2002 Mercury Cougar service bulletins & manufacturer communications
42 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Mercury Cougar. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 42
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 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
- 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
- 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
- Engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of contamination of the fuel pump. This program extends the coverage of the fuel delivery module (…04N02 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code p1000 (obd systems readiness test not complete) resetting after it has already cleared. *tt17582 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 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
- Steering column shipped without crush pad - reuse original crush pad if not damaged. *tt041814 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 1, 2004
- 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
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may be illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1380, p1381, p1383, and/or p0340 may be stored in memory. *tt031514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 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
- 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
- Hesitation / surge on steady acceleration between 3000 and 4000 rpm. *tt16794 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 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
- 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
- Hesitation/surge during acceleration between 3000-4000 rpm. Oasis. *tt16528 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Coolant lamp illuminated after cluster replacement. *tt16306 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine may exhibit multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes with no driveability concerns noted. *tt16028 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding wiper blade edge guard protectors. *tt15907 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on, however the charging system is functioning properly. *tt15830 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt15828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a buzzing noise coming from the dash near the climate control system with less than 6 months of service. *tt15797 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some cougars may exhibit higher than normal steering efforts and / or steering system leaks. *tt15750 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble…0224 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 4, 2002
- Concern with headlamps and/or instrument panel lamps dimming slightly at idle. *tt15636 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 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 equipped with a duratec engine may experience engine damage as a result of microscopic internal cracks in a batch of intake valves. *tt15482 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the defroster grille edges lift out of the dash pad. *tt01224 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 12, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit condensation in the headlamps. *tt01211 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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
- 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