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2002 Ford Ranger Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/03/06 NHTSA ID: 10020173
TSB ID: 06116

Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
01/13/06 NHTSA ID: 10018746
TSB ID: 052212

Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine.
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014096
TSB ID: 042419

Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
04/14/05 NHTSA ID: 10013315
TSB ID: 18375

High idle at cold start.
04/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10013075
TSB ID: 16305

Engine timing service tools / service tip.
01/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10011169
TSB ID: 041610

Grabbing condition from rear drum brakes. *ar
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01/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10011150
TSB ID: 020801

Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine.
08/05/04 NHTSA ID: 10008580
TSB ID: 02176

Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
08/04/04 NHTSA ID: 10008547
TSB ID: 0486

Boom/vibration at 1800-2200 rpm, rough idle.
08/04/04 NHTSA ID: 10008552
TSB ID: 17777

Rear leaf spring noise.
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: 10008307
TSB ID: 02224

Vibration-engine vibration at idle-vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine-vehicles built before 11/26/2001 only. *mj
07/22/04 NHTSA ID: 10008146
TSB ID: 16461

Tool kit contains the timing peg used to lock the crankshaft in place when performing crankshaft pulley or engine timing service.
06/17/04 NHTSA ID: 10007396
TSB ID: 17604

Cooling system fan noise when cold.
06/16/04 NHTSA ID: 10007358
TSB ID: 0415

Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. diagnostic service tips.
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
01/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10004909
TSB ID: 17255

Hard start/long crank when cold or stumbles/surges during drive-away. possible diagnostic trouble codes p0171, and p0174 or p0172 and p0175.
01/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10004908
TSB ID: 17254

Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included.
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11/18/03 NHTSA ID: 10004080
TSB ID: 17221

Spark knock, detonation, or ping condition on tip-in or during steady state operation at or near wide open throttle.
11/18/03 NHTSA ID: 10004083
TSB ID: 17227

Accessory drive belt noise on 3.0l vehicles built prior to 9/18/2003.
11/18/03 NHTSA ID: 10004089
TSB ID: 17234

Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine.
11/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10004069
TSB ID: 17198

Wear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning accumulator or transmission fluid dipstick.
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002777
TSB ID: 0394

Pull to right or left condition while braking on 4.2 (non-edge) coil spring equipped vehicles.
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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09/09/03 NHTSA ID: 10002647
TSB ID: 16743

Coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp(s).
09/04/03 NHTSA ID: 10002504
TSB ID: 16626

Hesitation or surge condition during cruise with the air conditioner on.
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
09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002482
TSB ID: 0335

Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips.
09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002495
TSB ID: 16610

No start, no communication with power train control module (pcm) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while driving.
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
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03/25/03 NHTSA ID: 10000592
TSB ID: 870197

Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
12/09/02 NHTSA ID: 637920
TSB ID: 0281

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise.
12/04/02 NHTSA ID: 637710
TSB ID: 15859

Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure).
12/04/02 NHTSA ID: 637744
TSB ID: 15880

Some vehicles may exhibit a disengaged fan clutch bearing squeal noise in cold weather.
12/02/02 NHTSA ID: 637542
TSB ID: 15813

Some vehicles equipped with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure).
11/07/02 NHTSA ID: 636326
TSB ID: 15692

Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps.
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11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636210
TSB ID: 16020

Some vehicles equipped with pasive anti-theft system may exhibit a no crank / no start condition and no communication with ngs or wds from the power train control module (pcm).
11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636212
TSB ID: 16021

Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions.
11/06/02 NHTSA ID: 636235
TSB ID: 16040

Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel.
11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636087
TSB ID: 021010

Some 4x2 vehicles may exhibit a pull to right or left while braking.
11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636108
TSB ID: 16091

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l efi (non-ffv) engine, may exhibit an engine quit condition upon deceleration and / or at a stop.
11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636110
TSB ID: 16094

Some vehicles may exhibit fuel diagnostic trouble codes p0171, p0172, p0174, p0175 or mass air flow diagnostic trouble codes p0102, p0103, p0112, p0113.
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11/05/02 NHTSA ID: 636130
TSB ID: 16110

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine may exhibit an engine oil leak condition.
11/04/02 NHTSA ID: 636013
TSB ID: 0276

Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only.
04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630515
TSB ID: 01246

Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630576
TSB ID: 15470

Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 rpm, during cold engine operation only.
04/16/02 NHTSA ID: 630388
TSB ID: 15378

Some vehicles with the 4.0l engine may exhibit an engine flutter noise.
04/16/02 NHTSA ID: 630391
TSB ID: 15381

Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit an engine loss or reduction in power condition on deceleration, but will immediately restart.
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04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630190
TSB ID: 15290

Some 4.0l sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area.
04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630223
TSB ID: 15313

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine may exhibit poor idle quality, hesitation/surge on light acceleration.
04/15/02 NHTSA ID: 630225
TSB ID: 15314

On some vehicles, the engine temperature gauge may exhibit a downward movement to the cool region of the gage.
04/11/02 NHTSA ID: 630018
TSB ID: 15532

Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line.
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.
05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619337
TSB ID: 14868

Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes described as a spark knock-type noise).
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11/05/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 636116
TSB ID: 16099

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l engine and no air conditioning, may set diagnostic trouble codes p1460 (wide open throttle air conditioner output primary circuit malfunction) and p1474 (low fan control (lfc) primary circuit failure. *t
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
12/06/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017891
TSB ID: 030508

Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/18/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013414
TSB ID: 04237

Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop. *eh
04/15/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013369
TSB ID: 04217

General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
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04/07/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013088
TSB ID: 022110

Manual shift lever outer boot detachment - fx4 models equipped with manual transmission only.
08/09/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008587
TSB ID: 02192

Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
08/06/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008586
TSB ID: 02191

Thump/bump on acceleration from a stop or when braking from driveshaft area-4x2 automatic transmission super cab edge models only. *mj
07/27/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008305
TSB ID: 02222

Noise-gear whine noise in 1st and 2nd gear only-vehicles equipped with 5r55e transmission and 4.0l engine only. *mj
07/27/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008329
TSB ID: 16396

No start/no communication-contact request. *mj
07/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008280
TSB ID: 03048

Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4x4 super cab equipped with automatic transmission and steel driveshaft.
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11/17/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004048
TSB ID: 17127

Transmission whine in 5th gear.
10/29/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10003748
TSB ID: 03148

New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
09/17/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002776
TSB ID: 0393

Buzz/howl in the transfer case shift lever while driving, and/or shift lever boot detachment due to insufficient retention of the boot(s).
09/04/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002516
TSB ID: 030302

Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
09/03/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002479
TSB ID: 0332

Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
07/25/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10001922
TSB ID: 0358

Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *jb
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12/09/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637922
TSB ID: 0282

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 delayed engagements.
12/09/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637924
TSB ID: 0283

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.
12/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637726
TSB ID: 15869

Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent soft clutch pedal which may cause difficulty in shifting gears (a notchy feel).
12/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637755
TSB ID: 15887

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 incorrect ratio).
11/26/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 637478
TSB ID: 15785

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.
11/07/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636260
TSB ID: 16064

Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a difficult to engage into 4x4 low condition when the ambient temperature is 0 degrees f (-18 c) or colder.
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11/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636170
TSB ID: 16148

Some vehicles may an automatic transmission may exhibit a shift lever that will not release out of the park position.
11/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636233
TSB ID: 16038

Some vehicles equipped with a 5r55e automatic transmission may exhibit a gear whine type noise in 1st and / or 2nd gears only.
11/05/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636085
TSB ID: 02109

A thump or bump sensation felt immediately on acceleration from a stop or upon braking when coming to a complete stop.
11/05/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636135
TSB ID: 16113

Some vehicles built after 03/04/2002 and equiped with a manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift condition.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 635998
TSB ID: 02138

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 before 12/1/2001.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636047
TSB ID: 0255

Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears.
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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.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636056
TSB ID: 0242

Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube.
04/19/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 630672
TSB ID: 15625

Concerns with 5r44e automatic transmission fluid leak.
11/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625715
TSB ID: 01181

Brake shift interlock.*jb
07/19/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 620159
TSB ID: 0196

Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking.
05/22/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619276
TSB ID: 0186

On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube.
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12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017923
TSB ID: 04147

Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips.
04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013300
TSB ID: 0513

Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks.
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.
07/28/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008359
TSB ID: 16437

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc. *mj
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: 10008223
TSB ID: 17718

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171, p0172, p0174 or p0175.
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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.
06/16/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10007366
TSB ID: 0369

Safety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1877 and/or b1881.
01/14/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004886
TSB ID: 03203

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 evaporative emission system.
11/14/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004027
TSB ID: 03181

Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
09/08/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002605
TSB ID: 16889

An rcm diagnostic trouble code b1881, b1882, or b1883.
09/03/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002477
TSB ID: 0327

Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) b1877 (driver pretensioner circuit resistance high) and/or b1881 (passenger pretensioner circuit resistance high), indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner circuit.
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12/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 637794
TSB ID: 15905

Subject regarding pioneer tremor / ultimate 450 watt audio system whine noise.
12/04/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 637719
TSB ID: 15863

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.
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.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014165
TSB ID: 04251

Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
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08/09/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008608
TSB ID: 16253

Equipped with a hard tonneau cover. * mj
07/28/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008351
TSB ID: 16424

New tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service. *mj
07/27/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008311
TSB ID: 02232

Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit.
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008153
TSB ID: 03231

Inoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover.
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008154
TSB ID: 03235

Bed extender component replacement service tip.
06/10/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007331
TSB ID: 17490

Excessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage. on goodyear p245/75r16 tires.
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01/29/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005088
TSB ID: 16510

P225/70r15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges of the front tires. oasis.
07/23/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001860
TSB ID: 0369

Diagnostic trouble code b1877 and/or b1881 indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner circuit. *jb
12/06/02 Other NHTSA ID: 637835
TSB ID: 15929

Some xlt modles may exhibit wrinkled, loose, or baggy fabric on the front seating surface.
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).
04/19/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630653
TSB ID: 15605

Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble p0455 (gross leak detected).
04/19/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630636
TSB ID: 0232

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.
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04/18/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630595
TSB ID: 15486

Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457 (gross leak after fuel fill).
04/12/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630097
TSB ID: 15563

Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh
04/11/02 Other NHTSA ID: 630026
TSB ID: 15504

Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected).
10/31/01 Other NHTSA ID: 623988
TSB ID: 01157

Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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Ford Ranger 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.