2003 Ford Taurus service bulletins & manufacturer communications
64 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Taurus. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 64
- 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 · Equipment · 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
- Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Speed control cable is susceptible to damage and can disconnect during hood maintenance and also interfere with full throttle ret…CSP-13B04 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 21, 2013
- Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt04208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt052212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power window concerns - service tip. *tt05227 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Power lock concerns - service tip. *tt05224 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc05145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt18719 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating. *tt18614 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH18471 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0133, p1131 or p2195. *tt18411 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0316 or p030x - no crank battery discharged. *tt042514 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 27, 2004
- 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Grunting noise from front power window glass is powered to the full up position. *eh04223 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 15, 2004
- Emission related service action 04e13. Re-flash the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt04E13 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor failu…031506 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171/p0174, p1131/p1151, and/or p2195/p2197 in continuous memory. *tt17960 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 mo…17358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Rough running, misfire and a lack of power due to a loss of compression. *tt17928 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine. *tt17703 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Autolocks and (rke) remote keyless entry inoperative. *tt17681 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Fuel gauge does not read full after filling tank. *mj17564 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Lower engine oil leaks 3.0l 2v vulcan engine. Diagnostic service tips. *tt0415 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 26, 2004
- Surge at a steady speed between 35 and 45 mph with no other driveability concerns. *tt17503 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0172/p0175 (system too rich). *tt17434 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge does not read full. *mj17416 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Fuel gauge which does not read completely full when the fuel tank is filled. *tt17355 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- SURGE AT CRUISE. *TT17281 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Engine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt17234 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Steering column lock discontinued. *tt17225 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Intermittent rolling idle on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve engine. *tt17224 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt17094 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Clunking/popping noise from the passenger side of the engine compartment upon acceleration and/or deceleration. *tt16982 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Engine oil leak near the oil pan or oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve (vulcan) engine. *tt16974 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. Models from 1996 to 2003. *tt03123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Engine cooling fan induced body boom, rough engine idle sensation or unusual engine noise at idle when the engine cooling fan is in the high speed mode. *tt03111 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and tcil lamp illumination in conjunction with multiple memory diagnostic trouble codes related to transmission solenoids and hego heater circuits. *t…16911 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- The new high flow water pump is not yet listed in the parts catalog but will be soon. The service can be ordered through normal part ordering system. *tt16809 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Rattling or clunking noise from the front suspension under normal driving conditions. *tt *jb16710 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Ax4s transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition. *tt *jb16678 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Grunting noise from front power window after glass is powered to the full-up position. *tt0325 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 3, 2003
- Vehicles with very low odometer miles, may exhibit a higher than normal temporary start-up fast idle (1600-2500 rpm that decreases slowly). No service necessary. *tt16613 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Erratic operation of the cool/warm function of the temperature control system - repair procedure for stratification (secondary) temperature blend door. *tt02236 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- RUNNING CHANGE. *TT13422 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Headliner grab handles loosen. *tt16315 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002