2003 Ford Windstar technical service bulletins

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

• Apr 20, 2020 Service bulletinFor 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinFor 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
• Apr 21, 2016 Service bulletinSafety recall 10S13
• Apr 20, 2016 Service bulletinSafety recall 11s16
• Sep 29, 2015 Service bulletinSummary to be provided on a future date.
• Sep 9, 2014 Service bulletinFord: safety recall concerning rear axle fracturing if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for and...
• Sep 9, 2014 Service bulletinFord: safety recall on front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount...
• Aug 11, 2014 Service bulletinFord: a safety recall has been issued on minivans where lower control arm (LCA) of front subframe...
• Aug 11, 2014 Service bulletinFord: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended...
• Mar 23, 2007 Service bulletinPower steering hose leak near cooler extreme cold climate areas only -4 degrees and cooler
• Oct 11, 2005 Service bulletinErratic fluid level reading on transaxle DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S transaxle
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code B1342 (restraints control module (RCM) fault
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Oct 4, 2004 Service bulletinSpark knock on acceleration - vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine only
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinSliding door(s) contacting the rear quarter glass
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinBeeping sound from the instrument panel when driving at/over 75 mph, traction control off indicator...
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinGroan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinPower steering noise
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinTrailer tow electric brake switch/module connector may be difficult to locate in the vehicle and for...
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinPower sliding door operation and diagnostic service tips
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinWindshield cowl panel grille (leaf screen) breaking at the grille opening
• Dec 8, 2003 Service bulletinTrailer tow service kit - service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront window motors not working
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinReplacement of lower seat-to-floor latches on vehicles equipped with 2ND and 3RD row seats
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront passenger window motor not working
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinPassenger window motor not working
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTicking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTrailer tow wiring harness incompatibility concerns
• Aug 18, 2003 Service bulletinCheck engine light on and lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0171/P0174 (system too lean bank 1 or 2)...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront caliper seepage in extreme cold temperatures
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuse F2.10 open / trailer lighting inoperative
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on / no start / erratic shifting
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinCheck engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0460 - new service level calibration available
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinSlight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear...
• Jun 23, 2003 Service bulletinTorque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinStability assist systems (advancetrac) may not be recalibrated properly using wds
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinLean diagnostic trouble codes P0171/P0174 stored
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles with export calibration may exhibit a check engine lamp on with a false diagnostic trouble code...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinSlow to fill fuel tank - service tips
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinVisible damage to the pad and plunger for the sliding doors
• Mar 17, 2003 Service bulletinAir bag warning lamp illuminated with the diagnostic trouble code B2290
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinAir bag warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) code B2290
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinPower seat that moves in a arc rather than straight forward or back
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinInterior and exterior trim changes
• Dec 1, 2002 Service bulletinCrease in the headliner above the left a-pillar
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinClunk/squeak from the front stabilizer bar area (QSF)
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinServicing body side molding or cladding / contact request
• Oct 28, 2002 Service bulletinRoof ditch material cracking
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinCompass displays incorrect direction reading
• 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 2, 2002 Service bulletinCooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips
• Aug 5, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a popping / grinding noise from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a front seat back frame(s) bending
• Jul 8, 2002 Service bulletinBattery drain service tips