2003 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins

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

• 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...
• Apr 29, 2006 Service bulletinLow oil pressure indication/warning, a/c compressor inoperative and/or no crank condition on 4.6L equipped...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinLimited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with PCM diagnostic trouble code P0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code...
• 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 31, 2005 Service bulletinFuel gauge slow to update after refueling
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinNoise from rear wheel hub bearings
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 and/or P0175...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinAxle seal leaks
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinDriveline 1ST order vibration/boom/drone
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• May 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle seal leaks
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinNo start/hard start n hot soak restart
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinFront seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly
• Jan 24, 2005 Service bulletinRear power window(s) inoperative
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinLiftgate glass applique damaged/cracked
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinOpen fuse F2.20 (5 amp) and/or F2.1 (30 amp) which may result in loss of function of several systems...
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinHard start/no start condition during cold ambeint temperatures after short hot soak PERIOD-4.0L engine
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinBackglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• 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 15, 2004 Service bulletinGear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park
• Oct 4, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0L sohc engine built before 4/1/2004
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinBroken rear cargo storage door lift handle
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear axle noise
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinRuns rough or misfire - diagnostic trouble codes P0300-P0308 or P0316
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinSpeed control inoperative or not holding the set speed
• 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 6, 2004 Service bulletinFront axle tube leak
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinFuel gauge slow to update
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinUpdated rear halfshaft removal procedure
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinNo crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32F/0C)
• 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
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear axle date code inspection and service
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinMessage center displays computing fuel instead of distance to empty
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear axle noise
• 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 bulletinPoor fit between driver air bag and steering wheel
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear 3.55 axle noise
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinGenerator noise in cold ambient temperatures
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinCertified rear axle available
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinIntermittent air bag warning lamp on, memory seat, and/or adjustable pedal concerns
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear axle noise
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinDistance to empty not displayed
• 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
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine auxiliary oil cooler line and the right side motor mount squeaking noise from front exterior while...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and hard start/long crank
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinInstrument cluster locking up and accessories such as the radio, power windows, power locks and moonroof...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinA popping or creaking noise that appears to be coming from the front exterior of the vehicle
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinGenerator whistle/hoot noise in cold ambient temperatures
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinDriveline vibration on drone/boom at highway speeds
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L engines lacks power/runs rough/black smoke
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinThe amber anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light on with diagnostic trouble codes C1235, C1236/C1237...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinBreakage of a liftgate window hinge
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir conditioner hooting noise during light load acceleration at low speeds, from 1000-1300 RPM
• 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 bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0171, P0172, P0174, or...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle / engine shake
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinTcil flashing with diagnostic trouble code P0741 and/or noise from the converter housing
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinAxle whine at cruise or during acceleration/ deceleration
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough/rolling idle or hesitation after first startup or a rough/rolling engine speed when returning to...
• 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 bulletinNo crank condition
• Jul 5, 2003 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1235, C1236, C1237 on...
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinRoughness/rolling RPM when returning to idle (i.e., coming to a stop) after a short trip
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinRear axle vibration/drone above 60 mph
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinCluster locking up & various accessories such as the radio, power windows, power locks and moonroof being...
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinDriveability conditions due to calibration vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinA fluid leak coming from within the converter housing on vehicles with 5R55S transmission
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinAn intermittent or continuous open of fuse 1.15
• Jun 23, 2003 Service bulletinLiftgate glass applique damaged/cracked - service procedure
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinTcil flashing with diagnostic trouble code P0741 (tcc slippage detected) and/or noise from the torque...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinA whine noise on tip-in at speeds of 45 to 65 mph
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine roughness / rolling RPM when returning to idle (i.e., coming to a stop) after a short trip
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinAnti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator lamp on with codes C1235 and C1236 or C1237
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinStability assist (advancetrac/ivd) systems may not be recalibrated properly using wds
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinBackglass rattle/noise or high effort when closing
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinExcessive whine noise from the rear axle at cruise, or on acceleration and/or deceleration
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough / rolling idle and hesitation on acceleration after a first cold startup
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinFluid leaks from the rear halfshaft seal
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletin4X4 control module not interchangeable issues
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinBattery light on or an alternator that is not charging
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinSqueaking accelerator pedal while driving during cold, hot, dusty, and dry conditions
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinAn audible creak / click / pop (not a clunk) from the rear driveline
• Feb 17, 2003 Service bulletinIdle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinUnintended door unlocks without key in ignition (QSF)
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinOpen F2.20 5 amp fuse which may result in loss of function of several systems including power seats,...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinIlluminated air bag warning lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2292
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinRear driveline ping/creak/pop noise
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinBlinking/half illuminated supplemental restraint system (SRS) and/or anti-lock brake (ABS) warning...
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinVibration condition
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinLow speed or stationary noise/vibration at lower steering shaft area when turning
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinSun visor rattle / detroit area dealers contact request
• 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
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinContact st louis assembly plant/st louis vicinity only
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinRunning change
• Apr 30, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube