2003 Mercury Mountaineer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
120 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 120
- 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: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube …TSB-08-19-3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2009
- 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
- Low oil pressure indication/warning, a/c compressor inoperative and/or no crank condition on 4.6l equipped vehicles. *tt19091 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2006
- Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up. *tt0637 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code p0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code b1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling. *tt05213 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
- Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling. *eh042115 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Oct 31, 2005
- Noise from rear wheel hub bearings. *tt051710 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 7, 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
- Driveline 1st order vibration/boom/drone. *tt0537 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Axle seal leaks. Leaks from rear halfshaft axle seal. Service tips. *tt04105 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Rear axle noise repair. *tt05618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- No start/hard start n hot soak restart. *tt18572 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Front seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating. *tt05416 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Rear power window(s) inoperative. *tt04259 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2005
- Backglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp. *tt05136 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Hard start/no start condition during cold ambeint temperatures after short hot soak period-4.0l engine. *sc051313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Rear axle noise repair. *sc050618 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Open fuse f2.20 (5 amp) and/or f2.1 (30 amp) which may result in loss of function of several systems including power seats, adjustable pedals and power door locks. *tt18381 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Liftgate glass applique damaged/cracked. Service procedure. *tt0485 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 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
- 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
- Gear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park. *tt042212 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Oil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0l sohc engine built before 4/1/2004. *tt041910 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 2004
- Speed control inoperative or not holding the set speed. Oasis. Various models including 2005 explorer, sport trac, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18254 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Runs rough or misfire - diagnostic trouble codes p0300-p0308 or p0316. *tt18224 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Rear axle noise. Oasis. Various models including 2005 explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18221 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18217 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Broken rear cargo storage door lift handle. Various models including 2005 explorer/mountaineer. *tt18215 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2004
- FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK. *EH041715 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 6, 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
- Chatter, shudder, a binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns on vehicles equipped with the 9.75 inch or 8.8 inch limited slip rear axle. *tt03198 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 6, 2004
- No crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32f/0c). *tt18171 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Updated rear halfshaft removal procedure. *tt18123 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Fuel gauge slow to update. *tt18121 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid. Fluid usage change. *tt17905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may inc…04111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Customer satisfaction program 02m01 supplement #4. Certain ford 2000 through 2003 vehicles equipped with a tube-mounted egr pressure sensor - additional egr pressure sensor warrant…02M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Rear axle date code inspection and service. Vehicles may have been built with an improper mix of rear axle lubricant and friction modifier additive. If so, the customer may experie…04B15 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT17736 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Message center displays computing fuel instead of distance to empty. *tt17729 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Rear axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns. *tt17717 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Rear 3.55 axle noise. Certified rear axle or improved gear set available. *tt17641 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Poor fit between driver air bag and steering wheel. *tt17640 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) low tire or tire very low message and/or the tpms light on. *tt17621 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Rear axle noise. Also includes lincoln aviator 2002. *mj17560 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Intermittent air bag warning lamp on, memory seat, and/or adjustable pedal concerns. *mj17558 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Certified rear axle available. *mj17555 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Generator noise in cold ambient temperatures. *mj17544 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Clear coat peel off the wheel or cracks that look like spider webs under the clear coat - 16 inch wheels. *tt04181 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Distance to empty not displayed. *tt17494 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) module configuration - service tip. *mj17411 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and hard start/long crank. *tt17375 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Engine auxiliary oil cooler line and the right side motor mount squeaking noise from front exterior while driving over bumps. *tt17326 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
- Generator whistle/hoot noise in cold ambient temperatures. *tt17280 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- A popping or creaking noise that appears to be coming from the front exterior of the vehicle. *tt17276 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Instrument cluster locking up and accessories such as the radio, power windows, power locks and moonroof inoperative. *tt17246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Air conditioner hooting noise during light load acceleration at low speeds, from 1000-1300 rpm. *tt17217 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Breakage of a liftgate window hinge. *tt17216 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The amber anti-lock brake system (abs) warning light on with diagnostic trouble codes c1235, c1236/c1237 stored in memory. *tt17215 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Multiple vehicles with 3.0l or 4.0l engines lacks power/runs rough/black smoke. 2004 sport trac included. *tt17167 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Driveline vibration on drone/boom at highway speeds. *tt17107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Rough/rolling idle or hesitation after first startup or a rough/rolling engine speed when returning to idle after a short trip. *tt17069 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Axle whine at cruise or during acceleration/ deceleration. *tt17054 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Tcil flashing with diagnostic trouble code p0741 and/or noise from the converter housing. *tt17050 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Rough idle / engine shake. *tt17049 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0171, p0172, p0174, or p0175. *tt17011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- No crank condition. Service tips. *tt03136 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 7, 2003
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1235, c1236, c1237 on vehicles with differential-mounted rar wheel speed sensor. *tt03263 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 5, 2003
- An intermittent or continuous open of fuse 1.15. *tt17002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2003
- A fluid leak coming from within the converter housing on vehicles with 5r55s transmission. *tt16971 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Driveability conditions due to calibration vehicles equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine. Idle air control (iac) valve replacement for these symptoms is typically not effective. *tt16968 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Cluster locking up & various accessories such as the radio, power windows, power locks and moonroof being inoperative. *tt16967 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Rear axle vibration/drone above 60 mph. *tt16949 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Roughness/rolling rpm when returning to idle (i.e., coming to a stop) after a short trip. *tt16929 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Liftgate glass applique damaged/cracked - service procedure. *tt03126 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Stability assist (advancetrac/ivd) systems may not be recalibrated properly using wds. *tt16926 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) indicator lamp on with codes c1235 and c1236 or c1237. *tt16918 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Engine roughness / rolling rpm when returning to idle (i.e., coming to a stop) after a short trip. *tt16902 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- A whine noise on tip-in at speeds of 45 to 65 mph. This may be due to driveline stack-up tolerance with the driveshaft and rear axle. *tt16898 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Tcil flashing with diagnostic trouble code p0741 (tcc slippage detected) and/or noise from the torque converter housing. *tt16883 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Backglass rattle/noise or high effort when closing. *tt16833 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 2003
- Fluid leaks from the rear halfshaft seal. 2002-2003 explorer/mountaineer/aviator added. *tt16806 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Rough / rolling idle and hesitation on acceleration after a first cold startup. *tt16771 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Squeaking accelerator pedal while driving during cold, hot, dusty, and dry conditions. *tt *jb16706 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Battery light on or an alternator that is not charging. *tt *jb16703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- Blinking/half illuminated supplemental restraint system (srs) and/or anti-lock brake (abs) warning indicators after cold soak during ambient temperatures colder than 30 degrees fah…16665 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Illuminated air bag warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2292. *tt16618 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Open f2.20 5 amp fuse which may result in loss of function of several systems including power seats, adjustable pedals and power door locks. *tt16617 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Unintended door unlocks without key in ignition (qsf). *tt16608 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Vibration condition. Contact request st. Louis region. Oasis. *tt16508 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Low speed or stationary noise/vibration at lower steering shaft area when turning. *mj16427 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Excessive sulfur smell from exhaust. *eh02216 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 28, 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
- High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor. *tt16309 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Sun visor rattle / detroit area dealers contact request. *tt16304 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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
- Contact st louis assembly plant/st louis vicinity only. *mj16195 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2002
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001