2005 Ford Expedition Technical Service Bulletins

66 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Ford Expedition. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11005305Jul 24, 2024Wheels. This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE).
• 10235153Apr 4, 2023Body and structure. For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist.
• 10214754Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to remove and cap the vacuum supply line or to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn…
• 10181917Oct 16, 2020Equipment, Wheels, Electrical system. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE). To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to remove and cap the vacuum supply line.
• 10177863Jul 13, 2020Body and structure. This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10155551Feb 7, 2019Body and structure. Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition
• 10143079Jun 1, 2018Equipment, Engine. Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only camshaft/camshaft roller follower(s) requiring replacement, replace all of the camshaft roller followers on both banks/cylinder heads with part number 3L3Z-6564-A, not just the…
• 10109021Apr 24, 2017Electrical system. When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4L 3v or 6.8L 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. Replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. The updated 'brown' spark plug boots are longer than the black boots to accommodate a running change in the spark plug length. The ignition coil bodies and spring/resistor are transferable…
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10056148May 30, 2014Engine. Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
• 10048099Aug 1, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. Models 2003-05 thunderbird, 05-06 mustang, 06-08 fusion, 04-05 explorer, 05-06 expedition, 05-07 f-150; 2003-06 ls, 06 zephyr, 05-06 navigator; 06-08 milan.
• 10032614Apr 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: some hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent red triangle on and stop safely now message displayed on the message center, accompanied by a sudden rpm loss/no start with a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1a0c.
• 10028736May 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak.
• 10024141Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Ford lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer satisfaction program 07m08: certain 2005 model year f-150, f-super duty, expedition, and navigator vehicles with 5.4l 3v engines-extended warranty coverage on fuel injectors. Csc was received. *nj updated 5/20/09.
• 10021072Feb 27, 2007Suspension. Air suspension performance - height sensor linkage arm disengaging.
• 10021048Feb 27, 2007Engine cooling. Spark plug removal instructions - 5.4 3v.
• 10020792Jan 16, 2007Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found.
• 10020676Dec 20, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift.
• 10020132Jan 1, 2006Brakes. BRAKE SHUDDER.
• 10019384Jan 1, 2006Tires. Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up.
• 10019383Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. 5.4l 3v with p030x and/or p0316 accompanied by spark knock.
• 10019378Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
• 10019064Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Various electrical concerns - 3 block auxiliary relay box 1 chafing - service tip.
• 10014100Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
• 10013301Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Brake shudder (rotor thickness variation) due to the new low dust front brake lining used in production, or new linings that were installed per tsb 04-05-02.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10018052Oct 7, 2005Seats. Drivers front power seat will not move forward or rearward.
• 10017805Oct 3, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window wiper inoperative.
• 10018069Sep 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole.
• 10017859Jul 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A clunk/thump noise from the rear when the transmission is engaged or shifted, during a change in vehicle direction or on acceleration.
• 10017926Jun 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Clunk/grind/thump noise from rear of vehicle when transmission is shifted - vehicles built before 6/13/2005.
• 10017924Jun 7, 2005Body and structure. Clunk/grind/thump noise - frame repair procedure.
• 10017920Jun 7, 2005Seats. Climate control seat heat function inoperative - vehicles built prior to 3/24/2005.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10013393Jun 7, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing. *eh vehicles built through 4/25/2005 - 5.4l 3v engine.
• 10017923Jun 1, 2005Electrical system. Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips.
• 10014668May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle seal leaks.
• 10017892Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10017888Apr 1, 2005Steering. Steering wheel at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher.
• 10014701Apr 1, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent concerns of mil on with various dtcs hard start long crank runs rough and or no crank. *eh oasis april 2005.
• 10014662Mar 7, 2005Engine cooling. Lack of power on acceleration - may also be described as transmission slipping, lack of upshift or a hesitation - vehicles built 1/20/2005 - 5.4l 3-valve engine.
• 10014654Mar 7, 2005Equipment. Noise from a/c (air conditioning) or insufficient a/c cooling.
• 10014642Mar 7, 2005Seat belts. Inability to disable the supplemental safety belt warning chime (beltminder).
• 10014661Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Crank no start long crank or erratic crank.
• 10014659Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles.
• 10014639Mar 1, 2005Tires. Tire pressure monitor system.
• 10012977Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Tiny crack or cracks around the transfer case drain plug.
• 10012959Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly.
• 10012956Feb 1, 2005Seats. Climate controlled seat heating inoperative.

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