2003 Ford F-150 technical service bulletins
94 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Ford F-150.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- This SKU is an Oil Dipstick
- For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles...
- Safety recall 11S21
- Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles...
- Ford/lincoln: safety recall issued due to one or both fuel tank straps fracturing due to being in high...
- 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Water-in-fuel (WIF) lamp on
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P1131 and/or P1151 - 4.2L engine
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Coolant degas bottle overflow
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Rear axle noise repair
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Axle whine howl
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- Rear axle noise repair
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
- Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- 5.4L b-fuel engine may exhibit a no start condition when programming passive anti-theft system (PATS) keys
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid
- Splicing new wire(s) into existing electrical harness
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Power steering leak - service tip
- Axle whine 40-60 mph
- Whine from power steering
- Pop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
- Evidence of oil in the air intake system
- Cd or CD6 radio overheating
- Windnoise and/or a water leak from the sliding back glass area
- Driveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking
- Rear axle pinion seal leak
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Heritage F-150 4X2 with 8.8 inch rear axle - whine/howl noise from rear axle
- Bed extender component replacement service tip
- Correct lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Steering idler arm noise
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
- Unsatisfactory remote keyless entry range performance
- Rough idle and/or misfire with diagnostic trouble code P0316 after an overnight soak in extreme cold and...
- Air conditioner condensate leak on passenger floor
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Ticking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with no hard fault
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0171, or P0174
- Whine / howl from rear axle
- Noise from the front end of the vehicle which appears to be coming from the steering idler arm
- Whine/howl from rear axle 40 to 60 mph
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- The pitman arm retaining nub may not be tightened to specifications
- Damaged rear license plate lamps due to rocks and/or gravel hitting the lamp assemblies
- Rolling idle after shifting to park or neutral, from drive or reverse, when the engine temperature is 100...
- Various intermittent electrical concerns including but not limited to some accessories remaining powered...
- Vehicles without the coolant lock-off may exhibit a no start condition
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Throttle control splash shield installation requirements
- Tailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads
- Servicing multifunction switch wiring interference
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Whine noise from the power steering pump most noticeable while turning at slow speeds
- Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles
- Crank no start when the cht (cylinder head temperature) at ambient temperature
- Customer satisfaction program - cold start calibration product enhancement
- Revised spark plug for service
- Locking tailgate locks itself
- Reduced power steering assist and/or power steering leaks when driven in temperatures equal to or less...
- On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve
- Some vehicles equipped with kenwood radio, will not have the radio faceplate when delivered from the plant
- Glove box or ash-cup lamps no longer included
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Rear axle seal leak - contact request
- No/hard start in cold ambients / new two-piece block heater cord released
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Equipped with 100I dual media radio - speed adjust volume function not supported
- The interior lock rod cap color changed to ebony regardless of interior trim panel color
- Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium CD-6 radios - CD-6 shuffle feature between discs not available
- Running change - door trim panel white puddle lamp discontinued
- Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips
- Some vehicles with 4-WHEEL disc brakes may exhibit a moan from the rear brakes on light brake applications
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
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