2002 Ford Explorer Sport service bulletins & manufacturer communications
102 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 102
- Steering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4.0l engine. *tt0427 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt18719 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt042419 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine. *tt020801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Moisture in headlamp. *tt04133 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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
- Paint peeling and/or bubbling on the center finish panel of the instrument panel. *tt17647 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Steering shudder felt when turning, driving at slow speeds or at stop. *tt031912 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 9, 2004
- Generator noise in cold ambient temperatures. *mj17544 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built…02138 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2003
- Rough idle, hesitation on cold engine tip-in and/or hesitation during a 5-3 downshift. *tt17379 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Intermittent engine driveability issues. Vehcles with automatic transmission built between 03/04/2002 and 12/01/2002. *tt17378 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Lacks power/runs rough/black smoke condition. *tt17376 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- 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
- Generator whistle/hoot noise in cold ambient temperatures. *tt17280 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt17254 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Water leak near the roof opening panel. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt17253 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Steering wheel shudder during low speed turning maneuvers. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt031912 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) light flashing with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2477 after replacement of the abs module. *tt17231 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Wear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning accumulator or transmission fluid dipstick. *tt17198 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Multiple vehicles with 3.0l or 4.0l engines lacks power/runs rough/black smoke. 2004 sport trac included. *tt17167 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Lacks power / black smoke / runs rough, usually with no malfunction indicator lamp on or diagnostic trouble codes. *tt17055 · 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
- 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
- Rough idle and/or check engine lamp due to closure hose which becomes loose or disconnected at the right hand cam cover. *tt16810 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Servicing multifunction switch wiring interference. *tt16776 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt16735 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb0358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 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
- Slow fuel fill condition. *tt16624 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation while driving (qsf). *tt16623 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2003
- No start, no communication with power train control module (pcm) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while driving. *tt16610 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt0258 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Noise-gear whine noise in 1st and 2nd gear only-vehicles equipped with 5r55e transmission and 4.0l engine only. *mj02222 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc. *mj16437 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Front brake wear - under investigation. *mj16402 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Excessive sulfur smell from exhaust. *eh02216 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 28, 2002
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Information on servicing the multifunction switch on vehicles equipped with tilt steering column. *tt16134 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles built on or after 3/4/2002 may exhibit intermittent engine driveability issues. Engineer is investigating. *tt16124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit uneven and / or premature front brake pad wear, particularly the front inside pad. *tt16121 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Some vehicles built after 03/04/2002 and equiped with a manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift condition. *tt16113 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt16040 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a gear whine type noise in 1st and / or 2nd gears only. *tt16038 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions. *tt16021 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equpped with 4.0l engine and automatic transmission may exhibit a rough idle, low speed engine quit, hesitation on cold engine tip-in and / or hesitation during a 5-3…15936 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt15910 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding pioneer tremor / ultimate 450 watt audio system whine noise. *tt15905 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no start condition due to fuel pressure bleed down. *tt15898 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 inc…15887 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears (a notchy feel). *tt15869 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding a whine noise condition from the speakers when using the radio or the cd with the pioneer tremore / pioneer ultimate 450 watt audio system. *tt15863 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure). *tt15859 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l, 3.0l or 4.0l engine and 5r44e or 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak at the transmission servo covers in cold climates. *tt0283 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or…0282 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. *tt0281 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only. *tt0276 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2002
- Running change for the upper radiator sight shield. *tt15835 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with 5r55e/5r44e transmission may exhibit a whine noise in 1st gear that goes away after the 1-2 or 1-3 shift is completed. *tt15785 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of steering wheel leather peeling. *tt15769 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit wind noise around the front doors, near the top rear-ward portion of the door / glass at highway speeds, or in a cross wind. *tt15765 · 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
- Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt0242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l engine and manual transmission may exhibit an intermittent stumble during deceleration and / or at stops when the clutch pedal is depressed. *tt15754 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit adhesive extruding from the headliner material around the moonroof. *tt15723 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit either a very hard or very soft clutch pedal feel. *tt15689 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 (random misfire) or p0301. *tt0232 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 18, 2002
- Concerns with excessive sulphur smell from the exhaust when operating under certain drive modes. *tt15655 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhbit a hard start/no start condition when trying to start the vehicle. *tt15644 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Concerns with low brake pedal/hydraulic control unit brake fluid leak. *tt15602 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a battery draw and/or a dead battery condition. *tt15590 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with belt minder may exhibit the belt minder warning chime staying on after the driver seat belt buckle has been buckled. *tt15572 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Customers may complain of moisture in headlamp. *yh15551 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Subject regarding engine quitting on deceleration/stopping.*yd15531 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt15532 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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 4.0l sohc engines may exhibit excessive sulphur smell from the exhaust system while operating under certain drive modes. *tt15471 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass. *tt15406 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit either a very hard or very soft clutch pedal feel, and/or a difficulty in shifting gears. *tt15382 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit an engine loss or reduction in power condition on deceleration, but will immediately restart. *tt15381 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with the 4.0l engine may exhibit an engine flutter noise. *tt15378 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- 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 illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Concerns with engine quitting during deceleration. *tt15358 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt01B77 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001