1997 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
369 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 Ford Explorer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Air ride control lamp on after shock absorber replacement / contact request
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
- Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Information on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line
- Some vehicles including 1997 through 1999 explorer sport trac equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit...
- Information regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code P0300/P0301
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Brake shift interlock
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise
- Some explorer / sport / sport trac equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a start-up noise condition...
- Subject regarding owner notification program 01M01 supplement #2: revised technical instructions and new...
- Some vehicles with 4.0L sohc engines may make a start-up noise from the left front of the engine
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Subject regarding owner notification program 01M01 regarding additional coverage for front cam chain guide...
- Owner notification program regarding additional coverage program for front cam chain guide assembly which...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes...
- Subject regarding additional coverage on the front cam chain guide assembly for rental vehicles with 4.0L...
- Subject regarding 4.0L engine hotline phone numbers
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Information on replacing a gem module on 4X4 vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit
- Service action 00E11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Subject regarding advance notice on upcoming owner notification program which will provide additional...
- Vehicles may experience start up timing chain noise
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Subject regarding owner notification suppllemental program for vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines -...
- This recall action involves replacement of the front stabilizer bar links in certain 1995 through 1997...
- Letter Pursuant to Part 573 of Title 49 of the Code fof Federal Regulations, Defect and Noncompliance...
- On some vehicles, the accelerator pedal bracket may become loose or separated from the dash panel
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Ford motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0L sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower...
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Subject regarding additional coverage program for sway bar links
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label
- Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving
- Information regarding front sway bar link
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the...
- Transmission fluid leaks at radiator
- Evaporator core failed, causing the air conditioner to drip on to passenger floor
- Floor mat installation procedure service tip
- Information regarding pump alignment tools
- Some vehicles may experience an oil leak at the rear crankshaft area after service
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
- Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P0171...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engine and all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case may exhibit a condition of...
- Subject regarding neutral tow inoperative after gem replacement
- Information on 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E pump alignment tools
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and all wheel drive (AWD) transfer case may exhibit a condition...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
- Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear while driving, especially when going bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic...
- Some vehicles equipped with four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit wheel speed parameter...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of...
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take-off due to the rear transmission...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit an overheat condition that may be attributed to...
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- A no start condition when vehicle is parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down position and...
- Information on replacing the front bumper bracket
- Concerns with burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise while blower motor is on
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Vehicles equipped the neutral tow feature, be aware that when the neutral tow feature is enabled and the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Exhibiting a squeak type noise from the rear stabilizer bar while driving, especially when going over bumps
- Some vehicles equipped with four wheel anti lock brakes may exhibit wheel speed parameter identifications...
- Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds
- Service tip information when servicing the 4.0L sohc short block assembly
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle
- Some vehicles with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit a vibration / moan / boom at idle
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit the check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code PO420
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc camshaft bolt torque
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine noise(cam chain noise)
- Subject regarding 4.0L sohc engine repair procedure update
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding seat that will not move forward
- Information regarding neutral tow kit availability
- Information regarding 4.0 l sohc camshaft bolt torque
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc engine noise (cam chain noise)
- Information regarding sohc engine noise (cam chain noise)
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc engine repair procedure update
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding seat that willl not move forward
- Information regarding neutral tow kit available
- Service tips information provided to assist when servicing vehicles with short block assembly
- Service tips when servicing a 4.0L sohc short block assembly
- Exhibiting a power steering fluid leak from the steering gear boot(s)
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Vehicles may experience a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down...
- Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit a burning odor or smoke, and / or rustling noise occuring when the blower motor...
- Vehicles with A4WD transmission and 4.0L engine may have the 4X4 indicator lamps flashing
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (IAC) valve
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when...
- Exhibiting an air bag lamp on intermittently with lamp fault code (LFC) 24, or diagnostic trouble code...
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Safety recall letter informing owners of modification to the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may illuminate and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0174,...
- Customer may complain of an intermittent stumble / buck / jerk at 38 mph while in high gear and at very...
- Information on refilling tissues for the center console facial tissue compartment
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Use kleenex brand juniors or li'l travelers to refill tissues for certain vehicles with the high series...
- Some vehicles may exhibit harsh downshift from 3RD to 1ST gear while stopping, hesitation after...
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Harsh downshift from 3RD to 1ST gear while stopping; hesitation after acceleration from stop; and / or...
- Concerns or erratic or insufficient temperature control
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement
- Subject regarding positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube modification
- Information on maintaining tire pressure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a nose down...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition when parked on an incline with the vehicle in a noise down...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot
- Service tips for checking transmission fluid level
- Vehicles exhibiting intermittent illumination of air bag light with diagnostic trouble code B1924
- Experiencing a whinning noise from the transfer case
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation / lack of power on re-acceleration after decelerating from 45 - 65...
- Brief information on checking transmission fluid level
- Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag light on intermittently with diagnostic trouble code B1924
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Service tips on composite fuel rail
- Conditions with the front seat back lever bent
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4X4 systems may stick in 4X4 low
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- Information on vehicles exhibiting upper engine noise
- Brief information regarding engine stall condition
- For all vehicles with generic electronic module (GEM) concerns that require a module replacement, the...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Air intake tube contacting hood insulator causing insulator wear
- Condensate may leak onto the passenger floor on some vehicles
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Some vehicles with a very low odometer reading may experience a lack temperature control
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Some customers have reported the throttle stuck at idle on some vehicles
- Revised message regarding steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns action on sohc...
- Information regarding the tire inflation pressure for all models during predelivery process and during...
- Information concerning the replacement of the engines on vehicles equipped with a 4.0L sohc that require...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Brief information regarding upper engine noise
- Repeat message regarding engine stalling tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles with electronic shift on the fly 4X4 systems may stick in 4X4 low
- All vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc that require engine service please note that the XL2Z-6M289-AA (drive...
- Information on setting the tire inflation pressure for 1991 through 1999 model year vehicles in the...
- Experiencing a noise and vibration during idle.
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with the power seat control button ( knob ) may detach from the switch actuator
- Steering wheel shimmies, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns..
- Some 1997-1998 explorer/mountaineer/expedition or navigator vehicles with 4-WD 4X4 system may exhibit both
- Locks failed
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- A vehicle vibrates during a hot or cold idle condition.
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Brief information for vehicles exhibiting engine stall
- Steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- Some vehicles may come in for a bent front seat back recliner lever
- Some trucks built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and trucks built with 16 inch steel wheels may...
- Some vehicles built with 16 inch chrome styled steel wheels and with 16 inch steel wheels may exhibit...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drift/pull, show signs of tire wear, or exhibit poor ride quality
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Some customers notice a grinding, whining, pulsing, or fluttering at the brake pedal at speeds below 19...
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- Experiencing idle vibration / exhaust boom
- Conditions with axle wind-up on tight turns with control trac transfer case
- Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds
- Concerns of cold engine upper knock / tick
- Concerns with built-in rear child safety seat may not easily accommodate some children
- Engineering is investigating concerns of noisy front system blower motors on certain vehicles
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- Concerns with a whistling or hissing noise from the main control area occuring while idling in drive and /...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers
- Information regarding engines added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust...
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings
- Some vehicle may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)...
- Experiencing an audible noise in engine.
- Subject regarding an overheating condition occurring to the lamp outage module (LOM-2) with the...
- Subject regarding lamp outage module housing and surrounding plastic components melted - eddie bauer and...
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Cold engine upper knock/tick
- Rear crankshaft seal oil leak
- Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or...
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- Experiencing a "thumping" noise or tempeature gauge fluctation with some vehicles
- Vehicles may exhibit a center console squeak or rattle
- Recall 97S67 - modification of the pcv valve requires a special tool whicl will sent to listed parts managers
- Vehicles built on or after 4/14/97 will no longer have a rear washer bottle - a redesigned front washer...
- New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal
- DTC P0402 in memory under investigation by engineering
- Some running board pads may warped
- May 1997 gem software has errors - june software is correct
- Service fix for vehicles which exhibit shudder/bind in turns while in 4X4 mode.
- Liftgate lock concerns on vehicles built through 12/96
- 1997 4.0L sohc 4X4 explorers and 1997 5.0L AWD explorers/mountaineers should not be equipped with a...
- Liftgate locks will not lock/unlock when actuated by the power switches
- Engineering is investigating rear crankshaft oil leaks
- Vehicles may exhibit shudder/bind in turns while in 4X4 auto mode
- Vehicles with DTC P0402 in memory are under investigation by engineering department
- Some running board pads may be warped
- Update information for 1997 4R44E and 5R55E transmissions - there are two (2) different size direct clutch...
- Vehicles built after 4/14/97 no longer have a rear washer bottle - redesigned front washer bottle will...
- Vehicles may exhibit a center console squeak
- When performing TSB 97-4-9, do not use a baffle to correct hte issue, use the revised axle cover plate
- Engineering is investigating concerns of broken liftgate glass
- Idle- "booming" noise heard at idle- 4.0L sohc engine- vehicles built from 7/29/96 through 11/11/96
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)- MIL illumination- diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0446 stored in memory
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Idle- "booming" noise heard at idle- 4.0L engine- vehicles built from 7/29/96 through 11/11/96
- Cd player- "skips"- high series console- normal driving conditions
- Emissions recall 96E57 - certain 1996 explorers equipped with the 4.0L engines and built at the louisville...
- Rear crankshaft seal oil leaks
- Incorrect oil viscosity label in engine compartment
- OEM spark plugs may exhibit a concern of an open circuit caused by an internal crack
- 4.0L shoc engine quits while driving and will not restart
- Explorers equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a hiss/whistle at tip in
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Gem concern - check for more than one gem controlled component that is inoperative or for a string of...
- Door latch switch is causing the door ajar light/chime not to work properly
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Remote keyless entry- rke inoperative- vehicles built through 10/30/96
- Transfer case- binding or shudder- diagnostics- vehicles with 4.0L engine- service tip
- Driveline wind-up in 4-AUTO mode
- The 1997 explorer 4.0L sohc is the only vehicle equipped with a new style (black plastic) dpfe sensor
- Engine may exhibit a hiss/whistle at tip-in from the throttle body/iac area of the engine
- Some vehicle engine compartment decals may incorrectly list 10W30 for oil viscosity
- Vehicles with rear crankshaft seal oil leaks
- 4.0L sohc engine comes from the factory with single platinum plugs
- Radiators may exhibit a coolant leak at the end tank seals in cold temperatures
- Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature
- When servicing the lamp outage module (LOM) on a vehicle please verify if the vehicle has 1) an...
- Driveline wind-up in "4-AUTO" mode
- The ngs displays incorrect date for the ing gem pid on the vehicles
- As of 1/7/97 the automatic shift lock feature tag that was affixed around the gear selector, has been...
- Exhaust noise heard in the passenger compartment most present at tip-in a nd cruise after ssm 5238 has...
- The vehicle will shift 1,2,3,4,5 regardless of throttle postion
- When performing TSB 96-24-16, the existing transfer case vibration damper should not be adapted and...
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompanied with a...
- Some 4.0L engines with block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block
- Vehicles exhibiting a pulsating, cyclical type of noise coming from the front axle tube area from 0 to 45 mph
- Various vehicles may experience a high pitched whistle during heavy acceleration at 3800-5000 RPM when...
- Block heaters may experience coolant leaks due to interference with the block
- Exhibiting a pulsating, cyclical type of noise coming from the front axle tube area from 0 to 45 mph
- Vehicles may experience a high pitched whistle during heavy acceleration at 3800-5000 RPM when engine is warm
- Vehicles may exhibit reverse operating characteristics when switching the air suspension switch from...
- Exhaust noise heard in the passenger compartment most present a tip-in a nd cruise after ssm 5238 has been...
- The vehicles will shift 1,2,3,4,5 regardless of throttle position
- Performing TSB 96-24-16, the existing transfer case vibration damper should not be adapted and reinstalled...
- 4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping...
- The ngs displays incorrect data for the ign gem pid on the vehicles
- Increased throttle efforts may be noted on some 4.0L sohc equipped vehicles due to throttle plate alignment
- Front axle vent leaks on 1997 exsplorers built before 11/1/06
- Customers report inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature
- When servicing the lamp outage module (LOM) on the above vehicles please verify if the vehicle has 1) an...
- Revised vent tube for 1995-97 explorers & mountaineers with water ingestion into transfer case
- Procedure to purge potential water contamination from transfer case
- Vehicles built prior to 10/1/96 may have been built with wrong temp gauge system parts
- Transfer case bind or shudder
- Binding/axle wind-up at low speed
- Power locks cycle by themselves remove each power lock switch and measure the open resistance
- Cold engine knock/tick noise
- 4.0L ohv/sohc 4X4 explorers with transfer case bind or shudder
- Revised vent tube for vehicles with water ingestion into transfer case
- Lamp outage module (LOM) on the vehicles- please verify if the vehicle has: 1) an aftermarket kit for...
- Inoperable remote entry or keyless entry feature
- Transfer case- water ingestion through vent tube
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- When a rear hego (CMS) concern is noted, please check the rear cms hego for wire chafing/damage and loose...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Transmission - E40D - 4R70W - 4R44E - 5R55E - new digital transmission range sensor - diagnosis service tip
- Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust manifold impingement noise
- Instructions for diagnosing faulty ABS sensors
- Driveshaft design may cause floorpan vibration while at highway speeds or with throttle wide open
- Cold engine knock/tick noise
- Concern of binding/axle wind-up at low speed
- Vehicle lean
- Vehicle may exhibit an exhaust manifold impingement noise
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Firestone P235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph
- Tensioner rattle
- Thump/clunk noise in turns or over bumps may be caused by the kevlar patch wearing through on the torsion...
- Information for all base engine concerns of 4.0L sohc engines
- Owners guide advises to use a FL-1A oil filter, FL-1A is incorrect
- Concern of a tensioner rattle w/ 4.0L sohc, install a 1 inch shorter motorcraft belt (p/n F19Z-8620-C)
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds
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