2001 Ford Expedition technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• Jul 13, 2020 Service bulletinThis article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
• Feb 7, 2019 Service bulletinCorrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
• Oct 1, 2007 Service bulletinSome 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Mar 21, 2005 Service bulletinUse of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinIntermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWarning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinAluminum corrosion - service tip
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
• Jul 12, 2004 Service bulletinInoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
• Jun 14, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Jun 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer satisfaction program 02M01 supplement #4
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinAirbag warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1994/B1998 on vehicles without side air bags
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinAir suspension compressor noise
• Mar 22, 2004 Service bulletinPop/thump noise at end of window movement and/or driver's window bounce back and reverse to mid-position
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinCourtesy rail lamps do not operate correctly or cause a battery draw
• Dec 22, 2003 Service bulletinEngine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinCorrect lug nut torque specifications - increase wheel nut and stud size - service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinBroken exhaust manifold studs
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinSteering idler arm noise
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Aug 18, 2003 Service bulletinSome vehicles, equipped with the 4.6L 2V engine, with an engine build date prior to 8/29/03 may exhibit an...
• Aug 4, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinEngine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinRepeat air suspension compressor drier failures
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinVehicles with keyless entry pad may exhibit dead battery, no start, interior lamp/headlamp...
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with or without rough running, lack of power, surge or poor fuel economy...
• Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
• Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinFalse failure of the vapor management valve (VMV)
• Feb 3, 2003 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic...
• Nov 25, 2002 Service bulletinInoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinEngine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
• Oct 14, 2002 Service bulletinClimate control a/c service tech tips
• Sep 30, 2002 Service bulletinDriveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient...
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4R100 transmission and built between january 1, 2001 and may 1, 2002 may...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with air suspension may exhibit an initial or repeat compressor dryer failure
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4X4 low engagement while driving
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) and diagnostic trouble...
• Jun 24, 2002 Service bulletinWhite flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
• May 27, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 5.4L 2V engine may exhibit a whistling noise fromthe formed nylon tube...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 5.4L windsor power improved engines may exhibit a slight oil leak or weep at the cylinder head to...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with speed body boom
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental-general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding idler arm replacement specifications
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4X2 vehicles equipped with P275/60/R17 continental general tires may exhibit a highway speed tire...
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with vehicles with a 5.4L 2V engine exhibitingng a lack of power condition
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an air leak and/or overnight bleed down of the air...
• Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with climate control system air discharged through the defroster ducts only, regardless of setting
• Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a weak horn chirp confirmation when the key fob is used, or an inoperative horn...
• Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding air suspension compressor quality
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding pop/thump noise from power window
• Dec 24, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with white flakes coming from the air conditioner vents when the blower motor is engaged
• Dec 10, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a slow fuel fill condition and/or premature shutoff of the gas pump when the...
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in forward or...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles built after 4/10/2001 and equipped with air suspension , may exhibit an electronic variable...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit air suspension malfunction
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit an axle tube seal leakage and an axle bearing that is loose in the axle housing,...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a weak horn chirp confirmation when the transmitter is used to lock the doors...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with a pop/clunk/click noise coming from the front suspension when making low-speed turns in...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinExhibiting lack of power condition when vehicle is operated in ambient temperatures
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles not equipped with side air bags may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1998 (passenger side...
• Oct 29, 2001 Service bulletinA condition may exist, where throttle sticking may occur on a few vehicles in very cold ambient...
• Oct 29, 2001 Service bulletinSome ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
• Oct 15, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinOwner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
• Oct 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a pop/clunk/click noise from the front suspension when making low speed turns in...
• Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation on idle vibration or engine droan on acceleration
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation dfpe sensor location
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation on radio operation with rear seat entertainment system
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a condition where all the guages inthe instrument cluster will sweep at initial...
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a difficult to remove wheel rim condition
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with the lower power in high ambient temepratures
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
• Aug 6, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding transmission fluid usage charts
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation regarding external transmission cooler disconnect tool
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle and/or engine droaning noise on acceleration from a stop
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a weak sounding horn chirp
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinCustomers may complain of wind noise
• Jul 23, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit inadvertent 4X4 hi or low shift events, 4X4 and / or low range indicator...
• Jul 9, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmission, having a transmission build date between 7/27/2000 and...
• Jul 9, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
• Jun 25, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a check suspension lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B2140 or C2140 even...
• Jun 11, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission exhibiting a no forward or a delayed engagement...
• Jun 1, 2001 Service bulletinExhibiting an uncommanded shift wheel low during low speed maneuvering
• Jun 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinThis bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit amber anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp on with undefined diagnostic trouble...
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
• Apr 2, 2001 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation on discontinuation of electronic variable orifice (EVO) steering
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles built after 04/10/01, equipped with air suspension, may exhibit a electronic variable...
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinEngineering is investigating vehicles received from the assembly plant with the check air suspension lamp...
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
• Mar 5, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front...
• Mar 5, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
• Feb 5, 2001 Service bulletinSeat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
• Feb 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles not equipped with side air bags, may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1998...
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with continental / general P275 / 60R17 tires may exhibit a tire vibration
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding high idle and/or check engine light condition
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinConditions on climate control system air flows through defrost only
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinInformation on the rear seat entertainment system (RSE) accessories kit
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding outer belt molding finish change
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a rough idle condition as received directly from the assemly plant
• Dec 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit holes, tears, snags or cracks on the seat upholstery
• Nov 13, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
• Nov 1, 2000 Service bulletinInformation on squeak and rattle noise conditions
• Nov 1, 2000 Service bulletinInformation regarding horn chirp with function of speed control buttons
• Oct 30, 2000 Service bulletinInformation regarding power steering pump bolt-correct placement of bolts and washer-windsor built engines
• Oct 10, 2000 Service bulletinOwner notification program parts update regarding 4R100 transmission replacement
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinOwner notification informing owners that their transmission could be damaged internally and, potentially,...
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinConcerns with driver seat module - ngs / wds special instructions
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinSubject pertaining to air suspension leaks
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinCertain supercrews and some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise / boom when driven at high speeds above 55...