2001 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
115 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 115
- 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 s…CSP-08B01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2008
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt0471 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt04251 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 27, 2004
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt042419 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 13, 2004
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt042107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt04189 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 13, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series. *tt04174 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 6, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine. *tt020801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 9, 2004
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns. *tt031501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 12, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may inc…04111 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2004
- Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. Additional symptoms may include r…03223 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 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
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Rattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0l single overhead cam (sohc) engines. *tt03199 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 29, 2003
- 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
- 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. *tt16952 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2003
- An uncommanded shift to 4x4 low. *tt16935 · 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. *tt16735 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb0358 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 2003
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt0335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 17, 2003
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Excessive sulfur smell from exhaust. *eh02216 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 28, 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. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Paint-premature clearcoat cracking-service tips. *mj02171 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and b1998 set. *tt16131 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- 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…16114 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt16040 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt15910 · 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
- On some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) blows cold air from the floor ducts on vehicles produced before 9/30/2000 only. *tt0285 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 29, 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
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain rattle noise. *tt0281 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 29, 2002
- Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 rpm on cold engine operation only. *tt0276 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 15, 2002
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt0245 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt0242 · 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. *tt15692 · 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. *tt0232 · 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. *tt0214 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 21, 2002
- Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more. *tt15567 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Some 4 door vehicles with the autolamp feature may exhibit a condition of the headlamps staying on all the time. *tt15564 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code p0300/p0301.*yh15563 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line. *tt15532 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt01246 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 10, 2001
- 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. *tt15496 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457 (gross leak after fuel fill). *tt15486 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 rpm, during cold engine operation only. *tt15470 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank condition after sitting for an hour or more. *tt15422 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass. *tt15406 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2001
- 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 illumin…012113 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 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. *tt01205 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2001
- Some 4.0l sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area. *tt15290 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt01B77 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Some 4x4 vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint. *tt15251 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt15249 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some postal vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with a diagnostic trouble code p0442. *tt15223 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information on service parts for hard start condition. *tt15217 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457. *tt15215 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 or p0457 stored. *tt15215 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 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 rear wiper arm fails to clean back glass. *et15155 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification. *slc15119 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 1, 2001
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt01137 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 9, 2001
- Exhibiting drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt15093 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2001
- Some vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint. *tt15080 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2001
- 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). *tt01114 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 11, 2001
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes c1230, c1229, or c1237. *tt15022 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jun 1, 2001
- 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. *tt14907 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions or check engine lamp (mil) illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt14871 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2001
- 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 ma…01B75 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2001
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001
- Field action for certain usps vehicles built with incorrect front axle to frame horizontal bolts. *tt01B75 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 11, 2001
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt0162 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 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). *tt14868 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt14847 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- 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). *tt14823 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt14819 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) accompanied by a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 and in some cases p1728. *tt0154 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 19, 2001
- 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). *tt01411 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 5, 2001
- Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and / or b1998 stored in memory. *tt01110 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 2001
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat. *jb14617 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- 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 ch…14586 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines. *jb14583 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Concerns with engine ticking sound/noise. *jb14555 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- 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 me…14554 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations. *jb14584 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- 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 c…00245 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · 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
- 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 con…002405 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2000
- 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 wi…14451 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Ford motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0l sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower intake manifold gasket. *tt00M12 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2000
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb00213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning. *jb00201 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 2, 2000
- Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving. *jb14371 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2000
- 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. *jb14345 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb00L09 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Subject regarding vibration, shake, resonance noise at speeds above 72 km/h (45mph). *jb00143 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower door hinge(s) when opening or closing the doors. *tt14198 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 and/or p0174 in self test. **mr14061 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no start condition when attempting to start the vehicle. *tt14090 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp. **mr14062 · 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. **mr14056 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp. **mr8534 · 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. **mr8512 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt14011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal. *tt8423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2000
- 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 t…14451 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2000
- 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. *tt14306 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2000