2003 Lincoln LS Technical Service Bulletins

36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Lincoln LS. 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
• 10048099Aug 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. Models 2003-05 thunderbird, 05-06 mustang, 06-08 fusion, 04-05 explorer, 05-06 expedition, 05-07 f-150; 2003-06 ls, 06 zephyr, 05-06 navigator; 06-08 milan.
• 10026402May 20, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 2003-2005 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine with extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and on 2003 my vehicles only , engine valve cover gaskets.
• 10025342Mar 10, 2008Engine cooling. Lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Certain 2003-2005 lincoln ls vehicles equipped with duratec 3.0l 4v engine. Pcv hose assembly replacement. Csc was received.
• 10022299Jul 25, 2007Other or unknown. Parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983.
• 10023293Jul 3, 2007Engine cooling. Certain 2003 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine - extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and engine valve cover gaskets. Also have an owner's letter.
• 10020702Dec 28, 2006Brakes. Parking aid system inoperative - dtc c1983.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10017925Jun 7, 2005Body and structure. Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004.
• 10017908Jun 7, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent stumble on rapid tip-in from steady speed, generally between 20-50 mph (32-80 km/h) accompanied by a inductive backfire after the tip-in.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10013371Jun 7, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135.
• 10017917May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel.
• 10017903Apr 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. No start, rough idle, or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0174, p0173, p2195, p2197, p0420, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306.
• 10014672Mar 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Day time running lamps.
• 10012954Feb 21, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt web stop button service.
• 10012947Feb 21, 2005Engine cooling. Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm).
• 10012964Feb 1, 2005Equipment. Am fm and cellular phone reception interference .
• 10018968Jan 1, 2005Brakes. Parking aid system inoperative.
• 10013321Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10014674Dec 1, 2004Latches, locks and linkages. Customer satisfaction program 04b20. Rear seat latches and owner guide label for vehicles that may have a rear seat latch that is difficult to latch and supplemental latch verification instruction label which should be affixed to the owner guide.
• 10014594Dec 1, 2004Steering. Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking.
• 10013401Nov 15, 2004Brakes. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module.
• 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.
• 10011335Sep 1, 2004Tires. P225/55r16 continental tires may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feather edge wear at low tire mileage (under 24,000 miles/39,000 km). Oasis.
• 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.
• 10011159Aug 9, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10011153Aug 9, 2004Exterior lighting. Mositure in reverse lamp.
• 10013114Jan 1, 2004Seats. Climate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization - diagnostic trouble codes b2729, b2730, b2731.
• 10013060Oct 14, 2002Equipment. Climate control a/c service tech tips.

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