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2003 Ford Escape
76 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2003 Ford Escape
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Escape are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
STEERING
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TSB #042210
STEERING GEAR SQUEAK - WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04214
STEERING DRIFT/PULL - IMPROVED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #16908
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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TSB #17532
LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE LEAK AFTER COLD SOAK IN TEMPERATURES OF -23C (-10) OR LOWER. *MJ Read More »
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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TSB #031513
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION
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TSB #16-0071
2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) ... Read More »
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TSB #TSB160071
Safety recall 14S02 - Corrosion at forward attachment of lower control arm - requests for recall service action Read More »
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TSB #16154
SOME VEHICLES WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16046
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR SHOCK LEAK AND / OR NOISE CONDITION. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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TSB #16696
WHINING / PROPELLER / HELICOPTER TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL / KNUCKLE BEARING AREA. *TT *JB Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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TSB #TSB-14-0143
FORD: THE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) FORWARD ATTACHMENT WILL SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME, CAUSING DIMINISHING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, DUE TO OPERATING IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. MODEL 2001-2004 ESCAPE. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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TSB #17457
EXCESSIVE FRONT ROTOR WEAR AND/OR BRAKE DUST. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16964
EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD/LINING DUST AND WEAR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16405
BRAKE SQUEAL / ENGINEERING CONTRACT REQUEST. *MJ Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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TSB #16409
CLICK ON TURNS. *MJ Read More »
PARKING BRAKE
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TSB #16413
PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB #041601
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03252
ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #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 Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #04208
CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #17703
TICKING NOISE FROM LEFT CYLINDER HEAD WITH WARM ENGINE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02231
DRIVEABILITY-INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT OR IDLE DIP-NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PRESENT-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L DURATEC ENGINE ONLY. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #03252
ENGINE-COOLING SYSTEM-LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINAION-COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE INSPECTION-SERICE TIP. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #16200
V-6 BADGE DISCONTINUED. *MJ Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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TSB #19016
REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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TSB #18217
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17316
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17380
A CHECK FUEL CAP INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0457 OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0455 OR P0457. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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 Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #18173
A FINAL DRIVE WHINE AT 25-45 MPH (40-72 KM/H). *TT Read More »
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TSB #17366
FINAL DRIVE WHINE MOST NOTICEABLE AT 25-45 MPH DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16116
SUBJECT REGARDING THROTTLE BODY SERVICE REPLACEMENT / TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE BRACKET INSTRUCTIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16056
CD4E TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A FINAL DRIVE WHINE / WARBLE TYPE NOISE MOSTLY IN THE 25-45 MPH SPEED RANGE ON LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB #17657
CLUTCH CHATTER WHEN COLD. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #04141
TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 AND/OR P0733 COLD CLIMATE SHIFT/ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS WITH A CD4E TRANSAXLE. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
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TSB #042107
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04232
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL TIP. *EH Read More »
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TSB #04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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TSB #03148
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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TSB #16717
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHUDDER. *TT *JB Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #0693
PCM FAILURE - ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES INTERMITTENT - INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04244
RESTRAINT SYSTEM - SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877 AND/OR B1881. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0471
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #032011
AIRBAG LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B1877 (DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN) OR B1881 (PASSENGER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TSB 03-20-11 DATED 2003. Read More »
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TSB #04174
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16779
PERCEIVED CONDITION OF NO ENTRY OR UNABLE TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR. THIS MAY OCCUR WHEN THE BATTERY IS ALLOWED TO BECOME DISCHARGED OR COMPLETELY DEAD AND THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (KEYFOB) IS USED WHILE THE BATTERY IS IN THIS STATE. Read More »
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TSB #16811
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS WITH POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, FOBS, RADIO, LIGHTING, CRUISE CONTROL OR OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #16410
TRAILER TOW HARNESS INSTALLATION / SERVICE TIP. *MJ Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
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TSB #18281
CONDENSATION INSIDE THE FOGLAMPS. *EH Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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TSB #02176
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
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TSB #041514
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #031501
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16447
MUSTY ODOR FROM CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
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TSB #04189
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #042612
SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994 OR B1998. *TT Read More »
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TSB #18280
AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON . *EH Read More »
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TSB #18284
HIGH AIRFLOW FROM DEFROSTER VENTS WHEN IN FLOOR OR FLOOR DEFROST MODES. *EH Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »
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TSB #04191
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1877, B1881, B1885 OR B1886. *TT Read More »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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TSB #17343
FRONT SAFETY BELT SLOW TO RETRACT AND/OR MISSING WEB STOP BUTTON. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17067
FRONT SEATBELT SLOW TO RETRACT. *TT Read More »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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TSB #042421
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #16-0071
2001-2004 Escape vehicles Safety Recall 14S02 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a corrosion-related separation of the forward attachment of the lower control arm (LCA) ... Read More »
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TSB #042513
SERVICEABILITY OF INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER VENTS. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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TSB #16103
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE REAR UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD IS DISCONTINUED. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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TSB #16420
SQUEAK, CREAK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM REAR LIFTGATE AREA. *TT Read More »
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
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TSB #05419
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04262
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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TSB #16266
FALSE ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #16308
VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16209
CIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ODOR. *MJ Read More »