Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 Mustang 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.

    STEERING

    • TSB #18229

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010738

      POP/CLUNK OR SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHEN TURNING, DRIVING OVER BUMPS, OR BRAKING. OASIS. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:RACK AND PINION

    • TSB #04248

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014080

      STEERING RACK NOISE. *TT SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING. *SC Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #0395

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002778

      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). *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #041601

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018745

      WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0361

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001855

      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 *JB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #07212

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023943

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #031404

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011162

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03256

      Date Announced:
      DEC 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008278

      ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #17104

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004045

      TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE. 2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03164

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003118

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03144

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003744

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #0322

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002472

      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 ... Read More »

    • TSB #16644

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002509

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L ENGINE AND THE T5 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT HIGH IDLE BETWEEN SHIFTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02221

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008304

      ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #16380

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008319

      SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02172

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008576

      ENGINE-OIL LEAK FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AREA-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/17/2002 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L 2V ENGINE ONLY. *MJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #021702

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636189

      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. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15934

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637840

      SOME VEHICLES WITH THE TR6350 MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TICKING / RATTLE NOISE WHILE DRIVING AFTER A COLD ENGINE START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0254

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636045

      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. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0214

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630001

      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. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01246

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630515

      ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01205

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627927

      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 Read More »

    • TSB #15158

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624571

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #041003

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013368

      EXHAUST LEAK - CRACKED OR SEPARATED RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE - 3.8L AND 3.9L ENGINES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04103

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008992

      EXHAUST LEAK. RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST PIPE ON 3.8L OR 3.9L ENGINE. *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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #0398

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002780

      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 Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #0258

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636052

      INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15922

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637824

      SUBJECT REGARDING INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #16067

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636261

      SOME VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR CONDITION PARITCULARLY FROM A STOP INTO FIRST OR REVERSE GEAR. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #04198

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010718

      MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO FIRST/REVERSE FROM A STOP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011152

      TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION - JUMPS OUT OF GEAR 2ND AND/OR 3RD - CLASH NOISE AND/OR RASPY FEEL ON GEAR ENGAGEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17577

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008138

      GEAR WHINE IN 1ST, 3RD AND REVERSE GEARS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #15669

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630734

      CONCERNS WITH A TR3650 MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING CLASH/GRINDING SOUND DURING THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. *TT 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 »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

      GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #17510

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007342

      DRIVELINE CLUNK DURING GEAR CHANGES AND/OR QUICK ACCELERATION AFTER COAST (TIP-IN) CLUNK. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

    • TSB #16069

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636265

      SOME COBRAS MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE DURING A QUICK ACCLERATION JUST AFTER COAST (TIP-IN CLUNK). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #06216

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014100

      LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • 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 #04111

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008252

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #17868

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008262

      INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER OR CRANK NO START - POSSIBLE PATS LAMP FLASHING AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) U1147 AND/OR U1262. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03223

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007360

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #03181

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

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

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #0245

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636065

      INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #012113

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627774

      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 ... Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #17453

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008302

      CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #15463

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #630569

      CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING DOOR GLASS INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #041514

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011159

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009321

      INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #04189

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014062

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

    • TSB #01156

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623944

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #05310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012954

      SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #0412

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007357

      HEADLINER SAGGING IN REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #15969

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637436

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WIND NOISE FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE A-PILLAR AREA. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #16907

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002618

      LOOSE DOOR TRIM PANEL OR A NOISE FROM THE DOOR TRIM PANEL AREA WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #17171

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004064

      CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTING UNEVENLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16316

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013081

      CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTS UNEVENLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02178

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008582

      NOISE-WINDNOISE FROM THE A PILLAR AREA. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #15585

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630138

      SOME CONVERTIBLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LIFTS UNEVENLY. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #15702

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636339

      SUBJECT REGARDING SPEED CONTROL LAMP. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #030105

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008152

      PASSENGER SEAT RUBS AGAINST DOOR PANEL. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #17531

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008103

      THUMP NOISE WHEN A/C CLUTCH ENGAGES. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #17286

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004930

      THUMP NOISE WHEN AIR CONDITIONING CLUTCH ENGAGES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02208

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013060

      CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #15788

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637480

      SUBJECT REGARDING P0460 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0256

      Date Announced:
      MAR 18, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636049

      THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *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 »

    • TSB #01157

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623988

      INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »