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2002 Ford Thunderbird CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.
It may sometime become required to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves and render them inoperative.
Flushing is performed at e...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2000-06 LS
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Ref...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove muffler and extension pipe, then the body brace.
- Remove heat shield.
- Inspect and record driveline angles.
- Place reference marks on bolts, washers, nuts and flex coupling to transmission flange and pinion flange for installation alignment.
- Remove driveshaft to axle flange mounting nuts. Do not remove flex coupling to driveshaft mounting bolts, Fig. .
- Loosen driveshaft length adjustment nut using driveshaft coupler wrenches, tool No. 205-474, or equivalents.
- Remove transmission flange to driveshaft mounting nuts. Do not remove flex coupling t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove ground strap from starter motor mounting stud.
- Remove starter cable cover from starter, then sta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2005-09 Mustang
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
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.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl trim pieces.
- Note position of wiper blades on windshield.
- Remove the wiper arm nut covers, then the nuts and wiper arms.
- Remove the pin type retainers attaching the cowl cover to the cowl, Fig. .
- Release the righthand corner of the cabin air filter by pushing on the retaining cl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Ensure engine is cold.
- Wrap suitable shop towel around pressure relief cap, then remove cap. Ensure coolant does not come into contact with accessory drive belt.
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- On models equipped with oil cooler, disconnect coolant hoses at oil cooler.
- On all models, remove upper radiator sight shield.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove radiator support brackets, then the upper radiator hose.
- Remove receiver drier mounting bolt and position receiver drier aside.
- Remove electric water pump b...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear,Cross Car Beam Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Luggage Compartment Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird 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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