2002 Lincoln LS
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 LS are official communications between Lincoln & 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.
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TSB #18320
VIBRATION FELT FOR A FEW MILES OF DRIVING AFTER PARKING. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16168
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01151
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE, VIBRATION, AND AN AUDBILE LOW FREQUENCY HUM/BOOM NOISE. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #17620
SQUEAK/CLUNK NOISE FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02225
BRAKES-ABS/ATS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM/ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1288?B1289 DIAGNOSIS-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #17402
ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1286. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #17403
ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1287. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #17423
ADVANCE TRAC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1286. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #0323
ABS/ATS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM)/(ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM) WARNING LAMP WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) C1288 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MAIN/PRIMARY INPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE) & C1289 (PRESSURE TRANSDUCER REDUNDANT/SECONDARY INPUT CIRCUIT ... Read More »
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TSB #041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18615
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #16581
INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT ON DECEL/STOPS/TURNS. OASIS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17061
INTERMITTENT DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS - REDUCED POWER ON DECELERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #0373
ENGINE FLOOD DURING COLD START, EXTENDED CRANKING TIME, OR HARD TO START ENGINE WHEN COLD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0335
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02177
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #02161
ENGINE FLOODING, EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING TIME REQUIRED TO START, OR HARD START CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15622
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15772
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE MISSING OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15622
CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15623
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE FLOODING OR HARD START CONDITION AFTER A COLD START. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15569
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LONG CRANK OR ENGINE FLOODED CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE COLD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01246
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15418
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.9L V8 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01217
EXHIBITING A MOANING / DRONING NOISE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATINS WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN 5TH GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 60-65 MPH FOR V6 VEHICLES OR 50-55 MPH FOR V8 ENGINES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #012111
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED WITH CODES P1285 AND P1299 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15588
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.9L V8 ENGINE ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN PUMP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15117
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #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. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15466
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL CONDITION WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TANK READING ON THE FUEL GAUGE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15250
INFORMATION REGARDING MISDIAGNOSIS OF MAIN CONTROLS - INCORRECT PRESSURES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15826
SOME VEHICLES, BUILT BETWEEN 10/1/01 AND 1/31/02, WITH A 5R55N TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT THE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0266
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AROUND THE FLUID PAN DRAIN PLUG. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16133
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1288 AND C1289 STORED AND A LOW / SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01181
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Read More »
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TSB #7867
DRIVELINE VIBRATION (A HIGH FREQUENCY BUZZ) THAT IS FELT THROUGH THE SEAT AND FLOORPAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15616
CONCERNS WITH DRIVELINE VIBRATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18383
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17375
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17170
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133 AND/OR P0153. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16836
UNINTENDED WINDOW AND MOONROOF OPENING (FALSE GLOBAL OPEN) WHICH MAY OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16681
AN ILLUMINATED ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1286 STORED. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #16736
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1287 (BOOSTER PEDAL FORCE SWITCH CIRCUIT FAILURE) ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ATS (ADVANCE TRAC SYSTEM). *TT *MJ Read More »
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TSB #15710
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0295
EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0245
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18505
DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #03162
CONDENSATION BUILD UP INSIDE OF EITHER HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16435
NEW SERVICE HEADLAMP NOW AVAILABLE. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #16042
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEADLAMPS FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15866
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DAY TIME RUNNING LAMPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15512
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT FOGGING OR PRESENCE OF CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #0273
ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/2002, THE REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, LEAVING THE CUSTOMER UNABLE TO RAISE OR LOWER THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0244
RAIN SENSE WIPER SYSTEM INFORMATION - DIAGNOSTIC AID - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15349
SOME VEHCLES MAY EXHIBIT AUTO WIPERS THAT ARE INOPERATIVE OR HAVE ERRATIC OPERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15129
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE AUTO OR RAIN SENSITIVE WIPERS. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #15387
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) OPERATING AT FULL HEAT IN ALL MODES, AND/OR NO TEMPERATURE CONTROL FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #16144
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED AIRBAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE). Read More »
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TSB #02137
THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/18/2002. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15665
CONCERNS WITH AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASS SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE). *TT Read More »
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TSB #01252
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 (DRIVER - SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) AND/OR B1998 (PASSENGER - SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE) STORED. Read More »
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TSB #15295
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 (DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE) OR B1998 (PASS SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT HI RESISTANCE). *TT Read More »
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TSB #05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16661
FRONT OR REAR SEATBELT THAT IS SLOW TO RETRACT WHEN UNBUCKLED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #TSB 20-2233
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint ... Read More »
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TSB #TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
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TSB #TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
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TSB #02162
WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04B20
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B20. REAR SEAT LATCHES AND OWNER GUIDE LABEL FOR VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A REAR SEAT LATCH THAT IS DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND SUPPLEMENTAL LATCH VERIFICATION INSTRUCTION LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE AFFIXED TO THE ... Read More »
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TSB #15852
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/15/01 MAY EXHIBIT A DOOR LATCH THAT WILL NOT OPEN / RELEASE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16748
DIFFICULTY FULLY ENGAGING A LUG NUT WRENCH OR SOCKET OVER THE NUT ON VEHICLES WITH EXPOSED WHEEL LUG NUTS ONLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15273
INFORMATION ON TRAILER TOW WIRING KIT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15041
CONCERNS WITH DRIVER POWER SEAT CALIBRATION PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15036
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING ADVANCE TRAC LIGHT AFTER A REPAIR TO THE ABS OR INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS (IVD) SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
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TSB #17279
NGS SERVICE CARD VERSION 11.0 OR HIGHER MUST BE USED FOR ADVANCETRAC (IVD) CALIBRATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15865
INFORMATION ON DISCONTINUATION OF VALET SWITCH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15775
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET FIT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17033
ELECTRICAL FEATURE ENABLE/DISABLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18426
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH Read More »
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TSB #17258
SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL BETWEEN PANEL, FLOOR AND PANEL/FLOOR MODES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0334
LACK OF COOLING FROM DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE VENTS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) ONLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #22115
MUSTY ORDOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL. *EH Read More »
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TSB #02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #022115
MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15900
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING OR BUZZING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING AT 2 OR 3 BAR SPEED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16013
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCE-TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) ALSO KNOWN AS INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED ATS WARNING LAMP OR AMBER ABS LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1342, C1288, C1289. Read More »
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TSB #16045
SOME 3.9L V8 ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) STORED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15903
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN ILLUMINATED ADVANCE-TRAC SYSTEM (ATS) WARNING LAMP OR AMBER ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, B1342, C1286, C1287. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0256
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT Read More »
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TSB #15222
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MOTTLED, BLOTCHY, HAZY OR INCONSISTENT APPEARANCE ON THE TOP OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »
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TSB #15057
EXHIBITING OVERSPEED WARNING AND REVERSE WARNING INDICATOR / CHIMES ACTIVATION AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (ICM). *TT Read More »