Vehicle report

2003 FORD F-250 SD

Service bulletins

87 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

SSM 51909

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.

RFI20210210_624-

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.

DOR-C2C6H-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

DOR-U2J7Y-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

SSM 48157

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. To ensure the VSM is configured correctly, use the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) scan tool and select the blue ball and socket icon in the upper left corner. Select the utility knife in the bottom left corner. Select Update/Special Function and enter 53061 in the blue box then press the tick mark. The screen will go back to the system utilities page. Navigate to the toolbox tab and run the Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the VSM. The procedure will prompt you to manually enter the as-built into the VSM. Obtain the as-built data from PTS > OASIS > As-Built.

DOR-B8H4Z-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.

ASI-44534

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *PE

ASI-44404

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY, 2004-2010 E SERIES, 2003-2005 EXCURSION.

ASI-44408

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE

LP-09L02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SUPER DUTY 4X4. *PE UPDATED 7/22/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

20228

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ

08-2-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ

20052

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ

07219

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ

19728

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB

19614

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB

19621

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB

19356

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR DTC P132B, P006A IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPROGRAMMING. *KB

19375

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB

19247

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB

0617

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 06E17 SUPPLEMENT #1: CONTROL MODULE RECALIBRATION. CORROSION MAY EXIST AT THE ELECTRODE SURFACE ON THE EXHAUST PRESSURE (EP) SENSOR; FUEL DELIVERY TIMING DURING COLD WEATHER MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL; AND/OR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM OPERATION AT IDLE MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL. *TT

04194

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT

051511

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR TRAILER TOW LIGHTS OR NO POWER DUE TO OPEN FUSE. *TT

052623

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L. *TT

052625

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT

06310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT

04227

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH

051713

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT

05174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT

05188

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT

18822

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT

18735

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT

042421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

18694

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT

18525

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT

05139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC

05249

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT

18362

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION, AND/OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EGR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0401, P0402, P0403, P0404, P0405, OR P0406). *TT

042516

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT

042107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

04174

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

17406

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT

17956

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT

17917

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION. *TT

17944

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KOEO INJECTOR SELF TEST ISSUES WHEN PERFORMING RETESTS OR MULTIPLE SELF TESTS USING ANY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL. *TT

17869

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND/OR NOT SEALING. *TT

17885

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT

17784

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT

17822

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT

17829

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT

17683

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT LOWER CRANKCASE. *TT

17701

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. *TT

17704

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2614 AND P2617. *TT

17716

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BELT NOISE. *TT

17727

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT

032150

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

17566

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TURBO MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT

17567

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE)/FICM/TCM REPROGRAMMING ERRORS. *TT

17568

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NORMAL EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION) OPERATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

17569

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NO CRANK/NO START WITH LOW TR-P VOLTAGE. *TT

17571

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT

17580

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS (IN THE MIRROR ONLY), PARKING LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, CAB LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, OR DASH LIGHTS, WITH FUSE 2.17 OPEN. *TT

17486

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAK. *TT

17522

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CRANK NO START, RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE MISSES, BUCKS/JERKS OR LACKS POWER CONDITION - WIRING HARNESS CHAFING. *TT

17530

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT

03E03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EMISSIONS RECALL 03E03 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATION. *TT

17437

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHITE/GRAY SMOKE AND VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AFTER COLD START - TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND BUCK/JERK. *TT

17316

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

17320

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT

17351

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH DISENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO PARK. *TT

0310

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RAMP-RATE FROM BASE ENGINE IDLE (625 RPM) TO 1200 RPM TARGET IS HIGHER THAN PRIOR 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS MAY BE TOO RAPID FOR SMOOTH ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED PTO SERVING HIGH-INERTIA PTO SYSTEM START-UPS, TYPICAL OF DIRECT-DRIVE AIR COMPRESSOR INSTALLATIONS. *TT

03B05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 03B05. *TT

03B06

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COLD OPERATION CALIBRATION PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT FOR REDUCED COLD WEATHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ROUGH IDLE DUE TO POWERTRAIN CALIBRATION CONCERNS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. *TT

16506

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - POSSIBLE OIL OVERFILL AFTER DELIVERY. THIS INCLUDES 2003 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT

16343

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARD START, HESITATION WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340/P0344 - CONTACT REQUEST. *TT

16136

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION. *TT

06171

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS - LACK OF POWER, WHITE OR BLACK SMOKE, SURGE, P0238, P0299, P0404, P2262, AND/OR P2263. *KB

06177

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB

06213

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT

062401

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB

06246

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DTC'S P006A OR P132B - LACKS POWER, SURGE, OR FLUTTER AFTER FIELD SERVICE ACTION 06E17. *KB

071110

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ

0714

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION. *KB

07515

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

6.0L OIL SEEP OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB

0754

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

COLD START DRIVEABILITY - WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS, ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB

19090

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHAUST PRESSURE SENSOR INPUT NO LONGER USED IF PCM IS REPROGRAMMED - SERVICE TIP. *TT

19099

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

P0404 SERVICE TIP. *TT

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