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2003 Ford EXPEDITION
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–152 of 152, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 1, 2002–Jun 1, 2003.

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Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16900

NHTSA communication ID: 10002611

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLIMATE CONTROLLED (CC) SEAT MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE SHUTDOWN OF THE CC SEAT WHEN IT IS IN HEAD MODE ON THE SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT HEAT CYCLES. *TT

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.

Source record 10002611 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16885

NHTSA communication ID: 10002602

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RAPID RATTLE, BUZZ, FLUTTER, OR GURGLE NOISE FROM THE MUFFLER. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS MOST PREDOMINANTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS WARM, OR UNDER A LIGHT LOAD, BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.

Source record 10002602 at NHTSA
May 12, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0398

NHTSA communication ID: 10002780

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10002780 at NHTSA
May 12, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0391

NHTSA communication ID: 10002774

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PROCEDURE TO SEPARATE INBOARD CV JOINT HALFSHAFTS FROM DIFFERENTIAL. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.

Source record 10002774 at NHTSA
May 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16854

NHTSA communication ID: 10002763

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT DOOR GLASS MAKING A POPPING NOISE AS IT ENTERS THE HEADER SEAL AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR OPENING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN THE CASE OF THE NAVIGATOR DRIVER'S DOOR, THE GLASS MAY BOUNCE OFF THE HEADER AND REVERSE TO A MID-POSITION. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 10002763 at NHTSA
May 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16853

NHTSA communication ID: 10002762

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VIA THE QUICKER SERVICE FIX (QSF). *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.

Source record 10002762 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16806

NHTSA communication ID: 10002674

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. 2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10002674 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16762

NHTSA communication ID: 10002654

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RIDE HEIGHT ANOMALIES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION, I.E. FRONT SUSPENSION LOWERING WHILE REAR RISES, DUE TO LEAKING SOLENOIDS.

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Source record 10002654 at NHTSA
Mar 31, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0364

NHTSA communication ID: 10001856

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT AXLE GROAN OR HUM, AND/OR A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN OPERATED IN 2 HIGH MODE. *TT *JB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10001856 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16729

NHTSA communication ID: 10001959

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING (NOT THE COOLER LINE INTO THE FITTING), WHICH MAY RESULT IN A RESIDUE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE RADIATOR TANK AROUND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING. *TT *JB

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10001959 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16726

NHTSA communication ID: 10001958

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. *TT *JB

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10001958 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16705

NHTSA communication ID: 10001947

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS. *TT *JB

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Source record 10001947 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16692

NHTSA communication ID: 10001940

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GAUGES SWEEPING, POWER LOCKS CYCLING, HIGH TEMP/LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATING, ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATING, RADIO/CD/DVD TURNING ON/OFF AND VARIOUS OTHER FUNCTIONS. *TT *JB

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10001940 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16683

NHTSA communication ID: 10001937

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10001937 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16675

NHTSA communication ID: 10001933

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REVERSE TILT-DOWN MIRRORS NOT RETURNING TO THE PRE-REVERSE POSITION AFTER SHIFTING TO REVERSE AND THEN TO DRIVE. *TT *JB

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 10001933 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16642

NHTSA communication ID: 10002508

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKE SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10002508 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16606

NHTSA communication ID: 10002491

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAK. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10002491 at NHTSA
Nov 11, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02227

NHTSA communication ID: 10008310

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008310 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16430

NHTSA communication ID: 10008355

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE CHATTER NOISE - CONTACT REQUEST. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10008355 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16403

NHTSA communication ID: 10008334

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008334 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16400

NHTSA communication ID: 10008331

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10008331 at NHTSA
Oct 14, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02208

NHTSA communication ID: 10013060

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10013060 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16366

NHTSA communication ID: 10013085

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A/C EVAPORATOR CORE ICING. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10013085 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16336

NHTSA communication ID: 10013083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1991 IN THE ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE - OMITTED FROM WORKSHOP MANUAL - PROCEDURE PROVIDED. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10013083 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16309

NHTSA communication ID: 10013078

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10013078 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16308

NHTSA communication ID: 10013077

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10013077 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16297

NHTSA communication ID: 10013072

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOONROOF WATER LEAK, INOPERATIVE - CONTACT REQUEST IN METRO DETROIT AREA. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10013072 at NHTSA
Sep 2, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02179

NHTSA communication ID: 10008583

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BODY-BODY JOINT REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL-REPAIR PROCEDURE. *MJ

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10008583 at NHTSA
Sep 2, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02177

NHTSA communication ID: 10008581

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008581 at NHTSA
Sep 2, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02176

NHTSA communication ID: 10008580

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH.

Source record 10008580 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16242

NHTSA communication ID: 10008605

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CALIBRATION OF NAVIGATION RADIO ON PRE-DELIVERY VEHICLES. *MJ

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10008605 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16236

NHTSA communication ID: 10008604

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STEERING WHEEL DISCOLORATION UNDER INVESTIGATION - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ

Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.

Source record 10008604 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16222

NHTSA communication ID: 10008601

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DOOR SQUEAK/RATTLE. *MJ

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10008601 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16177

NHTSA communication ID: 636182

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1440 OMITTED FROM WORKSHOP MANUAL. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 636182 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16092

NHTSA communication ID: 636109

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POWER STEERING NOISE / VIBRATION FROM THE AREA OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP ACCOMPANIED BY BLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.

Source record 636109 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16088

NHTSA communication ID: 636291

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME 4X2 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR AXLE WHINE AT 50 AND 62 MPH IN COAST OR DRIVE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 636291 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16085

NHTSA communication ID: 636286

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE TIPS ON ON CHECKING FUSES 32, 33 AND 34. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

Source record 636286 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16083

NHTSA communication ID: 636281

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE OR A TIRE LOSING PRESSURE MESSAGE IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. *TT

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 636281 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16079

NHTSA communication ID: 636279

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WITH NO FUEL PRESSURE PRESENT AND / OR FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0231 OR P0232. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 636279 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16076

NHTSA communication ID: 636273

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTICS PROVIDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C2777 / C2778 (SENSOR CLUSTER CAN BUS FAILURE / SENSOR CLUSTER POWER SUPPLY FAILURE). *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 636273 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16075

NHTSA communication ID: 636271

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE) OMITTED FROM THE WORSHOP MANUAL. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 636271 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16070

NHTSA communication ID: 636267

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT AXLE GROAN OR HUM, AND / OR A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN OPERATED IN 2 HIGH MODE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 636267 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16047

NHTSA communication ID: 636247

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNBAMICS (IVD) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1998. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 636247 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16036

NHTSA communication ID: 636231

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MAY 20, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR RELEASED. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.

Source record 636231 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16023

NHTSA communication ID: 636216

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEATHERING OF THE TREAD EDGES ON NEW TIRES AS RECEIVED FROM THE FACTORY. *TT

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 636216 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15951

NHTSA communication ID: 637432

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS SERVICE REMINDER IS IN REFERENCE TO LIFT (JACKING) POINTS. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 637432 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15940

NHTSA communication ID: 637850

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF RACK WIND NOISE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK.

Source record 637850 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15938

NHTSA communication ID: 637846

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 637846 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15809

NHTSA communication ID: 637535

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON USING NSG DIAGNOSTIC CARD VERSION 20.1 AND SERVICE CARD VERSION 10.2 WHEN SERVICING. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 637535 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

062513

NHTSA communication ID: 10022299

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARKING AID SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10022299 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

061510

NHTSA communication ID: 10021072

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE - HEIGHT SENSOR LINKAGE ARM DISENGAGING. *KB

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Source record 10021072 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

062013

NHTSA communication ID: 10020702

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB

Source components: PARKING BRAKE.

Source record 10020702 at NHTSA