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July 1, 2004 Service bulletin

Key-in-ignition warning chime sound whenever the driver's door is open (even with no key in the ignition),...

Ford technical service bulletin 17942 for 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird and 2003-2004 Lincoln LS.

Bulletin number
17942
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Key-in-ignition warning chime sound whenever the driver's door is open (even with no key in the ignition), the easy exit feature inoperative when the key is removed from the ignition, or the steering column (and seat if applicable) moving back and forth when the key is removed from the ignition on vehicles with a ford accessory remote start kit. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints in the electrical category.

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