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2003 Lincoln NAVIGATOR
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–150 of 150, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 1, 2002–Jul 1, 2003.

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Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17003

NHTSA communication ID: 10003859

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER LIFTGATE AJAR WARNING IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE.

Source record 10003859 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17001

NHTSA communication ID: 10003857

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ADVANCETRAC MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1277 (STEERING WHEEL ANGLE 1 AN 2 CIRCUIT FAILURE) OR C1278 (STEERING WHEEL ANGLE 1 AND 2 SIGNAL FAULTED) IN THE IVD MODULE. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10003857 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16998

NHTSA communication ID: 10003856

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OPEN FUSE AND LOSS OF BACKLIGHTING IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10003856 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16975

NHTSA communication ID: 10003849

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STABILITY CONTROL (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1998. *TT

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

Source record 10003849 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16946

NHTSA communication ID: 10003836

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1790 IN AIR SUSPENSION (4WAS/VDM) MODULE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10003836 at NHTSA
Jun 23, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03127

NHTSA communication ID: 10002688

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 6/12/2003 ONLY. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10002688 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16926

NHTSA communication ID: 10002637

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10002637 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16923

NHTSA communication ID: 10002634

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS. CONCERNS MAY SEEM TO ORIGINATE FROM FRONT AXLE, OR STEERING GEAR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10002634 at NHTSA
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
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

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
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

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
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

16170

NHTSA communication ID: 636178

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, P1744. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 636178 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16123

NHTSA communication ID: 636146

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SERVICE ISSUE WITH THE POWER LIFT GATE OPERATION. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 636146 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16087

NHTSA communication ID: 636289

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, AND P1744 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH). *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 636289 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

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
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15937

NHTSA communication ID: 637845

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE LIFTGATE / TRUNK MODULE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 637845 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

0749

NHTSA communication ID: 10021459

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS. *KB

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 10021459 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