2003 Ford Excursion technical service bulletins

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

• Sep 7, 2023 Service bulletinWhen performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
• Feb 10, 2021 Service bulletinThis SKU is a Transmission Line
• Oct 2, 2018 Service bulletinThis SKU is a front upper ball joint
• May 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a...
• Feb 1, 2014 Service bulletinFord: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21,...
• Jun 11, 2010 Service bulletinFord: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start. some vehicles and trucks equipped with 6.0L engine...
• Dec 9, 2009 Service bulletinFord: some vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine may experience a P006A, P132, P0401 or P0402 diagnostic...
• Aug 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive,...
• Jun 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold...
• May 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord: some vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following...
• Mar 20, 2009 Service bulletinFord trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel...
• Mar 4, 2009 Service bulletinFord: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector...
• May 26, 2008 Service bulletinFord: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs....
• Mar 1, 2008 Service bulletin6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. nj updated 5/29/08. nj
• Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletin6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty,...
• 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...
• Sep 19, 2007 Service bulletinBrake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. nj
• Jul 25, 2007 Service bulletin6.0L diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct. kb
• Jul 25, 2007 Service bulletinDtc's P006A or P132B - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06E17. kb
• Apr 27, 2007 Service bulletinCold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start. kb
• Apr 27, 2007 Service bulletin6.0L oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct. kb
• Mar 23, 2007 Service bulletin6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke,...
• Mar 23, 2007 Service bulletinLack of cooling fan operation. kb
• Feb 1, 2007 Service bulletinAir filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes P0103. kb
• Dec 20, 2006 Service bulletin6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips, lack of power, white or black smoke, surge,...
• Dec 20, 2006 Service bulletinWater in the fuel. lamp is one and flickering. kb
• Sep 1, 2006 Service bulletinDriveability issues and/or DTC P132B, P006A immediately after reprogramming. kb
• Sep 1, 2006 Service bulletinWatch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine. kb
• Jun 1, 2006 Service bulletinRepeat turbocharger or vgt replacement. tt
• Jun 1, 2006 Service bulletinOil flow from the base engine oil pump. kb
• Apr 29, 2006 Service bulletinExhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if PCM is reprogrammed - service tip. tt
• Apr 28, 2006 Service bulletinP0404 service tip. tt
• Apr 1, 2006 Service bulletinVoluntary emission recall 06E17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. corrosion may exist at the...
• Mar 13, 2006 Service bulletinWhite smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L. tt
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinWater-in-fuel (wif) lamp. tt
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinFuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinCoolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L. tt
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinWater-in-fuel (wif) lamp on. tt
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinMisfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start. tt
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. tt
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinService kit available for wiper motor wiring. tt
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinCoolant degas bottle overflow. tt
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinVacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode. tt
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletinTorqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park....
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletinFlutter noise on deceleration. tt
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed. tt
• Jun 1, 2005 Service bulletinLack of power and/or DTC P2263 or P0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip. tt
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinBuck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, MIL on, and diagnostic trouble codes P2263,...
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. tt
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service. eh
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinLack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes P2263 or P0299. tt
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinVehicle with a 6.0L engine may exhibit any one or more of the following buck jerk lacks power black smoke...
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinEngine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration. tt
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinLack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with EGR related...
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinA cold weather reverse engagement stall. tt
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinDiesel exhaust smell in CAB-6.0L engine. sc
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinOil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler (cac) DUCT-6.0L diesel engine. sc
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinHard start or no start. eh
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0756, P0761 or P0771...
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. tt
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinMemontary return to idle during aggressive acceleration - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0123. tt
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinAdjustable accelerator pedal sensor replacement for vehicles exhibiting a problem with the adjustable...
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinAir induction system appears to be warped and or not sealing. this includes super duty f series models. eh
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak from the oil filter cover. eh
• Oct 18, 2004 Service bulletinSome 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (ebp). tt...
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. various models including 2005 super duty...
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinVacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. oasis. to also include...
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service...
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinLow power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. mj this oasis...
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include...
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinVacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost. ar
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletin6.0L diagnosis using the wds power balance test - service tip. 2003-2005 excursion, f-super duty....
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinDTC U1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (ic). tt
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinLow power and/or diagnostic trouble code P0299 or P2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. tt
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. tt
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinKoeo injector self test issues when performing retests or multiple self tests using any diagnostic scan...
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinNo start or constant engine misfire - fuel injection control module (ficm) diagnosis - 6.0L diesel. tt
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinFront hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking. tt
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinAir induction system appears to be warped and/or not sealing. tt
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinLack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263 after turbocharger replacement. tt
• May 17, 2004 Service bulletinEngine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition. tt
• May 17, 2004 Service bulletinWater-in-fuel lamp illuminated after draining heated fuel conditioning module (hfcm) on vehicles built...
• May 17, 2004 Service bulletinTurbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 RPM on 6.0L built prior to 9/29/2003. tt
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinExhaust leak noise. tt
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinDoor ajar light working improperly after vehicle security module replacement. tt
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinTransfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (esof) transfer case. tt
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinEngine oil leaks at lower crankcase. tt
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263. tt
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinDriveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes P2614 and P2617. tt
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinBelt noise. tt
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinClunk or pop on initial engagement from reverse to drive at approximately 2-3 mph. various modles...
• Mar 8, 2004 Service bulletinHigh pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine. tt
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1262 (scp communication bus fault) stored in the instrument cluster (ic). tt
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinAir bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1871 or B1935 following ecs/rcm replacement. tt
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinDriveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P2614 (camshaft position output circuit...
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinTransmission gear ratio error - diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0730 on vehicles with torqshift...
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinHarsh/slipping engagements, upshifts and/or downshifts on vehicles with torqshift - adaptive shift...
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak from front or rear of engine. tt
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinClimate control defaults to defrost. tt
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinFirestone tire safety campaign. firestone steeltex radial a/t LT265/75R16 lr d owl and bsw tires. tire...
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinWater in fuel light on, which does not turn off after water has been drained from the horizontal fuel...
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinLack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0103 - air induction system water/snow deflector kit. mj
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinHarsh engagement or shift issues with pulsating cooler lines and erratic line pressure. mj
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil/dust film at cac connections. mj
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinTurbo moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM. tt
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinPCM (powertrain control module)/ficm/TCM reprogramming errors. tt
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinNormal EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) operation - service tip. tt
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinNo crank/no start with low tr-p voltage. tt
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep...
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinVarious electrical concerns. inoperative turn signals (in the mirror only), parking lights, running...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. this includes super duty f-series. oasis. tt
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak that seems to be coming from head gasket area. including ford F450/550 MY2003. tt
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinLow power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263. 6.0L diesel engine. also includes MY2003...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinFalse diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's set during use of active commands with wds. tt
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinCrank no start, runs rough, engine misses, bucks/jerks or lacks power condition - wiring harness chafing. tt
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinMoan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM. tt
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinAdding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips. tt
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinEmissions recall 03E03 - powertrain control module and fuel injector control module re-calibration. tt
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinWhite/gray smoke and various driveability concerns after cold start - torqshift harsh downshift and...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. tt
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinHarsh disengagement when shifting from reverse to park. tt
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinExternal oil leak diagnosis for 7.3L dit engines. various models including 2003 super duty f series. tt
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine. various models including 2003...
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness...
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinGradual loss of power at cruise. ford special service message. various models including 2003 super duty f...
• Oct 30, 2003 Service bulletinSome vehicles built after 12/7/1998 equipped with a 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a hoot or howling noise...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinNo start/repeat starter failure or a sticking/binding ignition lock cylinder, starter staying engaged at...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinFuel injector combustion seal installation procedure/service tip 6.0L engine. 2004 f super duty included. tt
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinRough/rolling idle when the engine is warm and/or white smoke after hot restart; lacks power after initial...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinOil leak at, or near, the rear main seal. this includes 2003-2004 super duty f-series. tt
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinLow base engine oil pressure caused by high pressure oil system leak. tt
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinLack of power and/or low boost pressure condition. this includes 2003-2004 super duty f-series. tt
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P0103 (mass or volume air flow circuit high input) due to water ingestion/snow...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P0232 (fuel pump secondary circuit high). this includes 2003-2004 super duty...
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinLeak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (ebp) - 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals. tt
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. tt
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinEmissions related service action 03E04 regarding some vehicles incorrectly built with california vehicle...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinNo crank after powertrain control module (PCM) programming. tt
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinFront hubs will not engage or disengage properly. tt
• 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. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. tt
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinTurbo pedestal seal oil leak around the exhaust back pressure (ebp) actuator. 2003 super duty f series...
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinBucking or jerking condition after firmly pressing down on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is...
• Jun 9, 2003 Service bulletinOn-vehicle front integrated hub/bearing rocking end-play measurement. including 2003 and 2004 super duty f...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough/rolling (surging) engine speed, at idle only, when the engine is at normal operating temperatures....
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinMoan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM due to turbocharger mounting components...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletin6.0L diesel engine may exhibit a passive anti-theft system (pats) no crank after powertrain control module...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinCoolant leak due to broken radiator hose clamp. 1999-2003 models. tt
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinSlight purge of grease from the hub bearing unit. this grease may be noted between the hub unit and the...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinNo engagement or disengagement of hub locks after replacement or service. to include 2000-2003 excursions. tt
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4L or 6.8L...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinInaccurate fuel gage reading after refueling. tt
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir induction systems housing may appear to be warped and/or not sealing. tt
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinEnhanced powertrain control module (PCM) calibrations for low power condition which clears by cycling the...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinCold operation calibration product enhancement for reduced cold weather engine performance and rough idle...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinInjection control pressure (icp) sensor replacement - customer satisfaction program 03B05. tt
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinThe latest powertrain control module (PCM) and fuel injector control module (ficm) calibration updates for...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletin6.0L diesel engine may continue to run at idle speed after turning off the ignition or removing the key....
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinLow power condition. variable geometry turbocharger - service solenoid. tt
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough/rolling idle, poor idle return, low power, injector fault codes or increased smoke. tt
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinPower steering fluid leak at the two hose joints on the inlet side of the power steering cooler. tt
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiluted oil, runs rough and/or low power. tt
• Mar 3, 2003 Service bulletin(Wait to start) lamp does not operate properly on 2002-2003 models. tt jb
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough rolling idle, poor idle return, low power, injector fault codes, or increased smoke caused by...
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinExhaust air rush noise and lower power. tt jb
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinCoolant leak due to a broken lower radiator hose clamp. tt
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle, rolling idle, poor idle return, lacks power, injector fault codes, or increased exhaust smoke. tt
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinLow power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263 (turbo/super charger system performance)....
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinLoose radiator hose clamps. tt
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir filter replacement intervals / owner guide maintenance supplement update. tt
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinLeak at the rear fuel rail plug in the cylinder head(s). tt
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinLack of power, smoke, or oil leaks around the charge air cooler (cac). 1999-2003 super duty/excursion...
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles with a 6.0L diesel engine - possible oil overfill after delivery. this includes 2003 super duty...
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinIncorrect transmission fluid indicator (dipstick) in torqshift transmission. this includes super duty...
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinGradual loss of power at cruise. use fuel additive to prevent his condition. all super duty f-series...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinHard start, hesitation with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) light on diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start. mj
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletin6.0L diesel engine power module (depm) fuel injector control module monitor trailer tow wiring is not...
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips. eh
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinVarious 2003 vehicles equipped with premium CD-6 radios - CD-6 shuffle feature between discs not available. tt
• Sep 30, 2002 Service bulletinDriveability-no start/repeat starter failure-repeat starter replacement. electrical-sticking or binding...
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. mj
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinRoof rack slats deleted. mj
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a repeat starter failure condition. tt