2003 Lincoln Town Car
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Town Car are official communications between Lincoln & 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 #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 #17545
COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ 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 #052308
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. *AK Read More »
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TSB #15857
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR PARK BRAKE CLICKING NOISE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #062013
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB 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 #0531
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT 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 #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 #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 #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 #17031
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03124
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR LOW ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16380
SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02177
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #031411
RADIATOR ALIGNMENT PIN GROUND CLEARANCE. *TT 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 #17178
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 WITH POSSIBLE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START SYMPTOMS. *TT 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 #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 #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 #16941
HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING STEADY STATE DRIVING OR LIGHT ACCELERATION AT 30-60 MPH. *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 #04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 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 #18383
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042111
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH 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 #17891
PARKING AID SYSTEM DISABLED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1123 OR C1983. *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 #17828
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17533
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2477 - PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) SERVICE TIP. *MJ 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 #03203
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. Read More »
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TSB #03191
INOPERATIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0480 (FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT) AND/OR ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION. *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 #16379
BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT Read More »
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TSB #16877
FRONT DOOR GLASS THAT MOVES SLOWLY OR BINDS - GLASS STOPS 1/2 WAY DOWN. *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 #030804
ERRATIC CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION DURING BRAKING, TURNING OR ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16132
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 6/21/2002 MAY EXHIBIT AIRBAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290 (0CCUPANT CLASSIFICATION CIRCUIT FAULT). *TT Read More »
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TSB #15914
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290 / LAMP FAULT CODE 16. *TT Read More »
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TSB #05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH 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 #0531
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO ... Read More »
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TSB #04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #021711
BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #0567
DOOR LOCKS BEING INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE KEYPAD AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) FOB - FUSE 2.30 OPENING INTERMITTENTLY. Read More »
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TSB #17589
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINING A STEADY SPEED AND/OR THE SPEED DROPPING FROM INITIAL SET POINT WHEN SPEED IS SET DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. *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 #16387
SEATING COMPONENTS / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17398
REVISED DIAGNOSTICS FOR POWER SEAT SYSTEM. *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 #17027
FALSE PERIMETER ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18426
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH Read More »
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TSB #02206
RADIO POOR AM RECEPTION. *EH Read More »
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TSB #15886
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AUDIOPHILE ALPINE RADIO DSP (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING) FEATURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15919
POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03122
FLUTTERING OR HOOTING NOISE FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM RECIRC/FRESH AIR MODE DOOR INTERMITTENTLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16273
POOR A/C COOLING PERFORMANCE WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. *TT 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 »
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TSB #062513
PARKING AID SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB Read More »