2003 Ford Windstar TSBs
68 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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Engine
11 bulletinsSPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY.
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COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS.
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ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.
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FRONT WINDOW MOTORS NOT WORKING.
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PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR NOT WORKING.
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FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR NOT WORKING.
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TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE.
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2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT
SLIGHT AMOUNT OF FLUID RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DUST BOOT ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES.
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 - NEW SERVICE LEVEL CALIBRATION AVAILABLE.
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 OR 2) STORED IN MEMORY.
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VEHICLES WITH EXPORT CALIBRATION MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION).
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NEW SERVICE LEVEL CALIBRATION AVAILABLE. *TT
Body & Paint
10 bulletinsSLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS.
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*TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service...
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For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion...
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areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. If the rear axle should completely fracture, vehicle handling may be affected which could increase the risk of a crash.
FORD: SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING REAR AXLE FRACTURING IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD.
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MODEL 1998-03 WINDSTAR. *PE
FORD: ON SOME MINIVANS, REAR AXLE WILL FRACTURE, IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, AFTER OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD,...
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AND VEHICLE HANDLING ABILITY WILL BE AFFECTED. MODEL 1998-2003 WINDSTAR. *PE
ROOF DITCH MATERIAL CRACKING.
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THIS INCLUDES 1997-2003 F-150 AND 2002 BLACKWOOD MODELS. *EH SERVICE TIP. *TT
SERVICING BODY SIDE MOLDING OR CLADDING / CONTACT REQUEST.
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INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM CHANGES.
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POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS.
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Other
6 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME(S) BENDING.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING / GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS.
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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.
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CREASE IN THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE LEFT A-PILLAR.
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POWER SEAT THAT MOVES IN A ARC RATHER THAN STRAIGHT FORWARD OR BACK.
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Electrical
6 bulletinsBATTERY DRAIN SERVICE TIPS.
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GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT.
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BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN...
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VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE (ICM). *TT THIS INFORMATION DATED 10/01/2003 HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE 2005 MONTEREY. *TT
TRAILER TOW WIRING HARNESS INCOMPATIBILITY CONCERNS.
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FUSE F2.10 OPEN / TRAILER LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.
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Transmission
6 bulletinsERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE.
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LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.
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GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
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*TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.
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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / NO START / ERRATIC SHIFTING.
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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY.
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MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
Fuel System
6 bulletinsREAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.
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INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS.
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A...
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CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK...
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FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK - SERVICE TIPS.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
5 bulletinsSAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.
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TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP.
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REPLACEMENT OF LOWER SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS.
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DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD. COMPLIANCE RECALL 03C05. *TT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.
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LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 STORED.
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NEW SERVICE ISOLATOR BOLT ASSEMBLY RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *TT
Suspension
4 bulletinsFor 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion...
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areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount could separate from the vehicle subframe. Separation of one LCA attachment or both rear body mounts may result in a loss of vehicle directional control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN...
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SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR.
FORD: A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MINIVANS WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) OF FRONT SUBFRAME ATTACHING REAR FLANGE...
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OR REAR BODY MOUNT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO CORROSION. MODEL 1999-2003 WINDSTAR. *PE
CLUNK/SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA (QSF).
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Infotainment
3 bulletinsVARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE.
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COMPASS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DIRECTION READING.
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WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL GRILLE (LEAF SCREEN) BREAKING AT THE GRILLE OPENING.
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Brakes
3 bulletinsTRAILER TOW ELECTRIC BRAKE SWITCH/MODULE CONNECTOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THE VEHICLE AND FOR CERTAIN 1999-2001...
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VEHICLES, THE LOCATION IS NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN THE WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL. *TT
FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES.
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VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PAD AND PLUNGER FOR THE SLIDING DOORS.
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INTERMITTENT SPEAKER MALFUNCTION. MALFUNCTION SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK. MALFUNCTION DETENT SIGNAL ON A POWER SLIDING DOOR. *TT *JB
Steering
2 bulletinsPOWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER.
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POWER STEERING NOISE.
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Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsWARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS.
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*MJ UPDATE. *TT
STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEMS (ADVANCETRAC) MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS.
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Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsAIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) CODE B2290.
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AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290.
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Lighting
1 bulletinMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinCLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.
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