2003 Lincoln Town Car service bulletins & manufacturer communications
83 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Lincoln Town Car. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 83
- 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 cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- 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 a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2019
- 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 a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- 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…07212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb062513 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 25, 2007
- 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…0531 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 8, 2007
- Parking aid system inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb062013 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Dec 28, 2006
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt06216 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Door locks being inoperative when using the keypad and/or remote keyless entry (rke) fob - fuse 2.30 opening intermittently.0567 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh05310 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt0531 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Am fm and cellular phone reception interference . *eh18426 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Parking aid system inoperative. *ak052308 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt18383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · 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
- Malfunction indicator lampand p0460 dtc in memory. *eh042111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2004
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04217 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0460 in continuous memory. Oasis. *tt18222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- 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…04E12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442. *tt041515 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Squeak or rubbing noise from front suspension - front spring insulator revised. *tt04155 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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
- Parking aid system disabled with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1123 or c1983. *tt17891 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 or p0456. *tt17876 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Various intermittent/constant electrical concerns. *tt17828 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan. *tt17810 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- A no crank/no start. Connector c192 or c146 not fully connected. *tt17809 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1233 with possile driveability or no start condition. *tt17745 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2004
- 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. *tt17589 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Engine knock during initial cold start, the knock will cease after the engine is fully warmed up. *tt0421 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 9, 2004
- Cosmetic cracking of lower control arm bushing sleeve. *mj17545 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2477 - programmable module installation (pmi) service tip. *mj17533 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Erratic climate control blower motor operation during braking, turning or acceleration. *tt030804 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Noise-climate control-register vent rattle with a/c blower on. *mj0476 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj03256 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 22, 2003
- Battery warning lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p1246 (generator load input failed) in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt03142 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2003
- Revised diagnostics for power seat system. *tt17398 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · 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
- Passive anti-theft system (pats) do not come with a steering wheel lock. *tt17297 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Inoperative engine cooling fan, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0480 (fan 1 control circuit) and/or engine overheat condition. *tt03191 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 29, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code p1133 with possible driveability or no start symptoms. *tt17178 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) light on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1405 or p1406 with no other dtcs. *tt17101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2003
- 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 m…03164 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0316 (only) stored in memory. *tt17031 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2003
- False perimeter alarm activation. *tt17027 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Radiator alignment pin ground clearance. *tt031411 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Hesitation, buck or surge during steady state driving or light acceleration at 30-60 mph. *tt16941 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2003
- Engine vibration at idle and/or low engine speeds. *tt03124 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Fluttering or hooting noise from the climate control system recirc/fresh air mode door intermittently. *tt03122 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 23, 2003
- Front door glass that moves slowly or binds - glass stops 1/2 way down. *tt16877 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- Excessive power steering pump noise at cold start. *tt16802 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Rear axle shaft and/or axle bearing premature wear. *tt *jb0355 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Fuel gauge that comes off full too quickly or reads lower than the actual fuel tank level (electronic or analog cluster). *tt *jb16712 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 1, 2003
- New push type fuel clip and connector removal instructions. *tt *jb16679 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 1, 2003
- Power steering lower assist at low speeds / steering light feel at higher speeds. *tt16663 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 1, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Fuel pressure relief valve (schrader valve) discontinued. *tt02111 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Rear air suspension height adjustment / service tips. *tt16388 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Seating components / contact request. *tt16387 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications. *tt16380 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Battery lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1246 under investigation (qsf). *tt16379 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Radio poor am reception. *eh02206 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh02208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 14, 2002
- High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor. *tt16309 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Poor a/c cooling performance while traveling between 55 and 70 mph. *tt16273 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Body-collision repair updates. *mj021711 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Cooling system-motorcraft premium gold engine coolant-serivce tips. *mj02177 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles built before 6/21/2002 may exhibit airbag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b2290 (0ccupant classification circuit fault). *tt16132 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- 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. *tt15920 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 1, 2002
- Poor am radio reception condition. *tt15919 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding air bag warning lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code b2290 / lamp fault code 16. *tt15914 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 1, 2002
- Information pertaining to the audiophile alpine radio dsp (digital signal processing) feature. *tt15886 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2002
- Subject regarding rear park brake clicking noise. *tt15857 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued May 1, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit a click or rattle noise coming from the front wheel area. *tt15857 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued May 1, 2002