2002 Ford Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2002 Ford Explorer. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. 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. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. 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. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10028736May 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10023943Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. 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.
• 10019800Apr 29, 2006Electrical system. Low oil pressure indication/warning, a/c compressor inoperative and/or no crank condition on 4.6l equipped vehicles.
• 10019379Jan 1, 2006Fuel system. 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.
• 10014100Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
• 10018959Dec 14, 2005Engine cooling. Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the all-composite intake manifold to 7 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle, with no limit on the number of miles that the vehicle has been driven.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10013388Oct 31, 2005Fuel system. Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling.
• 10018064Oct 7, 2005Suspension. Noise from rear wheel hub bearings.
• 10017860Jul 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10012952Jun 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Driveline 1st order vibration/boom/drone.
• 10014668May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle seal leaks.
• 10017892Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10017881Apr 1, 2005Engine cooling. No start/hard start n hot soak restart.
• 10014664Mar 7, 2005Seats. Front seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating.
• 10014659Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles.
• 10012959Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly.
• 10013303Jan 24, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear power window(s) inoperative.
• 10016832Jan 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Backglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp.
• 10016798Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Hard start/no start condition during cold ambeint temperatures after short hot soak period-4.0l engine.
• 10016789Jan 1, 2005Suspension. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10013319Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. 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.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014089Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. 5r55w transmission - no 3rd gear or slipping 2-3 shift - diagnostic trouble code p0733 and p0745 - vehicles built prior to 3/4/2002.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10013398Nov 15, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Gear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park.
• 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
• 10011342Sep 1, 2004Electrical system. No crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32f/0c).
• 10011333Sep 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Updated rear halfshaft removal procedure.
• 10011332Sep 1, 2004Fuel system. Fuel gauge slow to update.
• 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine cooling. 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.
• 10011159Aug 9, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10011150Aug 9, 2004Engine cooling. Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine.
• 10013064Oct 28, 2002Engine cooling. Excessive sulfur smell from exhaust.
• 10013078Oct 1, 2002Equipment. High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor.
• 10013074Oct 1, 2002Body and structure. Sun visor rattle / detroit area dealers contact request.

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