2003 LINCOLN LS Recall
- Campaign:
- 03V136000 on 04/21/2003
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 11/12/2002 - 02/11/2003
- Affected:
- 1,736
- Defect:
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome wheels, the chrome wheels were not heat-treated. these wheels may crack at the lug-nut holes, which could result in the loss of the lug-nut torque.
- Consequence:
- If this condition occurs, the driver may experience noise and/or vibration while driving the vehicle. continued operation of the vehicle could result in the wheel separating from the hub, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the wheels to make sure that all the wheels have been heat-treated. any wheel that has not been heat-treated will be replaced. owner notification began april 14, 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 lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
- Notes:
- Ford recall no.03s01. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2003 LINCOLN LS TSBs (78)
- Bulletin:
- 7867
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Driveline vibration (a high frequency buzz) that is felt through the seat and floorpan at highway speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0295
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Excessive electrical system current draw which could result in a discharged battery and a no crank condition. *tt service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16661
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Front or rear seatbelt that is slow to retract when unbuckled. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16892
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Squeal noise from the rear brakes on vehicles produced before 5/15/2003. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16893
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Illuminated tcil e or an error message with diagnostic trouble code p1744 only. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16904
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Service park brake message in the message center and the amber electronic park brake (epb) switch indicator may be illuminated diagnostic trouble codes c1094, c1408, c1409, c1769, c1782, c1783, c1987, c1988 or c1989. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16905
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Service park brake message in the message center and the amber electronic park brake (epb) switch indicator may be illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b2477 present in the epb module. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16788
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Vehicles with the controller area network (can) may exhibit a powertrain control module (pcm) non-communication event, which could lead to an unnecessary pcm replacement using normal diagnostics. various models including the 2003 super dut
- Bulletin:
- 16748
- Component:
- 203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
- Summary:
- Difficulty fully engaging a lug nut wrench or socket over the nut on vehicles with exposed wheel lug nuts only. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0398
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 17033
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Electrical feature enable/disable - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03158
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Vehicles built between 11/18/2002 and 05/17/2003 with the 5r55s transmission may exhibit harsh shifts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03133
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- One or both climate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization with diagnostic trouble code b2729 (cushion over-temp detected) present in the climate controlled seat module (ccsm). diagnostic trouble code b2731 (differential
- Bulletin:
- 03144
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16940
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Passive anti-theft system (pats) parameter reset required after module programming. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03172
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Headliner dropping down or becoming unattached at the rear of the vehicle near the center high mount stop lamp (chmsl). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03203
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17258
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Squeaking noise when switching climate control between panel, floor and panel/floor modes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17279
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Ngs service card version 11.0 or higher must be used for advancetrac (ivd) calibration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17479
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with ignition coil related diagnostic trouble codes (p035x). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17512
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 17634
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Keyless entry keypad inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17638
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Parking brake warning message and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u1040. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17666
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the pcm with no other dtc's present. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17673
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Service park brake message with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2477 in the elctronic park brake module. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17541
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Front seatback trim panel j-hook failure in high ambient temperatures. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 17583
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Unintended opening of the side door window glass and moonroof while vehicle is parked. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17314
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- High and/or rolling idle at low mileage. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17315
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Electronic throttle control (etc) warning lamp on or etc engine failsafe mode message displayed with multiple driveability symptoms and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17338
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 stored in the pcm (powertrain control module). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17382
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300-p0308 or p0350-p0358. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17740
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Electtronic throttle control warning message or lamp on - malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 - possible driveability symptoms. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17756
- Component:
- 013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Summary:
- Steering gear noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17758
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Unintended opening of the side door window glass and moonroof while vehicle is parked (false global open). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04L21
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Vehicle emission control information (veci) label replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17803
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Veci label installed that incorrectly indicates the vehicle is equipped with a secondary air injection system (air). service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02177
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 04101
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering gear squeak when turning the steering wheel, especially during low speed parking maneuvers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031501
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17929
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- 16-inch continental tires may exhibit tire vibration caused by flat spotting. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17942
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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 b
- Bulletin:
- 17946
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Abs warning indicator on with diagnostic trouble code c1145 and/or c1155. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04157
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Mositure in reverse lamp. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041514
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031404
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- 18133
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- P225/55r16 continental tires may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feather edge wear at low tire mileage (under 24,000 miles/39,000 km). oasis. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0531
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05310
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 18426
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Am fm and cellular phone reception interference . *eh
- Bulletin:
- 02208
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 040402
- Component:
- 221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
- Summary:
- Climate controlled seats turning off shortly after initialization - diagnostic trouble codes b2729, b2730, b2731. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04174
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18383
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04217
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04219
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042213
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1145 and/or c1155 stored in anti-lock brake system (abs) module. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04189
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042421
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04251
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18320
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Vibration felt for a few miles of driving after parking. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 18505
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Day time running lamps. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 04B20
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 0565
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- No start, rough idle, or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0174, p0173, p2195, p2197, p0420, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0597
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 18615
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02162
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Water/moisture in cop wells - dtc p0301-p0308 - 3.9l engine - vehicles built through 5/1/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041601
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 052308
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Parking aid system inoperative. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 062013
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Parking aid system inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 062513
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 0707
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Certain 2003 model year lincoln ls and ford thunderbird vehicles equipped with 3.9l engine - extended warranty coverage on ignition coil assemblies and engine valve cover gaskets. also have an owner's letter. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 08-N-01
- Component:
- 063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- CSP 07M07
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- TSB-12-8-1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
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