2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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
- TSB #0427 -- STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018061, OCTOBER 07 2005)
- TSB #031912 -- STEERING SHUDDER FELT WHEN TURNING, DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR AT STOP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007369, FEBRUARY 09 2004)
- TSB #17254 -- CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004908, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #031912 -- STEERING WHEEL SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004041, SEPTEMBER 29 2003)
- TSB #16427 -- LOW SPEED OR STATIONARY NOISE/VIBRATION AT LOWER STEERING SHAFT AREA WHEN TURNING. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008352, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SUSPENSION:REAR
- TSB #050618 -- REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC (NHTSA ID #10016789, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #04213 -- SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR SWAY BAR LINK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013365, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #16735 -- VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002643, APRIL 01 2003)
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- TSB #17166 -- SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004059, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16879 -- SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURS WITH LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE AND GOES AWAY WITH MORE PRESSURE. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002597, JUNE 01 2003)
- TSB #16926 -- STABILITY ASSIST (ADVANCETRAC/IVD) SYSTEMS MAY NOT BE RECALIBRATED PROPERLY USING WDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002637, JUNE 01 2003)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
- TSB #02176 -- LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008580, SEPTEMBER 02 2002)
- TSB #02176 -- LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008580, SEPTEMBER 02 2002)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
- TSB #17215 -- THE AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1235, C1236/C1237 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004076, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16918 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH CODES C1235 AND C1236 OR C1237. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002629, JUNE 01 2003)
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 #18572 -- NO START/HARD START N HOT SOAK RESTART. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017881, APRIL 01 2005)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #051313 -- HARD START/NO START CONDITION DURING COLD AMBEINT TEMPERATURES AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK PERIOD-4.0L ENGINE. *SC (NHTSA ID #10016798, JANUARY 01 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 #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 #17544 -- GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008115, FEBRUARY 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 #17376 -- LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE CONDITION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008189, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17379 -- ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION ON COLD ENGINE TIP-IN AND/OR HESITATION DURING A 5-3 DOWNSHIFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008191, NOVEMBER 01 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 #17378 -- INTERMITTENT ENGINE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. VEHCLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT BETWEEN 03/04/2002 AND 12/01/2002. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008190, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17167 -- MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINES LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004060, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17167 -- MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINES LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004060, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03164 -- SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003118, AUGUST 18 2003)
- TSB #17055 -- LACKS POWER / BLACK SMOKE / RUNS ROUGH, USUALLY WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003165, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #17049 -- ROUGH IDLE / ENGINE SHAKE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003162, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #17069 -- ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE OR HESITATION AFTER FIRST STARTUP OR A ROUGH/ROLLING ENGINE SPEED WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE AFTER A SHORT TRIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003176, AUGUST 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)
- TSB #16968 -- DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS DUE TO CALIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE. IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS TYPICALLY NOT EFFECTIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003844, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #16902 -- ENGINE ROUGHNESS / ROLLING RPM WHEN RETURNING TO IDLE (I.E., COMING TO A STOP) AFTER A SHORT TRIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002613, JUNE 01 2003)
- TSB #16771 -- ROUGH / ROLLING IDLE AND HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER A FIRST COLD STARTUP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002658, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #16810 -- ROUGH IDLE AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP DUE TO CLOSURE HOSE WHICH BECOMES LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED AT THE RIGHT HAND CAM COVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002675, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #0335 -- IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002482, FEBRUARY 17 2003)
- TSB #0335 -- IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002482, FEBRUARY 17 2003)
- TSB #16610 -- NO START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) USING WDS/NGS OR A MISS/BUCK/JERK WHILE DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002495, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
- TSB #16508 -- VIBRATION CONDITION. CONTACT REQUEST ST. LOUIS REGION. OASIS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005087, JANUARY 01 2003)
- 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 #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 #16339 -- FAST IDLE STRATEGY TO PREVENT SPARK PLUG FOULING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013084, OCTOBER 01 2002)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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 #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 #18224 -- RUNS ROUGH OR MISFIRE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300-P0308 OR P0316. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010735, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- 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)
- TSB #0398 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002780, MAY 12 2003)
- TSB #0398 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002780, MAY 12 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 #16623 -- EXCESSIVE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION WHILE DRIVING (QSF). *TT (NHTSA ID #10002501, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #18123 -- UPDATED REAR HALFSHAFT REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011333, SEPTEMBER 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)
- TSB #17050 -- TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 AND/OR NOISE FROM THE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003163, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #16898 -- A WHINE NOISE ON TIP-IN AT SPEEDS OF 45 TO 65 MPH. THIS MAY BE DUE TO DRIVELINE STACK-UP TOLERANCE WITH THE DRIVESHAFT AND REAR AXLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002609, JUNE 01 2003)
- TSB #16883 -- TCIL FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TCC SLIPPAGE DETECTED) AND/OR NOISE FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002600, JUNE 01 2003)
- TSB #16806 -- FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. 2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002674, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #16708 -- AN AUDIBLE CREAK / CLICK / POP (NOT A CLUNK) FROM THE REAR DRIVELINE. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001949, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #17172 -- VIBRATION/MOAN CONDITION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (75-80 MPH) ON 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.10 AXLE RATIO. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #10004065, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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 #042107 -- GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014086, DECEMBER 13 2004)
- TSB #04217 -- GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013369, NOVEMBER 01 2004)
- TSB #16702 -- 4X4 CONTROL MODULE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE ISSUES. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001945, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #16396 -- NO START/NO COMMUNICATION-CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008329, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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 #03148 -- NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003748, JULY 21 2003)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
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)
- TSB #16640 -- REAR DRIVELINE PING/CREAK/POP NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002507, FEBRUARY 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 #030508 -- FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017891, APRIL 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 #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 #041715 -- FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013121, 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 #17717 -- REAR AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008222, APRIL 01 2004)
- TSB #17736 -- REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008236, 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 #17291 -- SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT REAR AXLE AREA USUALLY WHILE TURNING LEFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004933, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17054 -- AXLE WHINE AT CRUISE OR DURING ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003164, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #16949 -- REAR AXLE VIBRATION/DRONE ABOVE 60 MPH. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003838, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #16754 -- EXCESSIVE WHINE NOISE FROM THE REAR AXLE AT CRUISE, OR ON ACCELERATION AND/OR DECELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002652, APRIL 01 2003)
- TSB #0358 -- FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001922, MARCH 17 2003)
- 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 #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)
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 #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 #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 #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 #04111 -- STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. (NHTSA ID #10008252, JUNE 14 2004)
- TSB #17558 -- INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON, MEMORY SEAT, AND/OR ADJUSTABLE PEDAL CONCERNS. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008123, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #17375 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND HARD START/LONG CRANK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008188, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03203 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004886, OCTOBER 13 2003)
- TSB #17246 -- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOCKING UP AND ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004900, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #03181 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004027, SEPTEMBER 15 2003)
- TSB #17011 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0171, P0172, P0174, OR P0175. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003150, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #03136 -- NO CRANK CONDITION. SERVICE TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003731, JULY 07 2003)
- TSB #16967 -- CLUSTER LOCKING UP & VARIOUS ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE RADIO, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS AND MOONROOF BEING INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003843, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #17002 -- AN INTERMITTENT OR CONTINUOUS OPEN OF FUSE 1.15. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003858, JULY 01 2003)
- TSB #16703 -- BATTERY LIGHT ON OR AN ALTERNATOR THAT IS NOT CHARGING. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001946, MARCH 01 2003)
- TSB #16665 -- BLINKING/HALF ILLUMINATED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AND/OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING INDICATORS AFTER COLD SOAK DURING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES COLDER THAN 30 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002514, FEBRUARY 01 2003)
- TSB #16437 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - REPLACE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM EUC. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008359, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #19091 -- LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION/WARNING, A/C COMPRESSOR INOPERATIVE AND/OR NO CRANK CONDITION ON 4.6L EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019800, no date provided)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- TSB #17280 -- GENERATOR WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004924, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17280 -- GENERATOR WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004924, OCTOBER 01 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- TSB #05136 -- BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND AN INTERMITTENT DOOR AJAR LAMP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10016832, JANUARY 01 2005)
- TSB #16833 -- BACKGLASS RATTLE/NOISE OR HIGH EFFORT WHEN CLOSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002758, MAY 01 2003)
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- TSB #04259 -- REAR POWER WINDOW(S) INOPERATIVE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013303, JANUARY 24 2005)
- TSB #03195 -- POWER REAR WINDOW BOUNCES BACK OPEN WHEN CLOSING. 2004 SPORT TRAC MODEL INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004034, SEPTEMBER 29 2003)
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
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- TSB #042421 -- SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014138, JUNE 07 2005)
- TSB #042421 -- SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014138, JUNE 07 2005)
STRUCTURE
- TSB #17647 -- PAINT PEELING AND/OR BUBBLING ON THE CENTER FINISH PANEL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007416, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #16304 -- SUN VISOR RATTLE / DETROIT AREA DEALERS CONTACT REQUEST. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013074, OCTOBER 01 2002)
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 #03235 -- BED EXTENDER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008154, NOVEMBER 24 2003)
- 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)
- TSB #16424 -- NEW TONNEAU COVER LOCK CYLINDER RETAINER CLIPS RELEASED FOR SERVICE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008351, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #18215 -- BROKEN REAR CARGO STORAGE DOOR LIFT HANDLE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010730, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #16195 -- CONTACT ST LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT/ST LOUIS VICINITY ONLY. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008597, SEPTEMBER 01 2002)
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- TSB #17253 -- WATER LEAK NEAR THE ROOF OPENING PANEL. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004907, OCTOBER 01 2003)
- TSB #16253 -- EQUIPPED WITH A HARD TONNEAU COVER. * MJ (NHTSA ID #10008608, SEPTEMBER 01 2002)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- TSB #18254 -- SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE OR NOT HOLDING THE SET SPEED. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, SPORT TRAC, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010746, OCTOBER 01 2004)
- TSB #18254 -- SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE OR NOT HOLDING THE SET SPEED. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, SPORT TRAC, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010746, OCTOBER 01 2004)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TIRES
- TSB #0637 -- LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019384, JANUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #05-11-11 -- IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR. *SC (NHTSA ID #10016814, OCTOBER 11 2005)
- TSB #16252 -- RUNNING CHANGE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008607, SEPTEMBER 01 2002)
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
- TSB #17621 -- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LOW TIRE OR TIRE VERY LOW MESSAGE AND/OR THE TPMS LIGHT ON. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007402, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #17411 -- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) MODULE CONFIGURATION - SERVICE TIP. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008289, DECEMBER 01 2003)
SEATS
- TSB #05416 -- FRONT SEAT(S) SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND/OR DECELERATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014664, MARCH 07 2005)
- TSB #17579 -- SEAT MATERIAL RIPPING AND/OR SEPARATING AT THE SEAMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008139, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #042511 -- MOAN/VIBRATION DURING AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10014263, DECEMBER 27 2004)
- TSB #17217 -- AIR CONDITIONER HOOTING NOISE DURING LIGHT LOAD ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEEDS, FROM 1000-1300 RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004079, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #17085 -- LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER COOLING. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003180, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #16309 -- HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013078, OCTOBER 01 2002)