2003 Ford Econoline Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2003 Ford Econoline applies to the three-door standard cargo van in Base trim, built with either the 4.2L V6 using overhead valves or the 5.4L V8 with single overhead cams, both naturally aspirated gasoline engines. The manual gives each engine its own procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics, then covers the transmission, driveline, brakes, suspension, steering, body and electrical system that the two versions of the van share.

Engines covered

• 4.2L V6 (256 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.4L V8 (330 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 3-door standard cargo van

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2003 Econoline. The 2003 Econoline has four recalls on federal record. One concerns cruise control wiring harnesses that did not match the circuit polarity, leaving the fuse in the output circuit instead of the power feed. Another covers cutaway chassis cabs with the school bus option missing two brackets and two outrigger members near the fuel tank, and two involve aftermarket corner and bumper lamp assemblies that failed to conform. Owners have logged 215 complaints with NHTSA, clustering on engine and engine cooling, the electrical system and the fuel system. The manual's engine, wiring and fuel system procedures and diagnostics address those areas.