Vehicle report

2002 FORD F-450 SD

Service bulletins

51 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

DOR-C2C6H-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

DOR-U2J7Y-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

SSM 48157

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the upper left corner. Select the utility knife in the bottom left corner. Select Update/Special Function and enter 53061 in the blue box then press the tick mark. The screen will go back to the system utilities page. Navigate to the toolbox tab and run the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the VSM. The procedure will prompt you to manually enter the as-built into the VSM. Obtain the as-built data from PTS > OASIS > As-Built.

ASI-44408

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE

20052

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ

04227

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH

05174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT

05188

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT

18735

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT

042421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

18406

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT

18376

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT

0471

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

042107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

042411

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT

18217

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

18223

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT

04174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

17406

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT

17784

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT

17822

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT

17829

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT

17603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

17554

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ

17571

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT

04185

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT

17316

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

16518

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 F450/550. *TT

03174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

03911

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT

02227

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ

16403

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ

16291

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS UNDER LOAD WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE. *TT

02177

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ

16136

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION. *TT

16078

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE AT THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THROUGH THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT

02E20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION/ DELIVERY HOLD: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *JG

15798

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DI, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2001 MAY REMAIN IN 2ND GEAR WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION. *TT

15810

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE POWER MIRRORS. *TT

15825

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR BOTH HEADLAMPS CRACKED AT THE FRONT SIDE OF THE HEADLAMP LENS AREA. *TT

15827

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LPG ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE TWO FUEL GAUGES DISPLAYING DIFFERENT FUEL LEVELS. *TT

15843

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL CLEAR VIEW CONDITION. *TT

15849

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/01/2001 TO 02/08/2002 MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE RIVET. *TT

15687

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LPG ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY CONDITION AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 OR 3 DAYS. *TT

15753

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME SUPER DUTYS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION DRIVING AT 60 KPH. *TT

15566

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

15574

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULTY IN PROGRAMMING THE KEY FOB(S). *TT

15297

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SIDE POWER MIRROR CONDITION. *TT

15311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK NO START CONDITION. *TT

010901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO PASSENGER SEAT MISBUILD.*JB

15109

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD

Reading this report

Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.