2003 Ford Ranger Technical Service Bulletins

20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Ford Ranger. 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.

• 10177863Jul 13, 2020Body and structure. 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 with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. 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. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. 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. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10021051Feb 27, 2007Engine cooling. Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt.
• 10020173Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip.
• 10018746Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10017891Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
• 10017889Apr 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Brake lamp concerns.
• 10013300Jan 24, 2005Equipment. Inside door pull handle loose - vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks.
• 10013315Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. High idle at cold start.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014096Dec 13, 2004Suspension. Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10013414Nov 29, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
• 10013369Nov 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
• 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
• 10011169Sep 6, 2004Brakes. Grabbing condition from rear drum brakes.
• 10013077Oct 1, 2002Equipment. Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium cd-6 radios - cd-6 shuffle feature between discs not available.
• 10013075Oct 1, 2002Engine cooling. Engine timing service tools / service tip.

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