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2003 Ford F-250
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–44 of 44, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 2, 2002–Feb 1, 2005.

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Feb 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18406

NHTSA communication ID: 10012965

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10012965 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18397

NHTSA communication ID: 10012958

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10012958 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18376

NHTSA communication ID: 10013316

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10013316 at NHTSA
Dec 31, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0471

NHTSA communication ID: 10008201

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10008201 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042107

NHTSA communication ID: 10014086

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10014086 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042411

NHTSA communication ID: 10014083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10014083 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04236

NHTSA communication ID: 10013413

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10013413 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04217

NHTSA communication ID: 10013369

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10013369 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18223

NHTSA communication ID: 10010734

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM.

Source record 10010734 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18217

NHTSA communication ID: 10010731

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10010731 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04174

NHTSA communication ID: 10013116

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10013116 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18069

NHTSA communication ID: 10011181

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.

Source record 10011181 at NHTSA
Jun 14, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04115

NHTSA communication ID: 10008255

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008255 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16915

NHTSA communication ID: 10002626

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10002626 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17669

NHTSA communication ID: 10007425

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.

Source record 10007425 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17667

NHTSA communication ID: 10007424

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10007424 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17643

NHTSA communication ID: 10007414

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10007414 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17618

NHTSA communication ID: 10007400

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10007400 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17613

NHTSA communication ID: 10007399

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10007399 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17603

NHTSA communication ID: 10007395

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.

Source record 10007395 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17554

NHTSA communication ID: 10008119

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008119 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17553

NHTSA communication ID: 10008118

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING. *MJ

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10008118 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17537

NHTSA communication ID: 10008109

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE. *MJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10008109 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17535

NHTSA communication ID: 10008107

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT. *MJ

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10008107 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17534

NHTSA communication ID: 10008106

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM). *MJ

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10008106 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17508

NHTSA communication ID: 10007341

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10007341 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17472

NHTSA communication ID: 10007321

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW POWER CONDITION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES MY2003 FORD F450/550. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.

Source record 10007321 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17460

NHTSA communication ID: 10007317

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM HEAD GASKET AREA. INCLUDING FORD F450/550 MY2003. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10007317 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16515

NHTSA communication ID: 10005089

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10005089 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17307

NHTSA communication ID: 10004948

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER DOOR SEAL WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. F250 MODEL INCLUDES 1999-2004 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10004948 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17296

NHTSA communication ID: 10004938

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0232 (FUEL PUMP SECONDARY CIRCUIT HIGH). THIS INCLUDES 2003-2004 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10004938 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17929

NHTSA communication ID: 10004934

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0103 (MASS OR VOLUME AIR FLOW CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT) DUE TO WATER INGESTION/SNOW PACKING/ICE BUILD-UP IN THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10004934 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17288

NHTSA communication ID: 10004931

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LACK OF POWER AND/OR LOW BOOST PRESSURE CONDITION. THIS INCLUDES 2003-2004 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10004931 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17266

NHTSA communication ID: 10004917

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW BASE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CAUSED BY HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM LEAK. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10004917 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17252

NHTSA communication ID: 10004906

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK AT, OR NEAR, THE REAR MAIN SEAL. THIS INCLUDES 2003-2004 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10004906 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17009

NHTSA communication ID: 10003149

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH NO HARD FAULT. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10003149 at NHTSA
May 12, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03911

NHTSA communication ID: 10002783

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10002783 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16589

NHTSA communication ID: 10005093

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. USE FUEL ADDITIVE TO PREVENT HIS CONDITION. ALL SUPER DUTY F-SERIES 1999-2003 INCLUDED. OASIS *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.

Source record 10005093 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16567

NHTSA communication ID: 10005091

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INCORRECT TRANSMISSION FLUID INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) IN TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES 2003. OASIS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10005091 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

16411

NHTSA communication ID: 10008341

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

6.0L DIESEL ENGINE POWER MODULE (DEPM) FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE MONITOR TRAILER TOW WIRING IS NOT REIMBURSABLE. *MJ

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS.

Source record 10008341 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
Oct 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16185

NHTSA communication ID: 10008594

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED. *MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT

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

Source record 10008594 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