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2000 Ford EXPLORER SPORT
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: Jan 22, 2001–May 16, 2008.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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May 16, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CSP-08B01

NHTSA communication ID: 10026389

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE

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

Source record 10026389 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
Dec 13, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

042419

NHTSA communication ID: 10014096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.

Source record 10014096 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 10, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

02138

NHTSA communication ID: 635998

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT), SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS WITH POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 635998 at NHTSA
Sep 15, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03181

NHTSA communication ID: 10004027

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10004027 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16437

NHTSA communication ID: 10008359

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - REPLACE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM EUC. *MJ

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10008359 at NHTSA
Sep 2, 2002Service 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
Aug 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16131

NHTSA communication ID: 636151

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT SERVICE FOR AN AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND B1998 SET. *TT

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 636151 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16021

NHTSA communication ID: 636212

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1233 AND C1234 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR OUTPUT FAILURES) IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 636212 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15910

NHTSA communication ID: 637803

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH BRAKE VIBRATION, ROUGHNESS AND / OR GRINDING NOISE, AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR CORROSION. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.

Source record 637803 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15887

NHTSA communication ID: 637755

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION IN MANUAL 1 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 (GEAR 2 INCORRECT RATIO) OR P0733 (GEAR 3 INCORRECT RATIO). *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 637755 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15859

NHTSA communication ID: 637710

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4WABS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1233 AND C1234 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SENSOR OUTPUT FAILURE). *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 637710 at NHTSA
Apr 29, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0282

NHTSA communication ID: 637922

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 9/15/2001 MAY EXHIBIT LOW LINE PRESSURE READINGS WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 2ND GEAR, NO 3RD GEAR, NO ENGINE BRAKING IN MANUAL 1ST AND SLIPPING SHIFTS AND / OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 637922 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0245

NHTSA communication ID: 636065

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 636065 at NHTSA
Feb 18, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0232

NHTSA communication ID: 630636

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 (RANDOM MISFIRE) OR P0301. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 630636 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15567

NHTSA communication ID: 630105

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630105 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15040

NHTSA communication ID: 630022

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING 1997 THROUGH 1999 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630022 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15496

NHTSA communication ID: 630605

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 23, 2001 MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630605 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15422

NHTSA communication ID: 630442

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR OR MORE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630442 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15406

NHTSA communication ID: 630418

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH REAR WIPERS THAT DO NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAN THE BACK GLASS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 630418 at NHTSA
Oct 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

012113

NHTSA communication ID: 627774

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.

Source record 627774 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01205

NHTSA communication ID: 627927

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 627927 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15217

NHTSA communication ID: 625759

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON SERVICE PARTS FOR HARD START CONDITION. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 625759 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15155

NHTSA communication ID: 624934

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Source record 624934 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15006

NHTSA communication ID: 622817

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES MAY MAKE A START-UP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 622817 at NHTSA
Apr 30, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0186

NHTSA communication ID: 619276

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.

Source record 619276 at NHTSA
Jan 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01110

NHTSA communication ID: 618083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 618083 at NHTSA