TSB 002310 — Ford Service bulletin
002310 is a service bulletin on file with NHTSA for 8 Ford models, 1990–1998 model years. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
What the bulletin says. SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.
NHTSA's own summary of the document, quoted from the public manufacturer-communications file.
Vehicles and model years 002310 names
| Vehicle | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Ford Crown Victoria | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Ford Explorer | 1994 |
| Ford F-150 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Ford F-250 | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Ford F-350 | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998 |
| Ford Mustang | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Ford Ranger | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Every document filed under 002310
| Document ID | Filed | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 002310 | November 13, 2000 | Service bulletin |
What 002310 covers
Transmission & drivetrain — the component vocabulary NHTSA files this communication under.
Questions buyers ask
What is TSB 002310?
002310 is a service bulletin filed with NHTSA by Ford, covering 8 Ford models across the 1990–1998 model years. NHTSA's summary reads: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.
Which vehicles does 002310 cover?
NHTSA's file names Ford Bronco (1990–1996); Ford Crown Victoria (1990–1995); Ford Explorer (1994); Ford F-150 (1991–1996); Ford F-250 (1991–1993); Ford F-350 (1991–1993, 1997–1998); Ford Mustang (1990–1995); Ford Ranger (1990–1994). A bulletin number can be re-issued against more vehicles later, so check the model-year list on this page against your own.
Is TSB 002310 a recall, and is the repair free?
No. 002310 is repair guidance the manufacturer sent its dealers, not a safety defect finding. You pay for the work unless the vehicle is still under warranty. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of 002310?
Take the document ID to a dealer's service desk, or search NHTSA's manufacturer-communications records. This page carries every document ID filed under 002310, its date, and NHTSA's own summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. This page lists only what NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file records under 002310. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.