2003 Lincoln LS service bulletins & manufacturer communications
81 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Lincoln LS. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 81
- 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/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after …TSB-12-8-1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2012
- Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine with extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies an…CSP 07M07 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 20, 2008
- Lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain 2003-2005 lincoln ls vehicles equipped with duratec 3.0l 4v engine. Pcv hose assembly replacement. Cs…08-N-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 10, 2008
- Parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb062513 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 25, 2007
- Certain 2003 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine - extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and engine valve cover gaskets. …0707 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 3, 2007
- Parking aid system inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb062013 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Dec 28, 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
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt0295 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt02162 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Intermittent stumble on rapid tip-in from steady speed, generally between 20-50 mph (32-80 km/h) accompanied by a inductive backfire after the tip-in. *tt0597 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135. *tt04219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt18615 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 2005
- No start, rough idle, or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0174, p0173, p2195, p2197, p0420, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306…0565 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Day time running lamps. *eh18505 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt0531 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Am fm and cellular phone reception interference . *eh18426 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Parking aid system inoperative. *ak052308 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt18383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 04b20. Rear seat latches and owner guide label for vehicles that may have a rear seat latch that is difficult to latch and supplemental latch verifica…04B20 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh18320 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module. *tt042213 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 15, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes. *tt17258 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- P225/55r16 continental tires may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feather edge wear at low tire mileage (under 24,000 miles/39,000 km). Oasis. *tt18133 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 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
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Mositure in reverse lamp. *tt04157 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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
- Abs warning indicator on with diagnostic trouble code c1145 and/or c1155. *tt17946 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Key-in-ignition warning chime sound whenever the driver's door is open (even with no key in the ignition), the easy exit feature inoperative when the key is removed from the igniti…17942 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2004
- 16-inch continental tires may exhibit tire vibration caused by flat spotting. *tt17929 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Vehicle emission control information (veci) label replacement. *tt04L21 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Steering gear squeak when turning the steering wheel, especially during low speed parking maneuvers. *tt04101 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 31, 2004
- Veci label installed that incorrectly indicates the vehicle is equipped with a secondary air injection system (air). Service tip. *tt17803 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2004
- Unintended opening of the side door window glass and moonroof while vehicle is parked (false global open). *tt17758 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2004
- STEERING GEAR NOISE. *TT17756 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Electtronic throttle control warning message or lamp on - malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 - possible driveability symptoms. *tt17740 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2004
- One or both climate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization with diagnostic trouble code b2729 (cushion over-temp detected) present in the climate controlled seat…03133 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 8, 2004
- Service park brake message with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2477 in the elctronic park brake module. *tt17673 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the pcm with no other dtc's present. *tt17666 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Parking brake warning message and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1040. *tt17638 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Keyless entry keypad inoperative. *tt17634 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Unintended opening of the side door window glass and moonroof while vehicle is parked. *tt17583 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Front seatback trim panel j-hook failure in high ambient temperatures. *mj17541 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Climate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization - diagnostic trouble codes b2729, b2730, b2731. *tt040402 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jan 1, 2004
- An intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0462 (fuel level sensor a circuit low) or p2067 (fuel level sensor b circuit low) caused by …17512 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with ignition coil related diagnostic trouble codes (p035x). *tt17479 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300-p0308 or p0350-p0358. *tt17382 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 stored in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt17338 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Electronic throttle control (etc) warning lamp on or etc engine failsafe mode message displayed with multiple driveability symptoms and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt17315 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- High and/or rolling idle at low mileage. *tt17314 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · 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
- Ngs service card version 11.0 or higher must be used for advancetrac (ivd) calibration. *tt17279 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Headliner dropping down or becoming unattached at the rear of the vehicle near the center high mount stop lamp (chmsl). *tt03172 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Vehicles built between 11/18/2002 and 05/17/2003 with the 5r55s transmission may exhibit harsh shifts. *tt03158 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Electrical feature enable/disable - service tip. *tt17033 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- Passive anti-theft system (pats) parameter reset required after module programming. *tt16940 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Service park brake message in the message center and the amber electronic park brake (epb) switch indicator may be illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b2477 present in the epb…16905 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Service park brake message in the message center and the amber electronic park brake (epb) switch indicator may be illuminated diagnostic trouble codes c1094, c1408, c1409, c1769, …16904 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Illuminated tcil e or an error message with diagnostic trouble code p1744 only. *tt16893 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Squeal noise from the rear brakes on vehicles produced before 5/15/2003. *tt16892 · 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
- Difficulty fully engaging a lug nut wrench or socket over the nut on vehicles with exposed wheel lug nuts only. *tt16748 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Vehicles with the controller area network (can) may exhibit a powertrain control module (pcm) non-communication event, which could lead to an unnecessary pcm replacement using norm…16788 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Front or rear seatbelt that is slow to retract when unbuckled. *tt16661 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 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
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds. *tt7867 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000