2003 Lincoln LS 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
• 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...
• Mar 10, 2008 Service bulletinLincoln service campaign: certain 2003-2005 lincoln ls vehicles equipped with duratec 3.0L 4V engine
• Jul 25, 2007 Service bulletinParking aid system is inoperative - DTC C1983
• Jul 3, 2007 Service bulletinCertain 2003 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9L engine - extended...
• Dec 28, 2006 Service bulletinParking aid system inoperative - DTC C1983
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinExcessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and electronic throttle control (ETC) lamps on with both diagnostic...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent stumble on rapid tip-in from steady speed, generally between 20-50 mph (32-80 km/h)...
• 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
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinNo start, rough idle, or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171,...
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinDay time running lamps
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinMaf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with EGR system module (ESM)
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinAM FM and cellular phone reception interference
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinAM/FM and cellular phone reception interference - service tip
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinParking aid system inoperative
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• 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
• Dec 1, 2004 Service bulletinVibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking
• Dec 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer satisfaction program 04B20
• Nov 15, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1145 and/or C1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• 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
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinP225/55R16 continental tires may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feather edge wear at low tire mileage...
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinMositure in reverse lamp
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletin16-INCH continental tires may exhibit tire vibration caused by flat spotting
• 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
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinVehicle emission control information (VECI) label replacement
• May 31, 2004 Service bulletinSteering gear squeak when turning the steering wheel, especially during low speed parking maneuvers
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinVeci label installed that incorrectly indicates the vehicle is equipped with a secondary air injection...
• 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
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinUnintended opening of the side door window glass and moonroof while vehicle is parked (false global open)
• Mar 8, 2004 Service bulletinOne or both climate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization with diagnostic trouble code...
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinKeyless entry keypad inoperative
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinParking brake warning message and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1040
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the PCM...
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinService park brake message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2477 in the elctronic park brake module
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinFront seatback trim panel j-hook failure in high ambient temperatures
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinUnintended opening of the side door window glass and moonroof while vehicle is parked
• 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...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinClimate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization - diagnostic trouble codes B2729, B2730,...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinHigh and/or rolling idle at low mileage
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinElectronic throttle control (ETC) warning lamp on or etc engine failsafe mode message displayed with...
• 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
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinNgs service card version 11.0 or higher must be used for advancetrac (IVD) calibration
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinHeadliner dropping down or becoming unattached at the rear of the vehicle near the center high mount stop...
• Aug 4, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles built between 11/18/2002 and 05/17/2003 with the 5R55S transmission may exhibit harsh shifts
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinElectrical feature enable/disable - service tip
• 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
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinService park brake message in the message center and the amber electronic park brake (EPB) switch...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinService park brake message in the message center and the amber electronic park brake (EPB) switch...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles with the controller area network (CAN) may exhibit a powertrain control module (PCM)...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinDifficulty fully engaging a lug nut wrench or socket over the nut on vehicles with exposed wheel lug nuts only
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinFront or rear seatbelt that is slow to retract when unbuckled
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• 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
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinDriveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds