2002 Ford Escape
2002 Ford Escape TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
- TSB #042210 -- STEERING GEAR SQUEAK - WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013396, NOVEMBER 15 2004)
- TSB #04214 -- STEERING DRIFT/PULL - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013366, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
SUSPENSION
- TSB #16154 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #636171, AUGUST 01 2002)
- TSB #16046 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR SHOCK LEAK AND / OR NOISE CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #636245, JULY 01 2002)
- TSB #16016 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE HEARD ON LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #636204, JULY 01 2002)
- TSB #14982 -- INFORMATION REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #622692, JUNE 01 2001)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- TSB #17457 -- EXCESSIVE FRONT ROTOR WEAR AND/OR BRAKE DUST. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007315, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #16964 -- EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD/LINING DUST AND WEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003841, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #16645 -- INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION AND/OR BRAKE FLUID LEAKING CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002510, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
- TSB #16405 -- BRAKE SQUEAL / ENGINEERING CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008336, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
PARKING BRAKE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #041601 -- WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018745, NOVEMBER 14 2005)
- TSB #03252 -- ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008277, DECEMBER 22 2003)
- TSB #0361 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001855, MARCH 31 2003)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #04208 -- CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019382, JANUARY 01 2006)
- 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. (NHTSA ID #10011162, AUGUST 23 2004)
- TSB #17703 -- TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008217, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #02231 -- DRIVEABILITY-INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT OR IDLE DIP-NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE ONLY. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008205, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #03252 -- ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008277, DECEMBER 22 2003)
- 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. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003744, JULY 21 2003)
- TSB #0322 -- STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT (NHTSA ID #10002472, FEBRUARY 03 2003)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #0286 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #637930, APRIL 29 2002)
- TSB #15766 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK / NO START, POOR IDLE, AND / OR LACK OF POWER, WITH CAMSHAFTS OUT OF TIME. *TT (NHTSA ID #637454, APRIL 01 2002)
- TSB #15685 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE AND A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLING IDLE CONDITION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #636318, MARCH 01 2002)
- 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 (NHTSA ID #630001, JANUARY 21 2002)
- TSB #15589 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION, USUALLY 1 TIME DURING CLOSED THROTTLE DECEL WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #630146, JANUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
- TSB #15482 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DURATEC ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF MICROSCOPIC INTERNAL CRACKS IN A BATCH OF INTAKE VALVES. *TT (NHTSA ID #630589, DECEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #15434 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #630456, NOVEMBER 01 2001)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- TSB #19016 -- REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019076, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #15818 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT 09/2001 THROUGH 11/2001 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #637552, APRIL 01 2002)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- TSB #02M01 -- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6 (NHTSA ID #10007207, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #15159 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PCV DISENGAGED AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE BACKFIRE. *SLC (NHTSA ID #624866, AUGUST 01 2001)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- TSB #18217 -- MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010731, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #17380 -- A CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0457 OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0455 OR P0457. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008192, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17316 -- FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008166, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- 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 (NHTSA ID #10002780, MAY 12 2003)
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #18173 -- A FINAL DRIVE WHINE AT 25-45 MPH (40-72 KM/H). *TT (NHTSA ID #10011344, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #17366 -- FINAL DRIVE WHINE MOST NOTICEABLE AT 25-45 MPH DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008185, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16116 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THROTTLE BODY SERVICE REPLACEMENT / TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE BRACKET INSTRUCTIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #636139, AUGUST 01 2002)
- TSB #16056 -- CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FINAL DRIVE WHINE / WARBLE TYPE NOISE MOSTLY IN THE 25-45 MPH SPEED RANGE ON LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #636254, JULY 01 2002)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #17657 -- CLUTCH CHATTER WHEN COLD. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007421, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #15524 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE GEAR SHIFTER BUZZ OR RATTLE WHEN IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR.*YD (NHTSA ID #630051, JANUARY 01 2002)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #042107 -- GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014086, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #04232 -- WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013406, NOVEMBER 29 2004)
- TSB #04217 -- GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013369, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #16717 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001954, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #0224 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT HARSH AND DELAYED 1-2/2-3 UPSHIFTS AFTER TRANSAXLE OR TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT, POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, P0731, P0732, P0734, P0 (NHTSA ID #630631, FEBRUARY 04 2002)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #0693 -- PCM FAILURE - ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT - INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10020067, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #04244 -- RESTRAINT SYSTEM - SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877 AND/OR B1881. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018063, OCTOBER 07 2005)
- TSB #032011 -- AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1877 (DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN) OR B1881 (PASSENGER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 03-20-11 DATED 2003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004894, OCTOBER 04 2004)
- TSB #04174 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013116, SEPTEMBER 06 2004)
- TSB #04111 -- STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. (NHTSA ID #10008252, JUNE 14 2004)
- TSB #03223 -- STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007360, JANUARY 26 2004)
- 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. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004886, OCTOBER 13 2003)
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #16811 -- INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS WITH POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, FOBS, RADIO, LIGHTING, CRUISE CONTROL OR OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002676, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #16779 -- PERCEIVED CONDITION OF NO ENTRY OR UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BATTERY IS ALLOWED TO BECOME DISCHARGED OR COMPLETELY DEAD AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (KEYFOB) IS USED WHILE THE BATTERY IS IN THIS STATE. (NHTSA ID #10002663, APRIL 01 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
- TSB #041514 -- REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011159, AUGUST 09 2004)
- TSB #031501 -- INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009321, JULY 12 2004)
- TSB #16447 -- MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008144, DECEMBER 01 2002)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
AIR BAGS
- TSB #042612 -- SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014302, DECEMBER 31 2004)
- TSB #18280 -- AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON . *EH (NHTSA ID #10013422, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #18284 -- HIGH AIRFLOW FROM DEFROSTER VENTS WHEN IN FLOOR OR FLOOR DEFROST MODES. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013426, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
SEAT BELTS
- TSB #05310 -- SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012954, FEBRUARY 21 2005)
- TSB #04191 -- SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877, B1881, B1885 OR B1886. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014052, DECEMBER 13 2004)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- TSB #17343 -- FRONT SAFETY BELT SLOW TO RETRACT AND/OR MISSING WEB STOP BUTTON. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008176, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17067 -- FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003175, AUGUST 01 2003)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #0293 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/15/01 MAY EXHIBIT DOOR LATCHES THAT WILL NOT OPEN. *TT (NHTSA ID #636092, MAY 13 2002)
- TSB #15756 -- SUBJECT REGARDING HANGING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #636397, MARCH 01 2002)
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
WHEELS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #02208 -- CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013060, OCTOBER 14 2002)
- TSB #16209 -- CIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ODOR. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008599, SEPTEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #15456 -- EXHIBITING A CONDITION OF THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM DEFAULTING TO DEFROST/WINDSHIELD ON ACCELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #630564, DECEMBER 01 2001)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #0256 -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT (NHTSA ID #636049, MARCH 18 2002)
- TSB #15604 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 12, 2000 AND DECEMBER 15, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTEMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301 OR P0351. *TT (NHTSA ID #630651, FEBRUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #15566 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT (NHTSA ID #630103, JANUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #15112 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING A KEY BY USING THE CUSTOMER SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING METHOD. *YD (NHTSA ID #624677, AUGUST 01 2001)