2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Recalls (2)

Campaign:
06E056000 on 06/22/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
58,640
Defect:
Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
Consequence:
Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2006. owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to ufi filters usa (purolator) aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V861000 on 12/21/2015
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
10/02/2001 - 08/01/2005
Affected:
296,004
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles manufactured october 3, 2001, to august 2, 2005. the affected vehicles have a lighting control module (lcm) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Consequence:
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lcm, free of charge. the recall began april 14, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s39.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS TSBs (88)

Bulletin:
15980
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some vehicles including the 2003 marauder built from job1 through june 11, 2002 may have poor adhesion of the door trim panel decorative carpet inserts. *tt
Bulletin:
16001
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
A service procedure for poor adhesion of the door trim panel carpet inserts on certain vehicles including the 2003 marauder. *tt
Bulletin:
15802
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
On some vehicles the headlamps remain illuminated when wipers are activated and then deactivated. *tt
Bulletin:
15812
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Overspeed warning chime activation when travelling above 70 m ph / 110 kph. *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:
15875
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
Some retail customers may perceive the operation of the dash light dimming feature as being faulty. *tt
Bulletin:
15884
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Subject regarding seat belt beltminder deactivating / activating clarification. *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:
16698
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Erratic headlamp operation in autolamp mode. *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:
16639
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Fuel gauge reading that fluctuates or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level. *tt
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:
16886
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicles equipped with steel wheels built between april 25, 2003 though may 11, 2003 may exhibit harsh ride characteristics due to the front springs. *tt
Bulletin:
16906
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Moisture in the headlamps. *tt
Bulletin:
16770
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Speed control deactivation switch adjustment service procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
16777
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0113 (intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit high input), p0114 (intake air temperature sensor 1 intermittent/erratic), or p1112 (intake air temperature circuit interm
Bulletin:
16802
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Excessive power steering pump noise at cold start. *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:
17031
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0316 (only) stored in memory. *tt
Bulletin:
03157
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Grinding type noise from the timing chain area. *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:
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:
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:
03196
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Harsh ride/suspension sits low in front. base vehicles with steel wheels or vehicles equipped with handling package. *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:
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:
17295
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Flickering electronic instrument cluster display, electronic automatic temperature control display, radio display, and/or overhead console display. *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:
17502
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Slow or binding side door glass operation. *tt
Bulletin:
17516
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Intermittent horn self-activation. *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:
17543
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
Intermittent horn self-activation. *mj
Bulletin:
17545
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Cosmetic cracking of lower control arm bushing sleeve. *mj
Bulletin:
03228
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Lack of air conditioner (a/c) cooling and restricted/reduced air flow through the a/c vents typically during extended idling conditions. *tt
Bulletin:
17313
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering nibble - service tip. *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:
17757
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals. *tt
Bulletin:
17876
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 or p0456. *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:
16388
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Rear air suspension height adjustment / service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
16401
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Brake booster push rod adjustment. brake pedal feel condition. *mj
Bulletin:
16419
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Power steering pump noise that may differ depending upon body style. *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:
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:
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:
04145
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine vibration at idle on vehicles equipped with single exhaust. *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:
0524
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Idle vibration vehicles equipped with single exhaust. *eh
Bulletin:
0531
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
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:
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:
04247
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *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:
0549
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Uncommanded windshield wiper operation. *tt
Bulletin:
042407
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) dtcs, such as c1145, c1155, c1165, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222. *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:
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
Bulletin:
CSP-14-N-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Ford: the lighting control module has extended warranty coverage, on certain vehicles, due to a possible crack on solder joint that connects relay to circuit board. model 2003-2005 crown victoria, grand marquis. *pe
Bulletin:
CSP-14N01
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Ford: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the lighting control module extended warranty coverage, for some vehicles, to 15 years or 250,000 miles, whichever occurs first. model 2003-2005 victoria, grand mar
Bulletin:
ASI-45182
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.

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