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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2002 Ford F53

There have been 14 technical service bulletins issued for the 2002 Ford F53.

1 2002 Ford F53 engine TSB (Bulletin 07212)

Bulletin Date:	Oct. 1, 2007
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	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. This includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E-series, 1998 Ford E-series, 1999 Ford E-series, 2000 Ford E-series, 2001 Ford E-series, 2002 Ford E-series, 2003 Ford E-series, 2004 Ford E-series, 2005 Ford E-series, 2006 Ford E-series, 2007 Ford E-series, 2008 Ford E-series, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford F Super Duty, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2003 Ford F Super Duty, 2004 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2007 Ford F-150, 2008 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-53, 1998 Ford F53, 1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2006 Lincoln Town Car, 2007 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

2 2002 Ford F53 engine and engine cooling TSB (Bulletin 041601)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 14, 2005
Component:	Engine and engine cooling.
Bulletin Summary:	Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-150, 2005 Ford E-150, 2006 Ford E-150, 2004 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-250, 2006 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-350, 2006 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford E-450, 2006 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2003 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-450, 2006 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford F-550, 2006 Ford F-550, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 2006 Ford Freestyle, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2006 Ford Taurus, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2006 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2006 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2006 Mercury Montego, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

3 2002 Ford F53 gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 020909)

Bulletin Date:	Dec. 13, 2004
Component:	Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary:	Excessive amount of water into the air filter and a loss of power while driving in the rain. 1999-2004 super duty f-53 stripped chas.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53.

4 2002 Ford F53 engine TSB (Bulletin 031404)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 23, 2004
Component:	Engine.
Bulletin Summary:	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.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-150, 2004 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2003 Ford F Super Duty, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford F-550, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

5 2002 Ford F53 suspension TSB (Bulletin 04112)

Bulletin Date:	Jun. 14, 2004
Component:	Suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Popping noise and/or sway/lean during low speed turning maneuvers. Also including Ford f53 my2004.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53.

6 2002 Ford F53 electrical equipment TSB (Bulletin 021712)

Bulletin Date:	Aug. 1, 2002
Component:	Electrical equipment.
Bulletin Summary:	Concerns with motorhome generators shutting off when fuel tank reads 1/4 full.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53.

7 2002 Ford F53 suspension TSB (Bulletin 02141)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 22, 2002
Component:	Suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles built before 10/15/2001 may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf springs. This bulletin involves replacement of the rear leaf spring tip liner.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53.

8 2002 Ford F53 suspension TSB (Bulletin 16022)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2002
Component:	Suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating from the front end of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel or over bumps.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53.

9 2002 Ford F53 suspension TSB (Bulletin 16071)

Bulletin Date:	Jul. 1, 2002
Component:	Suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise in the front end.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 2003 Ford F53.

10 2002 Ford F53 gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 0299)

Bulletin Date:	May. 13, 2002
Component:	Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles may ingest an excessive amount of water into the air filter while driving in the rain.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53.

11 2002 Ford F53 suspension TSB (Bulletin 15925)

Bulletin Date:	May. 1, 2002
Component:	Suspension.
Bulletin Summary:	Some motorhomes may exhibit a popping noise originating fromthe front end of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53.

12 2002 Ford F53 air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 0272)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 15, 2002
Component:	Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary:	Some motorhome chassis vehicles may exhibit the air condition air coming out of defrost or a perceived air conditioner cutting out when traveling on a long uphill grade.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53.

13 2002 Ford F53 brake foundation components TSB (Bulletin 0263)

Bulletin Date:	Apr. 1, 2002
Component:	Brake foundation components.
Bulletin Summary:	Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2000 Ford F-650, 2001 Ford F-650, 2002 Ford F-650, 2000 Ford F-750, 2001 Ford F-750, 2002 Ford F-750, 1999 Ford F53, 2000 Ford F53, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53, 1999 Ford F800.

14 2002 Ford F53 cooling system TSB (Bulletin 15398)

Bulletin Date:	Nov. 1, 2001
Component:	Cooling system.
Bulletin Summary:	Some vehicles may exhibit a coolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:	2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford F Series (light), 2002 Ford F Series (light), 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F53, 2002 Ford F53.

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