The TSB Number Thread

**deactivated** · 10-01-2003, 11:41 AM

TSB's are Technical Service Bulletins issued by the manufacturer to address issues owners may have with their vehicle.

Below you will find your fellow SVTOA members have come across TSB's that relate to the SVT Focus.

If you wish to share TSB information, please post the TSB number in the subject line and the description (as it reads from the service printout or OASIS) in the message body. This thread will be a reference for all TSBs.

This thread is not open to comment. If you have a question, PM the provider directly or create a post for discussion.

**deactivated** · 10-01-2003, 11:43 AM

FORD: 2002-2003 FOCUS

ISSUE:
Some 2002-2003 SVT Focus vehicles may exhibit any of the following Conditions:

High Idle Speed On Cold Start
Engine Flare On Gear Change
Surge Under Light Load Steady State Operation (2000-3500 RPM, All Gears) When Warm
Surge Under Light Load Steady State Operation And Accelerations (2000- 3500 RPM, All Gears) When Cold
Rough Idle
Low RPM/RPM Dips
Battery Lamp Flicker
Hard To Start/No Start
Slow Return To Idle
Poor Performance/Acceleration
Lacks Power On Initial Pull Away

ACTION:
A revised PCM calibration has been developed to improve these conditions. If the vehicle exhibits any of these conditions, refer to the following Service Procedure.

**JUgarte** · 10-09-2003, 09:46 PM

Copy of TSB

**deactivated** · 10-14-2003, 07:54 PM

TSB (03-13-5): REAR INNER TIRE WEAR
Date: July 01/03
FORD: 2000-2004 FOCUS

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit rear tire inner edge wear.

ACTION
If a vehicle exhibits rear inner edge tire wear, and the rear camber reading is beyond the negative end of the specification (max. -2.2 Wagon, -2.3 Sedan & ZX3/5), then install revised +1.0 degree rear Upper Control Arm(s). Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal

Remove the rear wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-04.
Remove the outboard upper control arm bolt, and detach the upper control arm from the wheel knuckle.
NOTE: MAKE A NOTE OF THE POSITION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO AID IN INSTALLATION.

For Wagons only. Remove the lower shock bolt and position the shock aside.
Remove the inboard upper control arm bolt, and remove the arm.
Installation

NOTE: FINAL TORQUING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AT OR NEAR THE CURB HEIGHT SETTING. TO ACHIEVE THIS LOAD THE SUSPENSION.

Install upper control arm and a new inboard upper control arm bolt.
For Wagons only. Reposition shock and reinstall the lower shock bolt.
Position the upper control arm in the wheel knuckle and install a new outboard upper control arm bolt.
Reinstall rear wheel and tire.
Recheck alignment to verify camber change, and set toe if necessary.
LABOR OPERATION CLAIMING CHART
Operation Labor Description Vehicle Time

031305A Check Alignment, Replace One Rear Upper Control Arm, And Recheck Alignment (Includes Time To Set Toe If Necessary) Sedan, ZX3/5 1.1 Hrs.
Wagon 1.1 Hrs.

031305B Check Alignment, Replace Both Rear Upper Control Arms, And Recheck Alignment (Includes Time To Set Toe If Necessary) Sedan, ZX3/5 1.4 Hrs.
Wagon 1.5 Hrs.

PART NUMBER AND PART NAME
3S4Z-1A154-AA Kit - Rear Suspension Upper Arm - Contains Arm And 2 Bolts

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under The Provisions Of The Basic Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
5500 07

**imajsdaddy** · 11-20-2003, 10:28 AM

TSB 03-3-1: Horn Failure
FORD: 2000-2003 FOCUS

ISSUE:
Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0L engine may exhibit an inoperative horn condition. This may be caused by water ingestion and corrosion internal to the horn. A new horn and bracket assembly have been developed to reduce this condition.

ACTION:
If an inoperative horn condition has been verified, replace the horn with an updated part. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the horn.
NOTE: THE NEW HORN MUST NOT BE REINSTALLED IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION.
Install revised horn 3M5Z-13832-BA onto the mounting surface on the opposite side of the radiator support bracket. Torque to 9 Lb-ft. (12 N-m).
PART NUMBER PART NAME
3M5Z-13832-BA Service Horn

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of The Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
030301A Replace Horn With Updated Part 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
13832 42

OASIS CODES:
203000, 205000

**imajsdaddy** · 11-20-2003, 10:35 AM

this is per http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...sb/results.cfm

Make: FORD
Model: FOCUS SVT
Year: 2002
Service Bulletin Number: 030404
Summary Description:
ROUGH, ROLLING, OR HIGH IDLE OR STALL - MAINLY AFTER COLD START, ENGINE - INTAKE SEPARATION AT RUBBER BOOTS - SVT MODELS ONLY.

**GapBoyPCS** · 12-07-2003, 05:08 PM

This applies to all Foci produced from 2000 to 2003. I'll assume it's also a *possible* issue on SVT models:

SUSPENSION - Creaking, crunching, grinding or rattle noise from front suspension at slow speeds over bumps and/or while turning

NOISE - Creaking, crunching, grinding or rattle noise from front suspension at slow speeds over bumps and/or while turning

Article Application: Supercedes TSB 03-15-3

TSB 03-20-2: Page 1

TSB 03-20-2: Page 2

**deactivated** · 04-18-2004, 08:41 PM

DO NOT USE: This article has been superceded by 04-12-02

**canadasvt** · 05-18-2004, 07:54 PM

Cancelled

**canadasvt** · 05-31-2004, 06:23 PM

Cancelled

**canadasvt** · 06-02-2004, 05:07 PM

Warranties are over

**mchedd** · 06-03-2004, 04:02 AM

16785#
TSB 2002 - 2003 SVT Focus- Fog Lamp Condensation

16785# TSB 2003 Mustang Cobra, 2002 - 2003 SVT Focus- Fog Lamp Condensation:

May exhibit condensation and/or water accumulation within the fog lamp assembly. If not serviced, the lamp may eventually become inoperative. This may be caused by the fog lamp filter becoming contaminated. If a slight amount of condensation is present in the lamp, replace the gray vent cap (about the size of a dime) with a black nitto style filter-cap ford part # 1L5Z-13B216-AA. If the lamp has excessive condensation (Heavy Droplets) or standing water, replace the lamp with service part # 2M5Z-15200-AA.
This replacement lamp will also need the black nitto style filter- cap, 1L5Z-13B216-AA, installed prior to the lamp installation. A revised fog lamp that includes the nitto vent will be released for service soon with a revised part number

**mchedd** · 06-03-2004, 04:04 AM

03-06-07

DRIVEABILITY - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLES CODES (DTCS) P1381/P0011 AND/OR P1383/P0012 - ROUGH IDLE, REDUCED POWER CONDITION, AND/OR STALL AT IDLE - FOCUS SVT MODEL ONLY.

ISSUE:
Some SVT Focus vehicles may exhibit the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Diagnostic Troubles codes (DTCs) P1381/P0011 Variable Cam Timing over-advanced (Bank 1) and/or P1383/P0012 Variable Cam Timing over-retarded (Bank 1) stored in memory. The vehicle may also exhibit a rough idle, reduced power condition, and/or stall at idle. This may be caused by:
· Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) control system stuck
· Intake camshaft CMP trigger wheel mispositioned or loose
· Engine Cam timing incorrect
· Electrical conditions
ACTION:
Refer to the following Service Procedure to verify the Cam Timing, Intake Camshaft CMP Trigger wheel position, and VCT solenoid operation, then service as necessary.

**mchedd** · 06-03-2004, 04:09 AM

Program 03N01 - Possible Engine Stalling in 2000 and 2001 Ford Focus Vehicles
Quote:
Attached is a letter announcing the details of a no-charge program Ford Motor Company will be conducting concerning your vehicle's fuel pump. We have found that some 2000 and 2001 Ford Focus vehicles may experience symptoms of engine hesitation, loss of power, surging and other similar symptoms as a result of progressive contamination of the fuel pump filters.

To address this issue, Ford is developing a new design fuel pump, which we expect to have available by late January 2004.

End Quote
The letter goes on about current vehicle performance and a recommended action(s).

If you've paid to have your fuel pump replaced before the date of the letter, Ford Motor Co. is offering a refund. In addition this offer is valid for a period of 10 years from the original warranty start date of the vehicle with no limit of mileage.