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Vehicles / Ford / Explorer / 1998
Bulletin Number Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Summary
983572 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AND / OR ABS LIGHT FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. *TT<br />
983566 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING ANY PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT<br />
98-3423 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXHIBITING A POWER STEERING NOISE. *TT<br />
983074 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *TT<br />
982122 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED THE THROTTLE STUCK AT IDLE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC<br />
9833 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC<br />
9831 FORD EXPLORER 1998 REPAIRS TO VINYL COVERED SURFACES. *YC<br />
4703 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND TRUCKS BUILT WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE
4701 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SEAT SQUEAK / RATTLE / ROCK FROM THE FRONT POWER SEAT TRACK. *TT<br />
4642 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER. *TT<br />
11534 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT CONCERN OF NO ENGAGEMENT AFTER REPLACING THE 5R55E TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. *TT<br />
11530 FORD EXPLORER 1998 WHEN DIAGNOSING CRANK / NO START ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) CHECK THE CUSTOMERS KEY RING FOR ANY MAGNETIC OBJECTS LIK
11512 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONCERNS OF NOISY FRONT SYSTEM BLOWER MOTORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT<br />
985144 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE ENGINE SERVICE PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XL2Z-6M289-AA (DRIVE ASSEMBLY-CAMSHAFT-LH) MUST BE USED ON 4.0L
985128 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. *TT<br />
985103 FORD EXPLORER 1998 VEHIUCLES WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC, 5.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1450, P0455, P04
01M01 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES WITH 4.0L SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM (SOHC) ENGINES.
5128 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY 4X4 SYSTEMS MAY STICK IN 4X4 LOW. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT<br />
11811 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16 INCH CHROME STYLED STEEL WHEELS AND WITH 16 INCH STEEL WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF RUST AROUND THE EDGES OF THE WHEELS.
97090297183 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL). *YC<br />
0475 FORD EXPLORER 1998 DRIVEABILITY-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *MJ<br />
98238 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONDENSATE MAY LEAK ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC<br />
98110 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT<br />
9818 FORD EXPLORER 1998 FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TT<br />
976011 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH EVAPORATIVE FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT<br />
982732 FORD EXPLORER 1998 BRIEF INFORMATION ON PERFORMING THE FUEL ECONOMY TEST. *YC<br />
982720 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS CONCERNING ROOF RACK TAP PLATES. *YC<br />
982550 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING SOME VEHICLES WITH WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *YC<br />
982540 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH BUILT-IN REAR CHILD SAFETY SEAT MAY NOT EASILY ACCOMMODATE SOME CHILDREN. *YC<br />
03251 FORD EXPLORER 1998 DRIVEABILITY-MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED-DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P0420 AND/OR P0430. *MJ<br />
01M01 FORD EXPLORER 1998 OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY WEAR OR BREAK AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE CAM CH
12571 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING A WHINNING NOISE FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. *TT<br />
12500 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 1/22/99 THE REAR WIPER BLADE MAY FLIP OVER WHEN RAN THROUGH SOFT CLOTH STYLE CAR WASHES. *TT<br />
985A30 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ( ABS ) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE ON DECELERATION. *YC<br />
17312 FORD EXPLORER 1998 MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0420 AND/OR P0430. *TT<br />
00E11 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SERVICE ACTION 00E11, SUPPLEMENT #1 - UPDATE INFORMATION REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT<br />
13180 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS<br />
9810930 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM THE REAR MAIN CRANKSHAFT SEAL. *TT<br />
983566 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAMMING / DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) RELATED ISSUES. *TT<br />
13757 FORD EXPLORER 1998 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP/TRACTION-LOK REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHATTER NOISE WHILE TURNING. *MJS<br />
9811487 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING VEHICLES WITH WINDSHIELD STRESS CRACKS. *TT<br />
11482 FORD EXPLORER 1998 FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES, THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MOLDED LEADFRAME MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REMOVED. *TT<br />
981514 FORD EXPLORER 1998 A VEHICLE VIBRATES DURING A HOT OR COLD IDLE CONDITION.<br />
981512 FORD EXPLORER 1998 A DIRECT REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY. AK<br />
9812061 FORD EXPLORER 1998 VEHICLES WITH OHV/SOHC, 5.0L 4.6L, 5.4L MAY EXHIBIT A (MIL) ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DTC'S P1450,PO455,PO466. THE DECEMBER SBDS RELEASE WILL INCLUDED NEW
980321 FORD EXPLORER 1998 PATS KEY PROGRAMMING. *AK<br />
090308 FORD EXPLORER 1998 MIL LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DTC P0442, P0455<br />
98-4817 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME 1997-1998 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEER/EXPEDITION OR NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 4-WD 4X4 SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT BOTH<br />
4747 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION ON ADDITIONS TO THE FORD QUALITY RENEWAL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM.<br />
98-4732 FORD EXPLORER 1998 STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS..<br />
9912786 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION REGARDING HARNESS CHAFING ISSUE. *TT<br />
9996 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING A DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD ON VEHICLES WITH FORD QALITY REMANUFACTURED (FQR) 4R70W TRANSMISSION
98514 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH A WHISTLING OR HISSING NOISE FROM THE MAIN CONTROL AREA OCCURING WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE AND / OR REVERSE ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT<br />
01M01 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY. *TT<br />
01M01 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SUBJECT REGARDING ADVANCE NOTICE ON UPCOMING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON THE FRONT CAM CHAIN GUIDE ASSEMBLY O
9844 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME DIFFICULTY IN MATCHING THE TEXTURE OF THE OEM ANTI-CHIP STONE ABRASION MATERIAL TO RPAIR MATERIALS WHEN SERVICING. *YC<br />
11809 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SEAT SQUEAK / RATTLE / ROCK FROM THE FRONT POWER SEAT TRACK. *TT<br />
11759 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY COME IN FOR A BENT FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER LEVER. *TT<br />
985064 FORD EXPLORER 1998 REPEAT MESSAGE REGARDING ENGINE STALLING *TT<br />
12298 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, PRIMARILY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. TRANSMISSION CONTRO
98203 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ADHESIVES USED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *TT<br />
980313 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING IDLE VIBRATION / EXHAUST BOOM. *YC<br />
98021698311 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT/PULL, SHOW SIGNS OF TIRE WEAR, OR EXHIBIT POOR RIDE QUALITY. *YC<br />
6308 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HARNESS CHAFFING ISSUE. *TT<br />
9814 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *TT<br />
12624 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM 45 - 65 MPH TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION. *TT<br />
982323 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT AND / OR REPAIRS ON ANY LOCK COMPONENT. *YC<br />
98203 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH ADHENSIVES NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BODY PANEL REPAIRS. *YC<br />
070101 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01M01 SUPPLEMENT #2: REVISED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW LABOR OPERATION. NLM<br />
99211 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXHIBITING A GRUNTING NOISE HEARD FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM DURING SLOW SPEED TURNING, OR WHILE STATIONARY WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR COMING OFF
9986 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERDRIVE (O/D) LIGHT FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741 AND / OR P1740. *TT<br />
14265 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *TT<br />
9852 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC<br />
98421 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXHIBITING A SQUEAKING / CREAKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE TURNING OR DURING ANY BODY FLEXING. *TT<br />
98412 FORD EXPLORER 1998 THE 4R70W TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES WILL HAVE AN ORANGE<br />
6640 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXHIBITING AN AIR BAG LAMP ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH LAMP FAULT CODE (LFC) 24, OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924 AND / OR B1342 STORED IN MEMORY.
981617 FORD EXPLORER 1998 FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE SERVICE TIP. YD<br />
98165 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED, CAUSING THE AIR CONDITIONER TO DRIP ON TO PASSENGER FLOOR. YD<br />
981613 FORD EXPLORER 1998 TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS AT RADIATOR. YD<br />
12529 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT<br />
12510 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT / GROAN / NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT<br />
982320 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES WITH A VERY LOW ODOMETER READING MAY EXPERIENCE A LACK TEMPERATURE CONTROL. *YC<br />
982312 FORD EXPLORER 1998 ISSUES REGAREDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTCS ) P0705, P0708, P1704, AND / OR P1705 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *YC<br />
5272 FORD EXPLORER 1998 BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE STALL CONDITION. *TT<br />
5256 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT<br />
5189 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION / LACK OF POWER ON RE-ACCELERATION AFTER DECELERATING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED (45-65 MPH) TO A SLOW ROLL CONDITION (
98118 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING AN AUDIBLE NOISE IN ENGINE.<br />
98117 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PO171, PO174, P1131 AND / OR P1151 STORED I
99104 FORD EXPLORER 1998 THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0174, P1131, AND / OR P1151 MAY BE PRESENT WITH OR WIT
5852 FORD EXPLORER 1998 VEHICLES EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1924. *TT<br />
5812 FORD EXPLORER 1998 CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MAKING A GRUNTING / GROANING NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT<br />
98241 FORD EXPLORER 1998 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS ON PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM ( PATS ). *YC<br />
4634 FORD EXPLORER 1998 STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. *TT<br />
4623 FORD EXPLORER 1998 BRIEF INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING ENGINE STALL. *TT<br />
4619 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EVAPORATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455 SET. *TT<br />
985053 FORD EXPLORER 1998 REPEAT / REVISE MESSAGE REGARDING FLASHING 4X4 LIGHTS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT<br />
5049 FORD EXPLORER 1998 BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING UPPER ENGINE NOISE. *TT<br />
12150 FORD EXPLORER 1998 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC THAT REQUIRE SERVICE. *MJS<br />
985045 FORD EXPLORER 1998 REVISED MESSAGE REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY, VIBRATION OR GRUNT ON SLOW SPEED TURNS ACTION ON SOHC EQUIPPED VEHICLES, PERFORM TSB 98-21-01.
00E11 FORD EXPLORER 1998 SERVICE ACTION BULLETIN REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT<br />
996088 FORD EXPLORER 1998 EXPERIENCING A GRUNT NOISE WHILE TURNING. *TT<br />
16385 FORD EXPLORER 1998 AIR RIDE CONTROL LAMP ON AFTER SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT / CONTACT REQUEST. *TT<br />

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