Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Econoline 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.

    STEERING

    • TSB #DOR-X8B9R-11

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10148820

      This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #17406

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008288

      LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03B07

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001687

      ENGINE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MACHINED CRANKSHAFT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16683

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001937

      FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #16697

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001943

      EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #CSP-48B01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026321

      FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #04E09

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007783

      CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR ECONOLINE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - REAR HIGH -PRESSURE FUEL LINE INSPECTION. Read More »

    • TSB #04E10

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007812

      EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #17467

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007319

      ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING

    • TSB #15271

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625804

      DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #CSP-48B01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026321

      FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #16788

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002641

      VEHICLES WITH THE CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) MAY EXHIBIT A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NON-COMMUNICATION EVENT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN UNNECESSARY PCM REPLACEMENT USING NORMAL DIAGNOSTICS. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #03148

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003748

      NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16258

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004879

      VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. Read More »

    • TSB #16916

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002627

      REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #16697

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001943

      EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #TSB T2007-03

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096433

      MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #TSB T2007-03

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096433

      MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #16308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013077

      VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT Read More »