2002 Ford Thunderbird service bulletins & manufacturer communications
63 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 63
- Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. Sample consumer letter attached. *kb0708 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 19, 2007
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt0295 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt02162 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt18615 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- Moisture in storage compartment. *eh18515 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh18320 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes. *tt17258 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 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
- 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 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns. Oasis. *tt16581 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank. *tt17375 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133 and/or p0153. *tt17170 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Intermittent drivability symptoms - reduced power on deceleration. *tt17061 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 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
- 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 plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 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
- Engine flood during cold start, extended cranking time, or hard to start engine when cold. *tt0373 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 14, 2003
- Power seat function - contact request / detroit region. *tt *jb16694 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Lack of cooling from driver and/or passenger side vents on vehicles equipped with dual automatic temperature control (datc) only. *tt0334 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Removble roof and convertible top. *eh22114 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 28, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Water leak diagnosis - removable roof and convertible top - service tip. *tt022114 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Engine flooding, extended engine cranking time required to start, or hard start condition. *tt02161 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 19, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rubbing noise while turning the steering wheel. *tt16168 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Information on passenger seat belts not equipped with a plastic button. *tt16084 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some 3.9l v8 engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0340 (camshaft position sensor) stored. *tt16045 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding catalyst monitor sensor connector inspection. *jg02E21 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2002
- Subject regarding supplemental parking lamps installation for vehicles not originally equipped. *tt15935 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 1, 2002
- Concerns regarding paint protection from removable top. *tt15924 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 2002
- 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. *tt15900 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p1129 during key on engine running (koer) - no malfunction indicator lamp. *tt15876 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2002
- 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. *tt15826 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit small amounts of moisture entering the convertible top stowage compartment even though the removable hard top roof is installed. *tt15806 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a engine missing or rough running condition. *tt15772 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak around the fluid pan drain plug. *tt0266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit calibration loss of erratic operation of the power window short drop glass function. *tt0257 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 18, 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
- Vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter. *tt15741 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Concerns with driveline vibration. *tt15616 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicle owners may question the operation and/or function of the supplemental parking lamps. *tt15615 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.9l v8 engine only, may exhibit a rattling noise from the hydraulic cooling fan pump. *tt15588 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 inaccurate fuel level condition with approximately 1/4 tank reading on the fuel gauge. *tt15466 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- 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. *tt15387 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2001
- 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. *tt012111 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to pull down, and latch convertible top. *tt15332 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding drop glass function. *tt15276 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to concerns with inoperative hydraulic cooling fan. *tt15265 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter. *tt15203 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information on battery access. *tt15272 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information regarding misdiagnosis of main controls - incorrect pressures. *tt15250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 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 vehicles tire pressure information and wrap guard removal tips. *et15149 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2001
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds. *tt7867 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000