2015 FORD EXPLORER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
15V464000 on 07/23/2015
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
05/03/2015 - 05/22/2015
Affected:
7,165
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford taurus, ford flex, and lincoln mks vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015, lincoln mkt vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 4, 2015, to may 23, 2015. the affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence:
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. the recall began on september 4, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15c07.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V245000 on 04/25/2016
Component:
Suspension:rear
Manufactured:
01/16/2014 - 05/30/2014
Affected:
75,364
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford explorer vehicles manufactured january 17, 2014 to may 31, 2014. the affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
Consequence:
A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s18.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17E048000 on 08/28/2017
Component:
Suspension:rear
Affected:
630
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. these bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence:
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. it is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from ford dealers for the incorrect application. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17E048000 on 08/28/2017
Component:
Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Affected:
630
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain wheel hub bearing assemblies, part number hb5z-1104-c, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 ford explorer 4x2 vehicles. these bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Consequence:
A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. it is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from ford dealers for the incorrect application. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 FORD EXPLORER TSBs (56)

Bulletin:
TSB-14-0130
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Ford: when auxiliary climate control system is on, an exhaust odor, like sulfur, can be smelled. model 2011-15 explorer. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0130
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Ford: there is an exhaust odor in vehicles when auxiliary climate control system is on and it smells like sulfur. model 2011-15 explorer. *pe
Bulletin:
44856
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
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 t
Bulletin:
44863
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
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 sunroo
Bulletin:
14-0223
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
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 temperatur
Bulletin:
44985
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
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. *lj
Bulletin:
15-0111
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Ford explorer 2015: bulletin information on some vehicles exhibit, at higher speeds, wind noise coming from the windshield cowl panel grille area. *lj
Bulletin:
15-0113
Component:
141200 air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Summary:
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. *lj
Bulletin:
ASI-45211
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
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 du
Bulletin:
SB45277
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford: transmission fluid leak from converter housing area on police utility equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission *cn
Bulletin:
ASI-45239
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
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. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-45212
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
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, m
Bulletin:
15-0156
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-0045
Component:
Fuel/propulsion system (pws)
Summary:
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 exh
Bulletin:
16-0047
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
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 eng
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0139
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer, escape, fusion, mustang, mkz, mkx, navigator, transit and transit connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0l, 2.5l, 3.5l or 3.7l gasoline engine and built on
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0144
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2014-2015 explorer and taurus vehicles equipped with a 3.5l or 3.7l ti-vct engine may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0138 and/or p0158 stored in powertrain control module (pcm) memory. follow the service
Bulletin:
SSM 46132
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
Bulletin:
SSM 46153
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Setting the correct tire inflation pressure is an important step in the pre-delivery process and during routine maintenance intervals. recent customer clinics revealed that most every vehicle in the clinics had the tire pressures set incorr
Bulletin:
SSM 45880
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
2013-2017 explorer, taurus, mks exhaust studs not missing
Bulletin:
SSM 46132
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
Bulletin:
TSB16-0097
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Some 2009-2010 f-150 and 2011-2016 explorer vehicles may have a seat cushion cover that appears loose near the front of the seat. this may be caused by the seat cushion cover j-retainer becoming disengaged from the seat cushion pan flange.
Bulletin:
SSM 45926
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
2013-2017 fusion/escape/mkz (excluding 3.7l), 2015-2016 edge/explorer (excluding 3.5l/3.7l), 2015-2016 mkc, and 2016 mkx vehicles (excluding 3.7l) equipped with all wheel drive (awd) may exhibit a leaking passenger side power transfer unit
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0166
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Supercedes tsb 16-0165: some 2011-2015 explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur, or that exhaust odors are entering the veh
Bulletin:
SSM 46253
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 edge with 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi), 2015-2016 mustang and f-150 with 5.0l engine and 2016 explorer equipped with 2.3l gtdi engine may exhibit oil leak at engine oil pressure (eop) sensor threads. it
Bulletin:
SSM 46281
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 edge/mkx, escape/mkc, fusion/mkz and explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 2.3l may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake manifold when attempting to remove the appearance cover. to redu
Bulletin:
SSM 46295
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. the new white fl
Bulletin:
SSM 46355
Component:
102300 power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator
Summary:
Multiple 2014-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f35 transmission and built on 1-jan-2014 and through 31-dec-2015 may exhibit harsh reverse engagement and harsh/delayed 3rd and 5th gear up/down shifts with no dtcs present. this may be due to a me
Bulletin:
SSM 46400
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
2011-2015 explorer and mkt vehicles requiring replacement of right front axle shaft no longer require installation of the center support bearing heat shield(7f469). the heat shield can be discarded.
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 46210
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
Bulletin:
TSB 17-0029
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some 2011-2015 explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur, or that exhaust odors are entering the vehicle cabin. this condit
Bulletin:
SSM 46522
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
2013-2017 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/taurus police/explorer/explorer police/continental vehicles equipped with a 3.5l or 3.7l engine, all wheel drive (awd) and a power transfer unit (ptu) that is being repaired or replaced for an inte
Bulletin:
SSM 46069
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some 2015-2016 vehicles equipped with 6f50/6f55 transmission built on 11/2/2015 and through 2/1/2016 may exhibit no reverse, 3rd and 5th gear and/or dtcs p0715, p0717, p0756 and/or p2701. this may be caused by the direct clutch snap ring ou
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 46102
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. this may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb
Bulletin:
TSB17-2124
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 explorer and 2015-2016 f-150 vehicles, equipped with 3.5l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engines may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2195, p2197, p2626, and/or p2629 stored in p
Bulletin:
17B25
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Certain 2013-2017 model year police interceptor utility vehicles - exhaust odor and carbon monoxide complaints
Bulletin:
17B25-S1
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Certain 2013-2017 model year police interceptor utility vehicles - exhaust odor and carbon monoxide complaints
Bulletin:
17M06
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Certain 2014 model year police interceptor sedan and 2014-2016 model year police interceptor utility vehicles - canister purge valve leaks
Bulletin:
17N03-AW
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Certain 2011-2017 model year explorer retail vehicles - carbon monoxide complaints
Bulletin:
17B25-S3
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Certain 2013-2017 model year police interceptor utility vehicles - exhaust odor and carbon monoxide complaints
Bulletin:
17N03-S1
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Certain 2011-2017 model year explorer vehicles - carbon monoxide concerns
Bulletin:
17-2222
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Some 2013-2016 explorer/police interceptor utility vehicles may exhibit delamination of the top edge of the front door trim panels. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
Bulletin:
SSM 46900
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use
Bulletin:
SSM 46905
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Some 2015-2018 explorer vehicles equipped with hankook brand tires may exhibit chipping, cutting and/or unusual or even accelerated tread wear. if the tire side wall is marked as: 255/50r20 105h ventus s1 noble 2 contact hankook technical s
Bulletin:
17N04
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Certain 2014-2015 explorer and 2014-2016 police interceptor utility vehicles - front door trim panel repair
Bulletin:
17B25-S4
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Certain 2013-2017 model year police interceptor utility vehicles - exhaust odor and carbon monoxide complaints
Bulletin:
SSM 47080
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
Bulletin:
SSM 47195
Component:
191000 tires:tread/belt
Summary:
Some 2015-2018 explorer vehicles equipped with hankook brand tires may exhibit tread wear that is not the result of vehicle alignment concerns. for customer satisfaction, hankook is offering pro-rated tire replacement for vehicles with less
Bulletin:
SSM 47201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 47230
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some 2007-2016 edge/mkx/flex/mkt/mkz/mks/taurus/police interceptor sedan/explorer/police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with awd and built on or before 30-jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed dr
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
SSM 47348
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Some 2013-2018 police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with a 3.7l twin independent variable camshaft timing (tivct) engine may exhibit an engine vibration and/or the engine mount leaking fluid. a revised engine mount (gb5z-6038-a) has
Bulletin:
SSM 47500
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some 2015-2017 explorer and police interceptor utility vehicles equipped with 3.5l ecoboost engines may exhibit a surge or hesitation condition at approximately 50-60 mph in 6th gear under light to moderate loads. if there are no dtcs store

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