Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 08-03-2011
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Explorer/Mountaineer NOTE: Headliner with roof opening panel shown, headliner without opening panel similar. Explorer Sport Trac NOTE: Headliner without roof opening panel shown, headliner with opening panel similar. Explorer and Mountaineer only 1. If equipped, remove the rear entertainment system. For additional information, refer to Section 415-00. Explorer Sport Trac only 2. NOTE: The headliner is removed through the rear passenger door. To facilitate removal, the front passenger seat must be removed. Remove the front passenger seat. For additional information, refer to Section 501-10. All vehicles 3. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Section 501-12. 4. Remove the A-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel in this section. 5. Position the B-pillar upper trim panel aside. For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel in this section. Explorer and Mountaineer only 6. Remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Trim Panel — Explorer, Mountaineer in this section. 7. Remove the D-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel in this section. Explorer Sport Trac 8. Position the C-pillar upper trim panel aside. For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel — Explorer Sport Trac in this section. All vehicles 9. Remove the gimp around the roof opening panel, if equipped. 10. Remove the 4 sun visor retainer screws. 11. Remove the sun visors. 12. Carefully lower the headliner at the corner of the sun visor location to access the electrical connector and disconnect the electrical connector. 13. Disconnect the roof opening panel, if equipped. 14. Disconnect the interior mirror electrical connector and electronic compass sensor connector, if equipped. 15. Use a thin-blade tool and carefully remove the dome lamp cover. 16. Disconnect the dome lamp electrical connectors. Explorer and Mountaineer only 17. Remove the upper air duct. Remove the pin-type retainers. Push down on the duct, tilt the top outward and pull upward
Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 11-12-2010
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FORD: 2006-2008 Explorer 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac This article supersedes TSB 08-3-8 to update the Service Procedure. ISSUE Some 2006-2008 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with a 4.6L engine, 6R60 transmission and built prior to 11/28/2007 may exhibit a bump feeling while braking to a stop less than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). Some 2006 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007 Sport Trac vehicles built prior to 05/4/2006 may exhibit the following symptoms: • Delayed engagements into Drive from Park, Neutral or Reverse. • Hesitation upon tip-in after braking to a stop. This TSB will diminish the incidence of the bump while braking at a stop and reduce tip-in hesitation while accelerating from a stop and improves the delayed engagements. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the transmission control module (TCM) and the powertrain control module (PCM). NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT. MECHATRONIC REPAIR/REPLACEMENT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THIS ISSUE. 1. Install IDS/PDS or equivalent and ID the vehicle. 2. Update the PCM and TCM calibration using IDS release 52.8 and higher or 53.1 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2007.11 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com. Since the TCM cannot be independently reprogrammed, reprogram the PCM to ensure that engine and transmission calibrations are updated to the latest level simultaneously. NOTE
Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 25-10-2010
Tags: 2005 ford f 150,
2008 f 150,
carbon deposits,
chassis,
cylinder head,
explorer sport trac,
ford f 150,
motorcraft,
mountaineer,
spark plug,
spark plugs,
valve cover
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ISSUE Some 2004-2008 F-150, 2006-2008 Mark LT, 2005-2008 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator, with 5.4L 3-V engine; 2005-2008 Mustang, 2006-2008 Explorer, Mountaineer, and 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac with 4.6L 3-V engine; 2005-2008 F-Super Duty, 2006-2008 and F-Stripped Chassis, with 6.8L 3-V engine may experience difficulty with spark plug removal. This may cause damage to the spark plug and leave part of the spark plug in the cylinder head. Affected engine build dates are as follows: 5.4L 3-V and 6.8L 3-V before 10/9/07, 4.6L 3-V before 11/30/07. ACTION Refer to the following Service Procedure for techniques to remove the spark plugs and extract broken spark plugs. SERVICE PROCEDURE The engine build date can be read on the left hand cam cover information sticker. To remove spark plugs without damage, it is necessary to adhere exactly to this procedure before removal is attempted. CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE PLUGS WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM OR HOT. THE ENGINE MUST BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WHEN PERFORMING SPARK PLUG SERVICE. REMOVING THE SPARK PLUGS FROM A WARM/HOT ENGINE INCREASES THE CHANCE THE THREADS COULD BE DAMAGED. Spark Plug Removal Procedure 1. Remove the coil-on-plug assemblies and thoroughly blow out the spark plug wells and surrounding valve cover area with compressed air. 2. Back out the spark plugs no more than 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn. Using Motorcraft(R) Carburetor Tune-Up Cleaner, fill the spark plug well just above where the jamb nut hex sits (1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon). A minimum period of 15 minutes of soak time is required. The cleaner will wick down to the ground electrode shield and soften the carbon deposits in this time. DO NOT WORK the spark plug back and forth at this point. NOTE COMPLETELY REVIEW THE PRODUCT LABEL FOR THE MOTORCRAFT CARBURETOR TUNE-UP CLEANER PRODUCT – USE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND SHAKE WELL.
Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 20-10-2010
Tags: excursion,
explorer sport trac,
ford f 250,
ford mercury,
mariner,
steering wheel,
tire vibration,
tire wheel,
vibration diagnostics,
wheel vibration,
workshop manual
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VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS – STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE – TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE FORD: 2005 Excursion, Explorer Sport Trac 2005-2008 Escape, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-Super Duty, Ranger 2006-2008 F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac LINCOLN: 2005-2008 Navigator 2006-2008 Mark LT MERCURY: 2005-2008 Mariner, Mountaineer ISSUE Various Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a vibration / steering wheel nibble above 50 MPH (80 Km/h) which may be associated to a wheel and tire vibration. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. 1. Long term temporary flat spotting can develop when a vehicle is stored without driving. Some initial tire and wheel vibration issues (such as flat spotting) will correct themselves after the tires have been in service for 200 miles (320 km). Confirm vehicle tires have been in service a minimum of 200 miles (320 km) to remove long term temporary flat spotting. Do not continue with this procedure if tires do not meet this requirement. 2. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 to determine if a wheel and tire speed (9-14.5 HZ) vibration is present. a. If the vibration is wheel and tire speed proceed Step 3. b. If not, follow the diagnostics provided in the WSM, Section 100-04.
Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 07-09-2010
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FORD: 2000-2004 Mustang 2000-2005 Crown Victoria, Taurus 2000-2003 Explorer Sport, Windstar 2000-2004 Ranger 2000-2005 E-Series, Excursion, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-Super Duty 2001-2005 Escape, Explorer Sport Trac 2004-2005 Freestar 2005 Escape Hybrid 2004-2005 F-650, F-750 LINCOLN: 2000-2002 Continental 2000-2005 LS, Town Car, Navigator 2003-2005 Aviator MERCURY: 2000-2005 Grand Marquis, Sable, Mountaineer 2004-2005 Monterey 2005 Mariner ISSUE A service kit is now available to improve safety belt retraction speed. ACTION See the part application chart and select the appropriate kit. Follow the Instruction Sheet included in the kit. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-20a for additional information. NOTE IF TEFLON TAPE IS ALREADY PRESENT ON THE SAFETY BELT GUIDE RING (D-RING), DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS TSB. NOTE EACH KIT SERVICES TWO (2) BELTS. NOTE DOES NOT APPLY TO AVIATOR/EXPLORER 4DR/MOUNTAINEER FRONT SAFETY BELTS FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 6/25/2004, OR REAR SAFETY BELTS FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 10/22/2004, BECAUSE TEFLON TAPE IS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.