2003 Ford Escape service bulletins & manufacturer communications
72 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Escape. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 72
- Safety recall 14S02 - Corrosion at forward attachment of lower control arm - requests for recall service actionTSB160071 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- 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…16-0071 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 21, 2016
- 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 per…TSB-14-0143 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 11, 2014
- Pcm failure - electrical accessories intermittent - inoperative. *tt0693 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt04208 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt19016 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt041601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Restraint system - safety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1877 and/or b1881. *tt04244 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Side air bag diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1994 or b1998. *tt042612 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt0471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Serviceability of instrument panel register vents. *tt042513 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Safety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1877, b1881, b1885 or b1886. *tt04191 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Wheel speed sensor removal tip. *eh04232 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 2004
- Steering gear squeak - when turning the steering wheel during low speed parking maneuvers. *tt042210 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 15, 2004
- High airflow from defroster vents when in floor or floor defrost modes. *eh18284 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Condensation inside the foglamps. *eh18281 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Air bag warning lamp on . *eh18280 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 1, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Steering drift/pull - improved diagnostic and repair procedure - service tip. *tt04214 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Airbag lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1877 (driver pretensioner circuit open) or b1881 (passenger pretensioner circuit open). *tt this bulletin supersedes ts…032011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 4, 2004
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18217 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- A final drive whine at 25-45 mph (40-72 km/h). *tt18173 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2004
- 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 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Ticking noise from left cylinder head with warm engine. *tt17703 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Clutch chatter when cold. *tt17657 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Low pressure power steering line leak after cold soak in temperatures of -23c (-10) or lower. *mj17532 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) on with diagnostic trouble code p1783 and/or p0733 cold climate shift/engagement concerns with a cd4e transaxle. *tt04141 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Driveability-intermittent engine quit or idle dip-no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) present-vehicles equipped with 3.0l duratec engine only. *mj02231 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Excessive front rotor wear and/or brake dust. *tt17457 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine-cooling system-low coolant warning indicator lamp illuminaion-coolant degas bottle inspection-serice tip. *mj03252 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 22, 2003
- A check fuel cap indicator illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0457 or a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with dtc p0455 or p0457. *tt17380 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Final drive whine most noticeable at 25-45 mph during light acceleration or deceleration. *tt17366 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Front safety belt slow to retract and/or missing web stop button. *tt17343 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- 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 evaporat…03203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 13, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Tie rod end inspection procedure. *tt031513 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 4, 2003
- Front seatbelt slow to retract. *tt17067 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Aug 1, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- 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 plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Excessive brake pad/lining dust and wear. *tt16964 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Squeaking noise from the power steering rack when turning. *tt16908 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2003
- 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.…0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
- Intermittent electrical conditions with power windows, locks, fobs, radio, lighting, cruise control or other electrical accessories. *tt16811 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2003
- 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 ent…16779 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2003
- 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. *tt16809 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Automatic transaxle shudder. *tt *jb16717 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Whining / propeller / helicopter type noise from front wheel / knuckle bearing area. *tt *jb16696 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Musty odor from climate control system. *tt16447 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Squeak, creak or rattle type noise from rear liftgate area. *tt16420 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Park brake adjustment / contact request. *mj16413 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Trailer tow harness installation / service tip. *mj16410 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- CLICK ON TURNS. *MJ16409 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Brake squeal / engineering contract request. *mj16405 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium cd-6 radios - cd-6 shuffle feature between discs not available. *tt16308 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- False alarm activation. *tt16266 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Cimate control system odor. *mj16209 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2002
- V-6 badge discontinued. *mj16200 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Some vehicles with aluminum wheels may exhibit a clicking noise heard coming from the front of the vehicle during left or right hand turns. *tt16154 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Subject regarding throttle body service replacement / transmission vent hose bracket instructions. *tt16116 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2002
- This bulletin states that the rear underbody heat shield is discontinued. *tt16103 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 2002
- 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. *tt16056 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear shock leak and / or noise condition. *tt16046 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 1, 2002