2015 Ford Explorer Technical Service Bulletins

124 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10091140Jun 16, 2016Equipment, Engine. 2013-2017 explorer, taurus, mks exhaust studs not missing
• 10205031Apr 20, 2016Equipment. Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
• 10183767Apr 20, 2016Electrical system. Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (FDIM) or an improper software configuration of the FDIM.
• 10183749Apr 5, 2016Electrical system. In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
• 10205012Mar 18, 2016Engine, Engine cooling. Harsh Engagement during elevated idle - Ambient temperature below -9 C. Some 2013-2015 Explorer vehicles located in Russia and equipped with a 3.5L Twin independent variable camshaft time (Ti-VCT) EFNGINE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH ENGAGEMENT DURING ELEVATED IDLE. tHE CONDITION USUALLY OCCURS WHILE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW -9 c.
• 10075277Mar 18, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. HARSH ENGAGEMENT DURING ELEVATED IDLE - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BELOW -9 °C ISSUE Some 2013-2015 Explorer vehicles located in Russia and equipped with a 3.5L Twin independent Variable Camshaft Timing (Ti-VCT) engine, may exhibit a harsh engagement during elevated idle. The condition usually occurs while ambient temperature is below -9°C. ACTION Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration…
• 10205010Mar 17, 2016Engine, Fuel system. 2.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor
• 10075275Mar 17, 2016Fuel system. 2.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2014 Focus ST and Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit fuel odor originating from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Is the vehicle a 2016 Escape or MKC? a. Yes - check the vehicle build date. Was the…
• 10204987Feb 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags, Equipment, Body and structure, Fuel…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
• 10204986Feb 5, 2016Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system, Transmission and…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
• 10204979Oct 20, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 2.0 GTDI/2.3L - Front wheel drive - Bibration and/or grinding/banging/clicking noise
• 10074660Oct 20, 2015Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10058616Aug 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission
• 10058235Jul 23, 2015Air bags. Ford explorer 2014-2016: bulletin information involving vehicles equipped with second row inflatable seat belts may exhibit an airbag warning light illuminated with dtc b141b and b141c.
• 10058233Jul 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford explorer 2015: bulletin information on some vehicles exhibit, at higher speeds, wind noise coming from the windshield cowl panel grille area.
• 10059062Jul 1, 2015Steering. Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. Model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx, 2013-15 super duty, explorer, taurus, mks, mkt, 2015 f-150, mkz, mkc, 2011-15 mkx.
• 10058625Jul 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: some vehicles transmission will experience, after a cold soak or an extended period with engine off, a 2-3 shift hesitation due to possible hydraulic circuit drain. Model 2013-16 various vehicles.
• 10058601Jul 1, 2015Steering. Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self test. Model 2011-15 fusion f-150, explorer, taurus, super duty, mkz, mkc, mks, mkt, mkx.
• 10057834Jul 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.
• 10058219Mar 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford explorer 2011-2015: bulletin information regarding the front glass window chattering up/down while traveling. The front window regulator motor needs to be replaced.
• 10057831Jan 9, 2015Vehicle speed control. Ford: certain 2013-2015 ford fusion and taurus, 2011-2015 ford explorer, 2013-2014 ford edge and flex, 2013-2015 lincoln mks, mkx, and 2013-2014 lincoln mkt vehicles may experience problems with the cruise control speed that doesn't match the speedometer speed.
• 10058153Dec 12, 2014Engine cooling. Ford explorer 2012-2015, ford taurus 2013-2015: some vehicles equipped with 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection engines built before 10/05/2014 may have lack of power and malfunction illuminated lamp code due to ambient temperatures below 0 degrees celsius.
• 10056924Jul 22, 2014Equipment. Ford: there is an exhaust odor in vehicles when auxiliary climate control system is on and it smells like sulfur. Model 2011-15 explorer.
• 10056901Jul 22, 2014Equipment. Ford: when auxiliary climate control system is on, an exhaust odor, like sulfur, can be smelled. Model 2011-15 explorer.

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