Vehicle report

2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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Service bulletins

63 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.

0708

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB

0295

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT

02162

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT

18615

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TT

18515

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MOISTURE IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT. *EH

042107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

18320

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VIBRATION FELT FOR A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER PARKING. *EH

17258

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL BETWEEN PANEL, FLOOR AND PANEL/FLOOR MODES. *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

031404

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

041514

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

031501

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

16581

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT ON DECEL/STOPS/TURNS. OASIS. *TT

17375

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK. *TT

03181

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

17170

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 AND/OR P0153. *TT

17061

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS - REDUCED POWER ON DECELERATION. *TT

03144

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

03148

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0398

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0373

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE FLOOD DURING COLD START, EXTENDED CRANKING TIME, OR HARD TO START ENGINE WHEN COLD. *TT

16694

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWER SEAT FUNCTION - CONTACT REQUEST / DETROIT REGION. *TT *JB

0334

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF COOLING FROM DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE VENTS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) ONLY. *TT

0335

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

22114

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOVBLE ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP. *EH

02208

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

022114

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER LEAK DIAGNOSIS - REMOVABLE ROOF AND CONVERTIBLE TOP - SERVICE TIP. *TT

02176

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

02161

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE FLOODING, EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME REQUIRED TO START, OR HARD START CONDITION. *TT

16168

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

16045

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 3.9L V8 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) STORED. *TT

16084

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON PASSENGER SEAT BELTS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PLASTIC BUTTON. *TT

02E21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CATALYST MONITOR SENSOR CONNECTOR INSPECTION. *JG

15876

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1129 DURING KEY ON ENGINE RUNNING (KOER) - NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT

15900

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING OR BUZZING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING AT 2 OR 3 BAR SPEED. *TT

15924

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS REGARDING PAINT PROTECTION FROM REMOVABLE TOP. *TT

15935

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING LAMPS INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES NOT ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED. *TT

0266

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AROUND THE FLUID PAN DRAIN PLUG. *TT

15772

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE MISSING OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION. *TT

15806

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SMALL AMOUNTS OF MOISTURE ENTERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP STOWAGE COMPARTMENT EVEN THOUGH THE REMOVABLE HARD TOP ROOF IS INSTALLED. *TT

15826

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES, BUILT BETWEEN 10/1/01 AND 1/31/02, WITH A 5R55N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT THE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT

0256

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

0257

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIBRATION LOSS OF ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOW SHORT DROP GLASS FUNCTION. *TT

15741

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.9L 4V MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. *TT

15615

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLE OWNERS MAY QUESTION THE OPERATION AND/OR FUNCTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING LAMPS. *TT

15616

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TT

15588

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.9L V8 ENGINE ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN PUMP. *TT

01246

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

15466

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL CONDITION WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TANK READING ON THE FUEL GAUGE. *TT

15387

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) OPERATING AT FULL HEAT IN ALL MODES, AND/OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT

012111

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED WITH CODES P1285 AND P1299 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

01205

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

15332

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO PULL DOWN, AND LATCH CONVERTIBLE TOP. *TT

15203

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.9L 4V MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. *TT

15250

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING MISDIAGNOSIS OF MAIN CONTROLS - INCORRECT PRESSURES. *TT

15265

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION DUE TO CONCERNS WITH INOPERATIVE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN. *TT

15272

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON BATTERY ACCESS. *TT

15276

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING DROP GLASS FUNCTION. *TT

01156

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

01157

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

15149

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION AND WRAP GUARD REMOVAL TIPS. *ET

0162

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

7867

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVELINE VIBRATION (A HIGH FREQUENCY BUZZ) THAT IS FELT THROUGH THE SEAT AND FLOORPAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

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