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 2003 Mercury Marauder (basic)

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MSRP: $33,790
Invoice: $30,926

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 17    HWY: 23    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 8 Cyl
Transmission:
Door/Body Style: /sedan, SDN
Drive Type:

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $33,790
  • Invoice Price: $30,926
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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  • Basic (Mileage):  
  • Powertrain (Month):  
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 4601 cc 4.6 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 9.9 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
  • 72 liter 19 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
  • Emission control level FED
  • Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2, EPA highway (mpg): 23, EPA city (l/100km): 13.8 and EPA city (mpg): 17
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Premium unleaded fuel
  • Engine
  • Compression ratio: 9.9
  • Cylinders: 8
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 302

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Overall Length (in): 211.9
  • Overall Width (in): 78.2
  • Overall Height (in): 56.8
  • Wheelbase (in): 114.7
  • Curb weight (lbs): 4195
  • Curb weight (lbs): 1903
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Headroom front (in): 39.3
  • Headroom rear (in): 38.1
  • Hip room front (in): 58
  • Hip room rear (in): 58.7
  • Leg room front (in): 42.5
  • Shoulder room front (in): 60.1
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 60.3

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Black paint
    • Body color front and rear bumpers
    • Body side molding
    • Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
    • Cornering lights/curb illumination
    • Day time running lights
    • Delayed/fade courtesy lights
    • Front fog lights
    • Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning with climate control
    • Ventilation system
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player and cassette
    • Element antenna
    • Five speakers
  • Instrumentation
    • Clock
    • Coming home device
    • Compass
    • Cruise control
    • Door ajar warning
    • External temperature
    • Low fuel level warning
    • Low washer fluid level warning
    • Oil pressure
    • Tachometer
  • Wheels & Tires
    • External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5382, overall length (inches): 211.9, overall width (mm): 1986, overall width (inches): 78.2, overall height (mm): 1443, overall height (inches): 56.8, wheelbase (mm): 2913, wheelbase (inches): 114.7, front track (mm): 1610, front track (inches): 63.4, rear track (mm): 1666, rear track (inches): 65.6, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12192 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 40
    • Four-wheel ABS
    • Front all seasons tires with 235 mm tire width, 50% tire profile and Z tire rating , rear all seasons tires with 245 mm tire width, 55% tire profile and Z tire rating
    • Front and rear alloy wheels with 18 inch rim diam and 8 inch rim width
    • Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
    • Rear-wheel drive
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Automatic operation rear view mirror
    • Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors
    • Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
    • Heat reflective glass
    • Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
    • Rear window with defogger
    • Tinted glass on cabin
    • Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment
  • Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
  • Front side airbag with occupant sensors
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
  • Anti-Theft
  • Immobilizer
  • Peripheral anti-theft protection
  • Braking & Traction
  • Brake assist system
  • Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
  • Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
  • Height adjustable pedals

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    Crash Test Data for 2003 Mercury

    Mercury Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
    Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
    2003 Grand Marquis
    2003 MarauderNot
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    2003 Mountaineer
    2003 Sable
    2003 Sable
    2003 SableNot
    Tested
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    Service Bulletins for 2003 Mercury

    2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
    Bulletin Number: 02111
    FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 021711
    BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02176
    LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02177
    COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02208
    CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 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.
    Bulletin Number: 031411
    RADIATOR ALIGNMENT PIN GROUND CLEARANCE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03142
    BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT FAILED) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 031501
    INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03157
    GRINDING TYPE NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AREA. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03181
    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03196
    HARSH RIDE/SUSPENSION SITS LOW IN FRONT. BASE VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS OR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HANDLING PACKAGE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03203
    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 Number: 03228
    LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COOLING AND RESTRICTED/REDUCED AIR FLOW THROUGH THE A/C VENTS TYPICALLY DURING EXTENDED IDLING CONDITIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03256
    ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 03261
    NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0355
    REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04145
    ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041514
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041515
    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04155
    SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - FRONT SPRING INSULATOR REVISED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041601
    WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04174
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04189
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0421
    ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042107
    GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042111
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 04217
    GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042407
    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 Number: 042421
    SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04247
    NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04251
    ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0476
    NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 04E12
    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 Number: 0524
    IDLE VIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 0531
    MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0549
    UNCOMMANDED WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 06216
    LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 15802
    ON SOME VEHICLES THE HEADLAMPS REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED AND THEN DEACTIVATED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15812
    OVERSPEED WARNING CHIME ACTIVATION WHEN TRAVELLING ABOVE 70 M PH / 110 KPH. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15857
    SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15857
    SUBJECT REGARDING REAR PARK BRAKE CLICKING NOISE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15875
    SOME RETAIL CUSTOMERS MAY PERCEIVE THE OPERATION OF THE DASH LIGHT DIMMING FEATURE AS BEING FAULTY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15884
    SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT BELTMINDER DEACTIVATING / ACTIVATING CLARIFICATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 15920
    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 Number: 15980
    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 Number: 16001
    A SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR POOR ADHESION OF THE DOOR TRIM PANEL CARPET INSERTS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2003 MARAUDER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16309
    HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16379
    BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16380
    SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16388
    REAR AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16401
    BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ADJUSTMENT. BRAKE PEDAL FEEL CONDITION. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 16419
    POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE THAT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING UPON BODY STYLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16639
    FUEL GAUGE READING THAT FLUCTUATES OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16663
    POWER STEERING LOWER ASSIST AT LOW SPEEDS / STEERING LIGHT FEEL AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16679
    NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16698
    ERRATIC HEADLAMP OPERATION IN AUTOLAMP MODE. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16712
    FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16770
    SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16777
    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 Number: 16802
    EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AT COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16886
    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 Number: 16906
    MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16941
    HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING STEADY STATE DRIVING OR LIGHT ACCELERATION AT 30-60 MPH. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17031
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17101
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1405 OR P1406 WITH NO OTHER DTCS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17295
    FLICKERING ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DISPLAY, RADIO DISPLAY, AND/OR OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17297
    PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DO NOT COME WITH A STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17313
    STEERING NIBBLE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17502
    SLOW OR BINDING SIDE DOOR GLASS OPERATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17516
    INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17543
    INTERMITTENT HORN SELF-ACTIVATION. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17545
    COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17745
    DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17757
    INTERMITTENT RAPID FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17809
    A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17810
    TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17876
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18222
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18383
    AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18426
    AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH
    Bulletin Number: ASI-45182
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: CSP-14-N-01
    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 Number: CSP-14N01
    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 Number: TSB 19-2026
    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
    2003 MERCURY MARAUDER
    Bulletin Number: 06513
    ENGINE MISFIRE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PEWEE, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, AND P0316. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16419
    POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE THAT MAY DIFFER DEPENDING UPON BODY STYLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16428
    HESITATION/STUMBLE DURING THE FIRST 2 MINUTES OF OPERATION FOLLOWING A COLD START. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16639
    FUEL GAUGE READING THAT FLUCTUATES OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16663
    POWER STEERING LOWER ASSIST AT LOW SPEEDS / STEERING LIGHT FEEL AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16698
    ERRATIC HEADLAMP OPERATION IN AUTOLAMP MODE. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16712
    FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16906
    MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17492
    ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1222 (SPEED WHEEL MISMATCH). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17545
    COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: TSB 19-2026
    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
    2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
    Bulletin Number: 0186
    ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 02176
    LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02177
    COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02208
    CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 02216
    EXCESSIVE SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 02M01
    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
    Bulletin Number: 03126
    LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED - SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03136
    NO CRANK CONDITION. SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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.
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03148
    NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 031501
    INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03181
    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03198
    CHATTER, SHUDDER, A BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 9.75 INCH OR 8.8 INCH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03203
    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 Number: 03256
    ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 03263
    ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1235, C1236, C1237 ON VEHICLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL-MOUNTED RAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0335
    IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04105
    AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04111
    STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
    Bulletin Number: 041514
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041601
    WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041715
    FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 04174
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04181
    CLEAR COAT PEEL OFF THE WHEEL OR CRACKS THAT LOOK LIKE SPIDER WEBS UNDER THE CLEAR COAT - 16 INCH WHEELS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04189
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041910
    OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042107
    GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042115
    FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 04217
    GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042212
    GEAR SELECTOR LEVER - INCREASED EFFORT TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042421
    SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04251
    ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04259
    REAR POWER WINDOW(S) INOPERATIVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04262
    FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0471
    WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0485
    LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04B15
    REAR AXLE DATE CODE INSPECTION AND SERVICE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER MIX OF REAR AXLE LUBRICANT AND FRICTION MODIFIER ADDITIVE. IF SO, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. *TT *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 050618
    REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 051313
    HARD START/NO START CONDITION DURING COLD AMBEINT TEMPERATURES AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK PERIOD-4.0L ENGINE. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 05136
    BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 051710
    NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05213
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0537
    DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05416
    FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05419
    FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05618
    REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 06216
    LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0637
    LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *PE
    Bulletin Number: 16195
    CONTACT ST LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT/ST LOUIS VICINITY ONLY. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 16304
    SUN VISOR RATTLE / DETROIT AREA DEALERS CONTACT REQUEST. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16309
    HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16427
    LOW SPEED OR STATIONARY NOISE/VIBRATION AT LOWER STEERING SHAFT AREA WHEN TURNING. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 16508
    VIBRATION CONDITION. CONTACT REQUEST ST. LOUIS REGION. OASIS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16608
    UNINTENDED DOOR UNLOCKS WITHOUT KEY IN IGNITION (QSF). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16617
    OPEN F2.20 5 AMP FUSE WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16618
    ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2292. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16665
    BLINKING/HALF ILLUMINATED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING INDICATORS AFTER COLD SOAK DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES COLDER THAN 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16703
    BATTERY LIGHT ON OR AN ALTERNATOR THAT IS NOT CHARGING. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16706
    SQUEAKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE DRIVING DURING COLD, HOT, DUSTY, AND DRY CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16771
    ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE AND HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER A FIRST COLD STARTUP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16806
    FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. 2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16833
    BACKGLASS RATTLE/NOISE OR HIGH EFFORT WHEN CLOSING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16883
    TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TCC SLIPPAGE DETECTED) AND/OR NOISE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16898
    A WHINE NOISE ON TIP-IN AT SPEEDS OF 45 TO 65 MPH. THIS MAY BE DUE TO DRIVELINE STACK-UP TOLERANCE WITH THE DRIVESHAFT AND REAR AXLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16902
    ENGINE ROUGHNESS / ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16918
    ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH CODES C1235 AND C1236 OR C1237. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16926
    STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16929
    ROUGHNESS/ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16949
    REAR AXLE VIBRATION/DRONE ABOVE 60 MPH. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16967
    CLUSTER LOCKING UP & VARIOUS ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF BEING INOPERATIVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16968
    DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO CALIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE. IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS TYPICALLY NOT EFFECTIVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16971
    A FLUID LEAK COMING FROM WITHIN THE CONVERTER HOUSING ON VEHICLES WITH 5R55S TRANSMISSION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17002
    AN INTERMITTENT OR CONTINUOUS OPEN OF FUSE 1.15. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17011
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171, P0172, P0174, OR P0175. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17049
    ROUGH IDLE / ENGINE SHAKE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17050
    TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 AND/OR NOISE FROM THE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17054
    AXLE WHINE AT CRUISE OR DURING ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17069
    ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER FIRST STARTUP OR A ROUGH/ROLLING ENGINE SPEED WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE AFTER A SHORT TRIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17107
    DRIVELINE VIBRATION ON DRONE/BOOM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17167
    MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINES LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17215
    THE AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1235, C1236/C1237 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17216
    BREAKAGE OF A LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17217
    AIR CONDITIONER HOOTING NOISE DURING LIGHT LOAD ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEEDS, FROM 1000-1300 RPM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17246
    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCKING UP AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF INOPERATIVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17276
    A POPPING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17280
    GENERATOR WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17316
    FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17326
    ENGINE AUXILIARY OIL COOLER LINE AND THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17375
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17411
    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MODULE CONFIGURATION - SERVICE TIP. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17494
    DISTANCE TO EMPTY NOT DISPLAYED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17544
    GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17555
    CERTIFIED REAR AXLE AVAILABLE. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17558
    INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON, MEMORY SEAT, AND/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDAL CONCERNS. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17560
    REAR AXLE NOISE. ALSO INCLUDES LINCOLN AVIATOR 2002. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17621
    TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LOW TIRE OR TIRE VERY LOW MESSAGE AND/OR THE TPMS LIGHT ON. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17640
    POOR FIT BETWEEN DRIVER AIR BAG AND STEERING WHEEL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17641
    REAR 3.55 AXLE NOISE. CERTIFIED REAR AXLE OR IMPROVED GEAR SET AVAILABLE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17717
    REAR AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17729
    MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS COMPUTING FUEL INSTEAD OF DISTANCE TO EMPTY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17736
    REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17905
    MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18121
    FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18123
    UPDATED REAR HALFSHAFT REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18171
    NO CRANK/NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING (32F/0C). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18215
    BROKEN REAR CARGO STORAGE DOOR LIFT HANDLE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18217
    MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18221
    REAR AXLE NOISE. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18224
    RUNS ROUGH OR MISFIRE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300-P0308 OR P0316. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18254
    SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE OR NOT HOLDING THE SET SPEED. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, SPORT TRAC, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18381
    OPEN FUSE F2.20 (5 AMP) AND/OR F2.1 (30 AMP) WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18572
    NO START/HARD START N HOT SOAK RESTART. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18719
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 19091
    LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION/WARNING, A/C COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE AND/OR NO CRANK CONDITION ON 4.6L EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 870197
    INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
    Bulletin Number: TSB-08-19-3
    FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB 19-2026
    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
    2003 MERCURY SABLE
    Bulletin Number: 02176
    LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02177
    COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02208
    CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 02221
    ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 02236
    ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE BLEND DOOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03111
    ENGINE COOLING FAN INDUCED BODY BOOM, ROUGH ENGINE IDLE SENSATION OR UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AT IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS IN THE HIGH SPEED MODE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03123
    TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03148
    NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 031501
    INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 031506
    WATER IN THE BLOWER CASE OR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR, AN INOPERATIVE CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR, A MOTOR THAT OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED ONLY, AND/OR A BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILURE. VEHICLES BUILT 5/1/2001 TO 12/15/2003. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03181
    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 03203
    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 Number: 0325
    GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW AFTER GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL-UP POSITION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0335
    IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 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. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 0415
    LOWER ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3.0L 2V VULCAN ENGINE. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041514
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04174
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04189
    REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04208
    CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042107
    GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04217
    GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04223
    GRUNTING NOISE FROM FRONT POWER WINDOW GLASS IS POWERED TO THE FULL UP POSITION. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 042421
    SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04251
    ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 042514
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0316 OR P030X - NO CRANK BATTERY DISCHARGED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04E13
    EMISSION RELATED SERVICE ACTION 04E13. RE-FLASH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05145
    ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC
    Bulletin Number: 052212
    BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05224
    POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05227
    POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 05310
    SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 13422
    RUNNING CHANGE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16315
    HEADLINER GRAB HANDLES LOOSEN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16613
    VEHICLES WITH VERY LOW ODOMETER MILES, MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL TEMPORARY START-UP FAST IDLE (1600-2500 RPM THAT DECREASES SLOWLY). NO SERVICE NECESSARY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16678
    AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONDITION. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16679
    NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16710
    RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT *JB
    Bulletin Number: 16809
    THE NEW HIGH FLOW WATER PUMP IS NOT YET LISTED IN THE PARTS CATALOG BUT WILL BE SOON. THE SERVICE CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH NORMAL PART ORDERING SYSTEM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16911
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND TCIL LAMP ILLUMINATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIPLE MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES RELATED TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOIDS AND HEGO HEATER CIRCUITS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16974
    ENGINE OIL LEAK NEAR THE OIL PAN OR OIL FILTER ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE (VULCAN) ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 16982
    CLUNKING/POPPING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT UPON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17094
    RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17224
    INTERMITTENT ROLLING IDLE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17225
    STEERING COLUMN LOCK DISCONTINUED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17234
    ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM THE FILTER AREA ON VEHICLES WITH A 3.0L 2-VALVE ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17281
    SURGE AT CRUISE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17355
    FUEL GAUGE WHICH DOES NOT READ COMPLETELY FULL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17358
    GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17416
    FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17434
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0172/P0175 (SYSTEM TOO RICH). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17503
    SURGE AT A STEADY SPEED BETWEEN 35 AND 45 MPH WITH NO OTHER DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17564
    FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL AFTER FILLING TANK. *MJ
    Bulletin Number: 17703
    TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17928
    ROUGH RUNNING, MISFIRE AND A LACK OF POWER DUE TO A LOSS OF COMPRESSION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 17960
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171/P0174, P1131/P1151, AND/OR P2195/P2197 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18411
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133, P1131 OR P2195. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18471
    RKE INOPERATIVE. *EH
    Bulletin Number: 18614
    SURGE, IDLE ROLL, ROUGH IDLE ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE COOLING FANS ARE OPERATING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 18719
    MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 870197
    INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
    Bulletin Number: CSP-13B04
    FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 20
    Bulletin Number: TSB 19-2026
    Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
    2003 MERCURY TRACER
    Bulletin Number: 04V09
    TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN SERVICE REPLACEMENT SEATBELT RETRACTORS (DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RETRACTOR IN GRAY) MANUFACTURED IN DECEMBER 2002 AND SOLD AS A SERVICE REPLACEMENT PART BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND JULY 2004.

     

    Recalls for 2003 Mercury

    2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Manufacturer:Ford Motor Company
    Manufacture Dates:10/03/2001 - 08/02/2005
    Potential Units Affected:296004

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Action:

    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.
    2003 MERCURY MARINER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
    Manufacturer:Ford Motor Company
    Manufacture Dates:03/31/2001 - 09/01/2009
    Potential Units Affected:57

    Defect Description:

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

    Consequence:

    If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

    Action:

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
    2003 MERCURY MARINER
    NHTSA Campaign ID:POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
    Manufacturer:Ford Motor Company
    Manufacture Dates:03/31/2001 - 09/01/2009
    Potential Units Affected:57

    Defect Description:

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

    Consequence:

    If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

    Action:

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
    2003 MERCURY SABLE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Manufacturer:FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Manufacture Dates:04/16/2002 - 09/18/2003
    Potential Units Affected:399926

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.

    Consequence:

    THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
    2003 MERCURY SABLE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
    Manufacturer:FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Manufacture Dates:05/03/1999 - 03/31/2003
    Potential Units Affected:938789

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

    Consequence:

    IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
    2003 MERCURY SABLE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
    Manufacturer:FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Manufacture Dates:10/29/2001 - 04/27/2002
    Potential Units Affected:67894

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.

    Consequence:

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD/MERCURY AT 1-800-392-3673.

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