2003 Ford F Super Duty service bulletins & manufacturer communications
65 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F Super Duty. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 65
- Ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module insta…ASI-44408 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 1, 2014
- Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. Some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0l engine may exhibit a runs rough, lacks power, hard to start, no start concern with …TSB-10-12-6 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 11, 2010
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with the 6.0l engine may experience a p006a, p132, p0401 or p0402 diagnostic trouble code (dtc) with a lack of power condition, surge, or turbocharger …TSB-09-15-6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 9, 2009
- Ford: certain vehicles, e series and f super duty, with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement-6.0l diesel engine replacement warranty extension. Awareness commun…SB-09M03 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 19, 2009
- Ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; specific component warranty extension. Awareness communication, dated 4/20/09. *peSB-09M02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 19, 2009
- Ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive, reverse and park and/or during 2-3 upshift. Models f super duty; e series; ex…SB-20937 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2009
- Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378 an…TSB-08-26-3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2009
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge. *peTSB-08-16-13 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2009
- Ford: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector area. Symptoms may include fuel in engine coolant and coolant expulsion from …TSB-08-23-8 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 4, 2009
- Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. No model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series s…CSP-48B01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 26, 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
- Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt19015 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
- Low battery voltage - snow plow equipped vehicles - 6.0l diesel with single generator. *tt0557 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 21, 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
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt05417 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler (cac) duct-6.0l diesel engine. *sc05135 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop. *tt04266 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area. *tt04239 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 29, 2004
- Adjustable accelerator pedal sensor replacement for vehicles exhibiting a problem with the adjustable accelerator pedal and a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic tr…03B03 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Some 7.3l diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (ebp). *tt this article supersedes tsb 03-21-51 dated 10/30/2003. *tt032151 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 18, 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
- Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost. *ar04168 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 23, 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
- 6.0l diagnosis using the wds power balance test - service tip. 2003-2005 excursion, f-super duty. 2004-2005 econoline. *tt041513 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Overhead trip computer (otc) distance to empty (dte) incorrect. 2003-2004 f super duty. *tt041510 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 rpm on 6.0l built prior to 9/29/2003. *tt0494 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 17, 2004
- Water-in-fuel lamp illuminated after draining heated fuel conditioning module (hfcm) on vehicles built prior to 11/1/2003 with 6.0l engine. *tt0492 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 17, 2004
- Engine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition. *tt03146 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 17, 2004
- EXHAUST LEAK NOISE. *TT17774 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2004
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips. *tt02219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Squeaking and/or squealing noise from the center bearing while driving on vehicles built with a multi-piece driveshaft. *tt03222 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2003
- Rough/rolling idle when the engine is warm and/or white smoke after hot restart; lacks power after initial start-up; cold idle kicker performance at warm ambient temps; u0306 codes…032012 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Fuel injector combustion seal installation procedure/service tip 6.0l engine. 2004 f super duty included. *tt032010 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Special field action 03l12 - supplement #1 - certain vehicles equipped with 6.0l engine - engine emission control information (eeci) label replacement. *tt03L12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Brake pull. 4x4 f-250/350 and excursion vehicles only. *tt031910 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Leak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (ebp) - 7.3l diesel turbocharger pedestals. *tt03192 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Driveshaft center bearing noise. *tt17020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Bucking or jerking condition after firmly pressing down on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in tow/haul mode on vehicles equpped with a 6.0l diesel engine and the tor…17006 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Coolant leak due to broken radiator hose clamp. 1999-2003 models. *tt16921 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- 6.0l diesel engine may encounter errors during (powertrain control module) pcm/ficm/tcm reprogramming. *tt16917 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Clear gel-like substance in the hydraulic brake master cylinder reservoir. This substance is a silicone base lubricant used during assembly of the master cylinder. *tt16891 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 rpm due to turbocharger mounting components resonating at the engine firing frequency. *tt16884 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Rough/rolling (surging) engine speed, at idle only, when the engine is at normal operating temperatures. The surging may often occur following a restart after a hot soak. This cond…16874 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Enhanced powertrain control module (pcm) calibrations for low power condition which clears by cycling the ignition switch and/or a false engine cooling fan p0528 diagnostic trouble…16839 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 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
- Air induction systems housing may appear to be warped and/or not sealing. *tt16821 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2003
- Inaccurate fuel gage reading after refueling. *tt16820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2003
- Diluted oil, runs rough and/or low power. *tt030708 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Power steering fluid leak at the two hose joints on the inlet side of the power steering cooler. *tt16801 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Rough/rolling idle, poor idle return, low power, injector fault codes or increased smoke. *tt16791 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Low power condition. Variable geometry turbocharger - service solenoid. *tt16774 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- 6.0l diesel engine may continue to run at idle speed after turning off the ignition or removing the key. Other symptoms are instrument cluster continues to stay on after key out. *…16749 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2003
- The latest powertrain control module (pcm) and fuel injector control module (ficm) calibration updates for certain vehicles equipped with a 6.0l powerstroke are available on wds ve…16744 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2003
- (wait to start) lamp does not operate properly on 2002-2003 models. *tt *jb0345 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Rough rolling idle, poor idle return, low power, injector fault codes, or increased smoke caused by possible bad icp sensor. *tt *jb16670 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Leak at the rear fuel rail plug in the cylinder head(s). *tt16634 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Air filter replacement intervals / owner guide maintenance supplement update. *tt16625 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Loose radiator hose clamps. *tt16621 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Low power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2263 (turbo/super charger system performance). Engineering is investigating. *tt16609 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Rough idle, rolling idle, poor idle return, lacks power, injector fault codes, or increased exhaust smoke. *tt16607 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Coolant leak due to a broken lower radiator hose clamp. *tt16597 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- 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