Ford Explorer
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Sub-models: - Explorer Sport Trac -
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Where is the FORD EXPLORER produced?
- The FORD EXPLORER is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TSB T2012-01 - ENGINE (PWS): Cvc501-a when the cvc501-a continously commands fast idle at or above 1500 rpm for an extended period of time (longer than 2.5 hours) the pcm may set dtcs and temporarily reduce engine power.
- SFA/94L05 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Unknown
- 15781 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Certain 1998 through 2000 vehicles may exhibit coolant loss over a long period of time, with no evidence of external leaks. *tt
- 020402 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some explorer sport as well as other models may exhibit fuild leaks from the front axle vent tube. *tt
- 14070 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Information on gas fuel pump replacement with a flex fuel (ff) pump on any us postal service (usps) vehicle. *tt
- 010601 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT: On some sport and sport trac vehicles the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code B2607 may or may not be set in the abs module. *tt
- 002001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Concerns with hesitation on acceleration or turning on vehicles built through 8/15/2000 and 6/30/2000 - lack of fuel pressure. *jb
- 14070 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Information regarding u.S. Postal service (usps) explorer - fuel pump. **mr
- 8558 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Information on servicing fuel pumps on u.S. Postal service (usps) explorers. **mr
- 12115 - TIRES: Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *mjs
- BC1032497020 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR: Modifications have been made to the front stabilizer links. *jd
- BC1009597020 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Vehicles built prior to 10/1/96 may have been built with wrong tem gauge system parts. *jd
- BC9695961001 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes U1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt
- BC9694961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt
- BC9682961001 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt
- BC9680961001 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt
- BC9676961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM: Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt
- BC9674961001 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt
- BC9673961001 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt
- BC9672961001 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL: Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt
- BC9671961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt
- BC9668961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes P0171 & P0174 (vacuum leak). *tt
- BC9642961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt
- BC5227961001 - AIR BAGS: Information for air bag dtc B1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt
- BC5224961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt
- BC5218961001 - TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE: Information on stowing the spare tire stowage. *tt
- BC5217961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt
- BC5214961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt
- BC5212961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT: Information on normal cold/cool temperature operation of the liftgate cylinder system. *tt
- BC5209961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt
- BC5207961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt
- BC5204961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes P0300 thru P0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt
- BC5198961001 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt
- BC5191961001 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt
- BC5190961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt
- BC5186961001 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt
- BC5185961001 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4l. *tt
- BC5183961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.E. Rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt
- BC5182961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt
- BC5181961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt
- BC5176961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt
- BC5175961001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt
- BC5174961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt
- BC5173961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt
- BC5172961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information for concerns of check engine light 'on' on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l vehicles. *tt
- BC5075961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt
- BC4854961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt
- BC4651961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. May be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt
- BC0718961021 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt
- BC4181950401 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Vehicles may have an exhaust leak at the y-pipe to exhaust manifold connection. *tw
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20141102 |
Letter to secretary foxx and nancy lewis. National highway traffic safety administrations (nhtsa), disconnect of defective airbags. *smd the consumer requested to have the air bag disabled, after being informed by the dealer, the parts were not available. After hearing conflicting stories, the consumer went to fords website, and discovered his vehicle was not included in the recall. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20140630 |
Ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to fuel gauge and tank recall information. *smd the consumer stated the fuel gauge and tank issues, seemed to be a common problem.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20111031 |
Ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to ford corrective action claim 09s09 *tgw the consumer stated in november 2009, ford installed a device in his vehicle; a jumper harness of questionable durability that has failed on his vehicle within 5,000 miles and less than two years after its installation. Ford has no interest in investigating this potential failure. Ford has positioned itself to recoup some of its original cost in the recall, by forcing their customers at their own expense to replace the jumper harness with no guarantee that it will last at least as long as the original three year, 36,000 mile warranty on the vehicle. The consumer wanted ford to verify that the jumper harness with a non-replaceable fuse either did or did not cause the cruise control system to malfunction after the harness was installed. Ford denied the consumers request. *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040212 |
While driving 10 mph front driver's side rim split in half. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed the consumer that warranty expired and vehicle was not covered. *ak *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030512 |
While driving a vehicle t-boned the consumers vehicle which caused the vehicle to hit an embankment. The vehicles air bags did not deploy. *nlm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020731 |
B.F.Goodrich, ford explorer, dot anuunx71328, tapss570r15: vehicle was riding roughly. Consumer noticed a bubble in righ rear tire. *ak consumer states both tires on the truck with this dot # had the same problem, but p225/70r15 radial t/a tires were always properly inflated and truck was lightly loaded. *yh
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020531 |
Consumer states that the location of the directional lever causes his knee to hit the lever and reposition the directional lever in the natural position. Consumer wants to change from the curve downward position to a straight or curved upward position. Dealer informed there were no interchangeable part. *tt *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010825 |
Consumer was inspecting the firestone tires an noticed that one looked as if it was peeling. Contacted dealer, dealer found evidence of dry rot and deemed the tires unfit to drive on. Dealer said it will take 4 to 6 weeks before the tires could be changed.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010530 |
Lawyer's office requested information regarding the engineering evaluation directional control of the ford explorer.*jb *jb