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Ford Explorer 2001–2002technical service bulletin

Bulletin 14871 · NHTSA communication 620195 · issued May 1, 2001

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Unknown OR Other
component
2001–2002
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions or check engine lamp (mil) illuminated with a diagnostic trouble code p0455 (gross leak detected). *tt

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.