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Released 6/27/2019
2000 And Newer Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Vehicles - Aluminum Panel Corrosion

Released 4/23/2018
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2015 - Vehicles With Modular 4.6L, 5.4L Or 6.8L Engines - Determining Root Cause Of Engine Damage Due To Oil Pressure Loss.

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

Released 4/23/2018
Various Vehicles - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L 3 Valve - Engine Noise Upper End And/Or Rough Running - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement - Built On Or Before 8-Jan-2016

Released 4/23/2018
2003-2008 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODIES (ETB)EQUIPPED VEHICLES - HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM WITH OR WITHOUT MIL P0505 AND/OR P0506.

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2009 MULTIPLE VEHICLES - KEY HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

Released 4/23/2018
HIGH PITCHED WHINE NOISE COMING FROM A GROUNDED OUT SHIFT CABLE ON THE 5R55S TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR(TSS) OR INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR(ISS)

Released 9/25/2017
Various Vehicles - Module Programming and Reprogramming Procedures

Released 8/22/2017
2000 And Newer Ford, Lincoln And Mercury Vehicles - Aluminum Panel Corrosion

Released 4/27/2016
Multiple Vehicles - No PCM/Network Communication

Released 1/27/2016
2004 And Newer Vehicles Equipped With Flex Fuel Capability - Flex Fuel General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 11/24/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - Service Part Warranty (SPW) Radiator Identification General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/31/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac- Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Wire Harness Routing General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 5/3/2012
DRIVER OR PASSENGER POWER SEAT BINDING - GRINDING OR CLICKING NOISE DURING POWER SEAT OPERATION

Released 2/3/2010
ODOMETER DISPLAY READING MOMENTARILY FLIPS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF MESSAGE CENTER SCREEN

Released 10/20/2009
TRIP A/TRIP B ODOMETER AND/OR AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY RESETS UNINTENTIONALLY

Released 10/7/2008
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE—GRID BUTTON TERMINAL REPAIR

Released 4/24/2008
4.0L/4.6L—HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING—AFTER LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/2008

Released 1/7/2008
4.0L—PCM BRACKET BUZZ/HUM NOISE FROM CENTER/RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA

Released 12/6/2007
LOOSE OUTSIDE SEAT CUSHION SHIELD— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/1/2007

Released 9/24/2007
REAR POWER WINDOW MOTOR TSB 07-20-5 INOPERATIVE/STUCK IN THE UP POSITION

Released 9/24/2007
WATER LEAK IN HEADLINER/DOME LAMP AREA— TSB 07-20-6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF OPENING PANEL AND SAFETY CANOPY AIR BAG SYSTEMS—BUILT BEFORE 3/27/2007

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 3/27/2007
FRONT SEAT MANUAL LUMBAR INOPERATIVE

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 12/17/2006
CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L—VARIOUS SYMPTOMS—SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER A CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER A/C PERFORMANCE

Released 12/14/2006
DRIVER SEAT EASY ENTRY / MEMORY FEATURE ERRATIC OPERATION

Released 12/12/2006
A/C COMPRESSOR THUMP NOISE WITH 4.0L V-6

Released 11/9/2006
LOUD TICKING NOISE—3-VALVE ENGINES—STUCK LASH ADJUSTER

Released 10/7/2006
MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P2020—4.6L 3V

Released 8/14/2006
WIND / WHISTLE NOISE AT 40-70 MPH (64-113 KM/H)—LEFT MIRROR AREA

Released 7/10/2006
NO START WITH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INOPERATIVE

Released 5/20/2006
PARKING AID SPEAKER INOPERATIVE—DTCS C1742 AND C1743

Released 5/17/2006
WHEEL LIP MOULDINGS—POOR FIT TO BUMPER FASCIA

Released 3/25/2006
PIONEER NAVIGATION RADIO—SEEK FUNCTION INOPERATIVE—SERVICE TIP

Released 2/3/2006
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ROUTING ISSUE IN MICHIGAN

Released 2/1/2006
LIMITED OR RESTRICTED INWARD MOVEMENT OF EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR GLASS

Released 3/9/2005
INTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM—PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR—INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Released 2/23/2005
RATTLE—REAR LIFTGATE OVER BUMPS

Released 1/13/2009
IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS - BUILT BEFORE 5/31/2008

Released 1/18/2008
IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS

TSB Description

Released 1/7/2008
4.0L—PCM BRACKET BUZZ/HUM NOISE FROM CENTER/RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA

Released 8/16/2007
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE BREAKS— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2006

Released 12/2/2006
BRAKE DRAG

Released 9/6/2006
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM / TRACTION CONTROL / ROLL STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR (ABS / TC / RSC) WARNING LAMP ON WITH DTC C1440

Released 11/24/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - Service Part Warranty (SPW) Radiator Identification General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 5/28/2009
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK LEAKS - 4.0L ENGINE

TSB Description

Released 4/9/2009
4.0L COOLANT LEAK - RADIATOR - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/8/2006

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Released 3/25/2005
COOLANT LEAK—HEATER HOSE CONNECTIONS

Released 4/23/2018
New Wiring Repair Job Aid is available on PTS under the Service Tips tab

Released 4/23/2018
Dealer Installed Audio Upgrades

TSB Description

Released 4/23/2018
2003-2008 ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODIES (ETB)EQUIPPED VEHICLES - HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM WITH OR WITHOUT MIL P0505 AND/OR P0506.

Released 4/23/2018
2005-2009 MULTIPLE VEHICLES - KEY HARD TO TURN IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER

Released 4/27/2016
Multiple Vehicles - No PCM/Network Communication

Released 10/14/2015
Multple Vehicles - Wiring Repair General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 10/20/2009
TRIP A/TRIP B ODOMETER AND/OR AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY RESETS UNINTENTIONALLY

Released 10/7/2008
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE—GRID BUTTON TERMINAL REPAIR

Released 8/21/2008
MIL ON—P0506 AND/OR P0505—HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM

Released 3/5/2008
DISCHARGED BATTERIES—VEHICLES IN STORAGE/LIMITED USAGE

Released 2/27/2008
BATTERY SERVICE—OPERATION OF BATTERY EYE—CHARGING SERVICE TIPS

Released 12/14/2006
NO CRANK / STARTER TERMINAL FATIGUE

Released 10/7/2006
MIL ON WITH DTC P2004 THROUGH P2008, P151A, P2015, P2020—4.6L 3V

Released 8/15/2006
KEYPAD DIAGNOSTICS—DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY

Released 7/21/2006
AUDIO / NAVIGATION SERVICE AND ORDERING PROCEDURES

Released 2/14/2006
SATELLITE DIGITAL RECEIVER SYSTEM (SDRS) WITHOUT SOUND

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

Released 7/9/2012
DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION - HARD START

Released 10/26/2009
4.6L ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - DTC P0196 - COLD WEATHER DRIVING CONDITIONS - CALIBRATION UPDATE

TSB Description

Released 1/8/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/14/2008

Released 11/20/2008
DRIVELINE BUMP WHILE BRAKING - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)

Released 8/21/2008
MIL ON—P0506 AND/OR P0505—HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM

Released 8/1/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH TSB 08-16-10 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456

Released 4/24/2008
4.0L/4.6L—HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING—AFTER LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A STOP—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/2/2008

Released 2/19/2008
4.6L AND 6R60 TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY—BUMP WHILE BRAKING—VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY SYMPTOMS— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 6/6/2007
RCM FAULT REPORTING USING DTCS AND BIT-MAPPED PARAMETER IDENTIFIERS (PIDS)— SERVICE TIPS

Released 5/14/2007
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY AND A/C PERFORMANCE QUALITY SYMPTOMS—4.6L 3V 6R60 EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY

Released 12/18/2006
IGNITION DIAGNOSTICS

Released 1/27/2016
2004 And Newer Vehicles Equipped With Flex Fuel Capability - Flex Fuel General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 7/9/2012
DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION - HARD START

TSB Description

Released 10/7/2008
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE—GRID BUTTON TERMINAL REPAIR

Released 4/1/2008
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS—4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V

Released 2/29/2008
THUMPING/LOUD FLUTTER—BEHIND DASH IN DEFROST MODE—LACK OF AIRFLOW TO FLOOR— MANUAL A/C ONLY

Released 11/30/2007
FUEL FILL—SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF—BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 9/24/2007
WATER LEAK IN HEADLINER/DOME LAMP AREA— TSB 07-20-6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF OPENING PANEL AND SAFETY CANOPY AIR BAG SYSTEMS—BUILT BEFORE 3/27/2007

Released 12/18/2006
IGNITION DIAGNOSTICS

Released 12/2/2006
MIL ON WITH PCM DTC P0463 AND/OR IC DTC B1201—FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING

Released 10/17/2006
MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION

Released 1/3/2006
4.6L 3V MOAN/DROAN NOISE AND/OR FLOOR VIBRATION AT 1800 RPMS

Released 5/19/2008
A/C COMPRESSOR THUMP NOISE

Released 2/29/2008
THUMPING/LOUD FLUTTER—BEHIND DASH IN DEFROST MODE—LACK OF AIRFLOW TO FLOOR— MANUAL A/C ONLY

TSB Description

Released 6/8/2007
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR WHISTLE NOISE— TSB 07-12-6 VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 06/7/2007

Released 12/21/2006
HEATER CORE LEAKAGE AND ELECTROLYSIS (INFORMATION ONLY)

Released 12/12/2006
A/C COMPRESSOR THUMP NOISE WITH 4.0L V-6

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 12/11/2018
Various Vehicles - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L 3 Valve - Engine Noise Upper End And/Or Rough Running - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement - Built On Or Before 8-Jan-2016

TSB Description

Released 6/7/2018
Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 4/23/2018
2001-2015 - Vehicles With Modular 4.6L, 5.4L Or 6.8L Engines - Determining Root Cause Of Engine Damage Due To Oil Pressure Loss.

Released 4/23/2018
Various Vehicles - 4.6L/5.4L/6.8L 3 Valve - Engine Noise Upper End And/Or Rough Running - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement - Built On Or Before 8-Jan-2016

Released 4/23/2018
HIGH PITCHED WHINE NOISE COMING FROM A GROUNDED OUT SHIFT CABLE ON THE 5R55S TRANSMISSION SPEED SENSOR(TSS) OR INPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR(ISS)

Released 12/15/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Transmission Cooler Flush General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 12/8/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 11/24/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac - Service Part Warranty (SPW) Radiator Identification General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 8/31/2015
2006-2010 Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac- Front Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) Wire Harness Routing General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 11/2/2009
5R55S TRANSMISSION - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - VARIOUS DTC'S - WATER INTRUSION FROM A/C DRAIN INTO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID BODY CONNECTOR - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2009

Released 10/26/2009
4.6L ENGINE - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - DTC P0196 - COLD WEATHER DRIVING CONDITIONS - CALIBRATION UPDATE

Released 1/8/2009
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456 - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/14/2008

Released 11/20/2008
DRIVELINE BUMP WHILE BRAKING - BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H)

Released 10/10/2008
4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE—WITH CONTROL TRAC —SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION/DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS

Released 9/9/2008
HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE FROM THE REAR TSB 08-19-6 AXLE AREA—BUILT ON OR BEFORE 7/28/2008

Released 9/5/2008
UNITIZED SEAL DIAGNOSIS—LEAK / GREASE OIL TSB 08-19-3 SEPARATION—AXLE BEARING SEAL 8.8 IFS, 8.8 IRS, AND 9.75 IRS AXLES

Released 8/21/2008
MIL ON—P0506 AND/OR P0505—HESITATION/LOSS OF RPM/DIFFICULTY STARTING/LOW IDLE RPM

Released 8/1/2008
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH TSB 08-16-10 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0456

Released 3/7/2008
6R60/75—DTC-MECHATRONIC ASSEMBLY / POSSIBLE WRENCH LIGHT ON

Released 2/19/2008
4.6L AND 6R60 TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY—BUMP WHILE BRAKING—VARIOUS TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY SYMPTOMS— VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 11/30/2007
FUEL FILL—SLOW OR EARLY SHUT OFF—BUILT BEFORE 11/28/2007

Released 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

Released 6/8/2007
INTERMITTENT CONDITION—SHIFTER REQUIRES MANUAL OVERRIDE TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF PARK—VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 11/14/2006

Released 5/14/2007
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY AND A/C PERFORMANCE QUALITY SYMPTOMS—4.6L 3V 6R60 EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 12/18/2006
IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT HEAD GASKET FOR CERTAIN REMANUFACTURED ENGINES—SERVICE TIP

Released 12/17/2006
CALIBRATION UPDATE 4.0L—VARIOUS SYMPTOMS—SURGE, HESITATION, TORQUE CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER A CONVERTER CYCLING, NO UP SHIFT AFTER A/C PERFORMANCE

Released 11/9/2006
LOUD TICKING NOISE—3-VALVE ENGINES—STUCK LASH ADJUSTER

Released 5/10/2006
5R55S—TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK

Released 3/7/2006
WRENCH LIGHT ON—DTC P0783

Released 1/3/2006
4.6L 3V MOAN/DROAN NOISE AND/OR FLOOR VIBRATION AT 1800 RPMS

Released 12/9/2015
Multiple Vehicles - Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) General Service Bulletin (GSB)

Released 11/17/2008
VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE

TSB Description

Released 10/10/2008
4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE—WITH CONTROL TRAC —SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION/DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS

Released 2/14/2007
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS—TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT

Released 2/13/2007
LEATHER-WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL—LEATHER COMING LOOSE

Released 1/9/2007
MERCONâ ATF REPLACED BY MERCON (R) V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME POWER STEERING SYSTEMS

Released 12/24/2006
LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT POP / CLUNK NOISE

Released 7/3/2006
LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON—TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP

Released 5/17/2006
WHEEL LIP MOULDINGS—POOR FIT TO BUMPER FASCIA

Released 12/11/2018
Multiple Vehicle Lines - Revised Engine Oil Leak Diagnostic Procedure Using New White Fluorescent Dye

Released 10/17/2007
4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V—SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE—NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY

TSB Description

Released 7/18/2005
WIRING—SOLDERING AND CRIMPING REPAIRS— SOLDERING TIPS

Released 3/9/2005
INTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM—PAINT-TO-MATCH AND REPAIR—INTERIOR SPRAY PAINT AND ADHESION PROMOTER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

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