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2002 Ford F-250
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–33 of 33, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2001–Feb 1, 2005.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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Feb 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18406

NHTSA communication ID: 10012965

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10012965 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18376

NHTSA communication ID: 10013316

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10013316 at NHTSA
Dec 31, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0471

NHTSA communication ID: 10008201

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10008201 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042107

NHTSA communication ID: 10014086

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10014086 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042411

NHTSA communication ID: 10014083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10014083 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04236

NHTSA communication ID: 10013413

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10013413 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04217

NHTSA communication ID: 10013369

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10013369 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18223

NHTSA communication ID: 10010734

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM.

Source record 10010734 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18217

NHTSA communication ID: 10010731

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10010731 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04174

NHTSA communication ID: 10013116

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10013116 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16915

NHTSA communication ID: 10002626

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10002626 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17603

NHTSA communication ID: 10007395

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.

Source record 10007395 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17554

NHTSA communication ID: 10008119

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008119 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16515

NHTSA communication ID: 10005089

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10005089 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17307

NHTSA communication ID: 10004948

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER DOOR SEAL WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. F250 MODEL INCLUDES 1999-2004 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10004948 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17009

NHTSA communication ID: 10003149

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10003149 at NHTSA
May 12, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03911

NHTSA communication ID: 10002783

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10002783 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16589

NHTSA communication ID: 10005093

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. USE FUEL ADDITIVE TO PREVENT HIS CONDITION. ALL SUPER DUTY F-SERIES 1999-2003 INCLUDED. OASIS *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.

Source record 10005093 at NHTSA
Nov 11, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02227

NHTSA communication ID: 10008310

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008310 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16403

NHTSA communication ID: 10008334

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008334 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16291

NHTSA communication ID: 10013071

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS UNDER LOAD WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS.

Source record 10013071 at NHTSA
Sep 2, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02177

NHTSA communication ID: 10008581

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008581 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15938

NHTSA communication ID: 637846

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 637846 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

15904

NHTSA communication ID: 637792

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ENGINE WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION. *TT

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

Source record 637792 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02E20

NHTSA communication ID: 633564

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION/ DELIVERY HOLD: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *JG

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 633564 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
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15566

NHTSA communication ID: 630103

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 630103 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15574

NHTSA communication ID: 630020

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULTY IN PROGRAMMING THE KEY FOB(S). *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 630020 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15311

NHTSA communication ID: 630218

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK NO START CONDITION. *TT

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

Source record 630218 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15297

NHTSA communication ID: 630198

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE SIDE POWER MIRROR CONDITION. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 630198 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010901

NHTSA communication ID: 625666

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO PASSENGER SEAT MISBUILD.*JB

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 625666 at NHTSA