FORD

Jan. 1, 2020
Ford TSBs
FORD Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit Discontinued fuel pressure relief valve (Schrader Valve)1998-2002 Ford Ranger
Bulletin: Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kitAccording to TSB 02-23-2, during front end repair due to collision damage to the front end, the front end frame horn or the entire frame is being replaced when only the front bumper bracket is damaged on some vehicles. A new service kit has been made available to replace front bumper brackets only.

Replace front bumper brackets, if necessary, during front end repair. Order left side (3L5Z-17N775-BA) or right side (3L5Z-17N775-AA) repair kits as necessary. 
Refer to the procedure outlined on the instruction sheet in the front bumper bracket service kit.Note: This kit is for front bumper bracket replacement only. It is designed for undamaged front frame rails.backFord: 2002 Taurus, 2003 Crown Victoria, Mustang; Lincoln: 2003 Town Car; Mercury: 2002 Sable, 2003 Grand Marquis
Bulletin: Discontinued fuel pressure relief valve (Schrader Valve)
According to TSB 02-23-3, 2002 Taurus/Sable vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 2V built after 4/8/2002; and vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 4V Duratec built after 5/8/2002; 2003 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Mercury Marauder and Lincoln Town Car equipped with 4.6L 2V/4V built after 9/15/2002; and 2003 Mustang equipped 3.8 and 4.6 2V/4V built after Sept. 15 will no longer have the fuel pressure relief valve (Schrader Valve).
To relieve or manually check fuel pressures, refer to the following service procedures for details.

Service procedure for relieving fuel pressure:
1. Remove the fuel pump relay or fuse in the engine compartment fuse box, refer to chart listed in this TSB for fuse location.
2. Start the engine and allow idling until the engine stalls.
3. After the engine stalls, crank the engine for about five seconds to ensure that the fuel injection supply manifold pressure has been released.
4. When fuel system service is complete, install fuel pump relay or fuse.
5. Cycle key and wait three seconds to re-pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks before starting engine.
Note: It may take more than one key cycle to re-pressurize the fuel system.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.
Note: It is possible that a DTC may be set due to the pump relay being pulled and the engine started and run out of fuel. If DTC’s are set, clear all DTC’s before returning the vehicle to the customer. 

Service procedure for manually checking fuel pressure with a gauge:
1. Remove the fuel pump relay or fuse in the engine compartment fuse box. Refer to chart listed in complete TSB for fuse location.
2. Start the engine and allow idling until the engine stalls.
3. After the engine stalls, crank the engine for about five seconds to make sure the fuel injection supply manifold pressure has been released.
4. Disconnect fuel line at the fuel rail to chassis line pierce point, using special service tool number 310-D005 or equivalent.
5. Install Schrader valve service port adaptor (adaptor spring lock coupling), refer to chart in complete TSB for service tool number.
6. Install fuel pressure gage special service tool 310-012 or equivalent.
7. Install fuel pump relay or fuse.
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