2003 Ford Crown Victoria service bulletins & manufacturer communications
118 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 118
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Summary to be provided on a future date.ASI-45182 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2015
- Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding the lighting control module extended warranty coverage, for some vehicles, to 15 years or 250,000 miles, wh…CSP-14N01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 11, 2014
- Ford: the lighting control module has extended warranty coverage, on certain vehicles, due to a possible crack on solder joint that connects relay to circuit board. Model 2003-2005…CSP-14-N-01 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 11, 2014
- 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…07212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Reduction in power at wide open throttle. *kb062512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt06216 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt041601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt020503 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 21, 2005
- Uncommanded windshield wiper operation. *tt0549 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Idle vibration vehicles equipped with single exhaust. *eh0524 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 7, 2005
- Am fm and cellular phone reception interference . *eh18426 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) dtcs, such as c1145, c1155, c1165, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222. *tt042407 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt18383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code b1342 (restraints control module (rcm) fault. *tt update. *tt04136 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt04247 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 04m05. Steel wheel additional coverage. *tt04M05 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Charging system - high output generator now available for servicing 2003 police interceptor vehicles. *tt042123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lampand p0460 dtc in memory. *eh042111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 03m03 - steel wheel additional coverage. *tt advance notice. *tt03M03 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0460 in continuous memory. Oasis. *tt18222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- 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…04E12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2004
- 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 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442. *tt041515 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Squeak or rubbing noise from front suspension - front spring insulator revised. *tt04155 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 or p0456. *tt17876 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan. *tt17810 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- A no crank/no start. Connector c192 or c146 not fully connected. *tt17809 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1233 with possile driveability or no start condition. *tt17745 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals. *tt17757 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Ignition switch binding. *tt17737 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Reduction in power at wide open throttle (wot) after extended idle. *tt17694 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Low charging system voltage after extended idle. *tt17611 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Engine knock during initial cold start, the knock will cease after the engine is fully warmed up. *tt0421 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 9, 2004
- Cosmetic cracking of lower control arm bushing sleeve. *mj17545 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Intermittent horn self-activation. *mj17543 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Engine vibration at idle on vehicles equipped with single exhaust. *tt04145 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Ignition lock cylinder binding on police interceptors built before 10/31/2003. *tt04144 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Noise-climate control-register vent rattle with a/c blower on. *mj0476 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Intermittent horn self-activation. *tt17516 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Slow or binding side door glass operation. *tt17502 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Cosmetic cracking of the center floor pan. *tt17468 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj03256 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 22, 2003
- Battery warning lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p1246 (generator load input failed) in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt03142 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2003
- Lack of air conditioner (a/c) cooling and restricted/reduced air flow through the a/c vents typically during extended idling conditions. *tt03228 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 10, 2003
- Lacks power at wide open throttle (wot) after extended idle. *tt17360 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Steering nibble - service tip. *tt17313 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Installation of optional police interceptor package upgrade kit. *tt update part 2. Expiration date removed. *tt02B02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2003
- 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 …03206 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Passive anti-theft system (pats) do not come with a steering wheel lock. *tt17297 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Flickering electronic instrument cluster display, electronic automatic temperature control display, radio display, and/or overhead console display. *tt17295 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Harsh ride/suspension sits low in front. Base vehicles with steel wheels or vehicles equipped with handling package. *tt03196 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly. *tt03193 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated 4.6l or 5.4l cng engine only. *tt03183 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Uneven rear brake pad wear on long wheelbase vehicles. *tt17230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) light on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1405 or p1406 with no other dtcs. *tt17101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2003
- 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 m…03164 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2003
- Grinding type noise from the timing chain area. *tt03157 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0316 (only) stored in memory. *tt17031 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Radiator alignment pin ground clearance. *tt031411 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- 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 plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Police interceptor may exhibit low charging system voltage at idle. *tt16996 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Police interceptor vehicles may exhibit accelerated wear of the front brake linings. *tt16948 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Hesitation, buck or surge during steady state driving or light acceleration at 30-60 mph. *tt16941 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2003
- The goodyear p225/60r16 eagle rs-a plus is a new and improved tire available for police applications. *tt03125 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Vehicles equipped with steel wheels built between april 25, 2003 though may 11, 2003 may exhibit harsh ride characteristics due to the front springs. *tt16886 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 1, 2003
- 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.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Excessive power steering pump noise at cold start. *tt16802 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2003
- 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 intermitte…16777 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Speed control deactivation switch adjustment service procedure. *tt16770 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Rear axle shaft and/or axle bearing premature wear. *tt *jb0355 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
- A possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve on some cng (compressed natural gas) vehicles. *tt *jb0349 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Accelerated wear of the front brake pads. *tt *jb16719 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge that comes off full too quickly or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level (electronic or analog cluster). *tt *jb16712 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Erratic headlamp operation in autolamp mode. *tt *jb16698 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Exhaust air rush noise and lower power. *tt *jb16697 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2003
- New push type fuel clip and connector removal instructions. *tt *jb16679 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Possible fuel leak at fill valve - fill valve service part revisions - cng vehicles only. *tt030409 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Power steering lower assist at low speeds / steering light feel at higher speeds. *tt16663 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge reading that fluctuates or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level. *tt16639 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt02111 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Loss of 4th gear (overdrive). *tt022402 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Power steering pump noise that may differ depending upon body style. *tt16419 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Sulphur smell from exhaust under investigation (qsf). *mj16412 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Brake booster push rod adjustment. Brake pedal feel condition. *mj16401 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Rear air suspension height adjustment / service tips. *tt16388 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Procedure to enable/disable courtesy lamps, when doors are opened (dark mode). *tt16386 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt16380 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1246 under investigation (qsf). *tt16379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Accelerated wear of front brake pads under investigation (qsf). *tt16377 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Radio suppression pkg (53m) revision. *tt16312 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor. *tt16309 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Body-collision repair updates. *mj021711 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some police interceptors built before 5/23/2002 may have the tan and pink wires into electrical connector c2232d in the incorrect pin locations. *tt02151 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2002
- A service procedure for poor adhesion of the door trim panel carpet inserts on certain vehicles including the 2003 marauder. *tt16001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2002
- 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. *tt15980 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2002
- 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. *tt15920 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding seat belt beltminder deactivating / activating clarification. *tt15884 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued May 1, 2002
- Some retail customers may perceive the operation of the dash light dimming feature as being faulty. *tt15875 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding rear park brake clicking noise. *tt15857 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a click or rattle noise coming from the front wheel area. *tt15857 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 1, 2002
- Overspeed warning chime activation when travelling above 70 m ph / 110 kph. *tt15812 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2002
- On some vehicles the headlamps remain illuminated when wipers are activated and then deactivated. *tt15802 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg15271 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 1, 2001