2000 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
266 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford Explorer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L sohc engine
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Driveability concerns, such as stalling when shifting from park to drive
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
- Rattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0L single overhead cam (SOHC) engines
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- An uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
- Postal fleet vehicles equipped with 4.0L fe engine may exhibit a low oil pressure gauge reading, check...
- 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
- Idle air control (IAC) valve diagnostic service tips
- 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...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Paint-premature clearcoat cracking-service tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code B1994 (driver...
- Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and...
- 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 equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- On some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) blows cold air from the floor ducts...
- Information on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 RPM on cold...
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- 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
- Some 4 door vehicles with the autolamp feature may exhibit a condition of the headlamps staying on all the...
- Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Concerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 RPM, during cold engine operation only
- Some vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or...
- Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank condition after sitting for an hour or more
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- 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
- Information on service parts for hard start condition
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise that may be perceived by the...
- Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up
- On some vehicles the rear wiper arm fails to clean back glass
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
- Some explorer / sport / sport trac equipped with a 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a start-up noise condition...
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the...
- Some vehicles with 4.0L sohc engines may make a start-up noise from the left front of the engine
- Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes C1230, C1229, or C1237
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) accompanied by a...
- High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64...
- Subject regarding 4.0L engine hotline phone numbers
- Some vehicles with A4WD may exhibit a vibration / moan at highway speeds
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors
- Information on replacing a gem module on 4X4 vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc, ohv and the neutral tow kit
- Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or B1998 stored in memory
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmission may exhibit the tcil on with diagnostic trouble code P0741...
- Vehicles may experience start up timing chain noise
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Some 4.0L vehicles with A4WD built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry...
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Subject regarding owner notification suppllemental program for vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines -...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with...
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with possible...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with...
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning
- Subject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label
- Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial...
- Subject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving
- Subject regarding vibration, shake, resonance noise at speeds above 72 km/h (45MPH)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower door hinge(s) when opening or closing the doors
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may experience a vibration or buzz at the accelerator pedal
- Information regarding multifunction switch replacement
- 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 exhibit driveability conditions where the diagnosis leads to replacement of the fuel...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no start condition when attempting to start the vehicle
- Some vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P0171...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driviability conditions where diagnosis leads to replacement of the fuel pump...
- Some vehicles may experience a squawking/eeking noise that may be heard from the clutch on acceleration...
- Experiencing a vibration or buzz at the accelerator pedal
- Some vehicles built through 11/22/99 and equipped with 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit various driveability...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal
- Some vehicles equipped with the premium AM / FM / cassette / single cd (pioneer T100I radio) may exhibit a...
- Concerns with vibration or buzz at accelerator pedal
- Some 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle...
- Vehicles equipped with the premium AM / FM / cassette / single cd (pioneer T100I radio) may exhibit a...
- Vehicles may experience buzzing and or grinding noise during 2-3 shift- vehicles equipped with M50D...
- Transmission fluid leak at the radiator cooler line fitting
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds
- For vehicles exhibiting a vibration at highway speeds, engineering is currently investigating this issue...
- 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 with 4.0L sohc engine and built prior to 9/21/99 may exhibit a vibration or buzz felt...
- Engineering is currently investigating concerns with vehicles exhibiting a vibration at highway speeds
- 4.0L ohv engine equipped vehicles may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors
- 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
- The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm-up.
- Front axle pinion lil seal leaks.
- Vivration due to tire/wheel imbalance.
- Multiple electrical functions inoperative.
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at highway speeds
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engine and built prior to 11/23/99 may exhibit a hesitation on...
- 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
- Vehicles may exhibit multiple electrical functions becoming inoperative
- Vehicles equipped with M5OD R1 transmissions mat exhibit a 2-3 upshift grind
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L/4R70W transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the radiator...
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with possible...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a "no 2-STEP unlock" or a false diagnostic trouble code B1834 (door...
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off...
- 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 built between 12/1/1998 and 8/31/1999 equipped with 5.0L engine may exhibit a lack of heat,...
- 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...
- Information regarding the discontinuation of illuminated running boards
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping, snapping or ticking noise from the right a pillar / upper door hinge...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.
- Some vehicles equipped with rear load leveling system may exhibit an air suspension light on with...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Some vehicles may exhibit the left front power window inoperative
- Experiencing a popping, snapping or ticking noise from the right a-pillar / upper door hinge area whle driving
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch...
- 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 ohv or 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit various driveability symptoms due to...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag lamp on with side air bag diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and B1998 in...
- A condition may exist where the left front power window is inoperative
- Some vehicles may exhibit an air bag lamp on with side air bag diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or...
- 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...
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- Information on replacing the front bumper bracket
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal
- Owners of vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/99 may exhibit front windshield wiper activation without command
- Exhibiting a miss / rough idle with the malfunction indicator light (MIL) on and DTC P0340 in self test
- Some vehicles with A4WD built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0 - 45 mph
- Vehicles with automatic 4 wheel drive may exhibit multiple generic electronic module (GEM) functional concerns
- 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 lack of heat, exhaust sulphur smell and / or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic...
- Exhibiting a squeak type noise from the rear stabilizer bar while driving, especially when going over bumps
- Subject regarding discontinued running board lights
- 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 may exhibit a pop / creak noise from the right a pillar / upper door hinge area while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject
- Vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuse #18 open / power door locks cycling uncommanded
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a slight hesitation on acceleration during engine warm up
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a...
- Some vehicles may exhibit fuse #18 in the fuse junction panel intermittently going open
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration during engine warm up
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc engines may exhibit a slight hesitation on acceleration during...
- 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...
- Information on removing and / or replacing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes features of the ngs software version 16.1 is not...
- Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit a higher than normal base idle speed of 1200 - 1600 prm when vehicle is received...
- Concerns with squeak -type noise from the rear while driving or going over bumps
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc camshaft bolt torque
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine noise(cam chain noise)
- Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a battery leak concern
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off
- Some vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the rear axle during various drive modes at highway speeds
- 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 rear axle whine at highway speeds
- Information regarding radio lights and display flicker/flash with headlights on
- Information regarding power antenna discontinuation
- Information regarding neutral tow kit availability
- Subject on manual a/c system-blower works in high setting only
- 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 contact engineering with battery leak concerns
- Information regarding clutch squawk noise on take off
- Information regarding 4.0L sohc engine repair procedure update
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart (continued)
- Information regarding power antenna discontinued
- Information regarding neutral tow kit available
- Information regarding manual a/c system- blower works in high setting only
- 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)
- Concerns with outside passenger or driver side mirror slightly fulttering / shaking at highway speeds
- Subject pertaining to the sbds relative cam timing test which has been temporarily removed from use on...
- 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...
- Vehicles may exhibit an outside passenger or driver side mirror slight flutter / shake at highway speeds
- Concerns with 4.0L sohc engines equipped vehicles exhibiting an oil leak from the oil pressure switch boss...
- Information on replacing and removing the generic electronic module (GEM)
- Some vehicles may exhibit no 2-STEP unlock or a false diagnostic trouble code B1834 (door unlock disarm...
- Subject regarding the sbds relative cam timing test
- Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1
- Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibit higher than normal base idle speed of 1200 - 1600 RPM when the vehicle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear while driving, especially when going over bumps
- Service procedure for green service tagged 4R70W transmissions
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