2015 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
124 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2015 Ford Explorer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT...
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Toe Link Replacement Under Safety Recall 21S32, some...
- No reverse, 3rd and 5th gear with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0715,P0717,P0756 and/or P2701
- Certain 2014-2016 Model Year Explorer Vehicles 2nd Row Inflatable Seat Belt
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement Ref 21S32 Submitting Owner...
- This program provides a no-cost, one-time repair (if needed) to the rear wheel knuckles for six (6) months...
- Customer Satisfaction Program 21B11
- Customer Satisfaction Program 21B11 Certain 2014-2016 Model Year Explorer Vehicles 2nd Row Inflatable Seat...
- Inoperative roof opening panel motor
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Certain 2013 through 2017 Model Year Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles that are Registered...
- Certain 2013 through 2017 Model Year Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles that are Registered...
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers...
- Ssm 48619
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P013A and/or P013C...
- Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Intermittent multi-contour seat operation and/or massage and lumbar adjust inoperative from the seat...
- This SKU is a Suspension Lateral Link
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Loose driver side B-pillar front door upper moulding
- Inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor function at various fan speed settings
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles
- Inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision warning, and/or collision avoidance system with a...
- Front window glass that jumps/chatters during up/down movement
- 2015-2016
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the...
- Loose cushion cover corner and/or exposed foam on the 2nd row left 60 percent seat
- Ssm 47948 - 2010-2019
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Detached center console rear cup holder and/or the cover panel detached from the rear cup holder
- Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles
- For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related...
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration,...
- Reduced top speed after a transmission fluid service with unapproved fluid
- Surge or hesitation condition at approximately 50-60 MPH in 6th gear under light to moderate loads
- Engine vibration and/or the engine mount leaking fluid
- Propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or...
- Tread wear that is not the result of vehicle alignment concerns
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Certain 2013-2017 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- Delamination of the top edge of the front door trim panels
- Chipping, cutting and/or unusual or even accelerated tread wear
- Certain 2014-2015 Explorer and 2014-2016 Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- No start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement
- Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Retail Vehicles
- Certain 2014 Model Year Police Interceptor Sedan and 2014-2016 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2195, P2197, P2626, and/or P2629 stored in...
- 2013-2017
- Some 2011-2015 explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate...
- Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all...
- 2011-2015 explorer and mkt vehicles requiring replacement of right front axle shaft no longer require...
- Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6F35 transmission and built on 1-JAN-2014 and through...
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine...
- Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L may...
- Supercedes TSB 16-0165: some 2011-2015 explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with...
- Some 2015-2016 edge with 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI), 2015-2016 mustang and F-150...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during...
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a...
- Some 2014-2015 explorer and taurus vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L ti-vct engine may exhibit an...
- Some 2015-2016 F-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion,...
- Concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits...
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- No reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or DTCs P0715, P0717, P0756 and/or P2701
- 2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7L), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5L/3.7L), 2015-2016...
- Some 2009-2010 F-150 and 2011-2016 explorer vehicles may have a seat cushion cover that appears loose near...
- 2013-2017 explorer, taurus, mks exhaust studs not missing
- Blank screen
- Touchscreen navigation system
- In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been...
- Harsh engagement during elevated idle
- Harsh Engagement during elevated idle
- 2.0L ecoboost - fuel odor issue
- 2.0L Ecoboost
- 49 cfr
- 49 cfr
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 2.0 gtdi/2.3L
- Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6F50/6F55...
- Ford explorer 2014-2016: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with second row inflatable seat...
- Ford explorer 2015: bulletin information on some vehicles exhibit, at higher speeds, wind noise coming...
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition
- Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel...
- Ford: some vehicles transmission will experience, after a cold soak or an extended period with engine off,...
- Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming...
- Ford explorer 2011-2015: bulletin information regarding the front glass window chattering up/down while...
- Ford: certain 2013-2015 ford fusion and taurus, 2011-2015 ford explorer, 2013-2014 ford edge and flex,...
- Ford explorer 2012-2015, ford taurus 2013-2015: some vehicles equipped with 2.0L gasoline turbocharged...
- Ford: when auxiliary climate control system is on, an exhaust odor, like sulfur, CAN be smelled
- Ford: there is an exhaust odor in vehicles when auxiliary climate control system is on and it smells like...
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