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2003 Lincoln Town Car
84 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Town Car are official communications between Lincoln & 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: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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TSB #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 Read More »
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
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TSB #17297
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DO NOT COME WITH A STEERING WHEEL LOCK. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #16663
POWER STEERING LOWER ASSIST AT LOW SPEEDS / STEERING LIGHT FEEL AT HIGHER SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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TSB #16802
EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE AT COLD START. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION
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TSB #17545
COSMETIC CRACKING OF LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SLEEVE. *MJ Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT
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TSB #04155
SQUEAK OR RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - FRONT SPRING INSULATOR REVISED. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION:REAR
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TSB #16388
REAR AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT / SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
PARKING BRAKE
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TSB #052308
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. *AK Read More »
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TSB #15857
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR PARK BRAKE CLICKING NOISE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #062013
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB 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 »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #0531
MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *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 #0421
ENGINE KNOCK DURING INITIAL COLD START, THE KNOCK WILL CEASE AFTER THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03256
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #17031
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0316 (ONLY) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03124
ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE AND/OR LOW ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16380
SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02177
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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TSB #031411
RADIATOR ALIGNMENT PIN GROUND CLEARANCE. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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TSB #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. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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TSB #17178
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 WITH POSSIBLE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START SYMPTOMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16679
NEW PUSH TYPE FUEL CLIP AND CONNECTOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TT *JB Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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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 »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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TSB #02111
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED. *TT Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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TSB #16712
FUEL GAUGE THAT COMES OFF FULL TOO QUICKLY OR READS LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL (ELECTRONIC OR ANALOG CLUSTER). *TT *JB Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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TSB #16941
HESITATION, BUCK OR SURGE DURING STEADY STATE DRIVING OR LIGHT ACCELERATION AT 30-60 MPH. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #17810
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03261
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *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 #04217
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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TSB #06216
LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #0355
REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR. *TT *JB Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #18383
AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #042111
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPAND P0460 DTC IN MEMORY. *EH Read More »
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TSB #18222
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0460 IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. OASIS. *TT 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 #041515
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17876
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 OR P0456. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17891
PARKING AID SYSTEM DISABLED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1123 OR C1983. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17745
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1233 WITH POSSILE DRIVEABILITY OR NO START CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17809
A NO CRANK/NO START. CONNECTOR C192 OR C146 NOT FULLY CONNECTED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17828
VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17533
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2477 - PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) SERVICE TIP. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #0476
NOISE-CLIMATE CONTROL-REGISTER VENT RATTLE WITH A/C BLOWER ON. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #03142
BATTERY WARNING LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT FAILED) IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *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 #03191
INOPERATIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0480 (FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT) AND/OR ENGINE OVERHEAT CONDITION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03181
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #17101
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1405 OR P1406 WITH NO OTHER DTCS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16379
BATTERY LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1246 UNDER INVESTIGATION (QSF). *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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TSB #16877
FRONT DOOR GLASS THAT MOVES SLOWLY OR BINDS - GLASS STOPS 1/2 WAY DOWN. *TT 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 »
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 »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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TSB #030804
ERRATIC CLIMATE CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION DURING BRAKING, TURNING OR ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #16132
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 6/21/2002 MAY EXHIBIT AIRBAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290 (0CCUPANT CLASSIFICATION CIRCUIT FAULT). *TT Read More »
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TSB #15914
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2290 / LAMP FAULT CODE 16. *TT Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #05310
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH 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 #TSB 20-2233
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint ... Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
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TSB #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. Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #0531
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO ... Read More »
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TSB #04251
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #021711
BODY-COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES. *MJ Read More »
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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TSB #0567
DOOR LOCKS BEING INOPERATIVE WHEN USING THE KEYPAD AND/OR REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) FOB - FUSE 2.30 OPENING INTERMITTENTLY. Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #17589
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINING A STEADY SPEED AND/OR THE SPEED DROPPING FROM INITIAL SET POINT WHEN SPEED IS SET DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »
WHEELS
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TSB #15857
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK OR RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT Read More »
SEATS
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TSB #16387
SEATING COMPONENTS / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT Read More »
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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TSB #17398
REVISED DIAGNOSTICS FOR POWER SEAT SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #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. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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TSB #17027
FALSE PERIMETER ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #18426
AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH Read More »
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TSB #02206
RADIO POOR AM RECEPTION. *EH Read More »
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TSB #15886
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AUDIOPHILE ALPINE RADIO DSP (DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING) FEATURE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #15919
POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION CONDITION. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #03122
FLUTTERING OR HOOTING NOISE FROM THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM RECIRC/FRESH AIR MODE DOOR INTERMITTENTLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02208
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #16273
POOR A/C COOLING PERFORMANCE WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. *TT Read More »
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TSB #16309
HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #062513
PARKING AID SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB Read More »
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