Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 Explorer 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.
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE REDUNDANT STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (RSWC). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING RATTLE NOISE WHICH MAY BE HEARD AND FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPETITIVE THUMP / KNOCK NOISE FROM THE REAR WHICH IS PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL SPEED WHEN BRAKE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE INITIAL FINISH / SPIRAL CUT OF THE REAR BREAK ROTOR(S). Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR INDICATING THAT THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION OR RETURN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM WHEN RETRIEVING DTCS FROM OR ATTEMPTING TO VIEW PIDS IN THE ABS ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1230 AND / OR C1237 FROM THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE) IN SELF TEST. *TT Read More »
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 »
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. Read More »
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 »
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. Read More »
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 »
DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO CALIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE. IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS TYPICALLY NOT EFFECTIVE. *TT Read More »
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 »
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION OR AN INTERMITTENT NO START CONDITION, AND / OR POSSIBLY NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE POWERTRAIN ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER WITH THE WDS / NGS DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. Read More »
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 »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY WHINE NOISE (HAIR DRYER TYPE NOISE), THAT LASTS FOR 30-60 SECONDS AFTER COLD START. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NO CRANK CONDITION AND NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE POWERTRAIN ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER WITH THE WDS/NGS DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NO CRANK CONDITION AND NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE POWERTRAIN ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER (PTEC) WITH THE WDS / NGS DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SULPHUR SMELL FROMTHE EXHAUST SYSTEM WHILE OPERATING UNDER CERTAIN DRIVE MODES RELATED TO CALIBRATION. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 OR MASS AIR FLOW DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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 »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT Read More »
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 »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT NO CRANK CONDITION AND NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE POWERTRAIN ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER (PTEC) WITH THE WDS / NGS DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. *TT Read More »
EXHIBIT HARSH 1-2, 3-4 UPSHIFTS AT LIGHT TO MEDIUM THROTTLE ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ENGINE AND 5R55W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT THROUGH 9/21/2001. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/6/2001 EQUIPPED WITH THE 5R55W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TICK NOISE EMANATING FROM THE FRONT OR INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES, BUILT PRIOR TO 8/01/2001, MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE OR HOWL NOISE DURING COLD STARTS AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 4 DEGREES C (40 DEGREES F). *TT Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5R55W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR TO 08/01/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A NEUTRAL OUT CONDITION WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE AND 5R55W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT 11/13/2000 THROUGH 5/21/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT THROTTLE SOFT OR LONG 2-3 UPSHIFTS BETWEEN 16-40 KM/H (10-25 MPH) OR HARSH 3-4 UPSHIFTS BETWEEN 32-56 KM/H ... Read More »
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WITH 5R55W TRANSMISSION HAVING A (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) PCM ADAPTIVE LEARNING STRATEGY FEATURE THAT CONTROLS SHIFT FEEL AND TIMING. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
A FLUID LEAK AT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE-TO-TRANSMISSION CASE CONNECTION. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION ON THE COOLER TUBE BETWEEN THE TUBE NUT AND FLARE, CONTAMINATION ON THE TUBE NUT THREADS OR IMPROPER INSTALLATION TORQUE. Read More »
SOME 4-DOOR VEHICLES BUILT 11/13/2000 THROUGH 4/2/2001 EQUIPPED WITH THE 5R55W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AT THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE-TO-TRANSMISSION CASE CONNECTION. Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/11/2001 EQUIPPED WITH 5R55W TRANSMISSION AND 4.6L ENGINE, MAY EXHIBIT A BUZZING NOISE WHEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS ENGAGED. *TT Read More »
CHATTER, SHUDDER, A BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 9.75 INCH OR 8.8 INCH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE. *TT Read More »
REAR AXLE DATE CODE INSPECTION AND SERVICE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER MIX OF REAR AXLE LUBRICANT AND FRICTION MODIFIER ADDITIVE. IF SO, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. Read More »
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE Read More »
FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE Read More »
OPEN FUSE F2.20 (5 AMP) AND/OR F2.1 (30 AMP) WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT Read More »
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
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 »
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 »
INTERMITTENT FUEL GAUGE LEVEL DROPPING TO EMPTY WHEN FUEL LEVEL IS NOT ACTUALLY EMPTY. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1201, B1202, B1204 MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT. *TT *JB Read More »
OPEN F2.20 5 AMP FUSE WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF UNABLE TO ACCESS WITH THE SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 6/3/2001 MAY EXHIBIT THE MOONROOF OPENING INTERIOR MOLDING COMING LOOSE OR THE SUNSHADE TEARING DURING USE. *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CLASS II HITCH MAY EXHIBIT INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE INT HE RECEIVER TO ATTACH TUBULAR HITCH ACESSORIES TO THE VEHICLE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUTTER/TURBULENCE NOISE CONDITION (I.E., HELICOPTER NOISE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS ARE IN THE DOWN POSITION. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7 PASSENGER SEATING MAY EXHIBIT THE 2ND ROW 40 PERCENT SEAT BACK STAYING IN THE DOWN POSITION. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A RIVET INTERFERENCE AT THE FLOORPAN LATCHES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT 11/13/2000 THROUGH 3/8/2001 EQUIPPED WITH A 5R55W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) FLASHING WITH VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN SELF TEST. Read More »
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MANUAL A/C SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE FROM THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR WHENTHE BLOWER SPEED IS SET AT THE #2 POSITION AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB IS SET BETWEEN THE 12:00 AND 2:00 ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT 11/13/2000 THORUGH 3/8/2001 EQUIPPED WITH A 5R55W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) FLASHING WITH VARIOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN SELF TEST. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH EGR SYSTEM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0400, P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401, P1405, P1406, P1408, P1409. *TT Read More »
