2003 Ford Mustang service bulletins & manufacturer communications
59 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Mustang. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 59
- 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
- Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316. *tt06513 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- 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
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Steering rack noise. *tt squeak/creak noise from steering rack when turning. *sc04248 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8l and 3.9l engines. *tt041003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop. *tt04198 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 4, 2004
- Pop/clunk or squealing noise from the steering gear when turning, driving over bumps, or braking. Oasis. *tt18229 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Tr3650 manual transmission - jumps out of gear 2nd and/or 3rd - clash noise and/or raspy feel on gear engagement. *tt04156 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Transmission rattle noise or difficult to shift condition on vehicles equipped with a tremec t56 6 speed manual transmission. *tt04134 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u1147 and/or u1262. *tt17868 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Engine ticking noise. *tt17858 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Exhaust leak. Right side exhaust pipe on 3.8l or 3.9l engine. *tt04103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 31, 2004
- Gear whine in 1st, 3rd and reverse gears. *tt17577 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Lack of power on deceleration. *mj17542 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Thump noise when a/c clutch engages. *mj17531 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Headliner sagging in rear of vehicle. *tt0412 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk. *tt17510 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Front suspension noise. *tt17506 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Overheating condition - cooling system fill/bleed procedure. *tt17497 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Automatic transmission gear selector lever stuck in park, unable to shift into park. Overdrive function inoperative. *tt03243 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 8, 2003
- Condensation and/or water accumulation in the headlamp assembly. *tt17453 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages. *tt17286 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Some mach 1 vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit an intermittent high idle condition with the throttle closed. *tt17251 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Driveline vibration. Cobra models. *tt17248 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Convertible top lifting unevenly. *tt17171 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 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
- Squeaking or crunching noise from the front suspension while driving over bumps or braking. *tt17100 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- 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
- Front suspension noise. *tt16995 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps. *tt16907 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds (below 15 mph (25 km/h). *tt0395 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 12, 2003
- Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. *tt16785 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Drift or pull to right or left. Mustang cobra models only. *tt0336 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine and the t5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts. *tt16644 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Passenger seat rubs against door panel. *tt030105 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt02111 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 25, 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
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt16380 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Convertible top lifts unevenly. *tt16316 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Noise-windnoise from the a pillar area. *mj02178 · 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 cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast (tip-in clunk). *tt16069 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a stop into first or reverse gear. *tt16067 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Condensation and / or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. *tt011403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 1, 2001