2006 Ford Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 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.

• 10243490Sep 7, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
• 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
• 10148819Oct 2, 2018Steering. This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
• 10143079Jun 1, 2018Engine, Equipment. 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…
• 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…
• 10055318Mar 1, 2014Brakes, Electrical system. Ford/mercury: to prevent harness damage, on some vehicles, resulting in contact with tire or suspension components, proper routing of wiring harness for wheel speed sensor is key. 2006-2010 explorer, mountaineer, explorer sport trac.
• 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.
• 10029205Jun 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. The f53 motorhome chassis is included.
• 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.
• 10026385Oct 23, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Ford/mercury: 4.0l/4.6l hard start/rough running; after long hot soak/dip in rpm when coming to a stop; built on or before 4/2/08. May exhibit a dip in rpm below normal idle level of 600 rpm on deceleration.
• 10024323Feb 1, 2008Brakes. Improved brake pedal feel and firmness.
• 10023992Dec 1, 2007Fuel system. Fuel fill--slow or early shut off--built before 11/28/2007.
• 10032229Oct 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Ford/mercury: some vehicles equipped with 6r60 transmissions may exhibit various transmission performance issues. When compared to other transmissions, some of the shift characteristics are different than previous models due to the 100% synchronous design of the 6r60.
• 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.
• 10022296Jul 25, 2007Steering. Lower steering column shaft pop/clunk noise.
• 10022287Jul 25, 2007Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Thumping/loud flutter - behind dash in defrost mode - lack of airflow to floor - manual a/c.
• 10022284Jul 25, 2007Seats. Front seat manual lumbar inoperative.
• 10021465Mar 7, 2007Other or unknown. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may not illuminate and diagnositc trouble codes (dtc's) may not be set when a certain sensor or network failures occur.
• 10021052Feb 27, 2007Fuel system. Mil on with dtc p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation.
• 10021040Feb 26, 2007Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Calibration update 4.0l - various symptoms - surge, hesitation, torque converter cycling, no up shift after forced downshift, and poor a/c performance.
• 10021038Feb 26, 2007Electrical system. Mil on with p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation.
• 10020792Jan 16, 2007Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0340, p0344, p0345, p0349. Are found.
• 10019816Apr 29, 2006Brakes. Abs light with dtc c1440.
• 10019911Apr 13, 2006Engine cooling. The lower radiator hose clamps may develop cracks or break due to a concern with the clamp coating. Customer satisfaction program 06b38 - lower radiator hose clamp replacement. *tt supplement I.
• 10020078Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. No start with instrument cluster inoperative.
• 10020006Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Anti-lock brake system / traction control / roll stability control indicator (abs / tc / rsc) warning lamp on with dtc c1440.
• 10019947Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
• 10019384Jan 1, 2006Tires. Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up.
• 10019381Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Brake drag condition.
• 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.
• 10019378Jan 1, 2006Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
• 10019029Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh or delayed 1-2, 2-1 and/or 3-2 shift.
• 10019028Jan 1, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Limited or restricted inward movement of exterior rear view mirror glass.
• 10019010Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Mil on with dtc p2004 through p2008, p151a, p2015, p202 - 4.6l 3v.
• 10018934Jan 1, 2006Other or unknown. Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
• 10018739Nov 14, 2005Electrical system. Ignition diagnostics. To include lincoln zephyr 2006.
• 10013388Oct 31, 2005Fuel system. Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling.
• 10018938Jan 1, 2005Wheels, Tires. Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
• 10018936Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Coolant leak -- heater hose connections.

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