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Jun 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16900 NHTSA communication ID: 10002611
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLIMATE CONTROLLED (CC) SEAT MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE SHUTDOWN OF THE CC SEAT WHEN IT IS IN HEAD MODE ON THE SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT HEAT CYCLES. *TT
Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
Source record 10002611 at NHTSA Jun 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16885 NHTSA communication ID: 10002602
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
RAPID RATTLE, BUZZ, FLUTTER, OR GURGLE NOISE FROM THE MUFFLER. THIS CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS MOST PREDOMINANTLY WHEN VEHICLE IS WARM, OR UNDER A LIGHT LOAD, BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Source record 10002602 at NHTSA May 12, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
0398 NHTSA communication ID: 10002780
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10002780 at NHTSA May 12, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
0391 NHTSA communication ID: 10002774
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PROCEDURE TO SEPARATE INBOARD CV JOINT HALFSHAFTS FROM DIFFERENTIAL. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.
Source record 10002774 at NHTSA May 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16854 NHTSA communication ID: 10002763
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FRONT DOOR GLASS MAKING A POPPING NOISE AS IT ENTERS THE HEADER SEAL AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR OPENING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN THE CASE OF THE NAVIGATOR DRIVER'S DOOR, THE GLASS MAY BOUNCE OFF THE HEADER AND REVERSE TO A MID-POSITION. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10002763 at NHTSA May 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16853 NHTSA communication ID: 10002762
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FRONT CALIPER SEEPAGE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VIA THE QUICKER SERVICE FIX (QSF). *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.
Source record 10002762 at NHTSA Apr 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16806 NHTSA communication ID: 10002674
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. 2002-2003 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/AVIATOR ADDED. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10002674 at NHTSA Apr 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16762 NHTSA communication ID: 10002654
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
RIDE HEIGHT ANOMALIES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION, I.E. FRONT SUSPENSION LOWERING WHILE REAR RISES, DUE TO LEAKING SOLENOIDS.
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Source record 10002654 at NHTSA Mar 31, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
0364 NHTSA communication ID: 10001856
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FRONT AXLE GROAN OR HUM, AND/OR A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN OPERATED IN 2 HIGH MODE. *TT *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10001856 at NHTSA Mar 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16729 NHTSA communication ID: 10001959
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK BETWEEN THE RADIATOR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING (NOT THE COOLER LINE INTO THE FITTING), WHICH MAY RESULT IN A RESIDUE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE RADIATOR TANK AROUND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER FITTING. *TT *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10001959 at NHTSA Mar 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16726 NHTSA communication ID: 10001958
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR HALFSHAFT SEAL. *TT *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10001958 at NHTSA Mar 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16705 NHTSA communication ID: 10001947
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSIS. *TT *JB
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Source record 10001947 at NHTSA Mar 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16692 NHTSA communication ID: 10001940
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
GAUGES SWEEPING, POWER LOCKS CYCLING, HIGH TEMP/LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATING, ALARM SYSTEM ACTIVATING, RADIO/CD/DVD TURNING ON/OFF AND VARIOUS OTHER FUNCTIONS. *TT *JB
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10001940 at NHTSA Mar 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16683 NHTSA communication ID: 10001937
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10001937 at NHTSA Mar 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16675 NHTSA communication ID: 10001933
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REVERSE TILT-DOWN MIRRORS NOT RETURNING TO THE PRE-REVERSE POSITION AFTER SHIFTING TO REVERSE AND THEN TO DRIVE. *TT *JB
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.
Source record 10001933 at NHTSA Feb 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16642 NHTSA communication ID: 10002508
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
BRAKE SHUDDER/VIBRATION. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10002508 at NHTSA Feb 1, 2003 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16606 NHTSA communication ID: 10002491
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE LEAK. *TT
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10002491 at NHTSA Nov 11, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
02227 NHTSA communication ID: 10008310
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008310 at NHTSA Nov 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16430 NHTSA communication ID: 10008355
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LIMITED-SLIP REAR AXLE CHATTER NOISE - CONTACT REQUEST. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10008355 at NHTSA Nov 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16403 NHTSA communication ID: 10008334
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008334 at NHTSA Nov 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16400 NHTSA communication ID: 10008331
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10008331 at NHTSA Oct 14, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
02208 NHTSA communication ID: 10013060
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10013060 at NHTSA Oct 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16366 NHTSA communication ID: 10013085
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A/C EVAPORATOR CORE ICING. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10013085 at NHTSA Oct 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16336 NHTSA communication ID: 10013083
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1991 IN THE ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE - OMITTED FROM WORKSHOP MANUAL - PROCEDURE PROVIDED. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.
Source record 10013083 at NHTSA Oct 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16309 NHTSA communication ID: 10013078
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
HIGH SIDE PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FIXED SCROLL A/C COMPRESSOR. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10013078 at NHTSA Oct 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16308 NHTSA communication ID: 10013077
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VARIOUS 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PREMIUM CD-6 RADIOS - CD-6 SHUFFLE FEATURE BETWEEN DISCS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10013077 at NHTSA Oct 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16297 NHTSA communication ID: 10013072
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
MOONROOF WATER LEAK, INOPERATIVE - CONTACT REQUEST IN METRO DETROIT AREA. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10013072 at NHTSA Sep 2, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
02179 NHTSA communication ID: 10008583
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
BODY-BODY JOINT REINFORCEMENT MATERIAL-REPAIR PROCEDURE. *MJ
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.
Source record 10008583 at NHTSA Sep 2, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
02177 NHTSA communication ID: 10008581
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008581 at NHTSA Sep 2, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
02176 NHTSA communication ID: 10008580
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH.
Source record 10008580 at NHTSA Sep 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16242 NHTSA communication ID: 10008605
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CALIBRATION OF NAVIGATION RADIO ON PRE-DELIVERY VEHICLES. *MJ
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10008605 at NHTSA Sep 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16236 NHTSA communication ID: 10008604
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
STEERING WHEEL DISCOLORATION UNDER INVESTIGATION - CONTACT REQUEST. *MJ
Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
Source record 10008604 at NHTSA Sep 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16222 NHTSA communication ID: 10008601
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DOOR SQUEAK/RATTLE. *MJ
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 10008601 at NHTSA Aug 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16177 NHTSA communication ID: 636182
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DIAGNOSTICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1440 OMITTED FROM WORKSHOP MANUAL. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 636182 at NHTSA Aug 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16092 NHTSA communication ID: 636109
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POWER STEERING NOISE / VIBRATION FROM THE AREA OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP ACCOMPANIED BY BLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CAP. *TT
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Source record 636109 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16088 NHTSA communication ID: 636291
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR AXLE WHINE AT 50 AND 62 MPH IN COAST OR DRIVE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 636291 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16085 NHTSA communication ID: 636286
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SERVICE TIPS ON ON CHECKING FUSES 32, 33 AND 34. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Source record 636286 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16083 NHTSA communication ID: 636281
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE OR A TIRE LOSING PRESSURE MESSAGE IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. *TT
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 636281 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16079 NHTSA communication ID: 636279
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO-START CONDITION WITH NO FUEL PRESSURE PRESENT AND / OR FUEL PUMP CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0231 OR P0232. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 636279 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16076 NHTSA communication ID: 636273
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DIAGNOSTICS PROVIDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C2777 / C2778 (SENSOR CLUSTER CAN BUS FAILURE / SENSOR CLUSTER POWER SUPPLY FAILURE). *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 636273 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16075 NHTSA communication ID: 636271
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1991 (MODULE CALIBRATION FAILURE) OMITTED FROM THE WORSHOP MANUAL. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 636271 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16070 NHTSA communication ID: 636267
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X4S MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT AXLE GROAN OR HUM, AND / OR A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN OPERATED IN 2 HIGH MODE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 636267 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16047 NHTSA communication ID: 636247
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DYNBAMICS (IVD) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1998. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 636247 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16036 NHTSA communication ID: 636231
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE MAY 20, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT A CLICK NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR RELEASED. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Source record 636231 at NHTSA Jul 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16023 NHTSA communication ID: 636216
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEATHERING OF THE TREAD EDGES ON NEW TIRES AS RECEIVED FROM THE FACTORY. *TT
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 636216 at NHTSA Jun 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15951 NHTSA communication ID: 637432
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THIS SERVICE REMINDER IS IN REFERENCE TO LIFT (JACKING) POINTS. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 637432 at NHTSA May 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15940 NHTSA communication ID: 637850
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF RACK WIND NOISE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK.
Source record 637850 at NHTSA May 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15938 NHTSA communication ID: 637846
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 637846 at NHTSA Apr 1, 2002 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15809 NHTSA communication ID: 637535
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION ON USING NSG DIAGNOSTIC CARD VERSION 20.1 AND SERVICE CARD VERSION 10.2 WHEN SERVICING. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 637535 at NHTSA Not reported Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
062513 NHTSA communication ID: 10022299
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PARKING AID SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10022299 at NHTSA Not reported Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
061510 NHTSA communication ID: 10021072
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
AIR SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE - HEIGHT SENSOR LINKAGE ARM DISENGAGING. *KB
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Source record 10021072 at NHTSA Not reported Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
062013 NHTSA communication ID: 10020702
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE - DTC C1983. *KB
Source components: PARKING BRAKE.
Source record 10020702 at NHTSA