2001 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins

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

• May 16, 2008 Service bulletinFord: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
• 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
• 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
• Dec 13, 2004 Service bulletinRevised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
• Sep 6, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
• Aug 9, 2004 Service bulletinRattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 RPM - 4.0L sohc engine
• 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...
• Jan 26, 2004 Service bulletinStreamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble...
• Nov 10, 2003 Service bulletinLow line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
• Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinFuel signal to instrument cluster service tip
• Sep 29, 2003 Service bulletinRattle/buzz sound from under the vehicle on 4.0L single overhead cam (SOHC) engines
• Sep 15, 2003 Service bulletinRemote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
• Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinAn uncommanded shift to 4X4 low
• Jul 1, 2003 Service bulletinPostal fleet vehicles equipped with 4.0L fe engine may exhibit a low oil pressure gauge reading, check...
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinVarious noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving
• 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
• Jan 5, 2003 Service bulletinNew service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
• Oct 28, 2002 Service bulletinExcessive sulfur smell from exhaust
• Oct 22, 2002 Service bulletinIncorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinPaint-premature clearcoat cracking-service tips
• Sep 2, 2002 Service bulletinLamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit repeat service for air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble code B1994 (driver...
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit repeat service for an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and...
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinExperiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
• May 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion
• Apr 29, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc (single over-head cam) engine may exhibit a primary timing chain...
• Apr 29, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
• Apr 29, 2002 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) blows cold air from the floor ducts...
• Apr 15, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on diagnosing engine rattle noise from primary chain drive area between 2000-3000 RPM on cold...
• Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinCertain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
• 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
• Feb 18, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0L sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic...
• Jan 21, 2002 Service bulletinSome engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on vehicles exhibitng fuel line damage due to pinching/squeezing of the fuel return line
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding malfunction indicator light illuminating with diagnostic trouble code P0300/P0301
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4 door vehicles with the autolamp feature may exhibit a condition of the headlamps staying on all the...
• Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or...
• Dec 10, 2001 Service bulletinEngine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with spark knock noise or chain rattle noise between 2000-3000 RPM, during cold engine operation only
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0457 (gross leak...
• Dec 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles built before april 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or...
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass
• Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank condition after sitting for an hour or more
• 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 4.0L sohc may exhibit an engine oil leak condition, coming from the oil pan or ladder frame area
• Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble...
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble...
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation on service parts for hard start condition
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome postal vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp with a diagnostic trouble code P0442
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
• Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome 4X4 vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint
• 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 multifunction switch part number clarification
• Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles the rear wiper arm fails to clean back glass
• Jul 9, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
• Jul 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles with fewer than 10,000 miles may exhibit grease oozing from the front driveshaft cv joint
• Jul 1, 2001 Service bulletinExhibiting drivability conditions or check engine lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0455...
• Jun 11, 2001 Service bulletinSome 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the...
• 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 bulletinOn some u.s
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions or check engine lamp (MIL) illuminated with a diagnostic...
• May 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
• Apr 30, 2001 Service bulletinOn some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
• Apr 11, 2001 Service bulletinField action for certain usps vehicles built with incorrect front axle to frame horizontal bolts
• Apr 2, 2001 Service bulletinVehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise between 2000 -...
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
• Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with the 4.0 sohc engine may exhibit a primary chain rattle noise (sometimes...
• Mar 19, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) accompanied by a...
• Mar 5, 2001 Service bulletinHigh-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64...
• Jan 22, 2001 Service bulletinAir bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or B1998 stored in memory
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmission may exhibit the tcil on with diagnostic trouble code P0741...
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with engine ticking sound/noise
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with broken thermostats on engines
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome 4.0L vehicles with A4WD built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry...
• Jan 1, 2001 Service bulletinSubject pertaining to broken thermostat
• Nov 27, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with...
• Nov 13, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
• Nov 1, 2000 Service bulletinFord motor company is providing additional coverage for the 4.0L sohc camshaft chain tensioner and lower...
• Nov 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with possible...
• Nov 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with...
• Oct 16, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
• Oct 2, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration or while turning
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinSubject pertaining to supplemental tire inflation label
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial...
• Sep 1, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding pop / creak noise from the rear underbody while driving
• Jul 10, 2000 Service bulletinSubject regarding vibration, shake, resonance noise at speeds above 72 km/h (45MPH)
• Jun 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the front lower door hinge(s) when opening or closing the doors
• Apr 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
• Apr 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a cooling system leak due to a broken constant tension clamp
• Apr 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no start condition when attempting to start the vehicle
• Apr 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may come in for a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code P0171...
• Mar 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle pinion oil seal
• Mar 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome 2000 and 2001 model year vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the inside diameter of the rear axle...
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit one or all power windows inoperative, all or one of the power door locks...
• Jan 1, 2000 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with 5.0L engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light (MIL) on with possible...