2003 Ford Crown Victoria
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Crown Victoria are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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TSB #17313
STEERING NIBBLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15920
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR THAT WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17297
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DO NOT COME WITH A STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16663
POWER STEERING LOWER ASSIST AT LOW SPEEDS / STEERING LIGHT FEEL AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16802
EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AT COLD START. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16419
POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE THAT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING UPON BODY STYLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17545
COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #03196
HARSH RIDE/SUSPENSION SITS LOW IN FRONT. BASE VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS OR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HANDLING PACKAGE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16886
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 25, 2003 THOUGH MAY 11, 2003 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH RIDE CHARACTERISTICS DUE TO THE FRONT SPRINGS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04155
SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - FRONT SPRING INSULATOR REVISED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16388
REAR AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17230
UNEVEN REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR ON LONG WHEELBASE VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16719
ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #16401
BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT. BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CONDITION. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #16948
POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE LININGS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16377
ACCELERATED WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT Read More »
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TSB #04247
NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT Read More »
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TSB #042407
NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DTCS, SUCH AS C1145, C1155, C1165, C1175, C1296, C1297, C1298, C1299 AND C1222. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15857
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR PARK BRAKE CLICKING NOISE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #07212
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. Read More »
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TSB #031404
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Read More »
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TSB #17694
REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0421
ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04145
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03256
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #17360
LACKS POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03206
SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. Read More »
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TSB #03164
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. Read More »
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TSB #03157
GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AREA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17031
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03144
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. Read More »
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TSB #16697
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #16380
SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #062512
REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *KB Read More »
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TSB #031411
RADIATOR ALIGNMENT PIN GROUND CLEARANCE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0524
IDLE VIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16412
SULPHUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *MJ Read More »
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TSB #04E12
EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E12. VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. INSPECT AND REPLACE RIGHT HAND CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ATTACHMENTS I-III AND CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER. Read More »
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TSB #16679
NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #020503
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0398
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0349
A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE ON SOME CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) VEHICLES. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #030409
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AT FILL VALVE - FILL VALVE SERVICE PART REVISIONS - CNG VEHICLES ONLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15271
DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG Read More »
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TSB #02111
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16712
FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #16639
FUEL GAUGE READING THAT FLUCTUATES OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16941
HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING STEADY STATE DRIVING OR LIGHT ACCELERATION AT 30-60 MPH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #022402
LOSS OF 4TH GEAR (OVERDRIVE). *TT Read More »
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TSB #17810
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03261
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #06216
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0355
REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #ASI-45182
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #18383
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04136
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042111
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH Read More »
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TSB #042123
CHARGING SYSTEM - HIGH OUTPUT GENERATOR NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICING 2003 POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18222
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #041515
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17876
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17745
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17809
A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17611
LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0476
NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #03142
BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT FAILED) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT Read More »
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TSB #17295
FLICKERING ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY, RADIO DISPLAY, AND/OR OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17101
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1405 OR P1406 WITH NO OTHER DTCS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16996
POLICE INTERCEPTOR MAY EXHIBIT LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AT IDLE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16777
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0113 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT), P0114 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC), OR P1112 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT ... Read More »
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TSB #16379
BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT Read More »
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TSB #16386
PROCEDURE TO ENABLE/DISABLE COURTESY LAMPS, WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED (DARK MODE). *TT Read More »
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TSB #02151
SOME POLICE INTERCEPTORS BUILT BEFORE 5/23/2002 MAY HAVE THE TAN AND PINK WIRES INTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR C2232D IN THE INCORRECT PIN LOCATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17543
INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #17516
INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17737
IGNITION SWITCH BINDING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04144
IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BINDING ON POLICE INTERCEPTORS BUILT BEFORE 10/31/2003. *TT Read More »
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TSB #CSP-14-N-01
FORD: THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO A POSSIBLE CRACK ON SOLDER JOINT THAT CONNECTS RELAY TO CIRCUIT BOARD. MODEL 2003-2005 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS. Read More »
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TSB #03193
EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16697
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #16698
ERRATIC HEADLAMP OPERATION IN AUTOLAMP MODE. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #15802
ON SOME VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THEN DEACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #17757
INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17502
SLOW OR BINDING SIDE DOOR GLASS OPERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0549
UNCOMMANDED WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »
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TSB #15884
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT BELTMINDER DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING CLARIFICATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #TSB 20-2233
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint ... Read More »
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TSB #TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
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TSB #TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
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TSB #04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17468
COSMETIC CRACKING OF THE CENTER FLOOR PAN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #021711
BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #15980
SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER BUILT FROM JOB1 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2002 MAY HAVE POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL DECORATIVE CARPET INSERTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16001
A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CARPET INSERTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03183
DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16770
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04M05
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M05. STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03M03
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 03M03 - STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT ADVANCE NOTICE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03125
THE GOODYEAR P225/60R16 EAGLE RS-A PLUS IS A NEW AND IMPROVED TIRE AVAILABLE FOR POLICE APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15857
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15875
SOME RETAIL CUSTOMERS MAY PERCEIVE THE OPERATION OF THE DASH LIGHT DIMMING FEATURE AS BEING FAULTY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #TSB 19-2026
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Read More »
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TSB #02B02
INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT. *TT UPDATE PART 2. EXPIRATION DATE REMOVED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16312
RADIO SUPPRESSION PKG (53M) REVISION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15812
OVERSPEED WARNING CHIME ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 70 M PH / 110 KPH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18426
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH Read More »
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TSB #CSP-14N01
FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE, FOR SOME VEHICLES, TO 15 YEARS OR 250,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. Read More »
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TSB #03228
LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COOLING AND RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH THE A/C VENTS TYPICALLY DURING EXTENDED IDLING CONDITIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16309
HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT Read More »