2002 FORD E SERIES Recall
- Campaign:
- 03V094000 on 03/17/2003
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/2000 - 03/02/2003
- Affected:
- 3,674
- Defect:
- Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
- Consequence:
- This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. owner notification began march 7, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2002 FORD E SERIES TSBs (87)
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01181
- Component:
- 103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Summary:
- Brake shift interlock.*jb
- Bulletin:
- 15255
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Concerns with diagnostic trouble codes p1516, p1518, p1519, and p1520. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 012113
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control
- Bulletin:
- 01205
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 0214
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15355
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l di engine may exhibit false diagnostic trouble codes p1105, p1106 (upper and lower alternator faults). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01234
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket high-current devices may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes b1876, b1880, b1915 and/or b1920 airbag electronic crash sensor module. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15373
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and p030x codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15397
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of oil contamination in cooling system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15398
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01246
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15597
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with p0171 - p0174 or p0172 - p0175 codes with reduced performance and poor fuel economy. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15621
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02T49
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1441 set in pcm history (install new pcm calibration) *jg
- Bulletin:
- 02E20
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Subject regarding demonstration/ delivery hold: powertrain control module reprogramming. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 02L09
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Subject regarding incorrect vehicle emission information label installed . *jg
- Bulletin:
- 02168
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Reports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0253
- Component:
- 091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0256
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro deposition primer (e-coat). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0258
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0245
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02108
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l 2v engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube inthe idle-air bypass flow circuit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16170
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4r100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may exhibit flashing transmission control indicator lamp and any or all torque converter clutch diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0743,
- Bulletin:
- 16040
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16041
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with either p0171 - p0174 or p0172 - p0175 codes with reduced performance and poor fuel economy. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16087
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0743, and p1744 (torque converter clutch). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15686
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Concerns of diagnostic trouble code p1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (pcm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15761
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020503
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 870197
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0361
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 0342
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 0322
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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 without
- Bulletin:
- 030402
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve. revised service parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16916
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Repeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16776
- Component:
- 126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Summary:
- Servicing multifunction switch wiring interference. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16818
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Throttle control splash shield installation requirements. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0398
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 03164
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17079
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Water pump pulley bolts loosening. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03144
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031410
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Turbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (ebp) actuator. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03171
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 7.3l diesel high pressure oil pump leak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03183
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated 4.6l or 5.4l cng engine only. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03192
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Leak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (ebp) - 7.3l diesel turbocharger pedestals. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 032145
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- External oil leak diagnosis for 7.3l dit engines. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 032146
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3l diesel engine. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 032148
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Some 7.3l dit vehicles may exhibit the occurrence of p0340 camshaft position sensor false diagnostic trouble code (dtc). others may exhibit a late 4r100 3-4 shift (hanging in 3rd gear) at light throttle due to potential lack of converter l
- Bulletin:
- 032150
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 032151
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some 7.3l diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (ebp). *tt this article supersedes tsb 03-21-51 dated 10/30/2003. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16589
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Gradual loss of power at cruise. ford special service message. various models including 2003 super duty f series. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17023
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- No turbine shaft speed (tss) displayed using ngs or wds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03206
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector performance, resulting from fuel quality. loss of power at heavy load, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) for lean fuel, rough idle, hard start,
- Bulletin:
- 17254
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17259
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code p0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and high humidity conditions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16515
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. this includes super duty f-series. oasis. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17520
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Clunk from front suspension. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03223
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03236
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1876, b1880, b1915 and/or b1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ecs) module on vehicles equipped with aftermarket high current devices. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17320
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17385
- Component:
- 141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
- Summary:
- Air bag lamp illuminated. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03256
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 03261
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02221
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02227
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16403
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16407
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Water pump pulley bolts loose. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 0484
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Chassis component torque update for e-coated frames. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17777
- Component:
- 022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Summary:
- Rear leaf spring noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02174
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Body-waterleak-cowl to dash washleak-water accumulation and/or leak at the driver's floor pan area. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 17905
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid. fluid usage change. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031404
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 16309
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18376
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04228
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Hard start or no start. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042421
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04266
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05417
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0554
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041601
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 19015
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 07212
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-11-11-21
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Ford: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just functioning on one speed. *pe
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