2006 Ford Explorer
2006 Ford Explorer TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 3 Ford recalls » 34 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.
STEERING:COLUMN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
- TSB #08-2-8 -- IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10024323, FEBRUARY 01 2008)
- TSB #0669 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM / TRACTION CONTROL / ROLL STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR (ABS / TC / RSC) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DTC C1440. *TT (NHTSA ID #10020006, JANUARY 01 2006)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #TSB-08-18-2 -- FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. * (NHTSA ID #10029205, JUNE 01 2009)
- TSB #061912 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB (NHTSA ID #10020792, no date provided)
- TSB #061713 -- CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L - VARIOUS SYMPTOMS - SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER FORCED DOWNSHIFT, AND POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB (NHTSA ID #10021040, no date provided)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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 #06167 -- MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB (NHTSA ID #10021052, no date provided)
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #05236 -- HARSH OR DELAYED 1-2, 2-1 AND/OR 3-2 SHIFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019029, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #061713 -- CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L - VARIOUS SYMPTOMS - SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER FORCED DOWNSHIFT, AND POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB (NHTSA ID #10021040, no date provided)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #TSB-08-18-2 -- FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. * (NHTSA ID #10029205, JUNE 01 2009)
- TSB #TSB-08-9-5 -- FORD/MERCURY: 4.0L/4.6L HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING; AFTER LONG HOT SOAK/DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP; BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/08. MAY EXHIBIT A DIP IN RPM BELOW NORMAL IDLE LEVEL OF 600 RPM ON DECELERATION. *PE (NHTSA ID #10026385, OCTOBER 23 2008)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
- TSB #05235 -- NO START WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10020078, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #061710 -- MIL ON WITH P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB (NHTSA ID #10021038, no date provided)
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
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)