2003 Ford F-150 Technical Service Bulletins

26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Ford F-150. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11001174May 27, 2024Other or unknown. 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.
• 10172885Feb 7, 2020Engine cooling. 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.
• 10205038Apr 21, 2016Fuel system. Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
• 10183774Apr 21, 2016Fuel system. 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…
• 10058101Sep 9, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. 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.
• 10056624Aug 11, 2014Fuel system. 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.
• 10024865Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. 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.
• 10023943Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. 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.
• 10019949Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10018741Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1131 and/or p1151 - 4.2l engine.
• 10018062Oct 7, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant degas bottle overflow.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10017892Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10014685Mar 21, 2005Engine cooling. Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine.
• 10014666Mar 7, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow.
• 10014659Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles.
• 10016789Jan 1, 2005Suspension. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10014275Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10013369Nov 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
• 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine cooling. 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.
• 10013082Oct 1, 2002Body and structure. Running change - door trim panel white puddle lamp discontinued.
• 10013077Oct 1, 2002Equipment. Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium cd-6 radios - cd-6 shuffle feature between discs not available.
• 10013073Oct 1, 2002Other or unknown. The interior lock rod cap color changed to ebony regardless of interior trim panel color.

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