2003 Ford Thunderbird technical service bulletins

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

• Aug 1, 2012 Service bulletinFord/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling...
• May 20, 2008 Service bulletinFord/lincoln mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with...
• Jul 3, 2007 Service bulletinCertain 2003 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9L engine - extended...
• Apr 19, 2007 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission solenoid emissions warranty extension
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinExcessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and electronic throttle control (ETC) lamps on with both diagnostic...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinWater/moisture in cop wells - DTC P0301-P0308 - 3.9L engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004
• May 1, 2005 Service bulletinUnusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinMoisture in storage compartment
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Dec 1, 2004 Service bulletinVibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking
• Nov 15, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1145 and/or C1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinSqueaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinKey-in-ignition warning chime sound whenever the driver's door is open (even with no key in the ignition),...
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinABS warning indicator on with diagnostic trouble code C1145 and/or C1155
• May 31, 2004 Service bulletinSteering gear squeak when turning the steering wheel, especially during low speed parking maneuvers
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinElecttronic throttle control warning message or lamp on - malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with...
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinSteering gear noise
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the PCM...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with ignition coil related diagnostic trouble codes (P035X)
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinAn intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0462 (fuel level...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2106 stored in the PCM (powertrain control module)
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300-P0308 or P0350-P0358
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Aug 4, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles built between 11/18/2002 and 05/17/2003 with the 5R55S transmission may exhibit harsh shifts
• Aug 4, 2003 Service bulletinA no-start condition due to a discharged battery
• 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 1, 2003 Service bulletinPassive anti-theft system (PATS) parameter reset required after module programming
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinSqueal noise from the rear brakes on vehicles produced before 5/15/2003
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinIlluminated tcil e or an error message with diagnostic trouble code P1744 only
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code B2519 ( hgh mount stoplamp circuit failure)
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles with the controller area network (CAN) may exhibit a powertrain control module (PCM)...
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinPower seat function - contact request / detroit region
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinDriveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds