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2003 Ford Windstar TSBs

68 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Engine

11 bulletins
10010714

SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY.

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10008581

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS.

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*MJ

10008304

ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION.

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*MJ

10008196

FRONT WINDOW MOTORS NOT WORKING.

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10004942

PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR NOT WORKING.

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10004904

FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR NOT WORKING.

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10004045

TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE.

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2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT

10003853

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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*TT

10003830

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 - NEW SERVICE LEVEL CALIBRATION AVAILABLE.

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10003115

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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*TT

10002640

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 bulletins
636308

SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS.

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*TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT

10205035

Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action

10205030

Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service...

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10183771

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.

10058104

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

10056623

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

10013062

ROOF DITCH MATERIAL CRACKING.

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THIS INCLUDES 1997-2003 F-150 AND 2002 BLACKWOOD MODELS. *EH SERVICE TIP. *TT

10008350

SERVICING BODY SIDE MOLDING OR CLADDING / CONTACT REQUEST.

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*MJ

10008145

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM CHANGES.

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*TT

10007365

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

Other

6 bulletins
636112

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME(S) BENDING.

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635966

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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*TT

10074725

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

10014138

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED.

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*TT

10008151

CREASE IN THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE LEFT A-PILLAR.

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10002496

POWER SEAT THAT MOVES IN A ARC RATHER THAN STRAIGHT FORWARD OR BACK.

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Electrical

6 bulletins
636000

BATTERY DRAIN SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

10014086

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10009320

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT.

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*TT UPDATE. *TT

10004921

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

10004085

TRAILER TOW WIRING HARNESS INCOMPATIBILITY CONCERNS.

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*TT

10003160

FUSE F2.10 OPEN / TRAILER LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.

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Transmission

6 bulletins
10016808

ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE.

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*SC

10008580

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.

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*MJ

10008183

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

10003748

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS.

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2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

10003166

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / NO START / ERRATIC SHIFTING.

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10002684

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 bulletins
10014062

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

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*TT

10011159

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR.

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*TT

10009321

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS.

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*TT

10004886

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

10002780

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

10002678

SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK - SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

5 bulletins
10012954

SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE.

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*EH

10008273

TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP.

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*TT

10008198

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

10004027

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS.

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*TT

10002631

LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 STORED.

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NEW SERVICE ISOLATOR BOLT ASSEMBLY RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *TT

Suspension

4 bulletins
10183766

For 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.

10058105

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.

10056612

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

10008320

CLUNK/SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA (QSF).

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*TT

Infotainment

3 bulletins
10013077

VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE.

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10013069

COMPASS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DIRECTION READING.

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10007354

WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL GRILLE (LEAF SCREEN) BREAKING AT THE GRILLE OPENING.

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Brakes

3 bulletins
10007386

TRAILER 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

10003151

FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES.

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10001859

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 bulletins
10021217

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER.

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*KB

10008240

POWER STEERING NOISE.

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*TT

Software & Calibration

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10008201

WARNING 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

10002630

STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEMS (ADVANCETRAC) MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS.

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*TT

Air Bags & Safety

2 bulletins
10001960

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) CODE B2290.

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*TT *JB

10001919

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290.

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*TT *JB

Lighting

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10013116

MALFUNCTION 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

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10013060

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS.

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*EH