2004 Lincoln LS Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–68 of 68, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 1, 2003–Jul 13, 2020.
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Jul 13, 2020Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB 20-2233
NHTSA communication ID: 10177863
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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.
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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
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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
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The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
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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. *PE
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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. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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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. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
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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. *TT
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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. *TT
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B21. WATER PUMP HOSE REPLACEMENT. THE WATER PUMP HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT NUMBER OF WOVEN REINFORCEMENT LOOPS, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE HOSE TO BURST AT LOW MILEAGE, CAUSING A LOSS OF COOLANT. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.
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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.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME SOUND WHENEVER THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPEN (EVEN WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION), THE EASY EXIT FEATURE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, OR THE STEERING COLUMN (AND SEAT IF APPLICABLE) MOVING BACK AND FORTH WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION ON VEHICLES WITH A FORD ACCESSORY REMOTE START KIT. *TT
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, E DISPLAYED FOR GEAR POSITION, HARSH SHIFTS, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0705 AND P1702 AFTER POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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ELECTTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE OR LAMP ON - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 - POSSIBLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *TT
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AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0462 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW) OR P2067 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR B CIRCUIT LOW) CAUSED BY AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START SYSTEM. *TT
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ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LAMP ON OR ETC ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT