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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Cooling System Bleed -> Except Villager -> Villager
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 BI-FUEL

Except Villager

There is no specific cooling system bleed procedure for these models.

Villager
  • Remove engine air relief plug.
  • When filler neck is full, gently move upper radiator hose up and down while filling until coolant no longer lowers in filler neck.
  • Slowly fill radiator with suitable coolant until radiator filler neck is full.
  • Insert suitable .079 inch wire under radiator cap negative pressure relief valve, Fig. .
  • Install radiator cap and disconnect coolant expansion tank tube from radiator.
  • Hang suitable one gall...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-150 & 2002-03 F-Super Duty (RABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> F-150 -> F-Super Duty -> Intermittent Diagnosis -> Pinpoint Tests -> Quick Check -> System Pre-Check
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

F-150

Care must be taken to connect only the black/orange stripe wire to ground. Connecting the mating connector wire to ground will result in a blown fuse.

  • Place ignition switch is in RUN position. Engine does not need to be running.
  • Locate black Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) diagnostic connector C207. Diagnostic connector C207 has two mating halves, one of which has a black/orange (BK/OG) wire connected to it. Disconnect the two halves.
  • Attach one end of a jumper wire to black/orange (BK/OG) wire side of diagnostic connector C207. Ground ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 BI-FUEL

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard four flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque flange bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 16 ft. lbs.

Rear

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • To maint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, then position drive belt aside.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
  • Position alternator B+ terminal protective boot aside, remove nut, then disconnect B+ terminal connector.
  • Remove air conditioning l...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS

On these models, the cabin air filter is an option.

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • From under passenger side of the instrument panel behind the glove compartment, remove the cabin air filter cover to the bottom of the heater plenu...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

This lamp should light after approximately 60,000 miles of operation, Fig. . The amber lens lamp is located on the instrument panel and has the word Emissions, Emiss or EGR printed on it. After performing the required emission control maintenance, the module must be replaced or reset, depending on type of module used. On module equipped with reset feature, reset the module as follows:

  • Turn ignition Off.
  • On Aerostar models, the module is located under the instrument panel near the bulkhead connector.
  • On Bronco, Explorer and F-Series, the module is attached to the instrument cluster to the left of ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove front air deflector if required.
  • Remove fan blade and lefthand thread clutch using a suitable fan clutch holding tool and fan clutch wrench tool.
  • Disconnect transmission fluid coole...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GAS

  • Use drive belt tensioner pulley bolt to rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove drive...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transmission Components Diagram for 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup  5.4 V8 GASTransmission Components Diagram for 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Transfer Case Assembly
  • Output Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Digital Transmission Range Sensor
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor #22
  • Transmission w/o Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Diagram for 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup  4.6 V8 GASTransmission w/o Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Diagram for 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radiator
  • 4R70W Transmission
  • In Tank Fluid Cooler Inlet Tube
  • In Tank Fluid Cooler Return Tube
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford F-150 Pickup  5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Key Pad Switch Assembly
  • Central Security Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM A/C VENTS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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