2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall

Campaign:
04V328000 on 07/07/2004
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
11/13/2001 - 12/02/2002
Affected:
47,314
Defect:
Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.
Consequence:
This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. in the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. loss of drive function could lead to a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. the recall began on july 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s16. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot ( 1-888-327-4236).

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TSBs (80)

Bulletin:
16132
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Some vehicles built before 6/21/2002 may exhibit airbag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b2290 (0ccupant classification circuit fault). *tt
Bulletin:
15857
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a click or rattle noise coming from the front wheel area. *tt
Bulletin:
15857
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Subject regarding rear park brake clicking noise. *tt
Bulletin:
15886
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information pertaining to the audiophile alpine radio dsp (digital signal processing) feature. *tt
Bulletin:
15914
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding air bag warning lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code b2290 / lamp fault code 16. *tt
Bulletin:
15919
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Poor am radio reception condition. *tt
Bulletin:
15920
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a passive anti-theft system (pats) may exhibit steering wheel lock and transmission shift selector that will not move out of park. *tt
Bulletin:
0355
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Rear axle shaft and/or axle bearing premature wear. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16679
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
New push type fuel clip and connector removal instructions. *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16712
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Fuel gauge that comes off full too quickly or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level (electronic or analog cluster). *tt *jb
Bulletin:
16663
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Power steering lower assist at low speeds / steering light feel at higher speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
16877
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Front door glass that moves slowly or binds - glass stops 1/2 way down. *tt
Bulletin:
16802
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Excessive power steering pump noise at cold start. *tt
Bulletin:
03122
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Fluttering or hooting noise from the climate control system recirc/fresh air mode door intermittently. *tt
Bulletin:
03124
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine vibration at idle and/or low engine speeds. *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:
03164
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles, equipped with the 4.6l 2v engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an engine tick noise that is present at all temperatures during idle. 2004 models included. *tt
Bulletin:
17027
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
False perimeter alarm activation. *tt
Bulletin:
17031
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0316 (only) stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
03142
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Battery warning lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p1246 (generator load input failed) in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt
Bulletin:
031411
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Radiator alignment pin ground clearance. *tt
Bulletin:
16941
Component:
093000 fuel system, other:fuel injection system
Summary:
Hesitation, buck or surge during steady state driving or light acceleration at 30-60 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
03191
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Inoperative engine cooling fan, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0480 (fan 1 control circuit) and/or engine overheat condition. *tt
Bulletin:
17101
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) light on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1405 or p1406 with no other dtcs. *tt
Bulletin:
17178
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code p1133 with possible driveability or no start symptoms. *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:
17297
Component:
012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:
Passive anti-theft system (pats) do not come with a steering wheel lock. *tt
Bulletin:
0421
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine knock during initial cold start, the knock will cease after the engine is fully warmed up. *tt
Bulletin:
17589
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Speed control system not maintaining a steady speed and/or the speed dropping from initial set point when speed is set during light to moderate acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
17533
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2477 - programmable module installation (pmi) service tip. *mj
Bulletin:
17545
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Cosmetic cracking of lower control arm bushing sleeve. *mj
Bulletin:
17398
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Revised diagnostics for power seat system. *tt
Bulletin:
0476
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Noise-climate control-register vent rattle with a/c blower on. *mj
Bulletin:
17745
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1233 with possile driveability or no start condition. *tt
Bulletin:
17876
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 or p0456. *tt
Bulletin:
17891
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Parking aid system disabled with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1123 or c1983. *tt
Bulletin:
03256
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj
Bulletin:
03261
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:
02111
Component:
091130 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Summary:
Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt
Bulletin:
16379
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Battery lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1246 under investigation (qsf). *tt
Bulletin:
16380
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt
Bulletin:
16387
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Seating components / contact request. *tt
Bulletin:
16388
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Rear air suspension height adjustment / service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17809
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
A no crank/no start. connector c192 or c146 not fully connected. *tt
Bulletin:
17810
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan. *tt
Bulletin:
17828
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Various intermittent/constant electrical concerns. *tt
Bulletin:
02177
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips. *mj
Bulletin:
021711
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Body-collision repair updates. *mj
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:
030804
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Erratic climate control blower motor operation during braking, turning or acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
04E12
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Emission related service action 04e12. vehicles serviced with an incorrect right hand catalytic converter. inspect and replace right hand catalytic converter. attachments i-iii and customer notification letter. *tt
Bulletin:
18222
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0460 in continuous memory. oasis. *tt
Bulletin:
04155
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Squeak or rubbing noise from front suspension - front spring insulator revised. *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:
041515
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442. *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:
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:
02206
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Radio poor am reception. *eh
Bulletin:
16273
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Poor a/c cooling performance while traveling between 55 and 70 mph. *tt
Bulletin:
16309
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor. *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:
042111
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lampand p0460 dtc in memory. *eh
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:
06216
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *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:
0567
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
Door locks being inoperative when using the keypad and/or remote keyless entry (rke) fob - fuse 2.30 opening intermittently.
Bulletin:
0531
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. a possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of puncturing the fuel tank on vehicles with limo prep package limo pack
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:
07212
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe

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