2004 Ford Explorer
2004 Ford Explorer TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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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.
STEERING
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SUSPENSION:REAR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- TSB #17728 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2900, U1900 AND C1805. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008229, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #03263 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1235, C1236, C1237 ON VEHICLES WITH DIFFERENTIAL-MOUNTED RAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008281, JULY 05 2003)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #041601 -- WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018745, NOVEMBER 14 2005)
- TSB #051016 -- NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017931, JUNE 07 2005)
- TSB #18573 -- NO START/HARD START ON COLD SOAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017882, APRIL 01 2005)
- TSB #0539 -- MIL ON AND/ OR RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE DTCS P0300-P0308 P0316 AND OR P0171/P0174 4.6L ENGINE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012953, FEBRUARY 21 2005)
- TSB #04225 -- THROTTLE PEDAL RESPONSE ON TIP IN VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/4/2004 EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013399, DECEMBER 31 2004)
- TSB #042112 -- ROUGH IDLE IN DRIVE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013383, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #0531 -- MAF DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EGR SYSTEM MODULE (ESM). *TT (NHTSA ID #10012947, FEBRUARY 21 2005)
- TSB #041910 -- OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010719, OCTOBER 04 2004)
- TSB #031404 -- ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. (NHTSA ID #10011162, AUGUST 23 2004)
- TSB #17664 -- INTERMITTENT HARD START, LONG CRANK TIME OR MULTIPLE CRANK ATTEMPTS BEFORE STARTING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007422, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17666 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U0300 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY) STORED IN THE PCM WITH NO OTHER DTC'S PRESENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007423, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17544 -- GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008115, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #03256 -- ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008278, DECEMBER 22 2003)
- TSB #17326 -- ENGINE AUXILIARY OIL COOLER LINE AND THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT EXTERIOR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008171, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03144 -- ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003744, JULY 21 2003)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- TSB #18719 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT (NHTSA ID #10017860, JULY 01 2005)
- TSB #18217 -- MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010731, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #17494 -- DISTANCE TO EMPTY NOT DISPLAYED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007334, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17316 -- FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008166, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- TSB #05213 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019379, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #18121 -- FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011332, SEPTEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #06167 -- MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB (NHTSA ID #10021052, no date provided)
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #0645 -- NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019947, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #05612 -- DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS - 5R55S TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/23/2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017898, APRIL 01 2005)
- TSB #04268 -- INCREASED EFFORT DURING LOW SPEED SHARP TURNS ON 4X4 VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014277, DECEMBER 31 2004)
- TSB #18202 -- UNINTENDED 4X4 ENGAGEMENT DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TURNS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2005 EXPLORER AND MOUNTAINEER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010726, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #17560 -- REAR AXLE NOISE. ALSO INCLUDES LINCOLN AVIATOR 2002. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008124, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17555 -- CERTIFIED REAR AXLE AVAILABLE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008120, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #04B22 -- IMPROPERLY FORMULATED TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT, OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B22. 5R55S/E & 5R44E TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDITIVE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT SUPP (NHTSA ID #10013306, MAY 27 2005)
- TSB #0527 -- 5R55S TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS FROM CONVERTER HOUSING AREA. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1783 ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 12/12/2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012938, FEBRUARY 07 2005)
- TSB #17883 -- DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008268, JUNE 01 2004)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- TSB #17455 -- 4X4 INOPERATIVE AND/OR INDICATORS BLINKING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008303, DECEMBER 01 2003)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- TSB #0537 -- DRIVELINE 1ST ORDER VIBRATION/BOOM/DRONE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012952, JUNE 07 2005)
- TSB #17107 -- DRIVELINE VIBRATION ON DRONE/BOOM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004046, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #06216 -- LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014100, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #18478 -- AXLE SEAL LEAKS. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014668, MAY 01 2005)
- TSB #05618 -- REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017892, APRIL 01 2005)
- TSB #18466 -- AXLE WHINE HOWL. THIS INCLUDES 1997-05 FORD VEHICLES. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014659, MARCH 01 2005)
- TSB #18423 -- AXLE WHINE HOWL SERVICE WITH INDIVIDUAL PARTS INSTEAD OF AN AXLE ASSEMBLY. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012959, FEBRUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #18221 -- REAR AXLE NOISE. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010732, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #041715 -- FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013121, SEPTEMBER 06 2004)
- TSB #03198 -- CHATTER, SHUDDER, A BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 9.75 INCH OR 8.8 INCH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004037, SEPTEMBER 06 2004)
- TSB #17905 -- MULTIPLE VEHICLES USING FEHP REAR AXLE FLUID. FLUID USAGE CHANGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009332, JULY 01 2004)
- TSB #04B15 -- REAR AXLE DATE CODE INSPECTION AND SERVICE. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER MIX OF REAR AXLE LUBRICANT AND FRICTION MODIFIER ADDITIVE. IF SO, THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE NOISE AND VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007006, MAY 01 2004)
- TSB #17736 -- REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008236, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17717 -- REAR AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008222, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17641 -- REAR 3.55 AXLE NOISE. CERTIFIED REAR AXLE OR IMPROVED GEAR SET AVAILABLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007413, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17054 -- AXLE WHINE AT CRUISE OR DURING ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003164, AUGUST 01 2003)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
- TSB #TSB-08-19-3 -- FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK. *PE (NHTSA ID #10028736, MAY 01 2009)
- TSB #04105 -- AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008994, JUNE 07 2005)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #04219 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) LAMPS ON WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 AND P2135. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013371, JUNE 07 2005)
- TSB #0561 -- WRENCH LAMP ON AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) STORED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017905, APRIL 01 2005)
- TSB #18381 -- OPEN FUSE F2.20 (5 AMP) AND/OR F2.1 (30 AMP) WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING POWER SEATS, ADJUSTABLE PEDALS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013319, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #05262 -- MIL ON WITH DTC P0191 WITH OR WITHOUT VARIOUS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS AND/OR ADDITIONAL DTCS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018937, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #0471 -- WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008201, DECEMBER 31 2004)
- TSB #04197 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0172 AND/OR P0175. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010717, NOVEMBER 15 2004)
- TSB #04174 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013116, SEPTEMBER 06 2004)
- TSB #17670 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR (DTC) LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007426, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17592 -- AN INTERMITTENT NO START AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P1233, P1234, P1235, P1236, P1237 OR P1238. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007389, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17561 -- DELAYED CRANK WITH NO START, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) U0300/P0606/P2105/P2107, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR MODULE (MIL) AND WRENCH LIGHT ON. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008125, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17558 -- INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON, MEMORY SEAT, AND/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDAL CONCERNS. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008123, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17479 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH IGNITION COIL RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P035X). *TT (NHTSA ID #10007323, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #04142 -- NO CRANK WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1601 AND/OR B1213. PATS SECURITY ACCESS ISSUES WITH 4.0L ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009324, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17422 -- MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS - FUSE 2.17 OPEN. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008292, DECEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17311 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND/OR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LAMP (ETC) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004952, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17285 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP/ETC LAMP LIT WITH P0606 AND ONE OR SEVERAL P21XX-SERIES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AT LOW TIME IN SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004929, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #17165 -- INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004058, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
VISIBILITY
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
- TSB #041514 -- REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011159, AUGUST 09 2004)
- TSB #031501 -- INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009321, JULY 12 2004)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #0485 -- LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE DAMAGED/CRACKED. SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008546, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #04251 -- ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014165, DECEMBER 27 2004)
- TSB #17276 -- A POPPING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FRONT EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004920, OCTOBER 01 2003)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TIRES
- TSB #0637 -- LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019384, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #052624 -- VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018938, JANUARY 01 2005)
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- TSB #04B17 -- SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS THAT WERE NOT CONFIGURED PROPERLY FOR USE WITH A REVISED TPMS MODULE. THE TIRE PRESSURE MODULE SYSTEM (TPMS) IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL, BUT THERE IS NO VISUAL INDICATION TO A DRIVER IF THE (NHTSA ID #10008875, JULY 01 2004)
- TSB #17411 -- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MODULE CONFIGURATION - SERVICE TIP. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008289, DECEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17030 -- VEHICLES WITH A SILVER VALVE STEM TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) MAY EXHIBIT A WARNING LIGHT/MESSAGE ON. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003156, AUGUST 01 2003)
WHEELS
TRAILER HITCHES
SEATS
COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM
- TSB #05419 -- FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017904, APRIL 01 2005)
- TSB #04262 -- FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014671, MARCH 07 2005)