2005 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.

• Feb 7, 2019 Service bulletinCorrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
• Sep 21, 2016 Service bulletinThe Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
• Aug 1, 2012 Service bulletinFord/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling...
• Jul 10, 2012 Service bulletinFord/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and...
• May 1, 2009 Service bulletinFord: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal
• 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...
• Feb 27, 2007 Service bulletinMIL on with DTC P0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation
• Feb 26, 2007 Service bulletinMIL on with P0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinLimited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinNeutral tow capability -- service kit requirements
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp on with PCM diagnostic trouble code P0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code...
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinLow tire indicator on - TPMS system sensor wake up
• Jan 1, 2006 Service bulletinNeutral tow capability - service kit requirements
• Nov 14, 2005 Service bulletinWds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
• Oct 31, 2005 Service bulletinFuel gauge slow to update after refueling
• Oct 31, 2005 Service bulletinService engine soon lamp on with PCM DTC P0463, instrument cluster DTC B1201 and or fuel gauge drops to...
• Oct 7, 2005 Service bulletinNoise from rear wheel hub bearings
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletinA tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinAxle seal leaks
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinDriveline 1ST order vibration/boom/drone
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and electronic throttle control (ETC) lamps on with both diagnostic...
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinSafety belt retraction speed
• Jun 7, 2005 Service bulletinNo start/hard start on cold soak - 4.0L engine
• May 27, 2005 Service bulletinImproperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements
• May 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle seal leaks
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinNo start/hard start on cold soak
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinDelayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5R55S transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004
• Apr 1, 2005 Service bulletinWrench lamp on and no diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored
• Mar 7, 2005 Service bulletinFront seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating
• Mar 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinMaf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with EGR system module (ESM)
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinIncreased turning effort during low speed sharp turns false 4X4 engagement
• Feb 21, 2005 Service bulletinMIL on and/ or runs rough/misfire dtcs P0300-P0308 P0316 and or P0171/P0174 4.6L engine
• Feb 7, 2005 Service bulletin5R55S transmission fluid leaks from converter housing area
• Feb 1, 2005 Service bulletinAxle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinLiftgate glass applique damaged/cracked
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinOpen fuse F2.20 (5 amp) and/or F2.1 (30 amp) which may result in loss of function of several systems...
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinRear axle noise repair
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinBackglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinMIL on with DTC P0191 with or without various drivability symptoms and/or additional dtcs
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinVibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinThrottle pedal response on tip in vehicles built before 10/4/2004 equipped with a 4.0L engine
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinIncreased effort during low speed sharp turns on 4X4 vehicles
• Dec 31, 2004 Service bulletinWeld bonding procedure
• 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
• Nov 15, 2004 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0172 and/or P0175
• Nov 15, 2004 Service bulletinGear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park
• Nov 1, 2004 Service bulletinRough idle in drive
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinNo crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32F/0C)
• Aug 23, 2004 Service bulletinEngine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips