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2003 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL

ENGINE

ENGINE ID ⁽¹⁾

FUEL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM

Crown Victoria

4.6L SOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L SOHC

SFI ⁽²⁾

DIS

Focus

2.0L SOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

2.0L DOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

2.0L DOHC

5 ⁽³⁾

SFI

DIS

.....

2.3L DOHC

SFI

DIS

Grand Marquis

4.6L SOHC

SFI

DIS

3.0L DOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

3.9L DOHC

SFI

DIS

Marauder

4.6L DOHC

SFI

DIS

Mustang

3.8L OHV

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L DOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L SOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

4.6L DOHC

S/C, SFI

DIS

Sable

3.0L OHV

SFI

DIS

.....

3.0L DOHC

SFI

DIS

Taurus

3.0L OHV

SFI

DIS

.....

3.0L DOHC

SFI

DIS

.....

3.0L OHV

SFI ⁽⁴⁾

DIS

Thunderbird

3.9L DOHC

SFI

DIS

Town Car

4.6L SOHC

SFI

DIS

ZX2

2.0L DOHC

SFI

DIS

⁽¹⁾	Engine is identified by 8th character of VIN. See VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DESCRIPTION .

⁽²⁾

CNG only.

⁽³⁾	Applies to SVT models only.

⁽⁴⁾	Flex-fuel (gasoline and ethanol/methanol).

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Model Coverage: Notes

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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