2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Recall
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC TSBs (62)
- Bulletin:
- 0186
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 870197
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0358
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb
- Bulletin:
- 0335
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Idle air control (iac) valve diagnostic service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16610
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- No start, no communication with power train control module (pcm) using wds/ngs or a miss/buck/jerk while driving. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16623
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Excessive fuel gauge fluctuation while driving (qsf). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16879
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Squealing noise from the front brakes when the brakes are applied. the noise usually occurs with light brake pedal pressure and goes away with more pressure. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16735
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16761
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Slow fuel fill condition on certain vehicles built after 3/3/02. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16810
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough idle and/or check engine lamp due to closure hose which becomes loose or disconnected at the right hand cam cover. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 16835
- Component:
- 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
- Summary:
- Tailgate locking by itself when slammed shut or when the vehicle is being driven over rough roads. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0398
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17055
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Lacks power / black smoke / runs rough, usually with no malfunction indicator lamp on or diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17085
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Lack of air conditioner cooling. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03195
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Power rear window bounces back open when closing. 2004 sport trac model included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031912
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering wheel shudder during low speed turning maneuvers. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17166
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Squealing noise from the front brakes when applied. 2004 sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17167
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Multiple vehicles with 3.0l or 4.0l engines lacks power/runs rough/black smoke. 2004 sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17172
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Vibration/moan condition while driving at highway speeds (75-80 mph) on 4x4 vehicles equipped with a 4.10 axle ratio. 2004 sport trac included. *tt *mj
- Bulletin:
- 17198
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Wear-through condition on the abrasion sleeve of the upper radiator hose near the air conditioning accumulator or transmission fluid dipstick. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17200
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Vibration when driving 35-75 mph. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03203
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17253
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Water leak near the roof opening panel. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17254
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17280
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Generator whistle/hoot noise in cold ambient temperatures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17291
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Scraping noise from the right rear axle area usually while turning left. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0305
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Emissions recall 03e05: evaporative emissions canister fresh air inlet hose connector replacement.*mr
- Bulletin:
- 031912
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering shudder felt when turning, driving at slow speeds or at stop. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17647
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Paint peeling and/or bubbling on the center finish panel of the instrument panel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17544
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Generator noise in cold ambient temperatures. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 17579
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seat material ripping and/or separating at the seams. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03235
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Bed extender component replacement service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17376
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Lacks power/runs rough/black smoke condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17378
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Intermittent engine driveability issues. vehcles with automatic transmission built between 03/04/2002 and 12/01/2002. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 17379
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough idle, hesitation on cold engine tip-in and/or hesitation during a 5-3 downshift. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02222
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Noise-gear whine noise in 1st and 2nd gear only-vehicles equipped with 5r55e transmission and 4.0l engine only. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16395
- Component:
- 021100 suspension:front:stabilizer bar
- Summary:
- Squeak noise from the rear stabilizer bar link. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16396
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- No start/no communication-contact request. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16415
- Component:
- 034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Rear brake rotor rubs on backing plate / contact request. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16424
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- New tonneau cover lock cylinder retainer clips released for service. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16437
- Component:
- 036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 17777
- Component:
- 022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
- Summary:
- Rear leaf spring noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 16253
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Equipped with a hard tonneau cover. * mj
- Bulletin:
- 041910
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Oil leak from oil filter adapter - 4.0l sohc engine built before 4/1/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18254
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Speed control inoperative or not holding the set speed. oasis. various models including 2005 explorer, sport trac, mountaineer and aviator. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04166
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Power lumbar bladder expanding through back of seat. *ar
- Bulletin:
- 05310
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 16339
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Fast idle strategy to prevent spark plug fouling. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041810
- Component:
- 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary:
- 4x4 not engaging or intermittent 4x4 engagement - vehicles built prior to 4/1/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04213
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Squeaking noise from rear sway bar link. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04217
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042419
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042421
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042511
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Moan/vibration during air conditioning operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05-11-11
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Irregular tire wear. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 18719
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030508
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0427
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4.0l engine. *tt
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