2003 Ford Windstar service bulletins & manufacturer communications
68 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Windstar. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 68
- For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower cont…16-0065 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 20, 2020
- Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service actionTSB160070 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potenti…16-0070 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service actionTSB160065 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 20, 2016
- Summary to be provided on a future date.CSP-15-N-02 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 29, 2015
- Ford: safety recall on front subframe lower control arm (lca) rear attaching flange or rear body mount that can separate from subframe if vehicle is operated, for extended period, …TSB-14-0168 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Ford: safety recall concerning rear axle fracturing if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for and extended period. Model 1998-03 windstar. *peTSB-14-0167 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Ford: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended time period, and vehicle handling ability will be affected. Model 1998-2003…TSB-14-0146 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 11, 2014
- Ford: a safety recall has been issued on minivans where lower control arm (lca) of front subframe attaching rear flange or rear body mount can separate due to corrosion. Model 1999…TSB-14-0145 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 11, 2014
- Power steering hose leak near cooler extreme cold climate areas only -4 degrees and cooler. *kb0712 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 23, 2007
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc05145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 11, 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
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt0471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Spark knock on acceleration - vehicles equipped with 3.8l engine only. *tt04192 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 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
- 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
- Beeping sound from the instrument panel when driving at/over 75 mph, traction control off indicator illuminate when vehicle is not equipped with traction control, and/or diagnostic…17277 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2004
- Sliding door(s) contacting the rear quarter glass. *tt this information updates previous information, dated 03/01/2002. *tt15679 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Power steering noise. *tt17744 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Trailer tow electric brake switch/module connector may be difficult to locate in the vehicle and for certain 1999-2001 vehicles, the location is not clearly identified in the wirin…17585 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Power sliding door operation and diagnostic service tips. *tt02184 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 9, 2004
- Windshield cowl panel grille (leaf screen) breaking at the grille opening. *tt17525 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Trailer tow service kit - service tip. *tt03242 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2003
- Replacement of lower seat-to-floor latches on vehicles equipped with 2nd and 3rd row seats. Demonstration / delivery hold. Compliance recall 03c05. *tt03C05 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Front window motors not working. *tt17397 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 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
- Passenger window motor not working. *tt17301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Front passenger window motor not working. *tt17250 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Trailer tow wiring harness incompatibility concerns. *tt17229 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Check engine light on and lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0171/p0174 (system too lean bank 1 or 2) stored in memory. *tt03161 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on / no start / erratic shifting. *tt17056 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Fuse f2.10 open / trailer lighting inoperative. *tt17034 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Front caliper seepage in extreme cold temperatures. *tt17016 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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
- Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear drum brakes. *tt16987 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code p0460 - new service level calibration available. *tt16930 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Vehicles with export calibration may exhibit a check engine lamp on with a false diagnostic trouble code p0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction). New service level calibratio…16930 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Lean diagnostic trouble codes p0171/p0174 stored. New service isolator bolt assembly released for service. *tt16920 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Stability assist systems (advancetrac) may not be recalibrated properly using wds. *tt16919 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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
- Slow to fill fuel tank - service tips. *tt030707 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Visible damage to the pad and plunger for the sliding doors. Intermittent speaker malfunction. Malfunction sliding door power lock. Malfunction detent signal on a power sliding doo…0368 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 31, 2003
- Air bag warning lamp illuminated with the diagnostic trouble code b2290. *tt *jb0354 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Air bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) code b2290. *tt *jb030504 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Power seat that moves in a arc rather than straight forward or back. *tt16611 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Crease in the headliner above the left a-pillar. *tt030104 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Interior and exterior trim changes. *tt16452 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 1, 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
- Servicing body side molding or cladding / contact request. *mj16423 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Clunk/squeak from the front stabilizer bar area (qsf). *tt16382 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Roof ditch material cracking. This includes 1997-2003 f-150 and 2002 blackwood models. *eh service tip. *tt2214 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 28, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 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
- Compass displays incorrect direction reading. *tt16274 · 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
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping / grinding noise from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps or making turns. *tt02152 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 5, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front seat back frame(s) bending. *tt16097 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Battery drain service tips. *tt02139 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2002