2001 Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–164 of 164, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2000–Nov 1, 2001.
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Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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NHTSA communication ID: 630393
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EITHER A VERY HARD OR VERY SOFT CLUTCH PEDAL FEEL, AND/OR A DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING GEARS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
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SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
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SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE) IN SELF TEST. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
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SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
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SOME 4X2 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING WHEEL SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. THIS MAY BE DUE TO THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE ROAD SURFACE, WHICH IS AMPLIFIED BY THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE) IN SELF TEST. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
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SOME SUPERCREWS AND SPORT-TRAC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL BED EXTENDER MAY EXHIBIT BROKEN LOCKING PIN(S). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE HOLES NOT BEING COMPLETELY ALIGNED BEFORE INSERTING THE LOCKING PIN. *TT
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ON SOME SPORT AND SPORT TRAC VEHICLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2607 MAY OR MAY NOT BE SET IN THE ABS MODULE. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200-1400 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THIS HIGHER BASE IDLE STRAGETY IS NOW USED DURING PLANT / TRANSPORTATION OPERATION TO PREVENT SPARK PLUG FOULING. *TT
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SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SERVICE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING NIBBLE OR VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED / PARKING LOT TYPE STEERING MANEUVERS. *TT
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLING IDLE AND / OR AC CYCLING AT IDLE AND / OR AC LACK OF COOLING AT IDLE CONDITION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSISTENT 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. THIS NOISE MAY ALSO SOUND LIKE IT IS COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL DOOR TAB NOT FITTING INTO THE HOUSING SLOT. THIS MAY BE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCES BETWEEN THE FUEL DOOR AND FENDER OPENING. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.
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CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEALS TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING TO SPIN. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200-1400 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT
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SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 7/24/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AND / OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH D%TC P0125, DUE TO THE THERMOSTAT STICKING OPEN. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.
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SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEALS TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING TO SPIN. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE P235 / 75R15 WILDERNESS HT TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH, DUE TO TIRES SLIPPING ON THE WHEELS AND CHANGING INDEX POSITION. *TT