1997 Ford Explorer
1997 Ford Explorer TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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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.
STEERING
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
SUSPENSION
- TSB #15692 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #636326, MARCH 01 2002)
- TSB #14371 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB (NHTSA ID #618639, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #13426 -- EXHIBITING VERY LIGHT STEERING VIBRATION / SHIMMY / NIBBLE AT ENGINE IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609691, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #5249 -- INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615366, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #4634 -- STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615172, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #97050110613 -- WHEN PERFORMING TSB 97-4-9, DO NOT USE A BAFFLE TO CORRECT HTE ISSUE, USE THE REVISED AXLE COVER PLATE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52892, MAY 01 1997)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
- TSB #985045 -- REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01. *TT (NHTSA ID #613097, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98-4732 -- STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS.. (NHTSA ID #607144, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98021698311 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY. *YC (NHTSA ID #600596, MAY 27 1998)
- TSB #BC3493972301 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH. *JD (NHTSA ID #51486, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1019197230 -- EXHIBITING A PULSATING, CYCLICAL TYPE OF NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT AXLE TUBE AREA FROM 0 TO 45 MPH. *JD (NHTSA ID #51550, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC5231961101 -- VEHICLE LEAN. *TW (NHTSA ID #50842, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
- TSB #16385 -- AIR RIDE CONTROL LAMP ON AFTER SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008322, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #BC1019497230 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REVERSE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN SWITCHING THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH FROM NORMAL TO OFF ROAD. *JD (NHTSA ID #51553, JANUARY 23 1997)
SUSPENSION:REAR
- TSB #16735 -- VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002643, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #00M11 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR SWAY BAR LINKS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618536, OCTOBER 01 2000)
- TSB #0083 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613577, APRIL 17 2000)
- TSB #BC1025297230 -- FRONT AXLE VENT LEAKS ON 1997 EXSPLORERS BUILT BEFORE 11/1/06. *JD (NHTSA ID #51625, JANUARY 23 1997)
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- TSB #13415 -- EXHIBITING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR STABILIZER BAR WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609679, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #BC0881961004 -- THUMP/CLUNK NOISE IN TURNS OR OVER BUMPS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE KEVLAR PATCH WEARING THROUGH ON THE TORSION BAR ADJUSTERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #50438, OCTOBER 04 1996)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #15910 -- CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #637803, MAY 01 2002)
- TSB #15249 -- CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT (NHTSA ID #625794, SEPTEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #15168 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HIGH FREQUENCY BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *YH (NHTSA ID #624668, AUGUST 01 2001)
- TSB #99194 -- INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090082, SEPTEMBER 20 1999)
- TSB #985A11 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC (NHTSA ID #601009, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #96222 -- BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50941, OCTOBER 21 1996)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- TSB #985A5 -- HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601003, MARCH 18 1998)
- TSB #9814 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #605562, JANUARY 19 1998)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
- TSB #7367 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS (PIDS) WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH WHEN VIEWED USING THE NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610794, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13424 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL ANTI LOCK BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL SPEED PARAMETER IDENTIFICATIONS WHICH READ N/A IMMEDIATELY OR ABOVE 7 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #609689, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #12230 -- ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615491, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #980319 -- CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603512, APRIL 01 1998)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #12150 -- INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE SERVICE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613170, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #BC0190970201 -- VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/1/96 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH WRONG TEMP GAUGE SYSTEM PARTS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51057, JANUARY 02 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #02221 -- ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008304, NOVEMBER 11 2002)
- TSB #870197 -- INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000592, OCTOBER 22 2002)
- TSB #01M01 -- OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR BREAK AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE CAM CHAIN NOISE THAT DOES NOT GO AWAY AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF ENGINE OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #619285, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #01M01 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #618042, JANUARY 05 2001)
- TSB #14560 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *JB (NHTSA ID #617944, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #00M12 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT (NHTSA ID #616507, NOVEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #14048 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613703, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #8493 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK AT THE REAR CRANKSHAFT AREA AFTER SERVICE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613654, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #7138 -- SERVICE TIP INFORMATION WHEN SERVICING THE 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090757, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13260 -- SERVICE TIPS INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ASSIST WHEN SERVICING VEHICLES WITH SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090690, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6997 -- SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090310, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13180 -- INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090538, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13170 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0 L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090518, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6986 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT BOLT TORQUE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090291, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #985144 -- ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE ENGINE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XL2Z-6M289-AA (DRIVE ASSEMBLY-CAMSHAFT-LH) MUST BE USED ON 4.0L SOHC ENGINES IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. *TT (NHTSA ID #613280, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98118 -- EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE NOISE IN ENGINE. (NHTSA ID #605588, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #983092 -- REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAK. *AK (NHTSA ID #607731, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #9776 -- IDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L SOHC ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96. *JD (NHTSA ID #51913, MARCH 31 1997)
- TSB #97513 -- IDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96. *JD (NHTSA ID #51948, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #BC3092970225 -- REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51695, FEBRUARY 25 1997)
- TSB #BC1033197020 -- VEHICLES WITH REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51789, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC0324970201 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51128, JANUARY 02 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #0214 -- SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #630001, JANUARY 21 2002)
- TSB #15040 -- SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING 1997 THROUGH 1999 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630022, JANUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #01246 -- ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #630515, DECEMBER 10 2001)
- TSB #01205 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT (NHTSA ID #627927, OCTOBER 15 2001)
- 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 #070101 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION. NLM (NHTSA ID #623810, JULY 01 2001)
- TSB #15040 -- SOME EXPLORER / SPORT / SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #621039, JULY 01 2001)
- TSB #15006 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY MAKE A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #622817, JUNE 01 2001)
- TSB #01M01 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #620173, APRIL 26 2001)
- TSB #14868 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT (NHTSA ID #619337, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #01M01 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #619443, MARCH 02 2001)
- TSB #00M12 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #616816, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #13484 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610897, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7471 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610836, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13527 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THAT MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE THERMOSTAT. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR THERMOSTATS AND COOLANTS SAMPLES FROM THESE (NHTSA ID #610913, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #99223 -- A NO START CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL MAY OCCUR. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089683, OCTOBER 18 1999)
- TSB #7270 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090871, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13300 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / MOAN / BOOM AT IDLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092122, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6993 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090303, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13177 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE REPAIR PROCEDURE UPDATE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090532, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13261 -- SERVICE TIPS WHEN SERVICING A 4.0L SOHC SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091661, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13172 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090522, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13171 -- INFORMATION REGARDING 4.0L SOHC ENGINE NOISE (CAM CHAIN NOISE). *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090520, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6987 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE NOISE(CAM CHAIN NOISE). *TT (NHTSA ID #6090293, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- 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 #13154 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091965, 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 #12624 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #605343, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #982511 -- SERVICE TIPS ON COMPOSITE FUEL RAIL. *YC (NHTSA ID #603649, DECEMBER 21 1998)
- TSB #5256 -- INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615373, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #5272 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615393, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #5049 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #613181, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #12174 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS (NHTSA ID #613224, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985064 -- REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT (NHTSA ID #613200, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98211 -- EXPERIENCING A NOISE AND VIBRATION DURING IDLE. (NHTSA ID #603665, OCTOBER 26 1998)
- TSB #981514 -- A VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING A HOT OR COLD IDLE CONDITION. (NHTSA ID #609554, AUGUST 03 1998)
- TSB #4623 -- BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL. *TT (NHTSA ID #615160, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #980324 -- CONCERNS OF COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK / TICK. *YC (NHTSA ID #603517, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #983109 -- INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINES ADDED TO THE FQR (FORD QUALITY RENEWAL) ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. *TT (NHTSA ID #607403, FEBRUARY 25 1998)
- TSB #980324 -- COLD ENGINE UPPER KNOCK/TICK. *AK (NHTSA ID #607729, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #BC3092970501 -- ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAKS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52847, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC3155970219 -- 4.0L SHOC ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. *TW (NHTSA ID #51752, FEBRUARY 19 1997)
- TSB #BC3156970219 -- EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP IN. *TW (NHTSA ID #51755, FEBRUARY 19 1997)
- TSB #BC0324961101 -- COLD ENGINE KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50732, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
- TSB #BC0882961004 -- INFORMATION FOR ALL BASE ENGINE CONCERNS OF 4.0L SOHC ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #50439, OCTOBER 04 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- TSB #BC0755961017 -- TENSIONER RATTLE . INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C). *TT (NHTSA ID #50394, OCTOBER 17 1996)
- TSB #BC5188961001 -- CONCERN OF A TENSIONER RATTLE W/ 4.0L SOHC, INSTALL A 1 INCH SHORTER MOTORCRAFT BELT (P/N F19Z-8620-C). *TT (NHTSA ID #50466, OCTOBER 01 1996)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- TSB #BC3491972301 -- SOME 4.0L ENGINES WITH BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK. *JD (NHTSA ID #51484, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1018997230 -- BLOCK HEATERS MAY EXPERIENCE COOLANT LEAKS DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE BLOCK. *JD (NHTSA ID #51548, JANUARY 23 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- TSB #99238 -- A TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION AND / OR A KNOCKING / THUMPING NOISE MAY BE AUDIBLE INTHE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090164, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
- TSB #97090297189 -- EXPERIENCING A "THUMPING" NOISE OR TEMPEATURE GAUGE FLUCTATION WITH SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #54075, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- TSB #14583 -- CONCERNS WITH BROKEN THERMOSTATS ON ENGINES. *JB (NHTSA ID #617968, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #14617 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO BROKEN THERMOSTAT. *JB (NHTSA ID #617995, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #BC1035597020 -- RADIATORS MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK AT THE END TANK SEALS IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51830, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
- 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)
- 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)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #98R03 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) TUBE MODIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #606327, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #982010 -- EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC (NHTSA ID #603695, OCTOBER 12 1998)
- TSB #980313 -- EXPERIENCING IDLE VIBRATION / EXHAUST BOOM. *YC (NHTSA ID #603507, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #9864 -- INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #601312, MARCH 30 1998)
- TSB #96E57 -- EMISSIONS RECALL 96E57 - CERTAIN 1996 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT ON 11/18/95 AND CERTAIN 1997 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM (NHTSA ID #52329, MARCH 01 1997)
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)
- TSB #981512 -- A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK (NHTSA ID #609551, AUGUST 03 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- TSB #98R03 -- SAFETY RECALL LETTER INFORMING OWNERS OF MODIFICATION TO THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #606329, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #BC2237970501 -- RECALL 97S67 - MODIFICATION OF THE PCV VALVE REQUIRES A SPECIAL TOOL WHICL WILL SENT TO LISTED PARTS MANAGERS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52778, MAY 01 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- TSB #BC3481972301 -- EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT AT TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51476, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC3494972301 -- VARIOUS VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM- TO FIX, REMOVE EXISTING MUFFLER AND REPLACE WITH SAME PART. *JD (NHTSA ID #51487, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1019597230 -- EXHAUST NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MOST PRESENT A TIP-IN A ND CRUISE AFTER SSM 5238 HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51554, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1019297230 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE DURING HEAVY ACCELERATION AT 3800-5000 RPM WHEN ENGINE IS WARM. *JD (NHTSA ID #51551, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC0481961113 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50760, NOVEMBER 13 1996)
- TSB #BC5238961101 -- VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD IMPINGEMENT NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50848, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- TSB #6203 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #607024, MAY 01 1999)
- TSB #976011 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #605804, NOVEMBER 01 1997)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #16935 -- AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003831, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #15887 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT (NHTSA ID #637755, MAY 01 2002)
- TSB #0282 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #637922, APRIL 29 2002)
- TSB #13745 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF NO 4 X 4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4 X 4 LOW RANGE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612742, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #9943 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT (NHTSA ID #604751, MARCH 08 1999)
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #02138 -- LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT (NHTSA ID #635998, NOVEMBER 10 2003)
- 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)
- TSB #12512 -- BRIEF INFORMATION ON CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. *T (NHTSA ID #6091754, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #BC2301970501 -- NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #52797, MAY 01 1997)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #03261 -- NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008279, JANUARY 05 2003)
- TSB #0015 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612203, JANUARY 10 2000)
- TSB #7353 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610785, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7468 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE OFF. (NHTSA ID #610834, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13482 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / GROAN ON ACCELERATION OR TAKE-OFF DUE TO THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BEING TWISTED AND ALLOWING A GROUND OUT CONDITION TO OCCUR. *TT (NHTSA ID #610895, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13412 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR A STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO (DTC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE STORED IN THE GEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #609668, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #99152 -- INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT (NHTSA ID #608431, JULY 26 1999)
- TSB #9996 -- EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE UNITS WITH JULIAN BUILD BETWEEN 062-97 AND 040-99. *TT (NHTSA ID #606428, MAY 17 1999)
- TSB #9946 -- CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT RADIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #604762, MARCH 08 1999)
- TSB #5814 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #605225, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #12298 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) MAY ALSO FLASH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782. *TT (NHTSA ID #615543, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #982312 -- ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC (NHTSA ID #603740, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- 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 #97116 -- TRANSFER CASE- WATER INGESTION THROUGH VENT TUBE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51373, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0317970201 -- DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN "4-AUTO" MODE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51116, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #962410 -- TRANSMISSION - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - NEW DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50909, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #042107 -- GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014086, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #00E11 -- SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619150, FEBRUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #7494 -- ALL VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610853, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #9987 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING, HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP ON VEHICLES WITH 4.0L OR 5.0L ENGINES. *TT (NHTSA ID #621290, MAY 27 1999)
- TSB #9987 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HARSH DOWNSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR WHILE STOPPING; HESITATION AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP; AND / OR LACK OF POWER AFTER ACCELERATION FROM STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606407, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #97090297183 -- EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC (NHTSA ID #54069, SEPTEMBER 02 1997)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- TSB #13505 -- ALL 4X4 VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ONTHE FLY TRANSFER CASES WILL DISPLAY CONTACT PLATE PIDS OPPOSITE OF THE 1999 OR EARLIER WORKSHOP MANUAL INDICATES WHEN USING NGS WITH 15.0 LEVEL OR LATER SOFTWARE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614630, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #5128 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #615325, DECEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #985128 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. *TT (NHTSA ID #613268, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #980318 -- CONDITIONS WITH AXLE WIND-UP ON TIGHT TURNS WITH CONTROL TRAC TRANSFER CASE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603511, APRIL 01 1998)
- TSB #BC1019897230 -- PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE. (NHTSA ID #51558, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC3484972301 -- WHEN PERFORMING TSB 96-24-16, THE EXISTING TRANSFER CASE VIBRATION DAMPER SHOULD NOT BE ADAPTED AND REINSTALLED TO THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51481, JANUARY 23 1997)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- TSB #03148 -- NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003748, JULY 21 2003)
- TSB #002310 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #616522, NOVEMBER 13 2000)
- TSB #981613 -- TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD (NHTSA ID #609748, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #9946 -- CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AT THE RADIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #606733, JANUARY 01 1999)
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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
- TSB #01181 -- BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB (NHTSA ID #625715, SEPTEMBER 17 2001)
- TSB #BC3441972301 -- AS OF 1/7/97 THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCK FEATURE TAG THAT WAS AFFIXED AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR, HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR PRODUTION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51468, JANUARY 23 1997)
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- TSB #13723 -- SOME ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOW SPEED WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612712, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #12571 -- EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605295, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #97314 -- TRANSFER CASE- BINDING OR SHUDDER- DIAGNOSTICS- VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51676, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
- TSB #BC0133970201 -- REVISED VENT TUBE FOR 1995-97 EXPLORERS & MOUNTAINEERS WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51039, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC1011297020 -- 4.0L OHV/SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS WITH TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD (NHTSA ID #51176, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0206970201 -- TRANSFER CASE BIND OR SHUDDER. *JD (NHTSA ID #51077, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC1012797020 -- REVISED VENT TUBE FOR VEHICLES WITH WATER INGESTION INTO TRANSFER CASE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51191, JANUARY 02 1997)
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 #98514 -- CONCERNS WITH A WHISTLING OR HISSING NOISE FROM THE MAIN CONTROL AREA OCCURING WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #601303, MARCH 16 1998)
- 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 #BC0317972301 -- DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN "4-AUTO" MODE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51426, JANUARY 23 1997)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- TSB #BC0534961108 -- DRIVESHAFT DESIGN MAY CAUSE FLOORPAN VIBRATION WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WITH THROTTLE WIDE OPEN. *TW (NHTSA ID #50776, NOVEMBER 08 1996)
- 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:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #030508 -- FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017891, APRIL 01 2005)
- TSB #0358 -- FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001922, MARCH 17 2003)
- TSB #0242 -- CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #636056, MARCH 04 2002)
- TSB #0186 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619276, APRIL 30 2001)
- TSB #14819 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619314, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #14847 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619330, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #0083 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUBBING NOISE DURING RIGHT HAND TURNS FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. **MR (NHTSA ID #613577, APRIL 17 2000)
- 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 #BC0317A97020 -- DRIVELINE WIND-UP IN 4-AUTO MODE. *TW (NHTSA ID #51655, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC0225970201 -- BINDING/AXLE WIND-UP AT LOW SPEED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51081, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0069961101 -- CONCERN OF BINDING/AXLE WIND-UP AT LOW SPEED. *TW (NHTSA ID #50826, NOVEMBER 01 1996)
- TSB #BC5197961001 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED W/ AN AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED W/ A LOW TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #50474, OCTOBER 01 1996)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
- TSB #13752 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #620270, MARCH 01 2001)
- TSB #14056 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR (NHTSA ID #613704, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #8512 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR (NHTSA ID #613657, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #13752 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612757, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13504 -- CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE THROUGH THE HIGH MILAGE / TIME-IN-SERVICE CONCERN RESOLUTION PROCESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610907, NOVEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13404 -- SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092199, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7316 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #609601, OCTOBER 01 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #13879 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING A GEM MODULE ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC, OHV AND THE NEUTRAL TOW KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #620279, MARCH 01 2001)
- 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)
- TSB #12227 -- FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615488, DECEMBER 01 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 #98124 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AN OVERHEATING CONDITION OCCURRING TO THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM-2) WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TRAILER KITS THAT IMPROPERLY CONNECT TO THE TAIL AND BRAKE LAMPS CIRCUITS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605603, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #98126 -- SUBJECT REGARDING LAMP OUTAGE MODULE HOUSING AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC COMPONENTS MELTED - EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITION MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MESSAGE CENTERS AND IMPROPERLY CONNECTED TOW WIRING KITS (VEHICLES BEING TOWED). *TT (NHTSA ID #605608, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #BC0050972301 -- WHEN SERVICING THE LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON A VEHICLE PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51402, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC0012970201 -- CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51010, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0342961127 -- WHEN A REAR HEGO (CMS) CONCERN IS NOTED, PLEASE CHECK THE REAR CMS HEGO FOR WIRE CHAFING/DAMAGE AND LOOSE HEGO WIRE. *TW (NHTSA ID #50739, NOVEMBER 27 1996)
- TSB #96246 -- WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW (NHTSA ID #50905, NOVEMBER 18 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- TSB #BC3134970221 -- OEM SPARK PLUGS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF AN OPEN CIRCUIT CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL CRACK. *TW (NHTSA ID #51731, FEBRUARY 21 1997)
- TSB #BC1035497020 -- 4.0L SOHC ENGINE COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH SINGLE PLATINUM PLUGS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51829, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- TSB #BC2302970501 -- DTC P0402 IN MEMORY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING. *TW (NHTSA ID #52798, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC2313970501 -- MAY 1997 GEM SOFTWARE HAS ERRORS - JUNE SOFTWARE IS CORRECT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52808, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC105609705 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 AUTO MODE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52851, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC2383970501 -- SERVICE FIX FOR VEHICLES WHICH EXHIBIT SHUDDER/BIND IN TURNS WHILE IN 4X4 MODE. (NHTSA ID #52823, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC105789705 -- VEHICLES WITH DTC P0402 IN MEMORY ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. *TW (NHTSA ID #52858, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #9755 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY. *JD (NHTSA ID #51935, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #BC3282970206 -- GEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY. *TW (NHTSA ID #51878, FEBRUARY 06 1997)
- TSB #BC1028397020 -- THE 1997 EXPLORER 4.0L SOHC IS THE ONLY VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A NEW STYLE (BLACK PLASTIC) DPFE SENSOR. *JD (NHTSA ID #51725, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC3363972301 -- THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATE FOR THE ING GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51449, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1022797230 -- THE NGS DISPLAYS INCORRECT DATA FOR THE IGN GEM PID ON THE VEHICLES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51590, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #962511 -- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - SERVICE PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW (NHTSA ID #50968, DECEMBER 02 1996)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- TSB #98117 -- SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PO171, PO174, P1131 AND / OR P1151 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #605586, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #BC1015097020 -- LAMP OUTAGE MODULE (LOM) ON THE VEHICLES- PLEASE VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS: 1) AN AFTERMARKET KIT FOR TRAILER TOWING OR 2) AFTERMARKET KIT ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED. *JD (NHTSA ID #51210, JANUARY 02 1997)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- TSB #BC2246970501 -- VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 4/14/97 WILL NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - A REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SUPPLY THE FLUID TO BOTH WASHERS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52785, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC106049705 -- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 4/14/97 NO LONGER HAVE A REAR WASHER BOTTLE - REDESIGNED FRONT WASHER BOTTLE WILL SERVICE THE FRONT AND REAR WASHERS. *TW (NHTSA ID #52884, MAY 01 1997)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
AIR BAGS
- TSB #6640 -- EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #610715, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #5852 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT (NHTSA ID #605240, MARCH 01 1999)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
- TSB #6640 -- EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #610715, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #12529 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091778, MARCH 01 1999)
STRUCTURE
- TSB #98113 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605574, JANUARY 19 1998)
- TSB #9747 -- FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51689, FEBRUARY 17 1997)
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- TSB #BC2384970501 -- LIFTGATE LOCK CONCERNS ON VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/96. *TW (NHTSA ID #52824, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC2306970501 -- SOME RUNNING BOARD PADS MAY WARPED. *TW (NHTSA ID #52802, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC105829705 -- SOME RUNNING BOARD PADS MAY BE WARPED. *TW (NHTSA ID #52862, MAY 01 1997)
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #6429 -- INFORMATION ON REFILLING TISSUES FOR THE CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606842, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #12852 -- USE KLEENEX BRAND JUNIORS OR LI'L TRAVELERS TO REFILL TISSUES FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH THE HIGH SERIES CENTER CONSOLE FACIAL TISSUE COMPARTMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092013, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #982323 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603930, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #9833 -- SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC (NHTSA ID #600587, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
- TSB #9831 -- REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC (NHTSA ID #600585, FEBRUARY 16 1998)
- TSB #97050110611 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK. *TW (NHTSA ID #52890, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC2236970501 -- VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CENTER CONSOLE SQUEAK OR RATTLE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52777, MAY 01 1997)
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #99242 -- INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090184, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
- TSB #99-8-15 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #606419, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #98163 -- LOCKS FAILED. YD (NHTSA ID #6090873, AUGUST 17 1998)
- TSB #BC2442970501 -- LIFTGATE LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK WHEN ACTUATED BY THE POWER SWITCHES. *TW (NHTSA ID #52840, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #9738 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96. *JD (NHTSA ID #51665, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
- TSB #BC0012972301 -- CUSTOMERS REPORT INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51386, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1016497020 -- INOPERABLE REMOTE ENTRY OR KEYLESS ENTRY FEATURE. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A STATIC BUILD-UP ON THE SEAT THAT DAMAGES THE RAP MODULE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51232, JANUARY 02 1997)
- TSB #BC0257970201 -- POWER LOCKS CYCLE BY THEMSELVES REMOVE EACH POWER LOCK SWITCH AND MEASURE THE OPEN RESISTANCE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51094, JANUARY 02 1997)
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- TSB #14265 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #620407, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #060199 -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT STUMBLE / BUCK / JERK AT 38 MPH WHILE IN HIGH GEAR AND AT VERY LIGHT THROTTLE APPLICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #606762, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #982122 -- SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THE THROTTLE STUCK AT IDLE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603684, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #BC1030297020 -- ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP-IN FROM THE THROTTLE BODY/IAC AREA OF THE ENGINE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51756, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC1024097230 -- INCREASED THROTTLE EFFORTS MAY BE NOTED ON SOME 4.0L SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES DUE TO THROTTLE PLATE ALIGNMENT. *JD (NHTSA ID #51608, JANUARY 23 1997)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
- TSB #9913035 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE WITH THE VEHICLE IN A NOSE DOWN POSITION AND LESS THAN 1/4 TANK OF FUEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #609033, AUGUST 01 1999)
- TSB #99S09 -- RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606320, MAY 01 1999)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- TSB #6574 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OCCASIONAL HOOT / MOAN FROM THE IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610692, JULY 01 1999)
- TSB #5203 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *TT (NHTSA ID #615335, DECEMBER 01 1998)
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 #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 #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 #9852 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601290, APRIL 13 1998)
- TSB #BC0744961018 -- FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #50387, OCTOBER 18 1996)
- TSB #BC5195961001 -- FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #50472, OCTOBER 01 1996)
WHEELS
- TSB #4703 -- SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615243, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #11811 -- SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615308, AUGUST 01 1998)
SEATS
- TSB #7079 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090430, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13218 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT THAT WILLL NOT MOVE FORWARD. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090591, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #982515 -- CONDITIONS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK LEVER BENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #603653, DECEMBER 21 1998)
- TSB #11759 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #615261, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #9751 -- INTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51931, MARCH 03 1997)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
INTERIOR LIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
- TSB #00E11 -- SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT (NHTSA ID #616814, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION ON 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #612338, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
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 #12518 -- CONCERNS WITH THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT / RADIO DISPLAY READS CD TOO HOT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6091761, MARCH 01 1999)
- TSB #5652 -- COMPLAINTS THAT THE IN-DASH CD STOPS OPERATING WHEN HOT. *TT (NHTSA ID #605192, MARCH 01 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)
- TSB #97514 -- CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51950, MARCH 03 1997)
- TSB #97312 -- CD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD (NHTSA ID #51672, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #00213 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618546, OCTOBER 16 2000)
- TSB #98165 -- EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DRIP ON TO PASSENGER FLOOR. YD (NHTSA ID #609751, APRIL 07 2000)
- 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 #9988 -- CONCERNS OR ERRATIC OR INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *TT (NHTSA ID #606408, MAY 03 1999)
- TSB #98238 -- CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603722, NOVEMBER 23 1998)
- TSB #9735 -- AIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD (NHTSA ID #51662, FEBRUARY 03 1997)
- TSB #96226 -- AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW (NHTSA ID #50945, OCTOBER 21 1996)
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
- TSB #8149 -- SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW INOPERATIVE AFTER GEM REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #612328, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #13388 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE, BE AWARE THAT WHEN THE NEUTRAL TOW FEATURE IS ENABLED AND THE CUSTOMER PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO THE NEUTRAL MODE, THE NEUTRAL TOW INDICATOR WILL GO OUT WHEN THE GEM GOES TO SLEEP. *TT (NHTSA ID #609664, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #7083 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABILITY. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090438, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #13222 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW KIT AVAILABLE. *MJS (NHTSA ID #6090598, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- TSB #00L09 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB (NHTSA ID #618532, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #BC3132970221 -- INCORRECT OIL VISCOSITY LABEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW (NHTSA ID #51721, FEBRUARY 21 1997)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CHILD SEAT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #0232 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT (NHTSA ID #630636, FEBRUARY 18 2002)
- TSB #15563 -- INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH (NHTSA ID #630097, JANUARY 01 2002)
- TSB #01157 -- INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC (NHTSA ID #623988, AUGUST 06 2001)
- TSB #13154 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 4.0L ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #619449, MARCH 01 2001)
- TSB #981617 -- FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD (NHTSA ID #609754, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #14061 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR (NHTSA ID #613721, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #8164 -- INFORMATION REGARDING PUMP ALIGNMENT TOOLS. **MR (NHTSA ID #613621, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #13857 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) TRANSFER CASE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF 4X4 INDICATORS FLASHING AND MULTIPLE GEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #612455, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #99234 -- INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090131, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
- TSB #99185 -- VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090055, SEPTEMBER 06 1999)
- TSB #6980 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PO420. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090286, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #6926 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE ENGINE HOTLINE PHONE NUMBERS FOR 1997 - 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6090262, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #99142 -- VEHICLES WITH A4WD TRANSMISSION AND 4.0L ENGINE MAY HAVE THE 4X4 INDICATOR LAMPS FLASHING. *TT (NHTSA ID #608418, JULY 12 1999)
- TSB #991210 -- FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606461, JUNE 14 1999)
- TSB #99111 -- INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606433, JUNE 14 1999)
- TSB #99104 -- THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131, AND / OR P1151 MAY BE PRESENT WITH OR WITHOUT MISFIRE, ROLLING IDLE, ROUGH IDLE, ETC. *TT (NHTSA ID #606479, JUNE 01 1999)
- TSB #98259 -- SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603647, DECEMBER 21 1998)
- TSB #4619 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #615157, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #090308 -- MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455 (NHTSA ID #607711, JANUARY 01 1998)
- TSB #BC2440970501 -- 1997 4.0L SOHC 4X4 EXPLORERS AND 1997 5.0L AWD EXPLORERS/MOUNTAINEERS SHOULD NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A VIBRATION DAMPER ON THE TRANSFER CASE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52838, MAY 01 1997)
- TSB #9768 -- FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD (NHTSA ID #51987, MARCH 17 1997)
- TSB #BC1031297020 -- SOME VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DECALS MAY INCORRECTLY LIST 10W30 FOR OIL VISCOSITY. *JD (NHTSA ID #51770, FEBRUARY 01 1997)
- TSB #BC3483972301 -- THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSTION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51479, JANUARY 23 1997)
- TSB #BC1019797230 -- THE VEHICLES WILL SHIFT 1,2,3,4,5 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSITION. *JD (NHTSA ID #51557, JANUARY 23 1997)