2005 Ford Explorer TSBs

54 manufacturer communications for the 2005 Ford Explorer sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2005 Explorer problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

54Communications

What the bulletins cover

Transmission & drivetrain16 bulletins
Engine12 bulletins
Electrical9 bulletins
Body & structure5 bulletins
Wheels & tires2 bulletins
Suspension2 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 54 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Body & structure TSB 19-2026 February 7, 2019

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to…

Body & structure TSB 19-2026 February 7, 2019

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to…

Engine SSM 46085 September 21, 2016

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot…

Engine · Electrical TSB-12-8-1 August 1, 2012

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR ENGINE IDLING RPM FLUCTUATION AND HARD STARTS OR BATTERY DISCONNECT OR DEAD BATTERY AFTER KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) CLEAR. MODELS 2003-05 THUNDERBIRD, 05-06 MUSTANG, 06-08 FUSION, 04-05…

Engine TSB-12-7-4 July 10, 2012

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112.

Transmission & drivetrain TSB-08-19-3 May 1, 2009

FORD: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT OIL SEPARATION FROM THE INTERNAL LUBE FOUND IN THE UNITIZED CARTRIDGE SEAL. OIL SEPARATION APPEARS TO BE AND IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED, AS AN AXLE LUBE LEAK.

Engine 07212 October 1, 2007

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10.

Service bulletin 06167 February 27, 2007

MIL ON WITH DTC P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION.

Electrical 061710 February 26, 2007

MIL ON WITH P0463 OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION.

Transmission & drivetrain 06216 January 1, 2006

LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.

Service bulletin 05252 January 1, 2006

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Service bulletin 05213 January 1, 2006

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0463 AND/OR IC DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1201 - FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY OR SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING.

Wheels & tires 0637 January 1, 2006

LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP.

Transmission & drivetrain 0645 January 1, 2006

NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS.

Engine 041601 November 14, 2005

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING.

Fuel system 042115 October 31, 2005

FUEL GAUGE SLOW TO UPDATE AFTER REFUELING.

Electrical 051017 October 31, 2005

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON WITH PCM DTC P0463, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC B1201 AND OR FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY-VEHICLES BUILT 8/2/2004 THROUGH 4/7/2005.

Suspension 051710 October 7, 2005

NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS.

Transmission & drivetrain 18815 September 1, 2005

A TINY CRACK, OR CRACKS, AROUND THE TRANSFER CASE DRAIN PLUG HOLE.

Transmission & drivetrain 04105 June 7, 2005

AXLE SEAL LEAKS. LEAKS FROM REAR HALFSHAFT AXLE SEAL. SERVICE TIPS.

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