2003 Ford Expedition technical service bulletins

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

• Jul 24, 2024 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable...
• Apr 4, 2023 Service bulletinFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
• Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinGrinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
• Oct 16, 2020 Service bulletinGrinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
• Jul 13, 2020 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
• Feb 7, 2019 Service bulletinCorrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
• May 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal
• 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...
• Jul 25, 2007 Service bulletinParking aid system is inoperative - DTC C1983
• Feb 27, 2007 Service bulletinAir suspension performance - height sensor linkage arm disengaging
• Dec 28, 2006 Service bulletinParking aid system inoperative - DTC C1983
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinBrake shudder (rotor thickness variation) due to the new low dust front brake lining used in production,...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinLimited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinLow tire indicator on - TPMS system sensor wake up
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinDrivers front power seat will not move forward or rearward
• Oct 3, 2005 Service bulletinRear window wiper inoperative
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletinA tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinAxle seal leaks
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinClunk/grind/thump noise - frame repair procedure
• May 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle seal leaks
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinSteering wheel at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• 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
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinAluminum alloy wheels pitting and or peeling cleaning procedures
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service
• Feb 7, 2005 Service bulletinWiper blade chatter
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinFour corner load leveling air suspension may exhibit leveling concerns, such as one front corner dropping
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinTiny crack or cracks around the transfer case drain plug
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinVibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinParking aid system inoperative
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinUnintended brake assist
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinClimate controlled seat diagnosis - service tips
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• 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 1, 2004 Service bulletinReverse tilt mirror system diagnostics and repair
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinGrinding noise from front axle wheel hubs on acceleration in 2WD - service tip
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinTire feathering at low mileage
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinChatter, shudder, a binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns on vehicles equipped with the...
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinVarious electric concerns
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinReverse sensing system defaulting off, setting diagnostic trouble codes, or losing communication with...
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinMisfire at idle with diagnostic trouble codes P0300-P0308, P0316
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinRide height issues on automobiles with air suspension
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0320 (ignition engine speed input circuit malfunction)
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinCheck air suspension message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1724, C1873, and/or C1889
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinCharging system warning indicator intermittently on with possible diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0620
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinAxle whine at highway speeds (40-60 mph)
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinAir suspension compressor noise
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinPop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinIntermittent loss of cooling or airflow from a/c system at highway drives
• Mar 8, 2004 Service bulletinBrake dust - revised brake linings - vehicles built prior to 12/18/2003
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear axle halfshaft seal leak
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) low tire or tire very low message and/or the TPMS light on
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinRide height issues
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinSafety belt difficult to pull out due to web stop button used for vehicle assembly
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinInterior carpet curling near the emergency brake
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinClimate controlled seat diagnosis - service tips
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinCourtesy rail lamps do not operate correctly or cause a battery draw
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinAxle whine between 58-62 mph
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinClick/pop/creak from rear axle
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0320 with possible driveability concerns and/or charging system warning...
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) module configuration - service tip
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0320 with driveability symptoms
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinCorrect lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinBroken exhaust manifold studs
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinLoss of climate control cooling during extended driving
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinAccumulation of brake dust on the wheels under regulator driving conditions
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinParking aid sensor readings do not display on wds
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinSeat cushion foam damage/shredding
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinExcessive moisture in the headlamp assembly
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinAdvancetrac lighting on with diagnostic trouble code C1277 (steering wheel angle 1 and 2 circuit failure)...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinMoaning noise from the exhaust system, or vibration in the rear passenger floor pan, when driving 45-55...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with advancetrac stability assist/interactive vehicle dynamics - ivd) may exhibit a...
• 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 bulletinNoise from door cladding at highway speeds
• 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 7, 2003 Service bulletinThis article addresses the proper procedure to clear diagnostic trouble codes C1990 or C1991 from the...
• Jul 7, 2003 Service bulletinAbnormal surface rust on the metal components of the 20% and/or 40% second-row seats. tt
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code C1790 in air suspension (4WAS/vdm) module
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinStability control (advancetrac/ivd) diagnostic trouble code C1998
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinAdvancetrac malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code C1277 (steering wheel angle 1 an 2...
• Jun 23, 2003 Service bulletinSteering wheel nibble at highway speeds
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinRapid rattle, buzz, flutter, or gurgle noise from the muffler
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinClimate controlled (CC) seat may exhibit premature shutdown of the cc seat when it is in head mode on the...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinChatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinStability assist (advancetrac/ivd) systems may not be recalibrated properly using wds
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinProcedure to separate inboard cv joint halfshafts from differential
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront caliper seepage in extreme temperatures
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront door glass making a popping noise as it enters the header seal at the top of the door opening at...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinRide height anomalies on vehicles equipped with air suspension, i.e
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinFluid leaks from the rear halfshaft seal
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinFront axle groan or hum, and/or a slight vibration when operated in 2 high mode
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinReverse tilt-down mirrors not returning to the pre-reverse position after shifting to reverse and then to...
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinFalse failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinGauges sweeping, power locks cycling, high temp/low oil pressure lights illuminating, alarm system...
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir suspension diagnosis
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinFluid leaks from the rear halfshaft seal
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinTransmission fluid leak between the radiator transmission oil cooler and the transmission oil cooler...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinPower steering return hose leak
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinBrake shudder/vibration
• 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 bulletinRear axle seal leak - contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinLimited-slip rear axle chatter noise - contact request
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinMoonroof water leak, inoperative - contact request in metro detroit area
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinVarious 2003 vehicles equipped with premium CD-6 radios - CD-6 shuffle feature between discs not available
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinHigh side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostics for diagnostic trouble code C1991 in the ABS (antilock brake system) module - omitted from...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinA/c evaporator core icing
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinCooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinBody-body joint reinforcement material-repair procedure
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinDoor squeak/rattle
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinSteering wheel discoloration under investigation - contact request
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinCalibration of navigation radio on pre-delivery vehicles
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit power steering noise / vibration from the area of the power steering pump...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostics for diagnostic trouble code C1440 omitted from workshop manual
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a feathering of the tread edges on new tires as received from the factory
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles built before may 20, 2002 may exhibit a click noise when the brake pedal is depressed or...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinInteractive vehicle dynbamics (IVD) diagnostic trouble code C1998
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4X4S may exhibit a front axle groan or hum, and / or a slight vibration when operated in 2 high mode
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostic procedures for diagnostic trouble code C1991 (module calibration failure) omitted from the...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostics provided for diagnostic trouble codes C2777 / C2778 (sensor cluster CAN bus failure / sensor...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a no-start condition with no fuel pressure present and / or fuel pump circuit...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a check tire pressure or a tire losing pressure message in the message center
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinService tips on on checking fuses 32, 33 and 34
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4X2 vehicles may exhibit a rear axle whine at 50 and 62 mph in coast or drive
• Jun 1, 2002 Service bulletinThis service reminder is in reference to lift (jacking) points
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation used when replacing the drivers seat module
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding roof rack wind noise
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on using nsg diagnostic card version 20.1 and service card version 10.2 when servicing