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2002 Ford F-150
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–134 of 134, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 1, 2001–May 27, 2002.

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May 27, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02103

NHTSA communication ID: 636072

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK NO START CONDITION WHILE OPERATING IN ALTERNATE FUEL MODE, WITH THE ALT FUEL LIGHT ON. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 636072 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

021003

NHTSA communication ID: 637864

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME BI-FUEL CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK NO START CONDITION WHILE OPERATING IN ALTERNATE FUEL MODE WITH THE ALT FUEL LIGHT ON. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 637864 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15932

NHTSA communication ID: 637836

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 637836 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15913

NHTSA communication ID: 637809

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L V8 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM CONDITIONS AS WELL AS ENGINE HESITATION / SURGE AND / OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 637809 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15869

NHTSA communication ID: 637726

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SOFT CLUTCH PEDAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS (A NOTCHY FEEL). *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).

Source record 637726 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15817

NHTSA communication ID: 637550

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BI-FUEL (CNG/LPG) ALTERNATE FUEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT HARD / NO START, RUNS ROUGH OR MISSES AFTER STARTING, AND OR HESITATION ON ACCELERATION WHEN OPERATED IN THE BI-FUEL MODE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 637550 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15805

NHTSA communication ID: 637530

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME SUPER CREW VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE, POOR FITTING, OR WRINKLED SEAT COVER UPHOLSTERY. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 637530 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0256

NHTSA communication ID: 636049

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 636049 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0253

NHTSA communication ID: 636042

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TANK INSPECTION. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.

Source record 636042 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0245

NHTSA communication ID: 636065

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 636065 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0241

NHTSA communication ID: 636054

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING IDLER ARM REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

Source components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT.

Source record 636054 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15758

NHTSA communication ID: 636406

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SNOW PACKING OF THE AIR FILTER WHEN DRIVING IN SEVERE SNOW CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT LOSS OF POWER AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATING. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 636406 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15742

NHTSA communication ID: 636380

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PERCEIVED POOR FUEL RANGE / ECONOMY, AND OR A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 636380 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15711

NHTSA communication ID: 636350

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED MAZDA R2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH EFFORT CONDITION WHEN SHIFTING ANY GEAR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 636350 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15707

NHTSA communication ID: 636342

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON VEHICLE EXHIBITING EVIDENCE OF OIL IN THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM.

Source record 636342 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15692

NHTSA communication ID: 636326

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 636326 at NHTSA
Jan 21, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0214

NHTSA communication ID: 630001

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630001 at NHTSA
Dec 10, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01246

NHTSA communication ID: 630515

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630515 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15502

NHTSA communication ID: 630612

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.

Source record 630612 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15431

NHTSA communication ID: 630452

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630452 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15409

NHTSA communication ID: 630425

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED WHEN INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 630425 at NHTSA
Oct 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

012113

NHTSA communication ID: 627774

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.

Source record 627774 at NHTSA
Oct 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01215

NHTSA communication ID: 627762

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 627762 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01205

NHTSA communication ID: 627927

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 627927 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15344

NHTSA communication ID: 630264

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE CONDITION, HOT OR COLD. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 630264 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15324

NHTSA communication ID: 630233

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 630233 at NHTSA
Sep 17, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01181

NHTSA communication ID: 625715

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH.

Source record 625715 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15259

NHTSA communication ID: 625807

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH THE LOWER POWER IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMEPRATURES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 625807 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15271

NHTSA communication ID: 625804

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING.

Source record 625804 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15255

NHTSA communication ID: 625800

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1516, P1518, P1519, AND P1520. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 625800 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01T04

NHTSA communication ID: 625663

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING IMRC SET SCREW WARRANTY REPAIR.*JB

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 625663 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01157

NHTSA communication ID: 623988

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 623988 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01156

NHTSA communication ID: 623944

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.

Source record 623944 at NHTSA
May 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14916

NHTSA communication ID: 620182

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME SUPERCREWS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DIGITAL MEMO RECORDER MOUNTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WHICH ALLOWS MEMOS TO BE RECORDED, THEN PLAYED BACK AT A LATER TIME AS A PERSONAL REMINDER. TO ENSURE THAT ANY UNINTENDED MESSAGES ARE NOT LEFT ON THE DEVICE, PLEASE DELETE ANY EXISTING MESSAGES AT THE DEALERSHIP. ALL TEST MESSAGES ARE DELETED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. UNINTENDED MESSAGES SHOULD BE DELETED DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION AND JUST PRIOR TO VEHICLE DELIVERY TO THE CUSTOMER. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 620182 at NHTSA