2003 Ford F Super Duty technical service bulletins
65 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Ford F Super Duty.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: the restraint control module (RCM) when using vcm II, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic...
- Ford: runs rough, lacks power, hard start, no start
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine may experience a P006A, P132, P0401 or P0402 diagnostic...
- Ford: certain vehicles with ambulance prep package ambulance class action settlement; specific component...
- Ford: certain vehicles, e series and f super duty, with ambulance prep package ambulance class action...
- Ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive,...
- Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold...
- Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following...
- Ford: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector area
- Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs....
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Fuel conditioner
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Low battery voltage - snow plow equipped vehicles - 6.0L diesel with single generator
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- Oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler (CAC) DUCT-6.0L diesel engine
- Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area
- Adjustable accelerator pedal sensor replacement for vehicles exhibiting a problem with the adjustable...
- Some 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals may leak oil around the exhaust back pressure actuator (EBP)
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost
- Overhead trip computer (OTC) distance to empty (DTE) incorrect
- 6.0L diagnosis using the wds power balance test - service tip
- Engine oil diluted with fuel, runs rough and/or a low power condition
- Water-in-fuel lamp illuminated after draining heated fuel conditioning module (HFCM) on vehicles built...
- Turbo-induced exhaust moan/drone at 1600-1800 RPM on 6.0L built prior to 9/29/2003
- Exhaust leak noise
- Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips
- Squeaking and/or squealing noise from the center bearing while driving on vehicles built with a...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Fuel injector combustion seal installation procedure/service tip 6.0L engine
- Rough/rolling idle when the engine is warm and/or white smoke after hot restart; lacks power after initial...
- Special field action 03L12 - supplement #1 - certain vehicles equipped with 6.0L engine - engine emission...
- Leak oil around the exhaust backpressure actuator (EBP) - 7.3L diesel turbocharger pedestals
- Brake pull
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Driveshaft center bearing noise
- Bucking or jerking condition after firmly pressing down on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is...
- Rough/rolling (surging) engine speed, at idle only, when the engine is at normal operating temperatures
- Moan/drone noise and tactile vibration between 1500-2000 RPM due to turbocharger mounting components...
- Clear gel-like substance in the hydraulic brake master cylinder reservoir
- 6.0L diesel engine may encounter errors during (powertrain control module) PCM/ficm/TCM reprogramming
- Coolant leak due to broken radiator hose clamp
- Inaccurate fuel gage reading after refueling
- Air induction systems housing may appear to be warped and/or not sealing
- Tailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads
- Enhanced powertrain control module (PCM) calibrations for low power condition which clears by cycling the...
- The latest powertrain control module (PCM) and fuel injector control module (FICM) calibration updates for...
- 6.0L diesel engine may continue to run at idle speed after turning off the ignition or removing the key
- Low power condition
- Rough/rolling idle, poor idle return, low power, injector fault codes or increased smoke
- Power steering fluid leak at the two hose joints on the inlet side of the power steering cooler
- Diluted oil, runs rough and/or low power
- (Wait to start) lamp does not operate properly on 2002-2003 models. tt jb
- Rough rolling idle, poor idle return, low power, injector fault codes, or increased smoke caused by...
- Coolant leak due to a broken lower radiator hose clamp
- Rough idle, rolling idle, poor idle return, lacks power, injector fault codes, or increased exhaust smoke
- Low power condition and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2263 (turbo/super charger system performance)
- Loose radiator hose clamps
- Air filter replacement intervals / owner guide maintenance supplement update
- Leak at the rear fuel rail plug in the cylinder head(s)
- Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium CD-6 radios - CD-6 shuffle feature between discs not available
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