2007 Ford Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2007 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, 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
• 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, 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…
• 10095858Feb 27, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police equipped with all wheel drive (awd) and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a ticking and/or knocking noise coming from the driveline area. To identify this noise, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 100-04, and follow the symptom chart. If the source of the noise is identified as the ptu and/or internal to the ptu…
• 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.
• 10039053Mar 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Brakes. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
• 10029205Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10024695Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign. Coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10023295Jul 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation.
• 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.
• 10021279Feb 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Overheat indication and shift quality improvements - calibration update release - 4.6l 3v with 6r60 transmission equipped vehicles only.

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