Ford Explorer 2004–2005 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 04B22 · NHTSA communication 10013306 · issued May 27, 2005
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2004–2005
model years
11
vehicle entries
Official summary
Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement #2. *tt supplement #3. *tt
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.