🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Ford

Model:

Maverick

Year:

2002

Vehicle Type:

Compact SUV

Platform:

Ford CD2 platform (shared with Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute)

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics.

Cost Effectiveness:

Inexpensive way to keep the vehicle working properly.

Delivery Method:

Instant download, no shipping costs or waiting time.

Searchability:

Numbered table of contents for fast information retrieval.

📋 Manual Details

Primary Coverage:

Ford Maverick 2002 Model Year

Trim Levels Covered:

All trim levels (e.g., XL, XLT, Lariat - as applicable to the Maverick nameplate, though Ford typically used simpler designations in this era)

Estimated Pages:

Hundreds of pages (exact count not specified, but implies comprehensive coverage)

Type:

Workshop Service Repair Manual / Factory Service Manual

Language:

English

Digital Format:

PDF Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine Service Repair:

Yes

Transmission Service Repair:

Yes

Brake System:

Yes

Wiring Diagrams:

Yes

Electrical System:

Yes

Suspension:

Yes

Steering:

Yes

Cooling System:

Yes

Fuel Injection:

Yes

Fuel System:

Yes

Emission System:

Yes

Heating Air Conditioning:

Yes

Engine Control System:

Yes

Chassis Body:

Yes

Restraint System:

Yes

Interior:

Yes

Differential Drive:

Yes

Axle:

Yes

General Maintenance:

Yes

Troubleshooting:

Yes

Periodic Lubrication:

Yes

Depth:

Complete disassembly and reassembly procedures, diagnostics, and repair.

Detail Level:

Step-by-step instructions, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings.

Illustrations:

Hundreds of photos and illustrations, detailed drawings, enlarged insets.

📊 Manual Specifications

Format:

PDF

Printability:

Printable without restriction, allowing for printing of entire manual or specific pages.

Binding:

Digital Download (intended for printing and binding by the user)

Paper Type:

Not applicable (digital product)

Reader Requirement:

Adobe PDF Reader

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Options:

2.0L Zetec-E I4 and 3.0L Duratec V6 (common for this platform/era, though specific Maverick 2002 offerings need confirmation via manual's engine section).

Typical Horsepower 2.0L:

Approximately 127 hp @ 5300 rpm (for reference, actual values may vary).

Typical Torque 2.0L:

Approximately 135 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm (for reference, actual values may vary).

Typical Horsepower 3.0L:

Approximately 190 hp @ 5500 rpm (for reference, actual values may vary).

Typical Torque 3.0L:

Approximately 200 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm (for reference, actual values may vary).

Fuel Delivery:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

ECM Type:

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with diagnostic capabilities (covered in manual's engine control section).

🔧 Transmission

Transmission Type:

5-speed manual transmission (likely for 2.0L models).

Transmission Type:

4-speed automatic transmission (likely available for both 2.0L and 3.0L models).

Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) options.

📐 Dimensions

Body Style:

Compact SUV / Crossover

Curb Weight:

Varies by engine and drivetrain, typically ranging from approx. 3,200 - 3,500 lbs (manual will have exact figures).

🛡️ Safety Features

Airbags:

Front airbags, optional side-impact airbags (as covered in Restraint System section).

ABS:

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) available.

Traction Control:

Traction control system available on some models (covered in manual).

💡 Technology Features

Audio System:

Factory AM/FM stereo with CD player, optional premium audio system (details in Interior/Electrical sections).

Cruise Control:

Standard on most trims, repair and diagnosis covered in manual.

Power Windows Locks:

Standard features on many trims, with troubleshooting covered in the electrical section.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or 6 months, depending on driving conditions (refer to manual for specific recommendation based on oil type).

Air Filter Replacement:

Recommended every 15,000 to 30,000 miles or as needed, inspected at each oil change (manual will specify).

Engine Oil Type:

Likely SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 for gasoline engines (refer to manual for exact specification and capacity).

Transmission Fluid Type Auto:

Likely MERCON V or equivalent automatic transmission fluid (refer to manual for exact specification and capacity).

Coolant Type:

Likely Ford Premium Engine Coolant (Green) or a compatible ethylene glycol-based coolant with demineralized water (refer to manual for exact type and capacity).

Common Wear Items:

Suspension components (ball joints, tie rods), brake pads/rotors, catalytic converter, and potential for transmission issues with high mileage (detailed diagnosis in manual).

Diagnostic Codes Covered:

Manual will cover common OBD-II diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to engine, transmission, and emissions systems.

📚 Vehicle History

Ford SUV History:

Ford's expansion into the compact SUV market, leveraging platforms from joint ventures.

Platform Sharing:

Part of a global product strategy, sharing significant components with the Mazda Tribute and closely related to the first-generation Ford Escape.

Manufacturing Location:

Likely produced in North America (e.g., Kansas City Assembly Plant, USA or Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly, Mexico), shared with its platform mates.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Safety Ratings General:

Vehicles of this era generally achieved decent safety ratings for their time, though specific NHTSA or IIHS ratings for the 2002 Maverick would need to be verified separately. The manual will detail safety system components and operation.