2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac technical service bulletins

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

• Oct 11, 2005 Service bulletinIrregular tire wear
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinSteering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4.0L engine
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 and/or P0175...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinFront axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt web stop button service
• Dec 27, 2004 Service bulletinMoan/vibration during air conditioning operation
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRevised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinSqueaking noise from rear sway bar link
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinGeneral power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
• Oct 4, 2004 Service bulletinOil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0L sohc engine built before 4/1/2004
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinSpeed control inoperative or not holding the set speed
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinPower lumbar bladder expanding through back of seat
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinRear leaf spring noise
• Mar 1, 2004 Service bulletinPaint peeling and/or bubbling on the center finish panel of the instrument panel
• Feb 9, 2004 Service bulletinSteering shudder felt when turning, driving at slow speeds or at stop
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinGenerator noise in cold ambient temperatures
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinSeat material ripping and/or separating at the seams
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletinEmissions recall 03E05: evaporative emissions canister fresh air inlet hose connector replacement
• Jan 1, 2004 Service bulletin4X4 not engaging or intermittent 4X4 engagement - vehicles built prior to 4/1/2004
• Nov 24, 2003 Service bulletinBed extender component replacement service tip
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinLacks power/runs rough/black smoke condition
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinIntermittent engine driveability issues
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle, hesitation on cold engine tip-in and/or hesitation during a 5-3 downshift
• Oct 13, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinWater leak near the roof opening panel
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinClicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinGenerator whistle/hoot noise in cold ambient temperatures
• Oct 1, 2003 Service bulletinScraping noise from the right rear axle area usually while turning left
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinPower rear window bounces back open when closing
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinSteering wheel shudder during low speed turning maneuvers
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinSquealing noise from the front brakes when applied
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinMultiple vehicles with 3.0L or 4.0L engines lacks power/runs rough/black smoke
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinWear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning...
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinVibration when driving 35-75 mph
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinLacks power / black smoke / runs rough, usually with no malfunction indicator lamp on or diagnostic...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinLack of air conditioner cooling
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinSquealing noise from the front brakes when the brakes are applied
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• May 1, 2003 Service bulletinTailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinVarious noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinSlow fuel fill condition on certain vehicles built after 3/3/02
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinRough idle and/or check engine lamp due to closure hose which becomes loose or disconnected at the right...
• Mar 17, 2003 Service bulletinFluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
• Feb 17, 2003 Service bulletinIdle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinNo start, no communication with power train control module (PCM) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while...
• Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinExcessive fuel gauge fluctuation while driving (QSF)
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinNoise-gear whine noise in 1ST and 2ND gear only-vehicles equipped with 5R55E transmission and 4.0L engine only
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinVibration/moan condition while driving at highway speeds (75-80 mph) on 4X4 vehicles equipped with a 4.10...
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinSqueak noise from the rear stabilizer bar link
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNo start/no communication-contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinRear brake rotor rubs on backing plate / contact request
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinNew tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinFast idle strategy to prevent spark plug fouling
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinEquipped with a hard tonneau cover
• Apr 30, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube