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2004 Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–28 of 28, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2003–Jan 1, 2006.

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Jan 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0645

NHTSA communication ID: 10019947

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10019947 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05252

NHTSA communication ID: 10018934

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT

Source components: TRAILER HITCHES.

Source record 10018934 at NHTSA
Oct 11, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-11-11

NHTSA communication ID: 10016814

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR. *SC

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 10016814 at NHTSA
Oct 7, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0427

NHTSA communication ID: 10018061

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10018061 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18719

NHTSA communication ID: 10017860

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 10017860 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042421

NHTSA communication ID: 10014138

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.

Source record 10014138 at NHTSA
May 27, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04B22

NHTSA communication ID: 10013306

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 SUPPLEMENT #3. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10013306 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05611

NHTSA communication ID: 10017899

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NO 3RD GEAR, DTC P0733 (3RD GEAR INCORRECT RATIO) AND FLASHING TCIL - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/23/2004. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10017899 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030508

NHTSA communication ID: 10017891

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10017891 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

052624

NHTSA communication ID: 10018938

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT

Source components: TIRES · WHEELS.

Source record 10018938 at NHTSA
Dec 27, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042511

NHTSA communication ID: 10014263

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOAN/VIBRATION DURING AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10014263 at NHTSA
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042107

NHTSA communication ID: 10014086

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10014086 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04217

NHTSA communication ID: 10013369

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10013369 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04213

NHTSA communication ID: 10013365

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR SWAY BAR LINK. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10013365 at NHTSA
Oct 4, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

041910

NHTSA communication ID: 10010719

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10010719 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

18254

NHTSA communication ID: 10010746

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SPEED CONTROL INOPERATIVE OR NOT HOLDING THE SET SPEED. OASIS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 EXPLORER, SPORT TRAC, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10010746 at NHTSA
Aug 23, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04166

NHTSA communication ID: 10011166

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER LUMBAR BLADDER EXPANDING THROUGH BACK OF SEAT. *AR

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.

Source record 10011166 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17779

NHTSA communication ID: 10008554

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STARTER NOISE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10008554 at NHTSA
May 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17777

NHTSA communication ID: 10008552

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR LEAF SPRING NOISE. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10008552 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

04L18

NHTSA communication ID: 10007007

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INSTALLED AND MUST BE REPLACED TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Source record 10007007 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17647

NHTSA communication ID: 10007416

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PAINT PEELING AND/OR BUBBLING ON THE CENTER FINISH PANEL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10007416 at NHTSA
Feb 9, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

031912

NHTSA communication ID: 10007369

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STEERING SHUDDER FELT WHEN TURNING, DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR AT STOP. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10007369 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17579

NHTSA communication ID: 10008139

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SEAT MATERIAL RIPPING AND/OR SEPARATING AT THE SEAMS. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 10008139 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17544

NHTSA communication ID: 10008115

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008115 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

041810

NHTSA communication ID: 10013112

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

4X4 NOT ENGAGING OR INTERMITTENT 4X4 ENGAGEMENT - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 4/1/2004. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE).

Source record 10013112 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03L17

NHTSA communication ID: 10008284

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD - SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 03L17. REVISED SMOG EMISSIONS INFORMATION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.

Source record 10008284 at NHTSA
Nov 24, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03235

NHTSA communication ID: 10008154

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BED EXTENDER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SERVICE TIP. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10008154 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17291

NHTSA communication ID: 10004933

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SCRAPING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT REAR AXLE AREA USUALLY WHILE TURNING LEFT. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10004933 at NHTSA