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2003 Ford Expedition TSBs

150 Expedition 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 Expedition problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2003 Expedition TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017888
    • TSB Reference #031207

    Description: STEERING WHEEL AT 65 MPH (105 KM/H) OR HIGHER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017888

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003857
    • TSB Reference #17001

    Description: ADVANCETRAC MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1277 (STEERING WHEEL ANGLE 1 AN 2 CIRCUIT FAILURE) OR C1278 (STEERING WHEEL ANGLE 1 AND 2 SIGNAL FAULTED) IN THE IVD MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003857

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008604
    • TSB Reference #16236

    Description: STEERING WHEEL DISCOLORATION UNDER INVESTIGATION - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008604

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636109
    • TSB Reference #16092

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POWER STEERING NOISE / VIBRATION FROM THE AREA OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP ACCOMPANIED BY BLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636109

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012963
    • TSB Reference #18400

    Description: FOUR CORNER LOAD LEVELING AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT LEVELING CONCERNS, SUCH AS ONE FRONT CORNER DROPPING. INDIVIDUAL AIR SPRINGS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012963

    • Date Reported JULY 07 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003727
    • TSB Reference #03132

    Description: THIS ARTICLE ADDRESSES THE PROPER PROCEDURE TO CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1990 OR C1991 FROM THE VEHICLE DYNAMICS MODULE/4-WHEEL AIR SUSPENSION MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003727

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001947
    • TSB Reference #16705

    Description: AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001947

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10021072
    • TSB Reference #061510

    Description: AIR SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE - HEIGHT SENSOR LINKAGE ARM DISENGAGING. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021072

SUSPENSION:REAR

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MARCH 22 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008539
    • TSB Reference #0454

    Description: AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008539

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002654
    • TSB Reference #16762

    Description: RIDE HEIGHT ANOMALIES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION, I.E. FRONT SUSPENSION LOWERING WHILE REAR RISES, DUE TO LEAKING SOLENOIDS.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002654

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10013301
    • TSB Reference #0514

    Description: BRAKE SHUDDER (ROTOR THICKNESS VARIATION) DUE TO THE NEW LOW DUST FRONT BRAKE LINING USED IN PRODUCTION, OR NEW LININGS THAT WERE INSTALLED PER TSB 04-05-02. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013301

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004901
    • TSB Reference #17247

    Description: ACCUMULATION OF BRAKE DUST ON THE WHEELS UNDER REGULATOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004901

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002637
    • TSB Reference #16926

    Description: STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002637

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002508
    • TSB Reference #16642

    Description: BRAKE SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002508

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636231
    • TSB Reference #16036

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MAY 20, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR RELEASED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636231

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008580
    • TSB Reference #02176

    Description: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008580

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    • Date Reported MARCH 08 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007356
    • TSB Reference #0411

    Description: BRAKE DUST - REVISED BRAKE LININGS - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/18/2003. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007356

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002762
    • TSB Reference #16853

    Description: FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VIA THE QUICKER SERVICE FIX (QSF). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002762

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003849
    • TSB Reference #16975

    Description: STABILITY CONTROL (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1998. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003849

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013083
    • TSB Reference #16336

    Description: DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1991 IN THE ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE - OMITTED FROM WORKSHOP MANUAL - PROCEDURE PROVIDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013083

PARKING BRAKE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 14 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018745
    • TSB Reference #041601

    Description: WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018745

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10023943
    • TSB Reference #07212

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10023943

    • Date Reported AUGUST 23 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011162
    • TSB Reference #031404

    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.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011162

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011156
    • TSB Reference #041511

    Description: MISFIRE AT IDLE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300-P0308, P0316. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011156

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 22 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008278
    • TSB Reference #03256

    Description: ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008278

    • Date Reported AUGUST 18 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003118
    • TSB Reference #03164

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003118

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003744
    • TSB Reference #03144

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003744

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001937
    • TSB Reference #16683

    Description: FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001937

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 11 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008310
    • TSB Reference #02227

    Description: ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008310

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008334
    • TSB Reference #16403

    Description: ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008334

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008581
    • TSB Reference #02177

    Description: COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008581

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636279
    • TSB Reference #16079

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WITH NO FUEL PRESSURE PRESENT AND / OR FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0231 OR P0232. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636279

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004051
    • TSB Reference #17135

    Description: MOANING NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR VIBRATION IN THE REAR PASSENGER FLOOR PAN, WHEN DRIVING 45-55 MPH AND 1200-1400 RPM ALL WITHOUT FLEX COUPLING IN THE EXHAUST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004051

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • Date Reported MARCH 07 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014666
    • TSB Reference #05417

    Description: INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014666

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • Date Reported MARCH 21 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014685
    • TSB Reference #0554

    Description: USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014685

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008169
    • TSB Reference #17320

    Description: BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008169

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002602
    • TSB Reference #16885

    Description: RAPID RATTLE, BUZZ, FLUTTER, OR GURGLE NOISE FROM THE MUFFLER. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS MOST PREDOMINANTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS WARM, OR UNDER A LIGHT LOAD, BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002602

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010731
    • TSB Reference #18217

    Description: MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010731

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008166
    • TSB Reference #17316

    Description: FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008166

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002780
    • TSB Reference #0398

    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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002780

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012977
    • TSB Reference #18439

    Description: TINY CRACK OR CRACKS AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012977

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002674
    • TSB Reference #16806

    Description: FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. 2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002674

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001959
    • TSB Reference #16729

    Description: TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING (NOT THE COOLER LINE INTO THE FITTING), WHICH MAY RESULT IN A RESIDUE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE RADIATOR TANK AROUND THE TRANSMI

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001959

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001958
    • TSB Reference #16726

    Description: FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001958

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014086
    • TSB Reference #042107

    Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014086

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003748
    • TSB Reference #03148

    Description: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003748

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018069
    • TSB Reference #18815

    Description: A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018069

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10014100
    • TSB Reference #06216

    Description: LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014100

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014668
    • TSB Reference #18478

    Description: AXLE SEAL LEAKS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014668

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017892
    • TSB Reference #05618

    Description: REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017892

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10014659
    • TSB Reference #18466

    Description: AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014659

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10012959
    • TSB Reference #18423

    Description: AXLE WHINE HOWL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSTEAD OF AN AXLE ASSEMBLY. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012959

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010729
    • TSB Reference #18213

    Description: GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUBS ON ACCELERATION IN 2WD - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010729

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10004037
    • TSB Reference #03198

    Description: CHATTER, SHUDDER, A BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 9.75 INCH OR 8.8 INCH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004037

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009332
    • TSB Reference #17905

    Description: MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009332

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008245
    • TSB Reference #17755

    Description: AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (40-60 MPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008245

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007393
    • TSB Reference #17598

    Description: REAR AXLE HALFSHAFT SEAL LEAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007393

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007407
    • TSB Reference #17632

    Description: AXLE WHINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (40-60 MPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007407

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007351
    • TSB Reference #17521

    Description: CLICK/POP/CREAK FROM REAR AXLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007351

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007330
    • TSB Reference #17488

    Description: AXLE WHINE BETWEEN 58-62 MPH. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007330

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002634
    • TSB Reference #16923

    Description: CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS. CONCERNS MAY SEEM TO ORIGINATE FROM FRONT AXLE, OR STEERING GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002634

    • Date Reported MARCH 31 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001856
    • TSB Reference #0364

    Description: FRONT AXLE GROAN OR HUM, AND/OR A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN OPERATED IN 2 HIGH MODE. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001856

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008355
    • TSB Reference #16430

    Description: LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE CHATTER NOISE - CONTACT REQUEST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008355

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008331
    • TSB Reference #16400

    Description: REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008331

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636267
    • TSB Reference #16070

    Description: SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT AXLE GROAN OR HUM, AND / OR A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN OPERATED IN 2 HIGH MODE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636267

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636291
    • TSB Reference #16088

    Description: SOME 4X2 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR AXLE WHINE AT 50 AND 62 MPH IN COAST OR DRIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636291

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10028736
    • TSB Reference #TSB-08-19-3

    Description: FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028736

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002774
    • TSB Reference #0391

    Description: PROCEDURE TO SEPARATE INBOARD CV JOINT HALFSHAFTS FROM DIFFERENTIAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002774

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10028736
    • TSB Reference #TSB-08-19-3

    Description: FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10028736

    • Date Reported JUNE 07 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10008994
    • TSB Reference #04105

    Description: AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008994

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 31 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008201
    • TSB Reference #0471

    Description: WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008201

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013116
    • TSB Reference #04174

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013116

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011334
    • TSB Reference #18127

    Description: VARIOUS ELECTRIC CONCERNS. INTERIOR ILLUMINATION, QUARTER WINDOWS, MOONROOF FUNCTION, ACCESSORY DELAY, COURTESY LAMPS, ELECTRO CHROMATIC MIRROR, CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS, ELECTRONIC PARK BRAKE RELEASE, FLASHER RELAY, AUDIO SYSTEM, ELECTRON

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011334

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011343
    • TSB Reference #18172

    Description: REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM DEFAULTING OFF, SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, OR LOSING COMMUNICATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011343

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008210
    • TSB Reference #17693

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0320 (IGNITION ENGINE SPEED INPUT CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008210

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008238
    • TSB Reference #17738

    Description: CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0620. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008238

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008233
    • TSB Reference #17732

    Description: CHECK AIR SUSPENSION MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1724, C1873, AND/OR C1889. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008233

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009329
    • TSB Reference #04149

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0320 WITH POSSIBLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND/OR CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ON WITH POSSIBLE DTC P0620. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009329

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008291
    • TSB Reference #17418

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0320 WITH DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008291

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004027
    • TSB Reference #03181

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004027

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004061
    • TSB Reference #17168

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ASSIST/INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNAMICS - IVD) MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1998. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004061

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004050
    • TSB Reference #17133

    Description: ADVANCETRAC LIGHTING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1277 (STEERING WHEEL ANGLE 1 AND 2 CIRCUIT FAILURE) OR C1278 (STEERING WHEEL ANGLE 1 AND 2 SIGNAL FAULTED) IN THE IVD MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004050

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003836
    • TSB Reference #16946

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1790 IN AIR SUSPENSION (4WAS/VDM) MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003836

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001940
    • TSB Reference #16692

    Description: GAUGES SWEEPING, POWER LOCKS CYCLING, HIGH TEMP/LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATING, ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATING, RADIO/CD/DVD TURNING ON/OFF AND VARIOUS OTHER FUNCTIONS. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001940

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636271
    • TSB Reference #16075

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE) OMITTED FROM THE WORSHOP MANUAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636271

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636247
    • TSB Reference #16047

    Description: INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNBAMICS (IVD) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1998. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636247

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636273
    • TSB Reference #16076

    Description: DIAGNOSTICS PROVIDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C2777 / C2778 (SENSOR CLUSTER CAN BUS FAILURE / SENSOR CLUSTER POWER SUPPLY FAILURE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636273

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VISIBILITY

    • Date Reported MARCH 22 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008542
    • TSB Reference #0457

    Description: POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008542

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002763
    • TSB Reference #16854

    Description: FRONT DOOR GLASS MAKING A POPPING NOISE AS IT ENTERS THE HEADER SEAL AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR OPENING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN THE CASE OF THE NAVIGATOR DRIVER'S DOOR, THE GLASS MAY BOUNCE OFF THE HEADER AND REVERSE TO A MID-POSITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002763

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013072
    • TSB Reference #16297

    Description: MOONROOF WATER LEAK, INOPERATIVE - CONTACT REQUEST IN METRO DETROIT AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013072

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013389
    • TSB Reference #042116

    Description: REVERSE TILT MIRROR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013389

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001933
    • TSB Reference #16675

    Description: REVERSE TILT-DOWN MIRRORS NOT RETURNING TO THE PRE-REVERSE POSITION AFTER SHIFTING TO REVERSE AND THEN TO DRIVE. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001933

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011159
    • TSB Reference #041514

    Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011159

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009321
    • TSB Reference #031501

    Description: INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009321

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014062
    • TSB Reference #04189

    Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014062

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008122
    • TSB Reference #17557

    Description: SAFETY BELT DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT DUE TO WEB STOP BUTTON USED FOR VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008122

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

STRUCTURE:BODY

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TIRES

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019384
    • TSB Reference #0637

    Description: LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019384

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018938
    • TSB Reference #052624

    Description: VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018938

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010737
    • TSB Reference #18228

    Description: TIRE FEATHERING AT LOW MILEAGE. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPEDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010737

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636216
    • TSB Reference #16023

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEATHERING OF THE TREAD EDGES ON NEW TIRES AS RECEIVED FROM THE FACTORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636216

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636281
    • TSB Reference #16083

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE OR A TIRE LOSING PRESSURE MESSAGE IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636281

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007402
    • TSB Reference #17621

    Description: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LOW TIRE OR TIRE VERY LOW MESSAGE AND/OR THE TPMS LIGHT ON. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007402

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008289
    • TSB Reference #17411

    Description: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MODULE CONFIGURATION - SERVICE TIP. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008289

WHEELS

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008157
    • TSB Reference #99263

    Description: CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASE WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008157

SEATS

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 07 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018052
    • TSB Reference #0594

    Description: DRIVERS FRONT POWER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REARWARD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018052

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 31 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014314
    • TSB Reference #040704

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014314

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10002779
    • TSB Reference #0397

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEAT DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002779

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002611
    • TSB Reference #16900

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROLLED (CC) SEAT MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE SHUTDOWN OF THE CC SEAT WHEN IT IS IN HEAD MODE ON THE SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT HEAT CYCLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002611

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JULY 07 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003729
    • TSB Reference #03134

    Description: ABNORMAL SURFACE RUST ON THE METAL COMPONENTS OF THE 20% AND/OR 40% SECOND-ROW SEATS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003729

INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007316
    • TSB Reference #17459

    Description: COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007316

COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637846
    • TSB Reference #15938

    Description: INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637846

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637535
    • TSB Reference #15809

    Description: INFORMATION ON USING NSG DIAGNOSTIC CARD VERSION 20.1 AND SERVICE CARD VERSION 10.2 WHEN SERVICING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637535

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013077
    • TSB Reference #16308

    Description: VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013077

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported MARCH 22 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008543
    • TSB Reference #0459

    Description: INTERMITTENT LOSS OF COOLING OR AIRFLOW FROM A/C SYSTEM AT HIGHWAY DRIVES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008543

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008182
    • TSB Reference #17356

    Description: LOSS OF CLIMATE CONTROL COOLING DURING EXTENDED DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008182

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 14 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013060
    • TSB Reference #02208

    Description: CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013060

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013078
    • TSB Reference #16309

    Description: HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013078

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10013085
    • TSB Reference #16366

    Description: A/C EVAPORATOR CORE ICING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013085

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636182
    • TSB Reference #16177

    Description: DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1440 OMITTED FROM WORKSHOP MANUAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636182

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637432
    • TSB Reference #15951

    Description: THIS SERVICE REMINDER IS IN REFERENCE TO LIFT (JACKING) POINTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637432

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10022299
    • TSB Reference #062513

    Description: PARKING AID SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10022299

Ford Contact Information

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