1996 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
238 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 238
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt030508 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2005
- 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. *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
- 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
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt03261 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 5, 2003
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj02221 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 11, 2002
- Air ride control lamp on after shock absorber replacement / contact request. *tt16385 · 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. *mj02176 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 2, 2002
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit a noise / vibration, no drive, unusual noise during cranking or a no crank condition. *tt02142 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 22, 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
- 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. *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
- 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
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt01B77 · 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. *tt01197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Brake shift interlock.*jb01181 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 17, 2001
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt15249 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 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, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt0186 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 2001
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt14847 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- Information on replacing a gem module on 4x4 vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit. *tt13879 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination along with a p0420 diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored in continuous memory with no driveability concerns…00264 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 25, 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. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination along with a p0420 diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored in continuous memory with no driveability concerns…00234 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb00213 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2000
- Subject regarding additional coverage program for sway bar links. *jb00M11 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Information regarding front sway bar link . *yh00M11 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label. *jb00L09 · 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. **mr0083 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 17, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service. **mr14048 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service. **mr8493 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding pump alignment tools. **mr8164 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information on 5r55e - 4r55e - 4r44e pump alignment tools. *tt8164 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Subject regarding neutral tow inoperative after gem replacement. *tt8149 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs13745 · 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. *mjs13723 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2000
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt99242 · 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. *tt99238 · 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. *tt99234 · 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
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot type maneuvers). *tt13440 · 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 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. *tt7360 · 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. *tt7353 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1999
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor is on. *tt99206 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Information on replacing the front bumper bracket. *tt99203 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 4, 1999
- Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds. *tt13426 · 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. *tt13424 · 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. *tt13415 · 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. *tt13412 · 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
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt99194 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Information regarding neutral tow kit available. *mjs13222 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs13180 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information regarding neutral tow kit availability. *mjs7083 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt6997 · 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. *tt6980 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt13118 · 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. *tt6896 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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. *tt99156 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 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. *tt6603 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (iac) valve. *tt6574 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt99139 · 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. *tt991210 · 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. *tt99129 · 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. *tt99111 · 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. *tt12852 · 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. *tt6429 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · 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. *tt98R03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 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. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt99-8-15 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 3, 1999
- Concerns or erratic or insufficient temperature control. *tt9988 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 3, 1999
- Information on maintaining tire pressure. *tt995157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued May 1, 1999
- Subject regarding positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) tube modification. *tt98R03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 1, 1999
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt9943 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 1999
- Experiencing a whinning noise from the transfer case. *tt12571 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak concern from the front axle vent tube. *tt12283 · 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. *tt12230 · 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak concern from the front axle vent tube. *tt5369 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Brief information regarding engine stall condition. *tt5272 · 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. *tt5249 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt5203 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Dec 1, 1998
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc982323 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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. *tt985157 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *mjs12174 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Repeat message regarding engine stalling *tt985064 · 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. *mjs12154 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during maintenance intervals. *mjs12115 · 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. *tt985045 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1998
- Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator. *yc982019 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc982010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 12, 1998
- Steering wheel shimmies, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns..98-4732 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 1998
- LOCKS FAILED. YD98163 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 17, 1998
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly. Ak981512 · 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. *tt11811 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · 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. *tt4703 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns. *tt4634 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 1, 1998
- Brief information for vehicles exhibiting engine stall. *tt4623 · 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. *tt4619 · 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. *yc98021698311 · 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). *yc9889 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt9873 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Concerns with built-in rear child safety seat may not easily accommodate some children. *yc982540 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Concerns of cold engine upper knock / tick. *yc980324 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Symptoms with the gear dtc's and extended / delayed / no shift / flashing fault indicator lamp. *yc980320 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Concerns with false abs activation while light braking at low speeds. *yc980319 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Conditions with axle wind-up on tight turns with control trac transfer case. *yc980318 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience a stall and/or stumble during a cold engine decel. *yc98610 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 30, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt985A12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc985A11 · 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. *yc985A5 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc9845 · 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. *tt983074 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 27, 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
- Some vehicle may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) po171, po174, p1131 and / or p1151 stored in memory. *tt98117 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · 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. *tt98112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt9814 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Rear crankshaft seal oil leak. *ak983092 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Cold engine upper knock/tick. *ak980324 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Gear dtc's and extended/delayed/ no shift. *ak980320 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 1998
- Mil light on with evaporative dtc p0442, p0455090308 · 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. *yc971110972312 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt976011 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 1, 1997
- Experiencing a "thumping" noise or tempeature gauge fluctation with some vehicles. *yc97090297189 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 2, 1997
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc97090297183 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 1997
- When performing tsb 97-4-9, do not use a baffle to correct hte issue, use the revised axle cover plate. *tw97050110613 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 1, 1997
- Vehicles with dtc p0402 in memory are under investigation by engineering department. *twBC105789705 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
- Vehicles may exhibit shudder/bind in turns while in 4x4 auto mode. *twBC105609705 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
- Engineering is investigating rear crankshaft oil leaks. *twBC3092970501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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. *twBC2313970501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
- Dtc p0402 in memory under investigation by engineering. *twBC2302970501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1997
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *twBC2301970501 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 1, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Cd player- "skips"- high series console- normal driving conditions. *jd97514 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd9751 · 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. *twBC3092970225 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 25, 1997
- Axle- front axle leaks fluid from vent tube- vehicles built through 8/96 equipped with 4x4 and awd. *jd9749 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd9747 · 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. *twBC3283970206 · 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. *twBC3282970206 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 6, 1997
- Transfer case- binding or shudder- diagnostics- vehicles with 4.0l engine- service tip. *jd97314 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Cd player- "skips"- high series console- normal driving conditions. *jd97312 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Remote keyless entry- rke inoperative- vehicles built through 10/30/96. *jd9738 · 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. *jd9735 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 1997
- Radiators may exhibit a coolant leak at the end tank seals in cold temperatures. *jdBC1035597020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- Vehicles with rear crankshaft seal oil leaks. *jdBC1033197020 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 1997
- The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles. *jdBC1022797230 · 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
- Exhaust noise heard in the passenger compartment most present a tip-in a nd cruise after ssm 5238 has been performed. *jdBC1019597230 · 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. *jdBC1019497230 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · 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. *jdBC3484972301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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. *jdBC3481972301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 23, 1997
- The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles. *jdBC3363972301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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. *jdBC0012972301 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 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. *jdBC1016497020 · 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. *jdBC1015097020 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Update to tsb 96-21-9 additional calibration added- any calibration revision level for a vehicle with a manual transmission that is not called out in tsb 96-21-9 should also be inc…1014997020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Revised vent tube for vehicles with water ingestion into transfer case. *jdBC1012797020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- 4.0l ohv/sohc 4x4 explorers with transfer case bind or shudder. *jdBC1011297020 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Cold engine knock/tick noise. *jdBC0324970201 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Power locks cycle by themselves remove each power lock switch and measure the open resistance. *jdBC0257970201 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Transfer case bind or shudder. *jdBC0206970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Procedure to purge potential water contamination from transfer case. *jdBC0184970201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Revised vent tube for 1995-97 explorers & mountaineers with water ingestion into transfer case. *jdBC0133970201 · 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. *jdBC0012970201 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 1997
- Engine - 4.0l - torque-to-yield (tty) crankshaft damper bolt. *tw962619 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307, and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw96265 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Engine - 4.0l - new torque-to-yield connecting rod fasteners. *tw962524 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw962511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306, p0307 and/or p0308 stored in memory. *tw962510 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 2, 1996
- Locks - replace and/or repair any lock component - service tip. *tw96252 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · 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. *twBC0342961127 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 1996
- Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw962417 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Vibration - in floor pan - at wide open throttle (wot) and/or steady highway speeds (70+ mph) - 5.0l vehicles with all wheel drive (awd) - explorers and mountaineers built in louis…962416 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust manifold impingement noise. *twBC0481961113 · 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. *twBC0534961108 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 8, 1996
- Instructions for diagnosing faulty abs sensors. *twBC0533961108 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 8, 1996
- Vehicle may exhibit an exhaust manifold impingement noise. *twBC5238961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1996
- VEHICLE LEAN. *TWBC5231961101 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Cold engine knock/tick noise. *twBC0324961101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Vibration/shudder at 4000 - 5000 rpm wide open throttle. *twBC0318961101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Check engine light, code p030x, with no driveability complaint. *twBC0313961101 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 1996
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw96226 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw96225 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (iac) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall - after starting when engine allowed to soak from 1-4 hours - sticking idle …96223 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw96222 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 21, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- For stalling concerns, reflash the pcm w/ 96 calibration (r11 level). *ttBC0741961018 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 18, 1996
- Vehicles experience chaffing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse. *ttBC0740961018 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1996
- Vehicle may exhibit a 'popping' noise when the power windows is lowered or raised. *ttBC0833961009 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 9, 1996
- Thump/clunk noise in turns or over bumps may be caused by the kevlar patch wearing through on the torsion bar adjusters. *ttBC0881961004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 4, 1996
- Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *ttBC9688961001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. Revised front driveshaft. *ttBC5225961001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1996
- Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *ttBC5195961001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Oct 1, 1996
- When replacing an internal wiring harness on 4r44e/4r55e transmissions built before 11/30/95 with a new harness, the fluid pan must be replaced also. Failure to change over or conv…96726 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Subject regarding a new single key locksets installed on certain trial vehicles. *tt96715 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 25, 1996
- Some 4r70w transmissions were built with a unique case and require a spacer to be installed between the low / reverse servo cover and retaining ring. *tt96711 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 25, 1996
- A condition may exist where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate and code 0446 may be stored in memory. *tt9676 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 1996
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995
- On transmissions built before 6/20/95 (fig 1) an extended shift and a higher engine rpm than expected and/or no shift condition, possibly along with a flashing 'o/d off' lamp and/o…951912 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure.*sd95161 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 1, 1995