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1991 Ford Explorer

1991 Ford Explorer TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 11 Ford recalls » 23 defect investigations » 63 TSBs » for the Ford Explorer.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

SUSPENSION

• TSB #98116 -- INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605577, JANUARY 19 1998)

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #16735 -- VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002643, APRIL 01 2003)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #985A36 -- A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #601043, MARCH 18 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

• TSB #BC0328961129 -- CONCERNS WITH REAR BRAKE GRAB DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN. *TW (NHTSA ID #50736, NOVEMBER 29 1996)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #985A13 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601012, MARCH 18 1998)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #985A22 -- A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601025, MARCH 18 1998)
• TSB #95212 -- THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR (NHTSA ID #46478, OCTOBER 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #02142 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #635982, JULY 22 2002)
• TSB #01197 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #627752, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #6896 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #608921, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #13118 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091931, AUGUST 01 1999)
• TSB #99816 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606420, MAY 03 1999)
• TSB #986001 -- CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE MISS UNDER LOAD WHILE GOING UP STEEP HILLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605803, JANUARY 01 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #95153 -- TEMPERATURE GAUGE - FLUCTUATING AND /OR INACCURATE HIGH READINGS. *SD (NHTSA ID #45934, JULY 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

• TSB #BC3485972301 -- 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSE WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51482, JANUARY 23 1997)
• TSB #BC1019997230 -- 4.0L EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION THAT MAY BE ACCOMPNIED WITH A THUMPING NOISE OR FEEL IN THE COOLANT HOSES WITH THE ENGINE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51559, JANUARY 23 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #9864 -- INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #601312, MARCH 30 1998)
• TSB #FD94M85 -- ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER FOR RECALL 94M85. *TW (NHTSA ID #41046, APRIL 01 1995)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #982310 -- MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK (NHTSA ID #603724, NOVEMBER 23 1998)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #7366 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). *TT (NHTSA ID #610793, NOVEMBER 01 1999)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
• TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
• TSB #9888 -- INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC (NHTSA ID #601238, APRIL 27 1998)
• TSB #98112 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT (NHTSA ID #605573, JANUARY 19 1998)
• TSB #97511 -- FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51945, MARCH 03 1997)
• TSB #BC1350950906 -- HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #45756, SEPTEMBER 01 1995)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• TSB #962612 -- TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50997, DECEMBER 16 1996)
• TSB #96249 -- TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50908, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #6603 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610704, JULY 01 1999)
• TSB #971110972312 -- CONCERNS WITH "PINGING" OR "CREAKING" BEING HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, BETWEEN DRIVE AND REVERSE, OR WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH. *YC (NHTSA ID #53668, NOVEMBER 10 1997)
• TSB #962417 -- NOISE - PINGING OR CREAKING FROM DRIVELINE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *TW (NHTSA ID #50915, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

• TSB #BC5225961001 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION OR WHILE CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REVISED FRONT DRIVESHAFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #50500, OCTOBER 01 1996)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #12905 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606937, JUNE 01 1999)
• TSB #983074 -- CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607369, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
• TSB #BC0131960102 -- 4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES. (NHTSA ID #46438, DECEMBER 01 1995)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #98246 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC (NHTSA ID #604059, DECEMBER 07 1998)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #99222 -- SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089681, OCTOBER 18 1999)
• TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• TSB #95102 -- VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DISCONNECT OF THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR OR MOISTURE BUILDUP WITHIN THE CONNECTOR. *TW (NHTSA ID #42087, MAY 01 1995)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #96221 -- WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW (NHTSA ID #50940, OCTOBER 21 1996)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

• TSB #01156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623944, AUGUST 06 2001)

STRUCTURE

• TSB #9747 -- FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51689, FEBRUARY 17 1997)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• TSB #97210 -- BODY - RUST PERFORATION - QUARTER PANEL - SERVICE TIPS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51393, JANUARY 20 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #95161 -- SHEET METAL-ROOF PANEL AND DRIP RAIL REPLACEMENT- SEAM SEALER APPLICATION PROCEDURE.*SD (NHTSA ID #45947, AUGUST 01 1995)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #94229 -- INSIDE DOOR HANDLE BREAKS WHEN OPENING. *TW (NHTSA ID #37751, OCTOBER 01 1994)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

• TSB #00243 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY REPEATED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE DASH PANEL SHEET METAL AT THE ACCELER (NHTSA ID #616531, NOVEMBER 27 2000)

TIRES

• TSB #01B77 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT (NHTSA ID #628153, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #995157 -- INFORMATION ON MAINTAINING TIRE PRESSURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #606945, MAY 01 1999)
• TSB #12115 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR ALL MODELS DURING PREDELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613105, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #985157 -- INFORMATION ON SETTING THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE FOR 1991 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *TT (NHTSA ID #613292, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #99129 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606460, JUNE 14 1999)
• TSB #9873 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT (NHTSA ID #601341, APRIL 13 1998)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #99206 -- CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089649, OCTOBER 04 1999)
• TSB #99196 -- INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090087, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
• TSB #99156 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF LEAVES OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE BLOWER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #608435, JULY 26 1999)
• TSB #9848 -- ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC (NHTSA ID #601269, MARCH 02 1998)
• TSB #942211 -- INSUFFICIENT AIR FLOW THROUGH CONDENSER. *TW (NHTSA ID #37753, OCTOBER 01 1994)

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

• TSB #985A12 -- RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #601010, MARCH 18 1998)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• TSB #00L09 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB (NHTSA ID #618532, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
• TSB #BC2361970501 -- AUTHORIZED WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADS TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52810, MAY 01 1997)
• TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)