2003 Ford Crown Victoria
2003 Ford Crown Victoria TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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STEERING
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- TSB #16802 -- EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AT COLD START. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002672, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #16419 -- POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE THAT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING UPON BODY STYLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008346, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
SUSPENSION
- TSB #17545 -- COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008116, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #03196 -- HARSH RIDE/SUSPENSION SITS LOW IN FRONT. BASE VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS OR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HANDLING PACKAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004035, SEPTEMBER 29 2003)
- TSB #16886 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 25, 2003 THOUGH MAY 11, 2003 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH RIDE CHARACTERISTICS DUE TO THE FRONT SPRINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002603, JUNE 01 2003)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION:REAR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- TSB #17230 -- UNEVEN REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR ON LONG WHEELBASE VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004086, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16719 -- ACCELERATED WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001956, MARCH 01 2003)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
PARKING BRAKE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #031404 -- 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. (NHTSA ID #10011162, AUGUST 23 2004)
- TSB #17694 -- REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008211, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #0421 -- ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007363, FEBRUARY 09 2004)
- TSB #04145 -- ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009327, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #03256 -- ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008278, DECEMBER 22 2003)
- TSB #17360 -- LACKS POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008184, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03206 -- SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO A LOSS OF INJECTOR PERFORMANCE, RESULTING FROM FUEL QUALITY. LOSS OF POWER AT HEAVY LOAD, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) FOR LEAN FUEL, ROUGH IDLE, HARD START, (NHTSA ID #10004889, OCTOBER 13 2003)
- TSB #03164 -- SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003118, AUGUST 18 2003)
- TSB #03157 -- GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003187, AUGUST 04 2003)
- TSB #17031 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003157, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #03144 -- ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003744, JULY 21 2003)
- TSB #16380 -- SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008319, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #062512 -- REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *KB (NHTSA ID #10022298, no date provided)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #0524 -- IDLE VIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012940, FEBRUARY 07 2005)
- TSB #16412 -- SULPHUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008342, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- TSB #0398 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002780, MAY 12 2003)
- TSB #0349 -- A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE ON SOME CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) VEHICLES. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001901, MARCH 03 2003)
- TSB #030409 -- POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AT FILL VALVE - FILL VALVE SERVICE PART REVISIONS - CNG VEHICLES ONLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002519, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- TSB #16712 -- FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001952, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #16639 -- FUEL GAUGE READING THAT FLUCTUATES OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002506, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #17810 -- TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008569, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #03261 -- NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008279, JANUARY 05 2003)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #06216 -- LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014100, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #0355 -- REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001920, MARCH 17 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #18383 -- AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013321, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #04136 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009320, DECEMBER 27 2004)
- TSB #042111 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013381, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #042123 -- CHARGING SYSTEM - HIGH OUTPUT GENERATOR NOW AVAILABLE FOR SERVICING 2003 POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013386, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #18222 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010733, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #04174 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013116, SEPTEMBER 06 2004)
- TSB #041515 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011160, AUGUST 09 2004)
- TSB #17876 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008266, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #17809 -- A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008568, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #17745 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008241, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #17611 -- LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007398, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #0476 -- NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008204, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #03142 -- BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT FAILED) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT (NHTSA ID #10003742, DECEMBER 08 2003)
- TSB #17295 -- FLICKERING ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY, RADIO DISPLAY, AND/OR OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004937, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #17101 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1405 OR P1406 WITH NO OTHER DTCS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004044, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16996 -- POLICE INTERCEPTOR MAY EXHIBIT LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003855, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #16777 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0113 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT), P0114 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1 INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC), OR P1112 (INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT INTERM (NHTSA ID #10002661, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #16386 -- PROCEDURE TO ENABLE/DISABLE COURTESY LAMPS, WHEN DOORS ARE OPENED (DARK MODE). *TT (NHTSA ID #10008323, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #16379 -- BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT (NHTSA ID #10008318, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #02151 -- SOME POLICE INTERCEPTORS BUILT BEFORE 5/23/2002 MAY HAVE THE TAN AND PINK WIRES INTO ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR C2232D IN THE INCORRECT PIN LOCATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #635964, AUGUST 05 2002)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- TSB #17737 -- IGNITION SWITCH BINDING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008237, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #04144 -- IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BINDING ON POLICE INTERCEPTORS BUILT BEFORE 10/31/2003. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009326, JANUARY 01 2004)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- TSB #03193 -- EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004033, SEPTEMBER 29 2003)
- TSB #16698 -- ERRATIC HEADLAMP OPERATION IN AUTOLAMP MODE. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001944, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #16697 -- EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001943, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #15802 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THEN DEACTIVATED. *TT (NHTSA ID #637524, APRIL 01 2002)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
- TSB #041514 -- REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011159, AUGUST 09 2004)
- TSB #031501 -- INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009321, JULY 12 2004)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
SEAT BELTS
- TSB #05310 -- SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012954, FEBRUARY 21 2005)
- TSB #15884 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT BELTMINDER DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING CLARIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #637751, MAY 01 2002)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #04251 -- ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014165, DECEMBER 27 2004)
- TSB #17468 -- COSMETIC CRACKING OF THE CENTER FLOOR PAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007320, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #021711 -- BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008585, SEPTEMBER 02 2002)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #15980 -- SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER BUILT FROM JOB1 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2002 MAY HAVE POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL DECORATIVE CARPET INSERTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #637440, JUNE 01 2002)
- TSB #16001 -- A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CARPET INSERTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER. *TT (NHTSA ID #637445, JUNE 01 2002)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- TSB #03183 -- DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ROUGH IDLE OR NO START WHEN COLD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEDICATED 4.6L OR 5.4L CNG ENGINE ONLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004029, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #16770 -- SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002657, APRIL 01 2003)
WHEELS
- TSB #04M05 -- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M05. STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014680, DECEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #03M03 -- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 03M03 - STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT ADVANCE NOTICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003069, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #03125 -- THE GOODYEAR P225/60R16 EAGLE RS-A PLUS IS A NEW AND IMPROVED TIRE AVAILABLE FOR POLICE APPLICATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002686, JUNE 23 2003)
- TSB #15857 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #637706, MAY 01 2002)
INTERIOR LIGHTING
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
- TSB #17543 -- INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008114, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17516 -- INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007348, JANUARY 01 2004)
EQUIPMENT
- TSB #02B02 -- INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT. *TT UPDATE PART 2. EXPIRATION DATE REMOVED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000878, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16312 -- RADIO SUPPRESSION PKG (53M) REVISION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013079, OCTOBER 01 2002)
- TSB #15812 -- OVERSPEED WARNING CHIME ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 70 M PH / 110 KPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #637540, APRIL 01 2002)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #03228 -- LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COOLING AND RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH THE A/C VENTS TYPICALLY DURING EXTENDED IDLING CONDITIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008160, NOVEMBER 10 2003)
- TSB #02208 -- CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013060, OCTOBER 14 2002)
- TSB #16309 -- HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013078, OCTOBER 01 2002)