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2002 Ford Mustang Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
02/20/08 NHTSA ID: 10023943
TSB ID: 07212

Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10.
01/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10018745
TSB ID: 041601

Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014080
TSB ID: 04248

Steering rack noise. squeak/creak noise from steering rack when turning. *sc
04/15/05 NHTSA ID: 10013368
TSB ID: 041003

Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8l and 3.9l engines.
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

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.
12/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10010738
TSB ID: 18229

Pop/clunk or squealing noise from the steering gear when turning, driving over bumps, or braking. oasis.
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09/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10008992
TSB ID: 04103

Exhaust leak. right side exhaust pipe on 3.8l or 3.9l engine.
08/05/04 NHTSA ID: 10008576
TSB ID: 02172

Engine-oil leak from positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve area-vehicles built before 5/17/2002 equipped with 4.6l 2v engine only. *mj
08/05/04 NHTSA ID: 10008580
TSB ID: 02176

Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008304
TSB ID: 02221

Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008319
TSB ID: 16380

Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications.
07/26/04 NHTSA ID: 10008278
TSB ID: 03256

Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj
06/03/04 NHTSA ID: 10007207
TSB ID: 02M01

Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warranty coverage. supplement #3. *mj supplement #6
11/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10004045
TSB ID: 17104

Ticking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle. 2003 e150 included.
10/29/03 NHTSA ID: 10003744
TSB ID: 03144

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.
10/08/03 NHTSA ID: 10003118
TSB ID: 03164

Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6l 2v engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an engine tick noise that is present at all temperatures during idle. 2004 models included.
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002778
TSB ID: 0395

Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds (below 15 mph (25 km/h).
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002780
TSB ID: 0398

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.
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09/04/03 NHTSA ID: 10002509
TSB ID: 16644

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine and the t5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts.
09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002472
TSB ID: 0322

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, surge, poor fuel economy, and the above listed dtcs without
07/23/03 NHTSA ID: 10001855
TSB ID: 0361

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. *jb
12/06/02 NHTSA ID: 637840
TSB ID: 15934

Some vehicles with the tr6350 manual transmission may exhibit a light ticking / rattle noise while driving after a cold engine start.
11/07/02 NHTSA ID: 636359
TSB ID: 15717

Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak coming from the camshaft / valve cover area where the positive crankcase ventilation (pcf) valve mounts.
11/07/02 NHTSA ID: 636358
TSB ID: 15716

Information on oil capacity changed.
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11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636189
TSB ID: 021702

Some vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v engine built before may 17, 2002, may exhibit an oil leak coming from the crankcase / valve cover area.
11/04/02 NHTSA ID: 636045
TSB ID: 0254

On some vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine, the front end accessory drive (fead) belt may hydroplane on the water pump pulley whenthe belt is splashed with water.
04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630515
TSB ID: 01246

Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
04/11/02 NHTSA ID: 630001
TSB ID: 0214

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.
02/26/02 NHTSA ID: 627927
TSB ID: 01205

Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174.
11/07/01 NHTSA ID: 624571
TSB ID: 15158

Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss. *yh
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02/22/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 627774
TSB ID: 012113

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
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014100
TSB ID: 06216

Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
01/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10011152
TSB ID: 04156

Tr3650 manual transmission - jumps out of gear 2nd and/or 3rd - clash noise and/or raspy feel on gear engagement.
12/07/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10010718
TSB ID: 04198

Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop.
07/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008279
TSB ID: 03261

New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
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07/22/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008138
TSB ID: 17577

Gear whine in 1st, 3rd and reverse gears.
06/14/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10007342
TSB ID: 17510

Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk.
12/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637824
TSB ID: 15922

Subject regarding inaccurate speedometer.
11/07/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636265
TSB ID: 16069

Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast (tip-in clunk).
11/07/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636261
TSB ID: 16067

Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a stop into first or reverse gear.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636052
TSB ID: 0258

Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639.
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04/23/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 630734
TSB ID: 15669

Concerns with a tr3650 manual transmission exhibiting clash/grinding sound during the first few miles of driving.
11/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625715
TSB ID: 01181

Brake shift interlock.*jb
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
04/08/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013116
TSB ID: 04174

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series.
04/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013060
TSB ID: 02208

Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
01/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011159
TSB ID: 041514

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
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09/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009321
TSB ID: 031501

Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
07/27/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008302
TSB ID: 17453

Condensation and/or water accumulation in the headlamp assembly.
07/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008252
TSB ID: 04111

Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy.
07/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008262
TSB ID: 17868

Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u1147 and/or u1262.
07/22/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008103
TSB ID: 17531

Thump noise when a/c clutch engages. *mj
06/16/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007360
TSB ID: 03223

Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy.
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01/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004930
TSB ID: 17286

Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages.
11/14/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004027
TSB ID: 03181

Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
11/07/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636339
TSB ID: 15702

Subject regarding speed control lamp.
11/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636065
TSB ID: 0245

Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines.
10/31/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 623944
TSB ID: 01156

Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
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04/07/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013081
TSB ID: 16316

Convertible top lifts unevenly.
04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012954
TSB ID: 05310

Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
08/06/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008582
TSB ID: 02178

Noise-windnoise from the a pillar area. *mj
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008152
TSB ID: 030105

Passenger seat rubs against door panel.
06/16/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007357
TSB ID: 0412

Headliner sagging in rear of vehicle.
11/17/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10004064
TSB ID: 17171

Convertible top lifting unevenly.
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09/08/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10002618
TSB ID: 16907

Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps.
11/26/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637480
TSB ID: 15788

Subject regarding p0460 diagnostic trouble code and malfunction indicator lamp illumination.
11/26/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637436
TSB ID: 15969

Some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise from either side of the a-pillar area.
11/04/02 Other NHTSA ID: 636049
TSB ID: 0256

This bulletin involves proper procedures for preparation of service sheet metal parts coated with electro deposition primer (e-coat).
04/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630569
TSB ID: 15463

Concerns with vehicles exhibiting door glass inoperative condition.
04/16/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630354
TSB ID: 15373

Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and p030x codes.
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04/15/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630138
TSB ID: 15585

Some convertibles may exhibit a condition where the convertible top lifts unevenly.
10/31/01 Other NHTSA ID: 623988
TSB ID: 01157

Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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Ford Mustang TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.