Rear axle date code inspection and service
Ford technical service bulletin 04B15 for 2002-2004 Ford Explorer, 2002-2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003-2004 Lincoln Aviator.
- Bulletin number
- 04B15
- Component
- Power train: axle assembly
- Summary
- Rear axle date code inspection and service. Vehicles may have been built with an improper mix of rear axle lubricant and friction modifier additive. If so, the customer may experience noise and vibration while driving. Tt mj
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,623 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2002-2004 200220032004
- Mercury Mountaineer 2002-2004 200220032004
- Lincoln Aviator 2003-2004 20032004
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