2003 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins

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

• 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
• Feb 27, 2007 Service bulletinPossible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinPossible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinBuck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 RPM - no DTC - 3.0L 2V gas and ffv engine
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinBrake lamp concerns
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinFront axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
• Jan 24, 2005 Service bulletinInside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinHigh idle at cold start
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRevised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
• Nov 29, 2004 Service bulletinDriveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Oct 4, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0L sohc engine built before 4/1/2004
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinGrabbing condition from rear drum brakes
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinRough running, misfire and a lack of power due to a loss of compression
• May 3, 2004 Service bulletinBoom/vibration at 1800-2200 RPM, rough idle
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinCooling system fan noise when cold
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinSafety belt pretensioner diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1877 and/or B1881
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinLower engine oil leaks 3.0L 2V vulcan engine
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinExcessive front tire heal and toe wear at low mileage
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinUneven tire wear on 4X4S equipped with goodyear P245/75R15 tires
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinInoperable latches, locks and/or lift struts on vehicles equipped with a hard tonneau cover
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinBed extender component replacement service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0442 (evaporative emission system...
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinClicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinHard start/long crank when cold or stumbles/surges during drive-away
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTransmission whine in 5TH gear
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinWear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinSpark knock, detonation, or ping condition on tip-in or during steady state operation at or near wide open...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinAccessory drive belt noise on 3.0L vehicles built prior to 9/18/2003
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil leaks from the filter area on vehicles with a 3.0L 2-VALVE engine
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine accessory drive belt noise
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil leak near the oil pan or oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2-VALVE (vulcan) engine
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinAn rcm diagnostic trouble code B1881, B1882, or B1883
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinBuzz/howl in the transfer case shift lever while driving, and/or shift lever boot detachment due to...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinCoolant leak due to a broken radiator hose clamp(s)
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code B1877 and/or B1881 indicating a high resistance in the safety belt pretensioner...
• Mar 17, 2003 Service bulletinFluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
• Feb 17, 2003 Service bulletinIdle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B1877 (driver pretensioner circuit resistance high) and/or B1881 (passenger...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinNo start, no communication with power train control module (PCM) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinHesitation or surge condition during cruise with the air conditioner on
• Jan 5, 2003 Service bulletinThump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab...
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinTool kit contains the timing peg used to lock the crankshaft in place when performing crankshaft pulley or...
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinNoise-gear whine noise in 1ST and 2ND gear only-vehicles equipped with 5R55E transmission and 4.0L engine only
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNo start/no communication-contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNew tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinPassenger side power door lock inoperative or intermittent operation
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine timing service tools / service tip
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinVarious 2003 vehicles equipped with premium CD-6 radios - CD-6 shuffle feature between discs not available
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinEquipped with a hard tonneau cover
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding accelerator pedal buzz
• Apr 30, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube