2006 Ford Explorer TSBs
37 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 2006 Explorer TSBs
STEERING:COLUMN
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Description: LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT POP/CLUNK NOISE. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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Description: BRAKE DRAG CONDITION. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
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Description: IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS. *NJ
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Description: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM / TRACTION CONTROL / ROLL STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR (ABS / TC / RSC) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DTC C1440. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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Description: ABS LIGHT WITH DTC C1440. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Description: 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. *
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Description: SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
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Description: CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L - VARIOUS SYMPTOMS - SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER FORCED DOWNSHIFT, AND POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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Description: THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMPS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS OR BREAK DUE TO A CONCERN WITH THE CLAMP COATING. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06B38 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT. *TT SUPPLEMENT I. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
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Description: COOLANT LEAK -- HEATER HOSE CONNECTIONS. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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Description: MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P202 - 4.6L 3V. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Description: FUEL FILL--SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF--BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007. *NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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Description: FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING. *EH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
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Description: 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
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Description: MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB
POWER TRAIN
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Description: NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Description: FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6R60 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE ISSUES. WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TRANSMISSIONS, SOME OF THE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS MODELS DUE TO THE 100% S
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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Description: FORD/MERCURY: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6R60 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE ISSUES. WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER TRANSMISSIONS, SOME OF THE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS ARE DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS MODELS DUE TO THE 100% S
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Description: HARSH OR DELAYED 1-2, 2-1 AND/OR 3-2 SHIFT. *TT
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Description: CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L - VARIOUS SYMPTOMS - SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER FORCED DOWNSHIFT, AND POOR A/C PERFORMANCE. *KB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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Description: 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. *
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Description: 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
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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Description: 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
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
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Description: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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Description: IGNITION DIAGNOSTICS. TO INCLUDE LINCOLN ZEPHYR 2006. *TT
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Description: NO START WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. *TT
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Description: MIL ON WITH P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION. *KB
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
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Description: LIMITED OR RESTRICTED INWARD MOVEMENT OF EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
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Description: THUMPING/LOUD FLUTTER - BEHIND DASH IN DEFROST MODE - LACK OF AIRFLOW TO FLOOR - MANUAL A/C. *KB
TIRES
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Description: LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT
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Description: VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
WHEELS
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Description: VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
TRAILER HITCHES
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Description: NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
SEATS
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Description: FRONT SEAT MANUAL LUMBAR INOPERATIVE. *KB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY NOT ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) MAY NOT BE SET WHEN A CERTAIN SENSOR OR NETWORK FAILURES OCCUR. *KB