2003 Ford Crown Victoria TSBs
112 Crown Victoria Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Crown Victoria problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.
Recent 2003 Crown Victoria TSBs
STEERING
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Description: STEERING NIBBLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
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Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR THAT WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. *TT
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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Description: PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DO NOT COME WITH A STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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Description: POWER STEERING LOWER ASSIST AT LOW SPEEDS / STEERING LIGHT FEEL AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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Description: EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AT COLD START. *TT
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Description: POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE THAT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING UPON BODY STYLE. *TT
SUSPENSION
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Description: COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ
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Description: HARSH RIDE/SUSPENSION SITS LOW IN FRONT. BASE VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS OR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HANDLING PACKAGE. *TT
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Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 25, 2003 THOUGH MAY 11, 2003 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH RIDE CHARACTERISTICS DUE TO THE FRONT SPRINGS. *TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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Description: SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - FRONT SPRING INSULATOR REVISED. *TT
SUSPENSION:REAR
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Description: REAR AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / SERVICE TIPS. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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Description: UNEVEN REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR ON LONG WHEELBASE VEHICLES. *TT
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Description: ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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Description: BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT. BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CONDITION. *MJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
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Description: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
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Description: POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE LININGS. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
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Description: ACCELERATED WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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Description: NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
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Description: NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DTCS, SUCH AS C1145, C1155, C1165, C1175, C1296, C1297, C1298, C1299 AND C1222. *TT
PARKING BRAKE
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING REAR PARK BRAKE CLICKING NOISE. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Description: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Description: SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
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Description: 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.
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Description: REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT
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Description: ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT
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Description: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *TT
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Description: ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
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Description: LACKS POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT
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Description: SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. LOSS OF POWER AT HEAVY LOAD, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR LEAN FUEL, ROUGH IDLE, HARD START,
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Description: SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
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Description: GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AREA. *TT
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
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Description: 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
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Description: SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT
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Description: REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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Description: RADIATOR ALIGNMENT PIN GROUND CLEARANCE. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Description: IDLE VIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *EH
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Description: SULPHUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *MJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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Description: EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E12. VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. INSPECT AND REPLACE RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ATTACHMENTS I-III AND CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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Description: NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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Description: 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
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Description: A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE ON SOME CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) VEHICLES. *TT *JB
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Description: POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AT FILL VALVE - FILL VALVE SERVICE PART REVISIONS - CNG VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
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Description: DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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Description: FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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Description: FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB
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Description: FUEL GAUGE READING THAT FLUCTUATES OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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Description: HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING STEADY STATE DRIVING OR LIGHT ACCELERATION AT 30-60 MPH. *TT
POWER TRAIN
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Description: LOSS OF 4TH GEAR (OVERDRIVE). *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description: TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT
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Description: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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Description: LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
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Description: REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR. *TT *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Description: AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT. *TT UPDATE. *TT
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Description: CHARGING SYSTEM - HIGH OUTPUT GENERATOR NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICING 2003 POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES. *TT
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT
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Description: A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *TT
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Description: LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT
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Description: NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ
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Description: BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT FAILED) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
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Description: FLICKERING ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY, RADIO DISPLAY, AND/OR OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY. *TT
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Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1405 OR P1406 WITH NO OTHER DTCS. *TT
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Description: POLICE INTERCEPTOR MAY EXHIBIT LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AT IDLE. *TT
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0113 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT), P0114 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC), OR P1112 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT INTERM
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Description: PROCEDURE TO ENABLE/DISABLE COURTESY LAMPS, WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED (DARK MODE). *TT
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Description: BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT
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Description: SOME POLICE INTERCEPTORS BUILT BEFORE 5/23/2002 MAY HAVE THE TAN AND PINK WIRES INTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR C2232D IN THE INCORRECT PIN LOCATIONS. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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Description: IGNITION SWITCH BINDING. *TT
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Description: IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BINDING ON POLICE INTERCEPTORS BUILT BEFORE 10/31/2003. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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Description: EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT
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Description: EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
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Description: ERRATIC HEADLAMP OPERATION IN AUTOLAMP MODE. *TT *JB
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Description: ON SOME VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THEN DEACTIVATED. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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Description: INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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Description: SLOW OR BINDING SIDE DOOR GLASS OPERATION. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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Description: UNCOMMANDED WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
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Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
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Description: INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
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Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
SEAT BELTS
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Description: SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
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Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT BELTMINDER DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING CLARIFICATION. *TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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Description: SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
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Description: ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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Description: COSMETIC CRACKING OF THE CENTER FLOOR PAN. *TT
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Description: BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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Description: A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CARPET INSERTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER BUILT FROM JOB1 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2002 MAY HAVE POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL DECORATIVE CARPET INSERTS. *TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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Description: DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT
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Description: SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
WHEELS
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Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M05. STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT
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Description: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 03M03 - STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT ADVANCE NOTICE. *TT
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Description: THE GOODYEAR P225/60R16 EAGLE RS-A PLUS IS A NEW AND IMPROVED TIRE AVAILABLE FOR POLICE APPLICATIONS. *TT
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Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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Description: SOME RETAIL CUSTOMERS MAY PERCEIVE THE OPERATION OF THE DASH LIGHT DIMMING FEATURE AS BEING FAULTY. *TT
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
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Description: INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *MJ
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Description: INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *TT
EQUIPMENT
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Description: INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT. *TT UPDATE PART 2. EXPIRATION DATE REMOVED. *TT
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Description: RADIO SUPPRESSION PKG (53M) REVISION. *TT
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Description: OVERSPEED WARNING CHIME ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 70 M PH / 110 KPH. *TT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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Description: AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
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Description: LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COOLING AND RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH THE A/C VENTS TYPICALLY DURING EXTENDED IDLING CONDITIONS. *TT
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Description: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
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Description: HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT