Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 Explorer are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN INTO DEALERSHIPS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE CONCERN. Read More »
FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE AND IS LOOKING FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE CONCERN. Read More »
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR SUSPENSION LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1726 IN SELF TEST. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR SUSPENSION LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1726 IN SELF TEST. *TT Read More »
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. *TT Read More »
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. Read More »
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SBDS RELATIVE CAM TIMING TEST WHICH HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED FROM USE ON SOME VEHICLES DUE TO NOISE CONCERNS. *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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. *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE THAT MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER A S ADIESEL TYPE NOISE AND IS KNOWN AS MARBLE NOISE. *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 11/23/99 MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION DURING ENGINE WARM-UP. *MJS Read More »
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 Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/22/99 AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/22/99 AND EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS THAT LEAD TO IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
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 SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. Read More »
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 INCORRECT RATIO). Read More »
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 DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. Read More »
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUZZING AND OR GRINDING NOISE DURING 2-3 SHIFT- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH M50D TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE 11/1/99. *MJS Read More »
THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER INOPERATIVE AS WELL AS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPS ILLUMINATED OR FLASHING AFTER THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM), CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM), OR FOR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (4WABS) ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQUAWKING/EEKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE CLUTCH ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN UNDER LOAD IN FIRST GEAR. *MJS Read More »
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 BEFORE 12/1/2001. Read More »
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 TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP). Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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 Read More »
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 CHARACTERISTIC WITH THE CONTROL TRAC 4X4 SYSTEM. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
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). *TT Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND 3.73:1 RATIO / 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 65 MPH. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINES AND 3.73:1 RATIO / 8.8 INCH RING GEAR REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A WHINE NOISE DURING VARIOUS DRIVE MODES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 65 MPH. *TT Read More »
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 RESOLUTION PROCESS. Read More »
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT NO 2-STEP UNLOCK OR A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1834 (DOOR UNLOCK DISARM OUTPUT - CIR) GENERATED BY THE GEM. *TT Read More »
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 ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 12/1/1998 AND 8/31/1999 EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT, EXHAUST SULPHUR SMELL AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125. Read More »
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 CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH). Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH SIDE AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 IN SELF TEST. ENGINEERING HAS RELEASED A ROBUST OVERLAY HARNESS TO INSTALL ON VEHICLES THAT COME IN FOR THIS ISSUE. Read More »
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A "NO 2-STEP UNLOCK" OR A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1834 (DOOR UNLOCK DISARM OUTPUT - CIR) STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINE AND BUILT PRIOR TO 9/21/99 MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION OR BUZZ FELT THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH IS MOST NOTICEABLE DURING ACCELERATION UNDER 2000 RPMS. Read More »
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 Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200 - 1600 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PREMIUM AM / FM / CASSETTE / SINGLE CD (PIONEER T100I RADIO) MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO REMAINING ON AFTER THE KEY IS SHUT OFF AND REMOVED POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY / NO CRANK CONDITION. Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PREMIUM AM / FM / CASSETTE / SINGLE CD (PIONEER T100I RADIO) MAY EXHIBIT A RADIO REMAINING ON AFTER THE KEY IS SHUT OFF AND REMOVED POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY / NO CRANK CONDITION. Read More »
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 INDICATOR WILL GO OUT WHEN THE GEM GOES TO SLEEP. Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) BLOWS COLD AIR FROM THE FLOOR DUCTS ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 9/30/2000 ONLY. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
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 Read More »
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. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ACCOMPANIED BY A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND IN SOME CASES P1728. *TT Read More »
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 MEMORY. *JB Read More »
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 CONCERNS PRESENT. Read More »
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 WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. Read More »
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 CONCERNS PRESENT. Read More »
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. *JB Read More »
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 Read More »
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 TEST WITH NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS PRESENT. Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »
