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Technical Service Bulletins of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport

There have been 50 technical service bulletins issued for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport.

1 2003 Ford Explorer Sport steering TSB (Bulletin 0427)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 7, 2005
Component: Steering.
Bulletin Summary: Steering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4. 0l engine.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

2 2003 Ford Explorer Sport fuel system TSB (Bulletin 18719)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2005
Component: Fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable.

3 2003 Ford Explorer Sport front seat belts retractor TSB (Bulletin 042421)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Component: Front seat belts retractor.
Bulletin Summary: Safety belt retraction speed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2006 Ford E-150, 2006 Ford E-250, 2006 Ford E-350, 2006 Ford E-450, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-250, 2001 Ford F-250, 2002 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-350, 2001 Ford F-350, 2002 Ford F-350, 2003 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2000 Ford F-450, 2001 Ford F-450, 2002 Ford F-450, 2003 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-450, 2006 Ford F-450, 2000 Ford F-550, 2001 Ford F-550, 2002 Ford F-550, 2003 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford F-550, 2006 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford F-650, 2005 Ford F-650, 2006 Ford F-650, 2004 Ford F-750, 2005 Ford F-750, 2006 Ford F-750, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2006 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

4 2003 Ford Explorer Sport axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 030508)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Component: Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

5 2003 Ford Explorer Sport seat belts TSB (Bulletin 05310)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 21, 2005
Component: Seat belts.
Bulletin Summary: Safety belt web stop button service.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Coachmen Ranger, 2001 Coachmen Ranger, 2002 Coachmen Ranger, 2003 Coachmen Ranger, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2002 Ford Mountaineer, 2003 Ford Mountaineer, 2004 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Mercury Mariner, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

6 2003 Ford Explorer Sport front suspension TSB (Bulletin 042419)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 13, 2004
Component: Front suspension.
Bulletin Summary: Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger.

7 2003 Ford Explorer Sport defroster/defogger system rear window TSB (Bulletin 04189)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 13, 2004
Component: Defroster/defogger system rear window.
Bulletin Summary: Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

8 2003 Ford Explorer Sport automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 042107)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 13, 2004
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford B Series, 1998 Ford B Series, 1999 Ford B Series, 1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2004 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-250, 2004 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-350, 2004 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford E-450, 2004 Ford E-550, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford F Series, 1998 Ford F Series, 1999 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 2001 Ford F-250, 2002 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-350, 1998 Ford F-350, 1999 Ford F-350, 2000 Ford F-350, 2001 Ford F-350, 2002 Ford F-350, 2003 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-450, 1998 Ford F-450, 1999 Ford F-450, 2000 Ford F-450, 2001 Ford F-450, 2002 Ford F-450, 2003 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-450, 1997 Ford F-550, 1998 Ford F-550, 1999 Ford F-550, 2000 Ford F-550, 2001 Ford F-550, 2002 Ford F-550, 2003 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.
 

9 2003 Ford Explorer Sport automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 04217)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2004
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford B Series, 1998 Ford B Series, 1999 Ford B Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford F Series, 1998 Ford F Series, 1999 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 2001 Ford F-250, 2002 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

10 2003 Ford Explorer Sport engine TSB (Bulletin 041910)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 4, 2004
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Oil leak from oil filter adapter - 4. 0l sohc engine built before 4/1/2004.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.

11 2003 Ford Explorer Sport front seats assembly power adjust TSB (Bulletin 04166)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 23, 2004
Component: Front seats assembly power adjust.
Bulletin Summary: Power lumbar bladder expanding through back of seat.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

12 2003 Ford Explorer Sport defroster/defogger system windshield controls/wiring TSB (Bulletin 041514)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 9, 2004
Component: Defroster/defogger system windshield controls/wiring.
Bulletin Summary: Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2004 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

13 2003 Ford Explorer Sport headlights TSB (Bulletin 04133)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 12, 2004
Component: Headlights.
Bulletin Summary: Moisture in headlamp.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport.

14 2003 Ford Explorer Sport defroster/defogger system windshield controls/wiring TSB (Bulletin 031501)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 12, 2004
Component: Defroster/defogger system windshield controls/wiring.
Bulletin Summary: Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

15 2003 Ford Explorer Sport structure TSB (Bulletin 17647)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 1, 2004
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: Paint peeling and/or bubbling on the center finish panel of the instrument panel.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

16 2003 Ford Explorer Sport steering TSB (Bulletin 031912)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 9, 2004
Component: Steering.
Bulletin Summary: Steering shudder felt when turning, driving at slow speeds or at stop.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

17 2003 Ford Explorer Sport seats TSB (Bulletin 17579)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2004
Component: Seats.
Bulletin Summary: Seat material ripping and/or separating at the seams.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

18 2003 Ford Explorer Sport engine TSB (Bulletin 17544)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 1, 2004
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Generator noise in cold ambient temperatures.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.

19 2003 Ford Explorer Sport engine TSB (Bulletin 17376)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Lacks power/runs rough/black smoke condition.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

20 2003 Ford Explorer Sport engine TSB (Bulletin 17378)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2003
Component: Engine.
Bulletin Summary: Intermittent engine driveability issues. Vehcles with automatic transmission built between 03/04/2002 and 12/01/2002.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.


Also see Common problems of Ford Explorer Sport.




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