

      EXHIBITING A CONDITION OF THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DEFAULTING TO DEFROST/WINDSHIELD ON ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #0256

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636049

      THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15604

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630651

      SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 12, 2000 AND DECEMBER 15, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTEMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301 OR P0351. Read More »

    • TSB #15566

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630103

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623988

      INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #15112

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624677

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING A KEY BY USING THE CUSTOMER SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING METHOD. *YD Read More »

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