2003 FORD MUSTANG Recalls (6)

Campaign:
06V108000 on 04/06/2006
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
03/18/2002 - 03/31/2004
Affected:
19,140
Defect:
On certain mustang cobra passenger vehicles, the rear surface of the accelerator pedal may come into contact with floor carpeting during heavy throttle application. the unique surface profile of the accelerator pedal may catch in the cutout on the floor carpeting behind the accelerator pedal.
Consequence:
This could interfere with the pedal's ability to return to an idle position. unexpected, continued throttle application and/or increased stopping distances may occur which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a shield over the cutout in the carpet behind the accelerator pedal. the recall began on april 26, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 06s43.customers may also 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:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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:
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:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2003 FORD MUSTANG TSBs (59)

Bulletin:
011403
Component:
122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
Summary:
Condensation and / or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
16067
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a stop into first or reverse gear. *tt
Bulletin:
16069
Component:
105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
Summary:
Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast (tip-in clunk). *tt
Bulletin:
0336
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Drift or pull to right or left. mustang cobra models only. *tt
Bulletin:
16644
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine and the t5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts. *tt
Bulletin:
16907
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps. *tt
Bulletin:
16785
Component:
122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
Summary:
Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
0395
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds (below 15 mph (25 km/h). *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:
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:
16995
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Front suspension noise. *tt
Bulletin:
03181
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
Bulletin:
17100
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Squeaking or crunching noise from the front suspension while driving over bumps or braking. *tt
Bulletin:
17104
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ticking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle. 2003 e150 included. *tt
Bulletin:
17171
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Convertible top lifting unevenly. *tt
Bulletin:
17248
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Driveline vibration. cobra models. *tt
Bulletin:
17251
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some mach 1 vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit an intermittent high idle condition with the throttle closed. *tt
Bulletin:
17286
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages. *tt
Bulletin:
17497
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Overheating condition - cooling system fill/bleed procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
17506
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Front suspension noise. *tt
Bulletin:
17510
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk. *tt
Bulletin:
0412
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Headliner sagging in rear of vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
17531
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Thump noise when a/c clutch engages. *mj
Bulletin:
17542
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Lack of power on deceleration. *mj
Bulletin:
17577
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Gear whine in 1st, 3rd and reverse gears. *tt
Bulletin:
030105
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Passenger seat rubs against door panel. *tt
Bulletin:
17858
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine ticking noise. *tt
Bulletin:
17868
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u1147 and/or u1262. *tt
Bulletin:
03243
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission gear selector lever stuck in park, unable to shift into park. overdrive function inoperative. *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:
17453
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Condensation and/or water accumulation in the headlamp assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
02221
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
Bulletin:
02111
Component:
091130 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Summary:
Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt
Bulletin:
16380
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt
Bulletin:
02176
Component:
032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Summary:
Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
Bulletin:
02178
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Noise-windnoise from the a pillar area. *mj
Bulletin:
04103
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Exhaust leak. right side exhaust pipe on 3.8l or 3.9l engine. *tt
Bulletin:
04134
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Transmission rattle noise or difficult to shift condition on vehicles equipped with a tremec t56 6 speed manual transmission. *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:
04198
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop. *tt
Bulletin:
18229
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Pop/clunk or squealing noise from the steering gear when turning, driving over bumps, or braking. oasis. *tt
Bulletin:
04156
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Tr3650 manual transmission - jumps out of gear 2nd and/or 3rd - clash noise and/or raspy feel on gear engagement. *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:
05310
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
Bulletin:
02208
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
Bulletin:
16316
Component:
162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
Summary:
Convertible top lifts unevenly. *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:
041003
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8l and 3.9l engines. *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:
04248
Component:
014000 steering:rack and pinion
Summary:
Steering rack noise. *tt squeak/creak noise from steering rack when turning. *sc
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:
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:
06513
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316. *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

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