1994 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
86 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 86
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt16735 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt02142 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 22, 2002
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt01B77 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt01197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel. This may be caused by repeated excessive force on the accelerator pedal, resultin…00243 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 27, 2000
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb00L09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs0013 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs0012 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.0011 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic rattling sound from the transmission) which occurs at idle with transmissi…7366 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor is on. *tt99206 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt13118 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt6896 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise occuring when the blower motor is running if leaves or foreign material enters the blower case. *tt99156 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *tt6603 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low …12905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt995157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for 1991 through 1999 model year vehicles in the pre-delivery process and during maintenance intervals. *tt985157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *mjs12115 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc985A37 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A grabbing and/or sticking condition during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain may occur on some vehicles. *yc985A36 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *yc985A22 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt985A12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt983074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Information regarding comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *tt98116 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt98112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. *yc971110972312 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Experiencing a "thumping" noise or tempeature gauge fluctation with some vehicles. *yc97090297189 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *twBC2361970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *twBC2301970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd9747 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 1997
- 4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hoses with the engine at normal operating te…BC1019997230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- 4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hose with the engine at normal operating te…BC3485972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Rear brakes "grab" when cold or damp. *jdBC0324972301 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 23, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Concerns with rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *twBC0328961129 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 29, 1996
- Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw962417 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *ttBC0678961025 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 25, 1996
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. Revised front driveshaft. *ttBC5225961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- 4x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. It is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in…BC0131960102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1995
- A vibration/shake may be felt in the seat and/or floor at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h) and peaking near 65 mph (105 km/h) on some vehicles. An 'after shake' condition may also exi…95218 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1995
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995
- High altitude transmission available. *twBC1350950906 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd95161 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1995
- Air conditioning-lack of cooling - orfice tube blocking evaporator core vehicles built from 10/1/94 through 12/31/94. Air conditioning-orifice tube missing/out of position - vehicl…951514 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd95153 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw95102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWN95910 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNSFA/94L05 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Objectionable airflow from panel registers during heavy acceleration. *tw95614 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Special field action - warranty information placed in the affected trucks did not include the transducer assembly in the 7-year/70,000 mile warranty listing of emissions related pa…SFA/94L05 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Exhaust system whistle. *tw942317 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1994
- Inside door handle breaks when opening. *tw94229 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1994