1997 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications

369 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
  030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
• General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
  042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
• 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…
  02138 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 2003
• Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
  03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
• New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
  03148 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 21, 2003
• An uncommanded shift to 4x4 low. *tt
  16935 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2003
• 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.…
  0398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 12, 2003
• Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt
  16735 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 2003
• Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb
  0358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
• New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
  03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
• Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
  02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
• Air ride control lamp on after shock absorber replacement / contact request. *tt
  16385 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2002
• Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1…
  870197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 22, 2002
• Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
  02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
• Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt
  16040 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2002
• Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt
  15910 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 1, 2002
• 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 inc…
  15887 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2002
• 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…
  0282 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2002
• Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt
  0242 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 4, 2002
• Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps. *tt
  15692 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 1, 2002
• 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
  0232 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 18, 2002
• 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
  0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
• Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh
  15563 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2002
• Some vehicles including 1997 through 1999 explorer sport trac equipped with a 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a start-up noise from the left front of the engine. *tt
  15040 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2002
• Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt
  15532 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2002
• Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
  01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
• 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
  01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
• Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt
  01B77 · 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. *tt
  01197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
• Brake shift interlock.*jb
  01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
• Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt
  15249 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2001
• Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
  01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
• Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
  01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
• Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise. *yh
  15168 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Aug 1, 2001
• Subject regarding owner notification program 01m01 supplement #2: revised technical instructions and new labor operation. Nlm
  070101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2001
• Some explorer / sport / sport trac equipped with a 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a start-up noise condition from the left front of the engine. *tt
  15040 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2001
• Some vehicles with 4.0l sohc engines may make a start-up noise from the left front of the engine. *tt
  15006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
• On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt
  0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001
• Subject regarding owner notification program 01m01 regarding additional coverage for front cam chain guide assembly. *tt
  01M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 26, 2001
• 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
  14868 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
• Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt
  14847 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
• Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt
  14819 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
• Owner notification program regarding additional coverage program for front cam chain guide assembly which may wear or break and cause excessive cam chain noise that does not go awa…
  01M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
• Subject regarding additional coverage on the front cam chain guide assembly for rental vehicles with 4.0l single overhead cam (sohc) engines. *tt
  01M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 2, 2001
• Information on replacing a gem module on 4x4 vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit. *tt
  13879 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2001
• Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt
  13752 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
• Subject regarding 4.0l engine hotline phone numbers. *tt
  13154 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 1, 2001
• Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
  00E11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2001
• Subject regarding advance notice on upcoming owner notification program which will provide additional coverage on the front cam chain guide assembly on certain vehicles. *tt
  01M01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 5, 2001
• Subject pertaining to broken thermostat. *jb
  14617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
• Concerns with broken thermostats on engines. *jb
  14583 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
• Vehicles may experience start up timing chain noise. *jb
  14560 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
• Subject regarding owner notification suppllemental program for vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engines - camshaft chain tensioner and lower intake manifold gasket additional cover…
  00M12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2000
• Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt
  00E11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2000
• Letter Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code fof Federal Regulations, Defect and Noncompliance Reports, Ford Motor Company submits the following information concerning a saf…
  RCDNN00V4028174 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 28, 2000
• This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997 model year Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles. Under certain conditions, predo…
  RCDNN-00V402-817 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 28, 2000
• 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. *tt
  002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
• Ford motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0l sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower intake manifold gasket. *tt
  00M12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2000
• Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb
  00213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb
  00201 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 2, 2000
• Subject regarding additional coverage program for sway bar links. *jb
  00M11 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2000
• Information regarding front sway bar link . *yh
  00M11 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2000
• Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving. *jb
  14371 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2000
• Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb
  00L09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2000
• Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the rear of the vehicle. **mr
  0083 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2000
• Floor mat installation procedure service tip. Yd
  981617 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 7, 2000
• Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor. Yd
  98165 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 7, 2000
• Transmission fluid leaks at radiator. Yd
  981613 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 7, 2000
• Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and/or p0174 in self test. **mr
  14061 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr
  14056 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service. **mr
  14048 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr
  8512 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service. **mr
  8493 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
• Information regarding pump alignment tools. **mr
  8164 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
• Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and all wheel drive (awd) transfer case may exhibit a condition of 4x4 indicators flashing and multiple gem diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
  13857 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 2000
• Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools. *tt
  8164 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
• Subject regarding neutral tow inoperative after gem replacement. *tt
  8149 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
• Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engine and all wheel drive (awd) transfer case may exhibit a condition of 4x4 indicators flashing and multiple gem diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
  8119 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Feb 1, 2000
• Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
  0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *tt
  14265 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *mjs
  13752 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
• Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs
  13745 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
• Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case. *mjs
  13723 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
• Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
  7918 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
• Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt
  99242 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 15, 1999
• A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger compartment on some vehicles. *tt
  99238 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 15, 1999
• Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes p0442 and p0455 stored in continuous memory. *tt
  99234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 15, 1999
• All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 l…
  13505 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engines may exhibit an overheat condition that may be attributed to the thermostat. Engineering is currently investigating this issue and is l…
  13527 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Concerns with vehicles exhibiting an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. Engineering is currently addressing this issue through the high milage / time-in-service concern reso…
  13504 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer. *tt
  13484 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take-off due to the rear transmission mount being twisted and allowing a ground out condition to occur. *tt
  13482 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot type maneuvers). *tt
  13440 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 1, 1999
• All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of what the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0…
  7494 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer. *tt
  7471 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.
  7468 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Some vehicles equipped with four wheel anti-lock brakes (4wabs) may exhibit wheel speed parameter identifications (pids) which read n/a immediately or above 7 mph when viewed using…
  7367 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 1999
• 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
• Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear while driving, especially when going bumps. *tt
  7360 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt
  7353 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
• A no start condition when vehicle is parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel may occur. *tt
  99223 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 18, 1999
• Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
  99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
• Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor is on. *tt
  99206 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 4, 1999
• Information on replacing the front bumper bracket. *tt
  99203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 4, 1999
• Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt
  13404 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Some vehicles with 4.0l sohc engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle. *tt
  13300 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Some vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle. *tt
  7270 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Service tip information when servicing the 4.0l sohc short block assembly. *tt
  7138 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds. *tt
  13426 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Some vehicles equipped with four wheel anti lock brakes may exhibit wheel speed parameter identifications which read n/a immediately or above 7 mph. *tt
  13424 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Exhibiting a squeak type noise from the rear stabilizer bar while driving, especially when going over bumps. *tt
  13415 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt
  13412 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Vehicles equipped the neutral tow feature, be aware that when the neutral tow feature is enabled and the customer places the vehicle into the neutral mode, the neutral tow indicato…
  13388 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt
  7316 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
• Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
  99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
• Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
  99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
• Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4r70w transmissions may experience delayed or no 2-3 upshift, transmission control indicator lamp illuminated with diagnost…
  99185 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 6, 1999
• Service tips when servicing a 4.0l sohc short block assembly. *tt
  13261 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Service tips information provided to assist when servicing vehicles with short block assembly. *tt
  13260 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding neutral tow kit available. *mjs
  13222 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding seat that willl not move forward. *mjs
  13218 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs
  13180 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding 4.0l sohc engine repair procedure update. *mjs
  13177 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding sohc engine noise (cam chain noise). *mjs
  13172 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding 4.0l sohc engine noise (cam chain noise). *mjs
  13171 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding 4.0 l sohc camshaft bolt torque. *mjs
  13170 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding neutral tow kit availability. *mjs
  7083 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding seat that will not move forward. *mjs
  7079 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt
  6997 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Subject regarding 4.0l sohc engine repair procedure update. *tt
  6993 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit engine noise(cam chain noise). *tt
  6987 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Information regarding 4.0l sohc camshaft bolt torque. *tt
  6986 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit the check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code po420. *tt
  6980 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles. *tt
  6926 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1999
• Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers. *tt
  13154 · 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. *tt
  13118 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
• Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s). *tt
  13049 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 1999
• Vehicles may experience a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel. *tt
  9913035 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · 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. *tt
  6896 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
• Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s). *tt
  996777 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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. *tt
  99156 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 26, 1999
• Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
  99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
• Vehicles with a4wd transmission and 4.0l engine may have the 4x4 indicator lamps flashing. *tt
  99142 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 12, 1999
• Exhibiting an air bag lamp on intermittently with lamp fault code (lfc) 24, or diagnostic trouble code b1924 and / or b1342 stored in memory. *tt
  6640 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 1, 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. *tt
  6603 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (iac) valve. *tt
  6574 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 1, 1999
• Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
  99139 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 28, 1999
• Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain service repairs. *tt
  991210 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 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. *tt
  99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
• Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt
  99111 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 14, 1999
• Use kleenex brand juniors or li'l travelers to refill tissues for certain vehicles with the high series center console facial tissue compartment. *tt
  12852 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 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
• Information on refilling tissues for the center console facial tissue compartment. *tt
  6429 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 1999
• Customer may complain of an intermittent stumble / buck / jerk at 38 mph while in high gear and at very light throttle application. *tt
  060199 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 1, 1999
• The malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0174, p1131, and / or p1151 may be present with or without misfire, rolling idle, ro…
  99104 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 1999
• Safety recall letter informing owners of modification to the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system. *tt
  98R03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit harsh downshift from 3rd to 1st gear while stopping, hesitation after acceleration from stop and / or lack of power after acceleration from stop on vehicl…
  9987 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 1999
• Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian bu…
  9996 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 17, 1999
• Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
  99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
• Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
  99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
• Concerns or erratic or insufficient temperature control. *tt
  9988 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 3, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit harsh downshift from 3rd to 1st gear while stopping; hesitation after acceleration from stop; and / or lack of power after acceleration from stop. *tt
  9987 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 3, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a noise down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel. *tt
  12710 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and less than 1/4 tank of fuel. *tt
  6203 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1999
• Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt
  995157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 1999
• Subject regarding positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) tube modification. *tt
  98R03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1999
• Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement. *tt
  99S09 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued May 1, 1999
• Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt
  9946 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
• Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
  9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on intermittently with diagnostic trouble code b1924. *tt
  12529 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot. *tt
  12518 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Brief information on checking transmission fluid level. *t
  12512 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation / lack of power on re-acceleration after decelerating from 45 - 65 mph to a slow roll condition. *tt
  12624 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Experiencing a whinning noise from the transfer case. *tt
  12571 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Vehicles exhibiting intermittent illumination of air bag light with diagnostic trouble code b1924. *tt
  5852 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Service tips for checking transmission fluid level. *tt
  5814 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot. *tt
  5652 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1999
• Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt
  9946 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 1999
• Conditions with the front seat back lever bent. *yc
  982515 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 21, 1998
• Service tips on composite fuel rail. *yc
  982511 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 21, 1998
• Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent, scuff, abrasion and/ or discoloration resulting from assembly, transit, de…
  98259 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 1998
• Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
  98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
• Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. Transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also…
  12298 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
• All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt
  12230 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 1998
• For all vehicles with generic electronic module (gem) concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the modul…
  12227 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 1998
• Brief information regarding engine stall condition. *tt
  5272 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
• Information on vehicles exhibiting upper engine noise. *tt
  5256 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 1998
• Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns. *tt
  5249 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 1, 1998
• Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt
  5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
• Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4x4 systems may stick in 4x4 low. Engineering is investigating. *tt
  5128 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
• Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc
  982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
• Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control. *yc
  982320 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 23, 1998
• Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc
  982312 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 23, 1998
• Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
  982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
• Condensate may leak onto the passenger floor on some vehicles. *yc
  98238 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 23, 1998
• Air intake tube contacting hood insulator causing insulator wear. *yc
  98234 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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. *tt
  985157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 1998
• All vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc that require engine service please note that the xl2z-6m289-aa (drive assembly-camshaft-lh) must be used on 4.0l sohc engines if replacement is…
  985144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4x4 systems may stick in 4x4 low. *tt
  985128 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs
  12174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Repeat message regarding engine stalling *tt
  985064 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Brief information regarding upper engine noise. *tt
  5049 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys through rotunda. *mjs
  12154 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Information concerning the replacement of the engines on vehicles equipped with a 4.0l sohc that require service. *mjs
  12150 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *mjs
  12115 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Revised message regarding steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns action on sohc equipped vehicles, perform tsb 98-21-01. *tt
  985045 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Some customers have reported the throttle stuck at idle on some vehicles. *yc
  982122 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Nov 1, 1998
• Experiencing a noise and vibration during idle.
  98211 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 26, 1998
• Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator. *yc
  982019 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 12, 1998
• Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
  982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
• Some 1997-1998 explorer/mountaineer/expedition or navigator vehicles with 4-wd 4x4 system may exhibit both
  98-4817 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1998
• Steering wheel shimmies, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns..
  98-4732 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 1998
• LOCKS FAILED. YD
  98163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 17, 1998
• A vehicle vibrates during a hot or cold idle condition.
  981514 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 1998
• A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. Ak
  981512 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 3, 1998
• Some vehicles built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit signs of rust around the edges of the wheels. *tt
  11811 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Some vehicles may come in for a bent front seat back recliner lever. *tt
  11759 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Some trucks built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and trucks built with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit signs of rust around the edges of the wheels. *tt
  4703 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Some vehicles may come in for a bent front seat back recliner lever. *tt
  4642 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns. *tt
  4634 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Brief information for vehicles exhibiting engine stall. *tt
  4623 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455 set. *tt
  4619 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 1998
• Some vehicles may exhibit a drift/pull, show signs of tire wear, or exhibit poor ride quality. *yc
  98021698311 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 27, 1998
• Some customers notice a grinding, whining, pulsing, or fluttering at the brake pedal at speeds below 19 km/h (12 mph). *yc
  9889 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 27, 1998
• Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
  9888 · 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. *tt
  9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
• Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
  9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
• Engineering is investigating concerns of noisy front system blower motors on certain vehicles. *tt
  11512 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Concerns with built-in rear child safety seat may not easily accommodate some children. *yc
  982540 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Concerns of cold engine upper knock / tick. *yc
  980324 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Concerns with false abs activation while light braking at low speeds. *yc
  980319 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Conditions with axle wind-up on tight turns with control trac transfer case. *yc
  980318 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Experiencing idle vibration / exhaust boom. *yc
  980313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
• Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
  9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
• Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc
  985A11 · 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. *yc
  985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
• Concerns with a whistling or hissing noise from the main control area occuring while idling in drive and / or reverse on some vehicles. *tt
  98514 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 16, 1998
• Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc
  9845 · 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. *tt
  983074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 27, 1998
• Information regarding engines added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *tt
  983109 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 25, 1998
• Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting. *yc
  9833 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
• Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces. *yc
  9831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 16, 1998
• Subject regarding lamp outage module housing and surrounding plastic components melted - eddie bauer and limited edition models equipped with message centers and improperly connect…
  98126 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 1998
• Subject regarding an overheating condition occurring to the lamp outage module (lom-2) with the installation of certain aftermarket trailer kits that improperly connect to the tail…
  98124 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 1998
• Experiencing an audible noise in engine.
  98118 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 19, 1998
• Some vehicle may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) po171, po174, p1131 and / or p1151 stored in memory. *tt
  98117 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 19, 1998
• Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt
  98113 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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. *tt
  98112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
• Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt
  9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
• Rear crankshaft seal oil leak. *ak
  983092 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
• Cold engine upper knock/tick. *ak
  980324 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
• Mil light on with evaporative dtc p0442, p0455
  090308 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 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. *yc
  971110972312 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
• Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
  976011 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
• Experiencing a "thumping" noise or tempeature gauge fluctation with some vehicles. *yc
  97090297189 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 1997
• Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc
  97090297183 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 1997
• Engineering is investigating concerns of broken liftgate glass. *yc
  97050110634 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• When performing tsb 97-4-9, do not use a baffle to correct hte issue, use the revised axle cover plate. *tw
  97050110613 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1997
• Vehicles may exhibit a center console squeak. *tw
  97050110611 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• Vehicles built after 4/14/97 no longer have a rear washer bottle - redesigned front washer bottle will service the front and rear washers. *tw
  BC106049705 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1997
• Update information for 1997 4r44e and 5r55e transmissions - there are two (2) different size direct clutch steel plates when servicing 4r44e or 5r55e transmissions. *tw
  BC105979705 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
• Some running board pads may be warped. *tw
  BC105829705 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• Vehicles with dtc p0402 in memory are under investigation by engineering department. *tw
  BC105789705 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
• Vehicles may exhibit shudder/bind in turns while in 4x4 auto mode. *tw
  BC105609705 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
• Engineering is investigating rear crankshaft oil leaks. *tw
  BC3092970501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
• Liftgate locks will not lock/unlock when actuated by the power switches. *tw
  BC2442970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• 1997 4.0l sohc 4x4 explorers and 1997 5.0l awd explorers/mountaineers should not be equipped with a vibration damper on the transfer case. *tw
  BC2440970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
• Liftgate lock concerns on vehicles built through 12/96. *tw
  BC2384970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• Service fix for vehicles which exhibit shudder/bind in turns while in 4x4 mode.
  BC2383970501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
• May 1997 gem software has errors - june software is correct. *tw
  BC2313970501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
• Some running board pads may warped. *tw
  BC2306970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• Dtc p0402 in memory under investigation by engineering. *tw
  BC2302970501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
• New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw
  BC2301970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
• Vehicles built on or after 4/14/97 will no longer have a rear washer bottle - a redesigned front washer bottle will supply the fluid to both washers. *tw
  BC2246970501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 1, 1997
• Recall 97s67 - modification of the pcv valve requires a special tool whicl will sent to listed parts managers. *tw
  BC2237970501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1997
• Vehicles may exhibit a center console squeak or rattle. *tw
  BC2236970501 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 1, 1997
• Idle- "booming" noise heard at idle- 4.0l sohc engine- vehicles built from 7/29/96 through 11/11/96. *jd
  9776 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 1997
• Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
  9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
• Cd player- "skips"- high series console- normal driving conditions. *jd
  97514 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 3, 1997
• Idle- "booming" noise heard at idle- 4.0l engine- vehicles built from 7/29/96 through 11/11/96. *jd
  97513 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 3, 1997
• Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
  97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
• Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)- mil illumination- diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0446 stored in memory. *jd
  9755 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 3, 1997
• Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd
  9751 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 1997
• Emissions recall 96e57 - certain 1996 explorers equipped with the 4.0l engines and built at the louisville assembly plant on 11/18/95 and certain 1997 explorers equipped with the 4…
  96E57 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 1997
• Rear crankshaft seal oil leaks. *tw
  BC3092970225 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 25, 1997
• Oem spark plugs may exhibit a concern of an open circuit caused by an internal crack. *tw
  BC3134970221 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 21, 1997
• Incorrect oil viscosity label in engine compartment. *tw
  BC3132970221 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 1997
• Explorers equipped with the 4.0l sohc engine may exhibit a hiss/whistle at tip in. *tw
  BC3156970219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 19, 1997
• 4.0l shoc engine quits while driving and will not restart. *tw
  BC3155970219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 19, 1997
• Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
  9747 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 1997
• Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher wattage that are not dot approved - sold with disclaimer of "for off-road us…
  BC3274970207 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 7, 1997
• Door latch switch is causing the door ajar light/chime not to work properly. *tw
  BC3283970206 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Feb 6, 1997
• Gem concern - check for more than one gem controlled component that is inoperative or for a string of false gem dtc's received in memory. *tw
  BC3282970206 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 6, 1997
• Transfer case- binding or shudder- diagnostics- vehicles with 4.0l engine- service tip. *jd
  97314 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 3, 1997
• Cd player- "skips"- high series console- normal driving conditions. *jd
  97312 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
• Remote keyless entry- rke inoperative- vehicles built through 10/30/96. *jd
  9738 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 3, 1997
• Air conditioning- r-134a tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip. *jd
  9735 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
• Radiators may exhibit a coolant leak at the end tank seals in cold temperatures. *jd
  BC1035597020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
• 4.0l sohc engine comes from the factory with single platinum plugs. *jd
  BC1035497020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1997
• Vehicles with rear crankshaft seal oil leaks. *jd
  BC1033197020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
• Some vehicle engine compartment decals may incorrectly list 10w30 for oil viscosity. *jd
  BC1031297020 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 1997
• Engine may exhibit a hiss/whistle at tip-in from the throttle body/iac area of the engine. *jd
  BC1030297020 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Feb 1, 1997
• The 1997 explorer 4.0l sohc is the only vehicle equipped with a new style (black plastic) dpfe sensor. *jd
  BC1028397020 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1997
• Driveline wind-up in 4-auto mode. *tw
  BC0317A97020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 1997
• Front axle vent leaks on 1997 exsplorers built before 11/1/06. *jd
  BC1025297230 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Increased throttle efforts may be noted on some 4.0l sohc equipped vehicles due to throttle plate alignment. *jd
  BC1024097230 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 23, 1997
• The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles. *jd
  BC1022797230 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 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
• Performing tsb 96-24-16, the existing transfer case vibration damper should not be adapted and reinstalled to the service replacement transfer case.
  BC1019897230 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
• The vehicles will shift 1,2,3,4,5 regardless of throttle position. *jd
  BC1019797230 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Exhaust noise heard in the passenger compartment most present a tip-in a nd cruise after ssm 5238 has been performed. *jd
  BC1019597230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Vehicles may exhibit reverse operating characteristics when switching the air suspension switch from normal to off road. *jd
  BC1019497230 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Vehicles may experience a high pitched whistle during heavy acceleration at 3800-5000 rpm when engine is warm. *jd
  BC1019297230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Exhibiting a pulsating, cyclical type of noise coming from the front axle tube area from 0 to 45 mph. *jd
  BC1019197230 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block. *jd
  BC1018997230 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Various vehicles may experience a high pitched whistle during heavy acceleration at 3800-5000 rpm when engine is warm- to fix, remove existing muffler and replace with same part. *…
  BC3494972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Vehicles exhibiting a pulsating, cyclical type of noise coming from the front axle tube area from 0 to 45 mph. *jd
  BC3493972301 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Some 4.0l engines with block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block. *jd
  BC3491972301 · 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
• When performing tsb 96-24-16, the existing transfer case vibration damper should not be adapted and reinstalled to the service replacement transfer case. *jd
  BC3484972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
• The vehicle will shift 1,2,3,4,5 regardless of throttle postion. *jd
  BC3483972301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Exhaust noise heard in the passenger compartment most present at tip-in a nd cruise after ssm 5238 has been performed. *jd
  BC3481972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
• As of 1/7/97 the automatic shift lock feature tag that was affixed around the gear selector, has been discontinued for prodution. *jd
  BC3441972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
• The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles. *jd
  BC3363972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Driveline wind-up in "4-auto" mode. *jd
  BC0317972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 1997
• When servicing the lamp outage module (lom) on a vehicle please verify if the vehicle has 1) an aftermarket kit for trailer towing or 2) aftermarket kit allowing the vehicle to be …
  BC0050972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature. *jd
  BC0012972301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 1997
• Transfer case- water ingestion through vent tube. *jd
  97116 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature. The cause has been identified as a static build-up on the seat that damages the rap module. *jd
  BC1016497020 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Lamp outage module (lom) on the vehicles- please verify if the vehicle has: 1) an aftermarket kit for trailer towing or 2) aftermarket kit allowing the vehicle to be towed. *jd
  BC1015097020 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Revised vent tube for vehicles with water ingestion into transfer case. *jd
  BC1012797020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• 4.0l ohv/sohc 4x4 explorers with transfer case bind or shudder. *jd
  BC1011297020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Cold engine knock/tick noise. *jd
  BC0324970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Driveline wind-up in "4-auto" mode. *jd
  BC0317970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Power locks cycle by themselves remove each power lock switch and measure the open resistance. *jd
  BC0257970201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Binding/axle wind-up at low speed. *jd
  BC0225970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Transfer case bind or shudder. *jd
  BC0206970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Vehicles built prior to 10/1/96 may have been built with wrong temp gauge system parts. *jd
  BC0190970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Procedure to purge potential water contamination from transfer case. *jd
  BC0184970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Revised vent tube for 1995-97 explorers & mountaineers with water ingestion into transfer case. *jd
  BC0133970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
• When servicing the lamp outage module (lom) on the above vehicles please verify if the vehicle has 1) an aftermarket kit for trailer towing or 2) aftermarket kit allowing the vehic…
  BC0050970201 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature. The cause has been identified as a static build-up on the seat that damages the rap module. *jd
  BC0012970201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 1997
• Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
  962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
• Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw
  962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
• When a rear hego (cms) concern is noted, please check the rear cms hego for wire chafing/damage and loose hego wire. *tw
  BC0342961127 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 1996
• Transmission - e40d - 4r70w - 4r44e - 5r55e - new digital transmission range sensor - diagnosis service tip. *tw
  962410 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
• Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
  96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
• Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
  96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
• Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust manifold impingement noise. *tw
  BC0481961113 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 13, 1996
• Driveshaft design may cause floorpan vibration while at highway speeds or with throttle wide open. *tw
  BC0534961108 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 8, 1996
• Instructions for diagnosing faulty abs sensors. *tw
  BC0533961108 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 8, 1996
• Vehicle may exhibit an exhaust manifold impingement noise. *tw
  BC5238961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1996
• VEHICLE LEAN. *TW
  BC5231961101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1996
• Concern of binding/axle wind-up at low speed. *tw
  BC0069961101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1996
• Cold engine knock/tick noise. *tw
  BC0324961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1996
• Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw
  96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 1996
• Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw
  96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
• Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw
  96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
• Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
  96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
• Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt
  BC0744961018 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 18, 1996
• Tensioner rattle . Install a 1 inch shorter motorcraft belt (p/n f19z-8620-c). *tt
  BC0755961017 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 17, 1996
• Information for all base engine concerns of 4.0l sohc engines. *tt
  BC0882961004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 1996
• Thump/clunk noise in turns or over bumps may be caused by the kevlar patch wearing through on the torsion bar adjusters. *tt
  BC0881961004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 4, 1996
• Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. Revised front driveshaft. *tt
  BC5225961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
• Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt
  BC5197961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
• Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt
  BC5195961001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 1996
• Concern of a tensioner rattle w/ 4.0l sohc, install a 1 inch shorter motorcraft belt (p/n f19z-8620-c). *tt
  BC5188961001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 1996
• Owners guide advises to use a fl-1a oil filter, fl-1a is incorrect. The correct filter is fl-820. *tt
  BC5180961001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1996