2002 Ford Ranger service bulletins & manufacturer communications
128 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Ranger. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 128
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- 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 a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- 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 a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb06166 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 2007
- Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt06116 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt052212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips. *tt04147 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2005
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks. *tt0513 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 24, 2005
- High idle at cold start. *tt18375 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt042419 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *eh04237 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Grabbing condition from rear drum brakes. *ar *tt041610 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine. *tt020801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may inc…04111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. Certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warrant…02M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Boom/vibration at 1800-2200 rpm, rough idle. *tt0486 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 2004
- Rear leaf spring noise. *tt17777 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171, p0172, p0174 or p0175. *tt17718 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Cooling system fan noise when cold. *tt17604 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Safety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1877 and/or b1881. *tt0369 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 9, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may include r…03223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips. *tt0415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Excessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage. On goodyear p245/75r16 tires. *tt17490 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Bed extender component replacement service tip. *tt03235 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 24, 2003
- Inoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover. *tt03231 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 24, 2003
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built…02138 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Hard start/long crank when cold or stumbles/surges during drive-away. Possible diagnostic trouble codes p0171, and p0174 or p0172 and p0175. *tt17255 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt17254 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt17234 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Accessory drive belt noise on 3.0l vehicles built prior to 9/18/2003. *tt17227 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Spark knock, detonation, or ping condition on tip-in or during steady state operation at or near wide open throttle. *tt17221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Wear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning accumulator or transmission fluid dipstick. *tt17198 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Transmission whine in 5th gear. *tt17127 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- An rcm diagnostic trouble code b1881, b1882, or b1883. *tt16889 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- 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.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Pull to right or left condition while braking on 4.2 (non-edge) coil spring equipped vehicles. *tt0394 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 12, 2003
- Buzz/howl in the transfer case shift lever while driving, and/or shift lever boot detachment due to insufficient retention of the boot(s). *tt0393 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 12, 2003
- Coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp(s). *tt16743 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code b1877 and/or b1881 indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner circuit. *tt *jb0369 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Mar 31, 2003
- 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 *jb0361 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 2003
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb0358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *tt0332 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1877 (driver pretensioner circuit resistance high) and/or b1881 (passenger pretensioner circuit resistance high), indicating a high resistance in th…0327 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 3, 2003
- 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,…0322 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *tt030302 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Hesitation or surge condition during cruise with the air conditioner on. *tt16626 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- No start, no communication with power train control module (pcm) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while driving. *tt16610 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4x4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft. *tt03048 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- P225/70r15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges of the front tires. Oasis. *tt16510 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Tool kit contains the timing peg used to lock the crankshaft in place when performing crankshaft pulley or engine timing service. *tt16461 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit. *tt02232 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt0258 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Vibration-engine vibration at idle-vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine-vehicles built before 11/26/2001 only. *mj02224 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Noise-gear whine noise in 1st and 2nd gear only-vehicles equipped with 5r55e transmission and 4.0l engine only. *mj02222 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc. *mj16437 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- New tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service. *mj16424 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2002
- No start/no communication-contact request. *mj16396 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Manual shift lever outer boot detachment - fx4 models equipped with manual transmission only. *tt022110 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Engine timing service tools / service tip. *tt16305 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.02192 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 30, 2002
- Thump/bump on acceleration from a stop or when braking from driveshaft area-4x2 automatic transmission super cab edge models only. *mj02191 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 30, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Equipped with a hard tonneau cover. * mj16253 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may an automatic transmission may exhibit a shift lever that will not release out of the park position. *tt16148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles built after 03/04/2002 and equiped with a manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift condition. *tt16113 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine may exhibit an engine oil leak condition. *tt16110 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine and no air conditioning, may set diagnostic trouble codes p1460 (wide open throttle air conditioner output primary circuit malfunction) an…16099 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit fuel diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0172, p0174, p0175 or mass air flow diagnostic trouble codes p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113. *tt16094 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l efi (non-ffv) engine, may exhibit an engine quit condition upon deceleration and / or at a stop. *tt16091 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a difficult to engage into 4x4 low condition when the ambient temperature is 0 degrees f (-18 c) or colder. *tt16064 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt16040 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a gear whine type noise in 1st and / or 2nd gears only. *tt16038 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions. *tt16021 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with pasive anti-theft system may exhibit a no crank / no start condition and no communication with ngs or wds from the power train control module (pcm). *tt16020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a pull to right or left while braking. *tt021010 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 27, 2002
- A thump or bump sensation felt immediately on acceleration from a stop or upon braking when coming to a complete stop. *tt02109 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 2002
- Some xlt modles may exhibit wrinkled, loose, or baggy fabric on the front seating surface. *tt15929 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding pioneer tremor / ultimate 450 watt audio system whine noise. *tt15905 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 inc…15887 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a disengaged fan clutch bearing squeal noise in cold weather. *tt15880 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears (a notchy feel). *tt15869 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding a whine noise condition from the speakers when using the radio or the cd with the pioneer tremore / pioneer ultimate 450 watt audio system. *tt15863 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure). *tt15859 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l, 3.0l or 4.0l engine and 5r44e or 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak at the transmission servo covers in cold climates. *tt0283 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or…0282 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. *tt0281 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only. *tt0276 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure). *tt15813 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with 5r55e/5r44e transmission may exhibit a whine noise in 1st gear that goes away after the 1-2 or 1-3 shift is completed. *tt15785 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro deposition primer (e-coat). *tt0256 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears. *tt0255 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 18, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt0242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps. *tt15692 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2002
- 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. *tt0232 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 18, 2002
- Concerns with 5r44e automatic transmission fluid leak. *tt15625 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt15605 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh15563 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt15504 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt15532 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457 (gross leak after fuel fill). *tt15486 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 rpm, during cold engine operation only. *tt15470 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit an engine loss or reduction in power condition on deceleration, but will immediately restart. *tt15381 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with the 4.0l engine may exhibit an engine flutter noise. *tt15378 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- 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 illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- On some vehicles, the engine temperature gauge may exhibit a downward movement to the cool region of the gage. *tt15314 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine may exhibit poor idle quality, hesitation/surge on light acceleration. *tt15313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some 4.0l sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area. *tt15290 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate brakin…0196 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 14, 2001
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes described as a spark knock-type noise). *tt14868 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001