Ford F-150 Service Bulletins (2003)

94 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 27, 2024•Document ID: 11001174

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2165

  Date Added:

  June 6, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-2019 EcoSport vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience various SYNC performance related concerns. related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone connection issues Dropped phone connections Applink related performance Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic Slow system response This may be due to the SYNC software. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software.

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• February 7, 2020•Document ID: 10172885

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  DOR-N3Z7B-03

  Date Added:

  March 30, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small enough that it prevents installation of the OE dipstick.

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• April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10205038

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB160073

  Date Added:

  December 20, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action

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• April 21, 2016•Document ID: 10183774

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-0073

  Date Added:

  December 7, 2020

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential for fire.

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• September 9, 2014•Document ID: 10058101

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-14-0164

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2015

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL REGARDING HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR OPERATING, FOR AN EXTENDED TIME, VEHICLES WHERE BOTH OR ONE STRAP OF FUEL TANK CAN FRACTURE, AFTER CONTACTING GROUND. MODEL 1997-99 F250 LD, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-03 BLACKWOOD. *PE

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• August 11, 2014•Document ID: 10056624

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB-14-0147

  Date Added:

  January 17, 2015

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  FORD/LINCOLN: SAFETY RECALL ISSUED DUE TO ONE OR BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURING DUE TO BEING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD AND DISLODGING FUEL TANK. MODEL 1997-99 F250, 1997-03 F150, 2004 F150 HERITAGE, 2002-2003 BLACKWOOD. *PE

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• April 1, 2008•Document ID: 10024865

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  20228

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2008

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ

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• October 1, 2007•Document ID: 10023943

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07212

  Date Added:

  February 21, 2008

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  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. *PE

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• January 1, 2006•Document ID: 10019949

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06310

  Date Added:

  May 17, 2006

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT

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• November 14, 2005•Document ID: 10018745

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  041601

  Date Added:

  January 13, 2006

  Manufacturer:

  MERCURY

  Summary

  WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

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• November 14, 2005•Document ID: 10018741

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05173

  Date Added:

  January 13, 2006

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1131 AND/OR P1151 - 4.2L ENGINE. *TT

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• October 7, 2005•Document ID: 10018062

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  051713

  Date Added:

  December 15, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT

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• June 7, 2005•Document ID: 10014138

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  042421

  Date Added:

  April 28, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

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• April 1, 2005•Document ID: 10017892

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05618

  Date Added:

  December 7, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT

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• March 21, 2005•Document ID: 10014685

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  0554

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT

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• March 21, 2005•Document ID: 636417

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  020503

  Date Added:

  November 8, 2002

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT

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• March 7, 2005•Document ID: 10014666

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05417

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT

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• March 1, 2005•Document ID: 10014659

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18466

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH

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• January 1, 2005•Document ID: 10016789

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION:REAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  050618

  Date Added:

  October 7, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC

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• January 1, 2005•Document ID: 10014275

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04266

  Date Added:

  April 29, 2005

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT

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