2003 FORD E SERIES
1 recalls, 4 complaints - 65 TSBs
03V094000 Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 6, 2015
Incident date: Sep 4, 2015
MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED SHUT OFF DEAD!!!! IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I MANAGED TO RESTAR IT AND IMMEDIATELY DROVE IT TO THE CLOSEST MECHANIC SHOP.I PAID $49.95 FEE AND THEY SCANNED THE ENGINE. TOLD ME IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A LOOSE WIRE, THAT THEY TOOK CARE OF IT AND GO AHEAD AND DRIVE IT. "BRING ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 26, 2007
Incident date: May 20, 2007
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD RATTLING SOUND AND STARTED TO LOOSE POWER, EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT DOWN AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS BAD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SINCE MAY 21,... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jan 16, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2007
GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR END WHILE BACKING OR MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS. PER 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE FORD EXPLORER DUE TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY DOCUMENTED BOTH HERE AND IN ONLINE FORUMS. IT REQUIRES A $1000.00 REPAIR WITH NO GUARANT... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Oct 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPER CAME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 FORD E SERIES
65 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 19 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
SSM 51536
Apr 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
TSB-11-11-21
Nov 17, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: THE BLOWER MOTOR ON SOME VEHICLES ARE OPERATING EITHER INCORRECTLY OR NOT OPERATING OR JUST FUNCTIONING ON ONE SPEED. *PE
TSB-11-11-21
Nov 17, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: THE BLOWER MOTOR ON SOME VEHICLES ARE OPERATING EITHER INCORRECTLY OR NOT OPERATING OR JUST FUNCTIONING ON ONE SPEED. *PE
SB-09M03
Aug 19, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FORD: CERTAIN VEHICLES, E SERIES AND F SUPER DUTY, WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGE AMBULANCE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT-6.0L DIESEL ENGINE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY EXTENSION. AWARENESS COMMUNICATION DATED 4/20/09. *PE
SB-09M02
Aug 19, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FORD: CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGE AMBULANCE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT; SPECIFIC COMPONENT WARRANTY EXTENSION. AWARENESS COMMUNICATION, DATED 4/20/09. *PE
SB-20937
Aug 1, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH A TORQ SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK AND/OR DURING 2-3 UPSHIFT. MODELS F SUPER DUTY; E SERIES; EXCURSION; F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND LOW CAB FORWARD.
SB-20937
Aug 1, 2009
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH A TORQ SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK AND/OR DURING 2-3 UPSHIFT. MODELS F SUPER DUTY; E SERIES; EXCURSION; F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND LOW CAB FORWARD.
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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. *PE
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
020503
Mar 21, 2005
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GUIDANCE FOR CNG TANK INSPECTION FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED AFTER DECEMBER 2, 1996. *TT UPDATE. *TT
0554
Mar 21, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
04228
Dec 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START OR NO START. *EH
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
032151
Oct 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
17905
Jul 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT
17885
Jun 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT
0484
May 3, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CHASSIS COMPONENT TORQUE UPDATE FOR E-COATED FRAMES. *TT
17777
May 1, 2004
022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT
17695
Apr 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE 50-65 MPH. *TT
032150
Mar 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
16515
Jan 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT
17508
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT
17520
Jan 1, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CLUNK FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT
03256
Dec 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
03236
Nov 24, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B1876, B1880, B1915 AND/OR B1920 AIRBAG ELECTRONIC CRASH SENSOR (ECS) MODULE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET HIGH CURRENT DEVICES. *TT
17320
Nov 1, 2003
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT
17385
Nov 1, 2003
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
032145
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032146
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PAN CORROSION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
17023
Oct 30, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) DISPLAYED USING NGS OR WDS. *TT
16589
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. FORD SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
03206
Oct 13, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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,
17245
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE REMAINING AT IDLE EVEN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TT
17259
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 AFTER AN OVERNIGHT SOAK IN EXTREME COLD AND HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. *TT
17254
Oct 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
17244
Oct 1, 2003
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDERS BINDS IN OFF AND LOCK POSITIONS. *TT
03192
Sep 29, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03183
Sep 15, 2003
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
03171
Sep 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7.3L DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK. *TT
03164
Aug 18, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
17079
Aug 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WATER PUMP PULLEY BOLTS LOOSENING. *TT
031410
Jul 21, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL OIL LEAK AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE (EBP) ACTUATOR. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
16916
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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
16818
May 1, 2003
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE CONTROL SPLASH SHIELD INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0342
Mar 3, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE, ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES. *TT *JB
030402
Feb 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ON SOME DEDICATED CNG VEHICLES, A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL FILL VALVE. REVISED SERVICE PARTS. *TT
03261
Jan 5, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
3C2414A411AA
Jan 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
E-SERIES CHASSIS CAB AND CUTAWAY 12A581 BACK-UP CIRCUIT REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
02227
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
02221
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
16407
Nov 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP PULLEY BOLTS LOOSE. *MJ
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
870197
Oct 22, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
16309
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
02168
Aug 19, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
REPORTS THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES APPEAR TO BE DOGTRACKING. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ02002
Opened: Jan 14, 2002 , Closed: Aug 19, 2002
TIRE VALVE STEM
There is no summary currently available
PE98038
Opened: Jul 8, 1998 , Closed: Nov 20, 1998
POWER MIRROR CIRCUIT FIRES
alleged that a short circuit in the remote power mirror control switch causes a fire in the driver's door.
FORD E SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD E SERIES across all model years (1977, 2003).
12
Total Recalls
68
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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