2005 FORD EXPLORER Recalls (3)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 06E049000 on 06/04/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 27,176
- Defect:
- Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the 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:
- Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.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.
- Campaign:
- 07E104000 on 12/10/2007
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Affected:
- 1,657
- Defect:
- Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
- Correction:
- Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. the recall began on january 15, 2008.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. 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.
2005 FORD EXPLORER TSBs (54)
- Bulletin:
- 0485
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Liftgate glass applique damaged/cracked. service procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04105
- Component:
- 106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
- Summary:
- Axle seal leaks. leaks from rear halfshaft axle seal. service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04197
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0172 and/or p0175. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 031404
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
- Bulletin:
- 18171
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- No crank/no start condition when vehicle temperature is below freezing (32f/0c). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0527
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 5r55s transmission fluid leaks from converter housing area. diagnostic trouble code p1783 on vehicles built prior to 12/12/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0531
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0538
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Increased turning effort during low speed sharp turns false 4x4 engagement. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 0537
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Driveline 1st order vibration/boom/drone. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Mil on and/ or runs rough/misfire dtcs p0300-p0308 p0316 and or p0171/p0174 4.6l engine. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 18423
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 04B22
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 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 supp
- Bulletin:
- 18381
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04219
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and electronic throttle control (etc) lamps on with both diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p2135. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042112
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Rough idle in drive. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 042115
- Component:
- 081100 fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Fuel gauge slow to update after refueling. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 042212
- Component:
- 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Summary:
- Gear selector lever - increased effort to shift from drive to park. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04225
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Throttle pedal response on tip in vehicles built before 10/4/2004 equipped with a 4.0l engine. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 04189
- Component:
- 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
- Summary:
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042107
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 06216
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042421
- Component:
- 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
- Summary:
- Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04251
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Aluminum corrosion - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 04268
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Increased effort during low speed sharp turns on 4x4 vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 042616
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Weld bonding procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18466
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Axle whine howl. this includes 1997-05 ford vehicles. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 05416
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Front seat(s) slight movement when accelerating and/or decelerating. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18478
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Axle seal leaks. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 04262
- Component:
- 342000 communications:back up alarm
- Summary:
- False parking aid warnings. *tt update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 050618
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- Rear axle noise repair. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 05136
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Backglass difficult to close and an intermittent door ajar lamp. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 051017
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service engine soon lamp on with pcm dtc p0463, instrument cluster dtc b1201 and or fuel gauge drops to empty-vehicles built 8/2/2004 through 4/7/2005. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 18573
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- No start/hard start on cold soak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05618
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Rear axle noise repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05612
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Delayed or harsh reverse engagements - 5r55s transmission - vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05419
- Component:
- 342000 communications:back up alarm
- Summary:
- False parking aid warnings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0561
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Wrench lamp on and no diagnostic trouble code (dtc) stored. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 051016
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- No start/hard start on cold soak - 4.0l engine. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 051710
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Noise from rear wheel hub bearings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 18815
- Component:
- 104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Summary:
- A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 041601
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05252
- Component:
- 210000 trailer hitches
- Summary:
- Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05262
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Mil on with dtc p0191 with or without various drivability symptoms and/or additional dtcs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 052624
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 05213
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- 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. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0637
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0645
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 061710
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Mil on with p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 06167
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- Mil on with dtc p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 07212
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- 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. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-08-19-3
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- 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. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-12-7-4
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-12-8-1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SSM 46085
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 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
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