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2003 Ford Mustang Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
02/20/08 NHTSA ID: 10023943
TSB ID: 07212

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.
05/10/06 NHTSA ID: 10019912
TSB ID: 06513

Engine misfire with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) pewee, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, p0308, and p0316.
01/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10018745
TSB ID: 041601

Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014080
TSB ID: 04248

Steering rack noise. squeak/creak noise from steering rack when turning. *sc
04/15/05 NHTSA ID: 10013368
TSB ID: 041003

Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8l and 3.9l engines.
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

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.
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12/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10010738
TSB ID: 18229

Pop/clunk or squealing noise from the steering gear when turning, driving over bumps, or braking. oasis.
09/07/04 NHTSA ID: 10008992
TSB ID: 04103

Exhaust leak. right side exhaust pipe on 3.8l or 3.9l engine.
08/05/04 NHTSA ID: 10008580
TSB ID: 02176

Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008304
TSB ID: 02221

Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008319
TSB ID: 16380

Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications.
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008312
TSB ID: 02111

Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued.
07/26/04 NHTSA ID: 10008278
TSB ID: 03256

Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj
07/23/04 NHTSA ID: 10008260
TSB ID: 17858

Engine ticking noise.
07/22/04 NHTSA ID: 10008113
TSB ID: 17542

Lack of power on deceleration. *mj
06/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10007335
TSB ID: 17497

Overheating condition - cooling system fill/bleed procedure.
06/14/04 NHTSA ID: 10007339
TSB ID: 17506

Front suspension noise.
11/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10004043
TSB ID: 17100

Squeaking or crunching noise from the front suspension while driving over bumps or braking.
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11/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10004045
TSB ID: 17104

Ticking/tapping noise with the engine warmed up and the transmission in gear at idle. 2003 e150 included.
11/04/03 NHTSA ID: 10003854
TSB ID: 16995

Front suspension noise.
10/29/03 NHTSA ID: 10003744
TSB ID: 03144

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.
10/08/03 NHTSA ID: 10003118
TSB ID: 03164

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.
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002780
TSB ID: 0398

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.
09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002778
TSB ID: 0395

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).
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09/04/03 NHTSA ID: 10002509
TSB ID: 16644

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine and the t5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts.
09/03/03 NHTSA ID: 10002483
TSB ID: 0336

Drift or pull to right or left. mustang cobra models only.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014100
TSB ID: 06216

Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
01/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10011152
TSB ID: 04156

Tr3650 manual transmission - jumps out of gear 2nd and/or 3rd - clash noise and/or raspy feel on gear engagement.
12/07/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10010718
TSB ID: 04198

Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop.
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09/22/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10009318
TSB ID: 04134

Transmission rattle noise or difficult to shift condition on vehicles equipped with a tremec t56 6 speed manual transmission.
07/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008279
TSB ID: 03261

New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
07/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008274
TSB ID: 03243

Automatic transmission gear selector lever stuck in park, unable to shift into park. overdrive function inoperative.
07/22/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008138
TSB ID: 17577

Gear whine in 1st, 3rd and reverse gears.
06/14/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10007342
TSB ID: 17510

Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk.
01/14/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004902
TSB ID: 17248

Driveline vibration. cobra models.
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11/07/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636265
TSB ID: 16069

Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast (tip-in clunk).
11/07/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636261
TSB ID: 16067

Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a stop into first or reverse gear.
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
04/08/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013116
TSB ID: 04174

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series.
04/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013060
TSB ID: 02208

Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
01/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011159
TSB ID: 041514

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
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09/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009321
TSB ID: 031501

Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
07/27/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008302
TSB ID: 17453

Condensation and/or water accumulation in the headlamp assembly.
07/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008262
TSB ID: 17868

Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) u1147 and/or u1262.
07/22/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008103
TSB ID: 17531

Thump noise when a/c clutch engages. *mj
01/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004930
TSB ID: 17286

Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages.
01/14/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004905
TSB ID: 17251

Some mach 1 vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit an intermittent high idle condition with the throttle closed.
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11/14/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004027
TSB ID: 03181

Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
09/10/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002666
TSB ID: 16785

Condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly.
09/07/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 621136
TSB ID: 011403

Condensation and / or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
04/07/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013081
TSB ID: 16316

Convertible top lifts unevenly.
04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012954
TSB ID: 05310

Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
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08/06/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008582
TSB ID: 02178

Noise-windnoise from the a pillar area. *mj
07/22/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008152
TSB ID: 030105

Passenger seat rubs against door panel.
06/16/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10007357
TSB ID: 0412

Headliner sagging in rear of vehicle.
11/17/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10004064
TSB ID: 17171

Convertible top lifting unevenly.
09/08/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10002618
TSB ID: 16907

Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps.

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Ford Mustang TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.