TSB List for the 2003 Ford Windstar

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Windstar 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:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    • TSB #0712

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021217

      POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK NEAR COOLER EXTREME COLD CLIMATE AREAS ONLY -4 DEGREES AND COOLER. *KB Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #02152

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635966

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING / GRINDING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING TURNS. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

    • TSB #16382

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008320

      CLUNK/SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR AREA (QSF). *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    • TSB #TSB-14-0168

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058105

      FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0145

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056612

      FORD: A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MINIVANS WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) OF FRONT SUBFRAME ATTACHING REAR FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO CORROSION. MODEL 1999-2003 WINDSTAR. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

    • TSB #TSB-14-0146

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056623

      FORD: ON SOME MINIVANS, REAR AXLE WILL FRACTURE, IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, AFTER OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD, AND VEHICLE HANDLING ABILITY WILL BE AFFECTED. MODEL 1998-2003 WINDSTAR. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #CSP-15-N-02

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10074725

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-14-0167

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058104

      FORD: SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING REAR AXLE FRACTURING IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL 1998-03 WINDSTAR. *PE Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #16987

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003853

      SLIGHT AMOUNT OF FLUID RESIDUE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER DUST BOOT ON VEHICLES WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16919

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002630

      STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEMS (ADVANCETRAC) MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #17016

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003151

      FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #04192

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010714

      SPARK KNOCK ON ACCELERATION - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE ONLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17104

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004045

      TICKING/TAPPING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR AT IDLE. 2003 E150 INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03161

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003115

      CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171/P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1 OR 2) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17056

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003166

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON / NO START / ERRATIC SHIFTING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16930

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002640

      VEHICLES WITH EXPORT CALIBRATION MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). NEW SERVICE LEVEL CALIBRATION AVAILABLE. Read More »

    • TSB #02221

      Date Announced:
      NOV 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008304

      ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #02177

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008581

      COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #030707

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002678

      SLOW TO FILL FUEL TANK - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #0398

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002780

      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

    • TSB #17358

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008183

      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 Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #042107

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014086

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

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #03148

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003748

      NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #03123

      Date Announced:
      JUN 23, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002684

      TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

    • TSB #05145

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016808

      ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE. *SC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #0471

      Date Announced:
      DEC 31, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008201

      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 »

    • TSB #04136

      Date Announced:
      DEC 27, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009320

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) FAULT. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04174

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013116

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

    • TSB #17277

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004921

      BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED ... Read More »

    • TSB #17585

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007386

      TRAILER TOW ELECTRIC BRAKE SWITCH/MODULE CONNECTOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THE VEHICLE AND FOR CERTAIN 1999-2001 VEHICLES, THE LOCATION IS NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN THE WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL. Read More »

    • TSB #03203

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004886

      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 »

    • TSB #03181

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004027

      REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17034

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003160

      FUSE F2.10 OPEN / TRAILER LIGHTING INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16930

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003830

      CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 - NEW SERVICE LEVEL CALIBRATION AVAILABLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0368

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001859

      VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PAD AND PLUNGER FOR THE SLIDING DOORS. INTERMITTENT SPEAKER MALFUNCTION. MALFUNCTION SLIDING DOOR POWER LOCK. MALFUNCTION DETENT SIGNAL ON A POWER SLIDING DOOR. Read More »

    • TSB #0354

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001919

      AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290. *TT *JB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #03242

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008273

      TRAILER TOW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17229

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004085

      TRAILER TOW WIRING HARNESS INCOMPATIBILITY CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    • TSB #02176

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008580

      LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #17397

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008196

      FRONT WINDOW MOTORS NOT WORKING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17250

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004904

      FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR NOT WORKING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #17301

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004942

      PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR NOT WORKING. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

    • TSB #041514

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011159

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031501

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009321

      INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • TSB #04189

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014062

      REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #030504

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001960

      AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) CODE B2290. *TT *JB Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #05310

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012954

      SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #17525

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007354

      WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL GRILLE (LEAF SCREEN) BREAKING AT THE GRILLE OPENING. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #TSB-14-0168

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058105

      FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #16452

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008145

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR TRIM CHANGES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16423

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008350

      SERVICING BODY SIDE MOLDING OR CLADDING / CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #2214

      Date Announced:
      OCT 28, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013062

      ROOF DITCH MATERIAL CRACKING. THIS INCLUDES 1997-2003 F-150 AND 2002 BLACKWOOD MODELS. *EH SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #15679

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #636308

      SLIDING DOOR(S) CONTACTING THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. *TT THIS INFORMATION UPDATES PREVIOUS INFORMATION, DATED 03/01/2002. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02184

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007365

      POWER SLIDING DOOR OPERATION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #030104

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008151

      CREASE IN THE HEADLINER ABOVE THE LEFT A-PILLAR. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #03C05

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008198

      REPLACEMENT OF LOWER SEAT-TO-FLOOR LATCHES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS. DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD. COMPLIANCE RECALL 03C05. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16097

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636112

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT SEAT BACK FRAME(S) BENDING. *TT Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

    • TSB #16611

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002496

      POWER SEAT THAT MOVES IN A ARC RATHER THAN STRAIGHT FORWARD OR BACK. *TT Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #16274

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013069

      COMPASS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DIRECTION READING. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #16308

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013077

      VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #02208

      Date Announced:
      OCT 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013060

      CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #16920

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002631

      LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171/P0174 STORED. NEW SERVICE ISOLATOR BOLT ASSEMBLY RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #16930

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002640

      VEHICLES WITH EXPORT CALIBRATION MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). NEW SERVICE LEVEL CALIBRATION AVAILABLE. Read More »

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