1992 Ford Explorer TSBs

67 manufacturer communications for the 1992 Ford Explorer sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1992 Explorer problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

67Communications

What the bulletins cover

Transmission & drivetrain18 bulletins
Engine12 bulletins
Wheels & tires5 bulletins
Brakes & stability5 bulletins
Body & structure5 bulletins
Electrical4 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 67 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Transmission & drivetrain 03148 July 21, 2003

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED.

Suspension 16735 April 1, 2003

VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING.

Engine 02142 July 22, 2002

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND A 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE / VIBRATION, NO DRIVE, UNUSUAL NOISE DURING CRANKING OR A NO CRANK CONDITION.

Engine 01197 October 1, 2001

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L OHV ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / ONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

Wheels & tires 01B77 October 1, 2001

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES.

Visibility & wipers 01156 August 6, 2001

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

Service bulletin 01157 August 6, 2001

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

Speed control 00243 November 27, 2000

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE OR SEPARATED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY REPEATED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, RESULTING IN CRACKING OF THE DASH PANEL SHEET METAL AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET.

Service bulletin 00L09 September 1, 2000

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL.

Transmission & drivetrain 0015 January 10, 2000

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

Transmission & drivetrain 7366 November 1, 1999

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT NEUTRAL GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE (A LIGHT METALLIC RATTLING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION) WHICH OCCURS AT IDLE WITH TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED (CLUTCH PEDAL UP).

Electrical 99222 October 18, 1999

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.

Service bulletin 99206 October 4, 1999

CONCERNS WITH BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE WHILE BLOWER MOTOR IS ON.

Service bulletin 99196 September 20, 1999

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS.

Engine 6896 August 1, 1999

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

Engine 13118 August 1, 1999

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NOISE WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED BY THE CUSTOMER AS A PISTON / CONNECTING ROD BEARING KNOCK.

Service bulletin 99156 July 26, 1999

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BURNING ODOR OR SMOKE, AND / OR RUSTLING NOISE OCCURING WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS RUNNING IF LEAVES OR FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE BLOWER CASE.

Transmission & drivetrain 99152 July 26, 1999

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.

Transmission & drivetrain 6603 July 1, 1999

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AUDIBLE PINGING OR CREAKING NOISE THAT MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVELINE WHEN ENGINE TORQUE IS INITIALLY APPLIED TO THE DRIVELINE.

Service bulletin 99129 June 14, 1999

EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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