2004 Ford Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

54 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Ford Explorer. 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.

• 10156863Feb 7, 2019Equipment, Body 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
• 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
• 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…
• 10048099Aug 1, 2012Electrical system, Engine. 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.
• 10045340Jul 10, 2012Engine. Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112.
• 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.
• 10023943Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
• 10021052Feb 27, 2007Fuel system. Mil on with dtc p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation.
• 10021038Feb 26, 2007Electrical system. Mil on with p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation.
• 10019947Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
• 10019384Jan 1, 2006Tires. Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up.
• 10019379Jan 1, 2006Fuel system. Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code p0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code b1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling.
• 10018934Jan 1, 2006Other or unknown. Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
• 10014100Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
• 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
• 10013388Oct 31, 2005Fuel system. Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling.
• 10018064Oct 7, 2005Suspension. Noise from rear wheel hub bearings.
• 10017860Jul 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
• 10017931Jun 7, 2005Engine cooling. No start/hard start on cold soak - 4.0l engine.
• 10014138Jun 7, 2005Seat belts. Safety belt retraction speed.
• 10013371Jun 7, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135.
• 10012952Jun 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Driveline 1st order vibration/boom/drone.
• 10013306May 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Improperly formulated transmission fluid that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagements. Customer satisfaction program 04b22. 5r55s/e & 5r44e transmission fluid additive. *tt supplement #1. *tt supplement #2. *tt supplement #3.
• 10014668May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle seal leaks.
• 10017905Apr 1, 2005Electrical system. Wrench lamp on and no diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored.
• 10017898Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004.
• 10017892Apr 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10017882Apr 1, 2005Engine cooling. No start/hard start on cold soak.
• 10014664Mar 7, 2005Seats. Front seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating.
• 10014659Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles.
• 10012953Feb 21, 2005Engine cooling. Mil on and/ or runs rough/misfire dtcs p0300-p0308 p0316 and or p0171/p0174 4.6l engine.
• 10012950Feb 21, 2005Steering. Increased turning effort during low speed sharp turns false 4x4 engagement.
• 10012947Feb 21, 2005Engine cooling. Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm).
• 10012938Feb 7, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 5r55s transmission fluid leaks from converter housing area. Diagnostic trouble code p1783 on vehicles built prior to 12/12/2004.
• 10012959Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly.
• 10013303Jan 24, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear power window(s) inoperative.
• 10018938Jan 1, 2005Wheels, Tires. Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
• 10018937Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Mil on with dtc p0191 with or without various drivability symptoms and/or additional dtcs.
• 10016832Jan 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Backglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp.
• 10016789Jan 1, 2005Suspension. Rear axle noise repair.
• 10013319Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Open fuse f2.20 (5 amp) and/or f2.1 (30 amp) which may result in loss of function of several systems including power seats, adjustable pedals and power door locks.
• 10014277Dec 31, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Increased effort during low speed sharp turns on 4x4 vehicles.
• 10013399Dec 31, 2004Engine cooling. Throttle pedal response on tip in vehicles built before 10/4/2004 equipped with a 4.0l engine.
• 10014165Dec 27, 2004Body and structure. Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
• 10014086Dec 13, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
• 10014062Dec 13, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
• 10013398Nov 15, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Gear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park.
• 10013383Nov 1, 2004Engine cooling. Rough idle in drive.
• 10013121Sep 6, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Front axle tube leak.
• 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.

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