2003 Mercury Grand Marquis technical service bulletins
90 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Ford: the lighting control module has extended warranty coverage, on certain vehicles, due to a possible...
- Ford: information regarding the lighting control module extended warranty coverage, for some vehicles, to...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Uncommanded windshield wiper operation
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with EGR system module (ESM)
- Idle vibration vehicles equipped with single exhaust
- AM FM and cellular phone reception interference
- AM/FM and cellular phone reception interference - service tip
- Numerous anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor (WSS) dtcs, such as C1145, C1155, C1165, C1175,...
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Numerous anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor (WSS) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Malfunction indicator lampand P0460 DTC in memory
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0460 in continuous memory
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Emission related service action 04E12
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Squeak or rubbing noise from front suspension - front spring insulator revised
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0442
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0442 or P0456
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1233 with possile driveability or no start condition
- A no crank/no start
- Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan
- Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Engine knock during initial cold start, the knock will cease after the engine is fully warmed up
- Intermittent horn self-activation
- Cosmetic cracking of lower control arm bushing sleeve
- Slow or binding side door glass operation
- Intermittent horn self-activation
- Noise-climate control-register vent rattle with a/c blower on
- Engine vibration at idle on vehicles equipped with single exhaust
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Battery warning lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code P1246 (generator load input failed) in the...
- Lack of air conditioner (a/c) cooling and restricted/reduced air flow through the a/c vents typically...
- Steering nibble - service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Flickering electronic instrument cluster display, electronic automatic temperature control display, radio...
- Passive anti-theft system (PATS) do not come with a steering wheel lock
- Harsh ride/suspension sits low in front
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) light on and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1405 or P1406 with no other...
- Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
- Grinding type noise from the timing chain area
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code P0316 (ONLY) stored in memory
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Radiator alignment pin ground clearance
- Hesitation, buck or surge during steady state driving or light acceleration at 30-60 mph
- Vehicles equipped with steel wheels built between april 25, 2003 though may 11, 2003 may exhibit harsh...
- Moisture in the headlamps
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Speed control deactivation switch adjustment service procedure
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0113 (intake air temperature...
- Excessive power steering pump noise at cold start
- Rear axle shaft and/or axle bearing premature wear
- New push type fuel clip and connector removal instructions
- Erratic headlamp operation in autolamp mode
- Fuel gauge that comes off full too quickly or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level (electronic or...
- Fuel gauge reading that fluctuates or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level
- Power steering lower assist at low speeds / steering light feel at higher speeds
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued
- Battery lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1246 under investigation (QSF)
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6L applications
- Rear air suspension height adjustment / service tips
- Brake booster push rod adjustment
- Power steering pump noise that may differ depending upon body style
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips
- Body-collision repair updates
- Some vehicles including the 2003 marauder built from JOB1 through june 11, 2002 may have poor adhesion of...
- A service procedure for poor adhesion of the door trim panel carpet inserts on certain vehicles including...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a click or rattle noise coming from the front wheel area
- Subject regarding rear park brake clicking noise
- Some retail customers may perceive the operation of the dash light dimming feature as being faulty
- Subject regarding seat belt beltminder deactivating / activating clarification
- Some vehicles equipped with a passive anti-theft system (PATS) may exhibit steering wheel lock and...
- On some vehicles the headlamps remain illuminated when wipers are activated and then deactivated
- Overspeed warning chime activation when travelling above 70 m ph / 110 kph
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