2004 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
109 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 109
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after …TSB-12-8-1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2012
- Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0…TSB-12-7-4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 10, 2012
- Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube …TSB-08-19-3 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2009
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f…07212 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2007
- Mil on with dtc p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb06167 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Feb 27, 2007
- Mil on with p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb061710 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 26, 2007
- Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt0645 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up. *tt0637 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code p0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code b1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling. *tt05213 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt05252 · Technical service bulletin · Trailer Hitches · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt06216 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2006
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt041601 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 14, 2005
- Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling. *eh042115 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Oct 31, 2005
- Noise from rear wheel hub bearings. *tt051710 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 7, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt18719 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jul 1, 2005
- No start/hard start on cold soak - 4.0l engine. *tt051016 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt042421 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135. *tt04219 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Driveline 1st order vibration/boom/drone. *tt0537 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Axle seal leaks. Leaks from rear halfshaft axle seal. Service tips. *tt04105 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2005
- Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid addit…04B22 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 2005
- AXLE SEAL LEAKS. *EH18478 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2005
- Wrench lamp on and no diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored. *tt0561 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004. *tt05612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Rear axle noise repair. *tt05618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- No start/hard start on cold soak. *tt18573 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2005
- Front seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating. *tt05416 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 7, 2005
- Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles. *eh18466 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2005
- Mil on and/ or runs rough/misfire dtcs p0300-p0308 p0316 and or p0171/p0174 4.6l engine. *eh0539 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Increased turning effort during low speed sharp turns false 4x4 engagement. *eh0538 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 21, 2005
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt0531 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 21, 2005
- 5r55s transmission fluid leaks from converter housing area. Diagnostic trouble code p1783 on vehicles built prior to 12/12/2004. *tt0527 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 7, 2005
- Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly. *eh18423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2005
- Rear power window(s) inoperative. *tt04259 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2005
- Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout. *tt052624 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Mil on with dtc p0191 with or without various drivability symptoms and/or additional dtcs. *tt05262 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Backglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp. *tt05136 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Rear axle noise repair. *sc050618 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Open fuse f2.20 (5 amp) and/or f2.1 (30 amp) which may result in loss of function of several systems including power seats, adjustable pedals and power door locks. *tt18381 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Liftgate glass applique damaged/cracked. Service procedure. *tt0485 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Increased effort during low speed sharp turns on 4x4 vehicles. *tt04268 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 31, 2004
- Throttle pedal response on tip in vehicles built before 10/4/2004 equipped with a 4.0l engine. *eh04225 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 2004
- 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
- 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
- Gear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park. *tt042212 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0172 and/or p0175. *tt04197 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 15, 2004
- ROUGH IDLE IN DRIVE. *EH042112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2004
- Oil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0l sohc engine built before 4/1/2004. *tt041910 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 2004
- Front window clunk noise. *tt04195 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 4, 2004
- Speed control inoperative or not holding the set speed. Oasis. Various models including 2005 explorer, sport trac, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18254 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Rear axle noise. Oasis. Various models including 2005 explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18221 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt18217 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Broken rear cargo storage door lift handle. Various models including 2005 explorer/mountaineer. *tt18215 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Unintended 4x4 engagement during low speed parking lot turns. Various models including the 2005 explorer and mountaineer. *tt18202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2004
- FRONT AXLE TUBE LEAK. *EH041715 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 6, 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
- Chatter, shudder, a binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns on vehicles equipped with the 9.75 inch or 8.8 inch limited slip rear axle. *tt03198 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 6, 2004
- No crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32f/0c). *tt18171 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Fuel gauge slow to update. *tt18121 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.031404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 23, 2004
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt041514 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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
- Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid. Fluid usage change. *tt17905 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Some of the vehicles were built with instrument clusters that were not configured properly for use with a revised tpms module. The tire pressure module system (tpms) is fully funct…04B17 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jul 1, 2004
- Delayed/harsh reverse engagement. *tt17883 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Rear axle date code inspection and service. Vehicles may have been built with an improper mix of rear axle lubricant and friction modifier additive. If so, the customer may experie…04B15 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 2004
- REAR AXLE NOISE. *TT17736 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b2900, u1900 and c1805. *tt17728 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Rear axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns. *tt17717 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Rear liftgate rattle / light popping noise. *tt17680 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator (dtc) lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106. *tt17670 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u0300 (internal control module software incompatibility) stored in the pcm with no other dtc's present. *tt17666 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Intermittent hard start, long crank time or multiple crank attempts before starting. *tt17664 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Rear 3.55 axle noise. Certified rear axle or improved gear set available. *tt17641 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Poor fit between driver air bag and steering wheel. *tt17640 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Standard abs (not advance trac/ivd) built prior to 2/9/2004 may exhibit an intermittent amber abs light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc's) b2900, u1900 and possibly c1805 stor…17626 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 1, 2004
- An intermittent no start and/or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p1233, p1234, p1235, p1236, p1237 or p1238. *tt17592 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2004
- Delayed crank with no start, diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) u0300/p0606/p2105/p2107, malfunction indicator module (mil) and wrench light on. *mj17561 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Rear axle noise. Also includes lincoln aviator 2002. *mj17560 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Intermittent air bag warning lamp on, memory seat, and/or adjustable pedal concerns. *mj17558 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Certified rear axle available. *mj17555 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2004
- Generator noise in cold ambient temperatures. *mj17544 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2004
- No crank with diagnostic trouble code b1601 and/or b1213. Pats security access issues with 4.0l engine. *tt04142 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Distance to empty not displayed. *tt17494 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with ignition coil related diagnostic trouble codes (p035x). *tt17479 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Engine-romeo built 4.6l 2v-tick noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003. *mj03256 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 22, 2003
- 4x4 inoperative and/or indicators blinking. *tt17455 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Multiple electrical concerns - fuse 2.17 open. *mj17422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) module configuration - service tip. *mj17411 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Demonstration/delivery hold - special field action 03l17. Revised smog emissions information. *tt03L17 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Engine auxiliary oil cooler line and the right side motor mount squeaking noise from front exterior while driving over bumps. *tt17326 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt17316 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp on and/or electronic throttle control lamp (etc) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106. *tt17311 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp/etc lamp lit with p0606 and one or several p21xx-series diagnostic trouble codes at low time in service. *tt17285 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2003
- A popping or creaking noise that appears to be coming from the front exterior of the vehicle. *tt17276 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2003
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt03181 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Air conditioner hooting noise during light load acceleration at low speeds, from 1000-1300 rpm. *tt17217 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2003
- The amber anti-lock brake system (abs) warning light on with diagnostic trouble codes c1235, c1236/c1237 stored in memory. *tt17215 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Air · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Intermittent diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on. *tt17165 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Driveline vibration on drone/boom at highway speeds. *tt17107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Axle whine at cruise or during acceleration/ deceleration. *tt17054 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Vehicles with a silver valve stem tire pressure monitor system (tpms) may exhibit a warning light/message on. *tt17030 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (cop) ignition systems may be more accurately diagnosed using the optional worldwide diagnostic system (wds) coil on plu…03144 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 21, 2003
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1235, c1236, c1237 on vehicles with differential-mounted rar wheel speed sensor. *tt03263 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 5, 2003