2003 Ford F-150 service bulletins & manufacturer communications
94 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F-150. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 94
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 20…TSB 24-2165 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 27, 2024
- This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that…DOR-N3Z7B-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 7, 2020
- Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service actionTSB160073 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 21, 2016
- For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high cor…16-0073 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting ground.…TSB-14-0164 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high corrosion areas for an extended period and dislodging fuel tank. Model 1997-9…TSB-14-0147 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 11, 2014
- 1999-2008 7.3l/6.0l/6.4l/4.5l diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (cac) system after certain turbo or engine failures - service tip. *nj20228 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2008
- 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
- Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on. *tt06310 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1131 and/or p1151 - 4.2l engine. *tt05173 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Coolant degas bottle overflow. *tt051713 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Rear axle noise repair. *tt05618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine. *tt0554 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 21, 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
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt05417 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles. *eh18466 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Rear axle noise repair. *sc050618 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2005
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt04266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. Oasis. To include 2005 f-150, e-series and expedition. *tt18250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18217 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 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
- 5.4l b-fuel engine may exhibit a no start condition when programming passive anti-theft system (pats) keys. *tt this oasis updates oasis 16914 dated 06/01/2003. *tt16914 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid. Fluid usage change. *tt17905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Splicing new wire(s) into existing electrical harness. Service procedure. *tt0483 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 3, 2004
- Power steering leak - service tip. *tt17823 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 1, 2004
- Rear leaf spring noise. *tt17777 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 2004
- Whine from power steering. *tt17731 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2004
- AXLE WHINE 40-60 MPH. *TT17702 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position. *tt0457 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 22, 2004
- Cd or cd6 radio overheating. *tt17656 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Evidence of oil in the air intake system. *tt17655 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Windnoise and/or a water leak from the sliding back glass area. *tt0422 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 9, 2004
- Driveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking. *tt0416 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Rear axle pinion seal leak. *tt17486 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Heritage f-150 4x2 with 8.8 inch rear axle - whine/howl noise from rear axle. *mj17372 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Bed extender component replacement service tip. *tt03235 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 24, 2003
- Correct lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip. *tt99263 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 10, 2003
- Steering idler arm noise. *tt17346 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Broken exhaust manifold studs. *tt17320 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
- Air conditioner condensate leak on passenger floor. *tt17306 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Rough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code p0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and high humidity conditions. *tt17259 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Unsatisfactory remote keyless entry range performance. *tt17257 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 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
- Ticking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle. 2003 e150 included. *tt17104 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Tie rod end inspection procedure. *tt031513 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Whine/howl from rear axle 40 to 60 mph. *tt17087 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Noise from the front end of the vehicle which appears to be coming from the steering idler arm. *tt17086 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Whine / howl from rear axle. *tt17064 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0171, or p0174. F150 lighting and f150 harley davidson supercrew. *tt17063 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with no hard fault. *tt17009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Damaged rear license plate lamps due to rocks and/or gravel hitting the lamp assemblies. *tt16969 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2003
- The pitman arm retaining nub may not be tightened to specifications. This could result in customer complaints of a noise or vibration. Ford is providing a no-charge customer satisf…03B08 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Various intermittent electrical concerns including but not limited to some accessories remaining powered up with the key out of the ignition, multiple system warning lights with sh…16928 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Rolling idle after shifting to park or neutral, from drive or reverse, when the engine temperature is 100 - 140 degrees f. *tt16899 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition. *tt03103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 26, 2003
- Tie rod end inspection procedure. *tt0399 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 12, 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
- Tailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads. *tt16835 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued May 1, 2003
- Throttle control splash shield installation requirements. *tt16818 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued May 1, 2003
- Servicing multifunction switch wiring interference. *tt16776 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Tie rod end inspection procedure. Canada vehicles only. *tt *jb03610 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 31, 2003
- Whine noise from the power steering pump most noticeable while turning at slow speeds. *tt *jb031703 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Crank no start when the cht (cylinder head temperature) at ambient temperature. *tt *jb0343 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles. *tt *jb0342 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Revised spark plug for service. *tt *jb16669 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Customer satisfaction program - cold start calibration product enhancement. *tt03B04 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve. Revised service parts. *tt030402 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Reduced power steering assist and/or power steering leaks when driven in temperatures equal to or less than -25 degrees celcius. *tt16605 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Locking tailgate locks itself. *tt16602 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Glove box or ash-cup lamps no longer included. *tt16477 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with kenwood radio, will not have the radio faceplate when delivered from the plant. *tt16462 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4l engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability. *mj02227 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- No/hard start in cold ambients / new two-piece block heater cord released. *mj16416 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Rear axle seal leak - contact request. *mj16400 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
- Running change - door trim panel white puddle lamp discontinued. *tt16318 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium cd-6 radios - cd-6 shuffle feature between discs not available. *tt16308 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- The interior lock rod cap color changed to ebony regardless of interior trim panel color. *tt16299 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Equipped with 100i dual media radio - speed adjust volume function not supported. *mj owner guide update. *tt16185 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips. *mj02177 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a moan from the rear brakes on light brake applications. *tt16172 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg15271 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 1, 2001