2003 Ford Escape technical service bulletins

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

• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletin2001-2004
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinSafety recall 14S02
• Aug 11, 2014 Service bulletinFord: the lower control arm (LCA) forward attachment will separate from subframe, causing diminishing...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinReplace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinCamshaft tick noise - 3.0L 4V engine only
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinPCM failure - electrical accessories intermittent - inoperative
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinRestraint system - safety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1877 and/or B1881
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinSide air bag diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1994 or B1998
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinServiceability of instrument panel register vents
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinSafety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1877, B1881, B1885 or B1886
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Nov 29, 2004 Service bulletinWheel speed sensor removal tip
• Nov 15, 2004 Service bulletinSteering gear squeak - when turning the steering wheel during low speed parking maneuvers
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinSteering drift/pull - improved diagnostic and repair procedure - service tip
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinAir bag warning lamp on
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinCondensation inside the foglamps
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinHigh airflow from defroster vents when in floor or floor defrost modes
• Oct 4, 2004 Service bulletinAirbag lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B1877 (driver pretensioner circuit open) or...
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinA final drive whine at 25-45 mph (40-72 km/h)
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinTicking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinClutch chatter when cold
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinLow pressure power steering line leak after cold soak in temperatures of -23C (-10) or lower
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinExcessive front rotor wear and/or brake dust
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinDriveability-intermittent engine quit or idle dip-no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) present-vehicles...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinTransmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P1783 and/or P0733 cold climate...
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-cooling system-low coolant warning indicator lamp illuminaion-coolant degas bottle...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront safety belt slow to retract and/or missing web stop button
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFinal drive whine most noticeable at 25-45 mph during light acceleration or deceleration
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinA check fuel cap indicator illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 or a malfunction indicator...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Aug 4, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront seatbelt slow to retract
• 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 bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinExcessive brake pad/lining dust and wear
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinSqueaking noise from the power steering rack when turning
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinThe new high flow water pump is not yet listed in the parts catalog but will be soon
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinPerceived condition of no entry or unable to manually unlock the door
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinIntermittent electrical conditions with power windows, locks, fobs, radio, lighting, cruise control or...
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinWhining / propeller / helicopter type noise from front wheel / knuckle bearing area
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinAutomatic transaxle shudder
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinMusty odor from climate control system
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinBrake squeal / engineering contract request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinClick on turns
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinTrailer tow harness installation / service tip
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinPark brake adjustment / contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinSqueak, creak or rattle type noise from rear liftgate area
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinFalse alarm activation
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinVarious 2003 vehicles equipped with premium CD-6 radios - CD-6 shuffle feature between discs not available
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinV-6 badge discontinued
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinCimate control system odor
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinThis bulletin states that the rear underbody heat shield is discontinued
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding throttle body service replacement / transmission vent hose bracket instructions
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with aluminum wheels may exhibit a clicking noise heard coming from the front of the vehicle...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a rear shock leak and / or noise condition
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinCD4E transaxle may exhibit a final drive whine / warble type noise mostly in the 25-45 mph speed range on...