2003 Ford F-350 SD technical service bulletins
87 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Ford F-350 SD.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all...
- This SKU is a Transmission Line
- This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist
- Concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as...
- This SKU is a front upper ball joint
- Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a...
- Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21,...
- Ford: the restraint control module (RCM) when using vcm II, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic...
- Ford trucks service campaign: vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations...
- 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L diesel f-super duty - clean the charge air cooler (CAC) system after certain...
- 6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips
- Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0L, 6.4L and 7.3L diesel engine
- 1999-2008 F250-F550 super duty 4X4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4X4
- 6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK of power or surge with some 2003-2007 f-super duty,...
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes
- 6.0L diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct
- Dtc's P006A or P132B - lacks power, surge, or flutter after field service action 06E17
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits
- Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start
- 6.0L oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure - fuel tank liner seperation
- 6.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke,...
- Lack of cooling fan operation
- Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes P0103
- Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation
- Driveability issues and/or DTC P132B, P006A immediately after reprogramming
- Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump
- Oil flow from the base engine oil pump
- Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if PCM is reprogrammed - service tip
- P0404 service tip
- Voluntary emission recall 06E17 supplement #1: control module recalibration. corrosion may exist at the...
- White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L
- Water-in-fuel (WIF) lamp
- Diagnostic procedure for trailer tow lights or no power due to open fuse
- Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L
- Water-in-fuel (WIF) lamp on
- Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start
- Drive away shudder or vibration
- Service kit available for wiper motor wiring
- Coolant degas bottle overflow
- Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode
- Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park
- Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Lack of power and/or DTC P2263 or P0299 after turbocharger replacement - service tip
- Buck/jerk, lacks power, black smoke, rolling idle, surge, MIL on, and diagnostic trouble codes P2263,...
- Lack of power or runs rough condition, and/or the malfunction indicator light on with EGR related...
- Diesel exhaust smell in CAB-6.0L engine
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0756, P0761 or P0771...
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start
- Low/oscillating line pressure or low/no pto torque due to incomplete pto wiring installation
- Koeo injector self test issues when performing retests or multiple self tests using any diagnostic scan tool
- Air induction system appears to be warped and/or not sealing
- Lack of power and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263 after turbocharger replacement
- Door ajar light working improperly after vehicle security module replacement
- Manual transmission fluid leak
- Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (ESOF) transfer case
- Engine oil leaks at lower crankcase
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263
- Driveability concerns and set diagnostic trouble codes P2614 and P2617
- Belt noise
- Clunk or pop on initial engagement from reverse to drive at approximately 2-3 mph
- High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine
- Turbo moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM
- PCM (powertrain control module)/ficm/TCM reprogramming errors
- Normal EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) operation - service tip
- No crank/no start with low tr-p voltage
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes P0603 (powertrain control module keep...
- Various electrical concerns
- Rear axle pinion seal leak
- Crank no start, runs rough, engine misses, bucks/jerks or lacks power condition - wiring harness chafing
- Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM
- Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking
- Emissions recall 03E03 - powertrain control module and fuel injector control module re-calibration
- White/gray smoke and various driveability concerns after cold start - torqshift harsh downshift and buck/jerk
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
- Harsh disengagement when shifting from reverse to park
- Ramp-rate from base engine idle (625 RPM) to 1200 RPM target is higher than prior 7.3L diesel engine
- Cold operation calibration product enhancement for reduced cold weather engine performance and rough idle...
- Injection control pressure (ICP) sensor replacement - customer satisfaction program 03B05
- Hard start, hesitation with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) light on diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a repeat starter failure condition
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