Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 F-450 are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #16891

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002606

      CLEAR GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS SUBSTANCE IS A SILICONE BASE LUBRICANT USED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #15448

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630473

      EXHIBITING A SLIGHT BRAKE PULL TO THE RIGHT ON INITIAL BRAKE APPLICATION AND THEN A SLIGHT BRAKE PULL TO THE LEFT UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #15594

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630645

      SUPER DUTY ERRATIC COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS - CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15199

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624617

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE TRANSMISISON TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN THE MIDDLE AT START UP. *YD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TB-08-258

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029029

      JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #16683

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001937

      FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #15693

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636330

      SUBJECT REGARDING CONNECTING ROD COMMONIZATION FOR 2002 SUPER DUTY AND LIGHT DUTY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15761

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636408

      SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OF HARD START / NO START / ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15517

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630043

      SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #CSP-48B01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026321

      FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #15397

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630412

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15398

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630414

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #16094

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636110

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 OR MASS AIR FLOW DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0102, P0103, P0112, P0113. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #02M01

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007207

      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. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #CSP-48B01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026321

      FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #03261

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008279

      NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TB-08-258

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029029

      JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

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

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #15355

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630273

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #15757

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636399

      SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #15708

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636344

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #15605

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630653

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15504

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630026

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15373

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630354

      SOME VEHICLES MAY RUN ROUGH AT CRUISE OR MOMENTARILY AFTER STOPPING, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,AND P030X CODES. *TT Read More »