2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 02V169000 on 06/25/2002
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Manufactured:
- 03/13/2001 - 04/23/2002
- Affected:
- 15,355
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.
- Consequence:
- The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. if the webbing is cut, it increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel. owner notification began june 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 06E056000 on 06/22/2006
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Affected:
- 58,640
- Defect:
- Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
- Consequence:
- Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Correction:
- Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD TSBs (63)
- Bulletin:
- 7867
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0162
- Component:
- 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 15149
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Some vehicles tire pressure information and wrap guard removal tips. *et
- Bulletin:
- 15250
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Information regarding misdiagnosis of main controls - incorrect pressures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15272
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Information on battery access. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15203
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15265
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine overheat condition due to concerns with inoperative hydraulic cooling fan. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15276
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Information regarding drop glass function. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 012111
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01205
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 15588
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.9l v8 engine only, may exhibit a rattling noise from the hydraulic cooling fan pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15332
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to pull down, and latch convertible top. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15387
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01246
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15466
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel level condition with approximately 1/4 tank reading on the fuel gauge. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15615
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Some vehicle owners may question the operation and/or function of the supplemental parking lamps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15616
- Component:
- 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
- Summary:
- Concerns with driveline vibration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02E21
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject regarding catalyst monitor sensor connector inspection. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 02161
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine flooding, extended engine cranking time required to start, or hard start condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0266
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak around the fluid pan drain plug. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0256
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro deposition primer (e-coat). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0257
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit calibration loss of erratic operation of the power window short drop glass function. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0295
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16168
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rubbing noise while turning the steering wheel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16045
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some 3.9l v8 engines may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code p0340 (camshaft position sensor) stored. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16084
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Information on passenger seat belts not equipped with a plastic button. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15741
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with the 3.9l 4v may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil filter. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15772
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a engine missing or rough running condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15806
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit small amounts of moisture entering the convertible top stowage compartment even though the removable hard top roof is installed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15826
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15876
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p1129 during key on engine running (koer) - no malfunction indicator lamp. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15900
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15924
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Concerns regarding paint protection from removable top. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 15935
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Subject regarding supplemental parking lamps installation for vehicles not originally equipped. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16694
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Power seat function - contact request / detroit region. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 0334
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Lack of cooling from driver and/or passenger side vents on vehicles equipped with dual automatic temperature control (datc) only. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0335
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0373
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine flood during cold start, extended cranking time, or hard to start engine when cold. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0398
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17061
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Intermittent drivability symptoms - reduced power on deceleration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03144
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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 plug (cop) kit. 2003 super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17170
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133 and/or p0153. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17258
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16581
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Intermittent engine quit on decel/stops/turns. oasis. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17375
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 031501
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041514
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031404
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 02208
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 22114
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Removble roof and convertible top. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 022114
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Water leak diagnosis - removable roof and convertible top - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04174
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18320
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 18515
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Moisture in storage compartment. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 18615
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02162
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0708
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Automatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension. sample consumer letter attached. *kb
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