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117 Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Explorer problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2001 Explorer TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636235
    • TSB Reference #16040

    Description: EXPERIENCING A CLICKING / POPPING NOISE FROM THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636235

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636326
    • TSB Reference #15692

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636326

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618639
    • TSB Reference #14371

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING POP / CREAK NOISE FROM THE REAR UNDERBODY WHILE DRIVING. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618639

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014096
    • TSB Reference #042419

    Description: REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014096

SUSPENSION:REAR

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002643
    • TSB Reference #16735

    Description: VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002643

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008580
    • TSB Reference #02176

    Description: LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008580

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637803
    • TSB Reference #15910

    Description: CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637803

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625794
    • TSB Reference #15249

    Description: CONCERNS WITH HIGH BRAKE PEDAL FORCE TO STOP AFTER ROTOR MACHINING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625794

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 22 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618083
    • TSB Reference #01110

    Description: AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618083

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622841
    • TSB Reference #15022

    Description: CONCERNS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1230, C1229, OR C1237. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622841

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011150
    • TSB Reference #020801

    Description: RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011150

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 29 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004038
    • TSB Reference #03199

    Description: RATTLE/BUZZ SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE ON 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004038

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003839
    • TSB Reference #16952

    Description: POSTAL FLEET VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LOW OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND SOMETIMES UPPER OR LOWER ENGINE NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003839

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002482
    • TSB Reference #0335

    Description: IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002482

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 22 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000592
    • TSB Reference #870197

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000592

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630190
    • TSB Reference #15290

    Description: SOME 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK CONDITION, COMING FROM THE OIL PAN OR LADDER FRAME AREA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630190

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616507
    • TSB Reference #00M12

    Description: FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616507

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported APRIL 29 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637920
    • TSB Reference #0281

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC (SINGLE OVER-HEAD CAM) ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN RATTLE NOISE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637920

    • Date Reported APRIL 15 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636013
    • TSB Reference #0276

    Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ENGINE RATTLE NOISE FROM PRIMARY CHAIN DRIVE AREA BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM ON COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636013

    • Date Reported JANUARY 21 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630001
    • TSB Reference #0214

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630001

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630105
    • TSB Reference #15567

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630105

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 10 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630515
    • TSB Reference #01246

    Description: ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630515

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630576
    • TSB Reference #15470

    Description: CONCERNS WITH SPARK KNOCK NOISE OR CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000-3000 RPM, DURING COLD ENGINE OPERATION ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630576

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630605
    • TSB Reference #15496

    Description: SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630605

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630442
    • TSB Reference #15422

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630442

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 15 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627927
    • TSB Reference #01205

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627927

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619337
    • TSB Reference #14868

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619337

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619317
    • TSB Reference #14823

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PRIMARY CHAIN RATTLE NOISE BETWEEN 2000 - 3000 RPM (SOMETIMES DESCRIBED AS A SPARK KNOCK-TYPE NOISE). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619317

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617932
    • TSB Reference #14555

    Description: CONCERNS WITH ENGINE TICKING SOUND/NOISE. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617932

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617878
    • TSB Reference #14584

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FLEX FUEL VECHICLE OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617878

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613716
    • TSB Reference #14090

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START / NO START CONDITION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613716

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613705
    • TSB Reference #14062

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613705

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613665
    • TSB Reference #8534

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN CONSTANT TENSION CLAMP. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613665

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • Date Reported MAY 16 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026389
    • TSB Reference #CSP-08B01

    Description: FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026389

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 02 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618539
    • TSB Reference #00201

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618539

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630018
    • TSB Reference #15532

    Description: INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITNG FUEL LINE DAMAGE DUE TO PINCHING/SQUEEZING OF THE FUEL RETURN LINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630018

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008166
    • TSB Reference #17316

    Description: FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008166

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002780
    • TSB Reference #0398

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002780

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003831
    • TSB Reference #16935

    Description: AN UNCOMMANDED SHIFT TO 4X4 LOW. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003831

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637755
    • TSB Reference #15887

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637755

    • Date Reported APRIL 29 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637922
    • TSB Reference #0282

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637922

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 10 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #635998
    • TSB Reference #02138

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JANUARY 05 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10008279
    • TSB Reference #03261

    Description: NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008279

    • Date Reported JULY 09 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620988
    • TSB Reference #01137

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620988

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014086
    • TSB Reference #042107

    Description: GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014086

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617969
    • TSB Reference #14586

    Description: SOME 4.0L VEHICLES WITH A4WD BUILT PRIOR TO 9/13/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / PULSATION AT 0-45 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION IN 4 AUTO MODE WHICH MAY CHARACTERISTIC WITH THE CONTROL TRAC 4X4 SYSTEM. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617969

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • Date Reported JULY 21 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003748
    • TSB Reference #03148

    Description: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003748

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616522
    • TSB Reference #002310

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616522

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625796
    • TSB Reference #15251

    Description: SOME 4X4 VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625796

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621084
    • TSB Reference #15080

    Description: SOME VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621084

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017891
    • TSB Reference #030508

    Description: FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017891

    • Date Reported MARCH 17 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001922
    • TSB Reference #0358

    Description: FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001922

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636056
    • TSB Reference #0242

    Description: CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4X4 OR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636056

    • Date Reported JUNE 11 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622642
    • TSB Reference #01114

    Description: SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622642

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620172
    • TSB Reference #01B75

    Description: ON SOME U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 4X4 VEHICLES, AN INCORRECT BOLT AND WASHER MAY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED IN THE FRONT AXLE. IF THE CORRECT BOLT AND WASHER WERE INSTALLED, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR IT TO BECOME LOOSE AND FALL OUT, CAUSING

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620172

    • Date Reported APRIL 30 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619276
    • TSB Reference #0186

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619276

    • Date Reported APRIL 11 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619653
    • TSB Reference #01B75

    Description: FIELD ACTION FOR CERTAIN USPS VEHICLES BUILT WITH INCORRECT FRONT AXLE TO FRAME HORIZONTAL BOLTS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619653

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619330
    • TSB Reference #14847

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619330

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619314
    • TSB Reference #14819

    Description: SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619314

    • Date Reported MARCH 05 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619427
    • TSB Reference #01411

    Description: HIGH-PITCHED FRONT AXLE SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619427

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613704
    • TSB Reference #14056

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613704

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613657
    • TSB Reference #8512

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT AXLE PINION OIL SEAL AREA. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613657

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612967
    • TSB Reference #14011

    Description: SOME 2000 AND 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612967

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612847
    • TSB Reference #8423

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612847

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 31 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008201
    • TSB Reference #0471

    Description: WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008201

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 06 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013116
    • TSB Reference #04174

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013116

    • Date Reported JUNE 14 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008252
    • TSB Reference #04111

    Description: 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.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008252

    • Date Reported JANUARY 26 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007360
    • TSB Reference #03223

    Description: STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007360

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 15 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004027
    • TSB Reference #03181

    Description: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004027

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported MARCH 04 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636065
    • TSB Reference #0245

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636065

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 29 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627774
    • TSB Reference #012113

    Description: SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627774

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

    • Date Reported APRIL 02 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619266
    • TSB Reference #0162

    Description: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619266

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630100
    • TSB Reference #15564

    Description: SOME 4 DOOR VEHICLES WITH THE AUTOLAMP FEATURE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF THE HEADLAMPS STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630100

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624608
    • TSB Reference #15119

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH PART NUMBER CLARIFICATION. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624608

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #620411
    • TSB Reference #14306

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR ALL POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE, ALL OR ONE OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE OR ALLTHE POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLING UN-COMMANDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620411

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624934
    • TSB Reference #15155

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624934

VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630418
    • TSB Reference #15406

    Description: CONCERNS WITH REAR WIPERS THAT DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAN THE BACK GLASS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630418

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

    • Date Reported AUGUST 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011159
    • TSB Reference #041514

    Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011159

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009321
    • TSB Reference #031501

    Description: INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009321

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 13 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014062
    • TSB Reference #04189

    Description: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014062

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636137
    • TSB Reference #16114

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 (DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) AND / OR B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636137

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636151
    • TSB Reference #16131

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636151

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 22 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #618083
    • TSB Reference #01110

    Description: AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618083

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 27 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014165
    • TSB Reference #04251

    Description: ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014165

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10008575
    • TSB Reference #02171

    Description: PAINT-PREMATURE CLEARCOAT CRACKING-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008575

    • Date Reported JULY 10 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618530
    • TSB Reference #00143

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING VIBRATION, SHAKE, RESONANCE NOISE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 72 KM/H (45MPH). *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618530

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613895
    • TSB Reference #14198

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT LOWER DOOR HINGE(S) WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOORS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613895

TIRES

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #628153
    • TSB Reference #01B77

    Description: OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #628153

COMMUNICATIONS:BACK UP ALARM

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported APRIL 29 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637928
    • TSB Reference #0285

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637928

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618546
    • TSB Reference #00213

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618546

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618532
    • TSB Reference #00L09

    Description: SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618532

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 18 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630636
    • TSB Reference #0232

    Description: 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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630636

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630097
    • TSB Reference #15563

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300/P0301.*YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630097

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #630595
    • TSB Reference #15486

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 (GROSS LEAK AFTER FUEL FILL). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630595

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625752
    • TSB Reference #15215

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 OR P0457. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625752

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625759
    • TSB Reference #15217

    Description: INFORMATION ON SERVICE PARTS FOR HARD START CONDITION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625759

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625770
    • TSB Reference #15223

    Description: SOME POSTAL VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0442. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625770

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625751
    • TSB Reference #15215

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 OR P0457 STORED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625751

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623988
    • TSB Reference #01157

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623988

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621103
    • TSB Reference #15093

    Description: EXHIBITING DRIVABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621103

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620195
    • TSB Reference #14871

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620195

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #620221
    • TSB Reference #14907

    Description: CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620221

    • Date Reported MARCH 19 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619433
    • TSB Reference #0154

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619433

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #617930
    • TSB Reference #14554

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT THE TCIL ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF) IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #617930

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 27 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616533
    • TSB Reference #00245

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616533

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616549
    • TSB Reference #14451

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616549

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616584
    • TSB Reference #002405

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0351 THROUGH P0354 POSSIBLE WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616584

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618619
    • TSB Reference #14345

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL STRT-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618619

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613721
    • TSB Reference #14061

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 AND/OR P0174 IN SELF TEST. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613721

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #620451
    • TSB Reference #14451

    Description: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0351, P0352, P0353 AND / OR P0354 IN SELF TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #620451

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