2003 Ford E Series technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Apr 4, 2023 Service bulletinFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
• Nov 17, 2011 Service bulletinFord: the blower motor on some vehicles are operating either incorrectly or not operating or just...
• Aug 19, 2009 Service bulletinFord: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; specific component...
• Aug 19, 2009 Service bulletinFord: certain vehicles, e series and f super duty, with ambulance prep package ambulance class action...
• Aug 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive,...
• Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletinSome 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinFuel conditioner
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinGuidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinUse of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA cold weather reverse engagement stall
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinHard start or no start
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinSome 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (EBP)
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinLack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263 after turbocharger replacement
• May 3, 2004 Service bulletinChassis component torque update for e-coated frames
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinSteering wheel nibble 50-65 mph
• Mar 8, 2004 Service bulletinHigh pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinFalse diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's set during use of active commands with wds
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinClunk from front suspension
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 and/or B1920 airbag electronic crash sensor (ECS)...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinBroken exhaust manifold studs
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir bag lamp illuminated
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinExternal oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinGradual loss of power at cruise
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinNo turbine shaft speed (TSS) displayed using ngs or wds
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinSome dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinIgnition switch lock cylinders binds in off and lock positions
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine remaining at idle even when the accelerator pedal is depressed
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinClicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and...
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinLeak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (EBP) - 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinDedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletin7.3L diesel high pressure oil pump leak
• Aug 18, 2003 Service bulletinSome vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinWater pump pulley bolts loosening
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinEngine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinTurbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (EBP) actuator
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinRepeated blown fuses for rear in vehicle circuits with inoperative rear brake or tail lamps
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinThrottle control splash shield installation requirements
• Mar 3, 2003 Service bulletinPossible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinOn some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
• Jan 5, 2003 Service bulletinNew service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinE-series chassis cab and cutaway 12A581 back-up circuit repair procedure
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinWater pump pulley bolts loose
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinHigh side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Aug 19, 2002 Service bulletinReports that certain vehicles appear to be dogtracking