Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 F-350 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 #03174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004025

      STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #04236

      Date Announced:
      NOV 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013413

      VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #16891

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002606

      CLEAR GEL-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. THIS SUBSTANCE IS A SILICONE BASE LUBRICANT USED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    • TSB #18223

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010734

      VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TB-08-258

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029029

      JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #18397

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012958

      LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04115

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008255

      NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17667

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007424

      OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17554

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008119

      OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #17460

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007317

      OIL LEAK THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM HEAD GASKET AREA. INCLUDING FORD F450/550 MY2003. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03911

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002783

      ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *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 #02227

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008310

      ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #16403

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008334

      ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #02194

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008589

      DRIVEABILITY-NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE-REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT. ELECTRICAL-STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BETWEEN START AND RUN. ENGINE-STARTING-STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. Read More »

    • TSB #02177

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008581

      COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #16518

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004881

      ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 F450/550. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #18069

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011181

      LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #17472

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007321

      LOW POWER CONDITION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES MY2003 FORD F450/550. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

    • TSB #16411

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008341

      6.0L DIESEL ENGINE POWER MODULE (DEPM) FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE MONITOR TRAILER TOW WIRING IS NOT REIMBURSABLE. *MJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #18217

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010731

      MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17534

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008106

      WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM). *MJ Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #17917

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009334

      LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16915

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002626

      EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17618

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007400

      TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17643

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007414

      HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17537

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008109

      HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE. *MJ Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #18376

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013316

      A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03261

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008279

      NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #031603

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011164

      REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #TB-08-258

      Date Announced:
      DEC 29, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10029029

      JERR-DAN: ANTI STALL FEATURE FOR FORD F SERIES LIGHT DUTY CHASSIS WITH V10 GAS ENGINE AND AN ENGINE DRIVE CLUTCH PUMP. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #0471

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008201

      WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • 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 #17956

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011174

      DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17613

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007399

      DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17535

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008107

      LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #17553

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008118

      LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #17508

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007341

      FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #17669

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007425

      CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #17603

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007395

      AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #18406

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012965

      SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #042411

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014083

      MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #16185

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008594

      EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED. *MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT Read More »