2007 FORD EXPLORER Recalls (3)

Campaign:
07V181000 on 04/24/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
01/15/2007 - 03/19/2007
Affected:
11
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the two bolts that attach the steering gear assembly to the frame may have been over-tightened. this condition could result in one or both of the bolts fracturing, causing the steering gear to become loose.
Consequence:
This condition could cause "clunking" noise when steering as well as decreased steering effectiveness potentially resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace both the steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:
Ford recall no. 07s52.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.

Campaign:
10E043000 on 09/09/2010
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
294
Defect:
Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these seat covers are made of heavier thread and are not compatible with seats containing side airbags. the heavier seat cover could interfere with full deployment of the airbag in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
An improperly deployed airbag could result in serious injury.
Correction:
Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. the safety recall began on september 14, 2010. owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket marathon seat covers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on general motors, ford, chrysler, toyota, or nissan vehicles.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2007 FORD EXPLORER TSBs (21)

Bulletin:
061710
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Mil on with p0463 or erratic fuel gauge operation. *kb
Bulletin:
061713
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Calibration update 4.0l - various symptoms - surge, hesitation, torque converter cycling, no up shift after forced downshift, and poor a/c performance. *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:
0728
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Overheat indication and shift quality improvements - calibration update release - 4.6l 3v with 6r60 transmission equipped vehicles only. *kb
Bulletin:
0773
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Front seat manual lumbar inoperative. *kb
Bulletin:
0782
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Thumping/loud flutter - behind dash in defrost mode - lack of airflow to floor - manual a/c. *kb
Bulletin:
062414
Component:
012000 steering:column
Summary:
Lower steering column shaft pop/clunk noise. *kb
Bulletin:
19865
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation. *nj
Bulletin:
07253
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
Fuel fill--slow or early shut off--built before 11/28/2007. *nj
Bulletin:
08-2-8
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Improved brake pedal feel and firmness. *nj
Bulletin:
20144
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign. coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation. *nj
Bulletin:
TSB-08-9-5
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
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. *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-08-18-2
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
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. *
Bulletin:
SI-20005
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
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% s
Bulletin:
AS-21769
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
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:
ASI-44429
Component:
036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
SSM 46412
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
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 ide
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
Bulletin:
SSM 47331
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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 cam

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