Ford Explorer Service Bulletins (1997)
370 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 3, 1997•Document ID: 51950Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 97514
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 3, 1997•Document ID: 51948Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 97513
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryIDLE- "BOOMING" NOISE HEARD AT IDLE- 4.0L ENGINE- VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/29/96 THROUGH 11/11/96. *JD
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 3, 1997•Document ID: 51945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 97511
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
Associated Products (327)1998 Mercury Mystique1997 Ford Aspire1997 Ford Contour1997 Ford Crown Victoria1997 Ford Escort1997 Ford Expedition1997 Ford Explorer1997 Ford F-1501997 Ford F-2501997 Ford F-3501997 Ford F-Super Duty1997 Ford Mustang1997 Ford Probe1997 Ford Ranger1997 Ford Taurus1997 Ford Thunderbird1997 Lincoln Continental1997 Lincoln Mark1997 Lincoln Town Car1997 Mercury Cougar+ 307 moreAssociated Documents - March 3, 1997•Document ID: 51935Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 9755
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL)- MIL ILLUMINATION- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0446 STORED IN MEMORY. *JD
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 3, 1997•Document ID: 51931Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 9751
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryINTERIOR- LEATHER SEAT CLEANING PROCEDURE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
Associated Products (71)1998 Mercury Mystique1997 Ford Contour1997 Ford Crown Victoria1997 Ford Expedition1997 Ford Explorer1997 Ford F-1501997 Ford F-2501997 Ford Mustang1997 Ford Probe1997 Ford Taurus1997 Ford Thunderbird1997 Lincoln Continental1997 Lincoln Mark1997 Lincoln Town Car1997 Mercury Cougar1997 Mercury Grand Marquis1997 Mercury Mountaineer1997 Mercury Mystique1997 Mercury Sable1996 Ford Contour+ 51 moreAssociated Documents - March 1, 1997•Document ID: 52329Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 96E57
- Date Added:
- July 24, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryEMISSIONS RECALL 96E57 - CERTAIN 1996 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT ON 11/18/95 AND CERTAIN 1997 EXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L ENGINES AND BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM START OF 1997 PRODUCTION THROUGH 8/14/96 WERE BUILT AND SHIPPED WITH INCORRECT VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVES INSTALLED IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM - INCORRECT VALVES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLES TO EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS - TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO RETURN THEIR EXPLORERS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE. *TW
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 25, 1997•Document ID: 51695Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3092970225
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- MERCURY
SummaryREAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL OIL LEAKS. *TW
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 21, 1997•Document ID: 51731Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3134970221
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryOEM SPARK PLUGS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF AN OPEN CIRCUIT CAUSED BY AN INTERNAL CRACK. *TW
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 21, 1997•Document ID: 51721Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3132970221
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- MERCURY
SummaryINCORRECT OIL VISCOSITY LABEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 19, 1997•Document ID: 51755Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3156970219
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryEXPLORERS EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HISS/WHISTLE AT TIP IN. *TW
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 19, 1997•Document ID: 51752Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3155970219
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary4.0L SHOC ENGINE QUITS WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RESTART. *TW
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 17, 1997•Document ID: 51689Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 9747
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
Associated Products (99)1997 Ford Explorer1997 Ford F-1501997 Ford F-2501997 Ford F-3501997 Ford F-Super Duty1997 Ford Ranger1996 Ford Bronco1996 Ford Explorer1996 Ford F-1501996 Ford F-2501996 Ford F-3501996 Ford F-Super Duty1996 Ford Ranger1995 Ford Bronco1995 Ford Explorer1995 Ford F-1501995 Ford F-2501995 Ford F-3501995 Ford F-Super Duty1995 Ford Ranger+ 79 moreAssociated Documents - February 7, 1997•Document ID: 51872Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3274970207
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryREPLACEMENT HEADLAMP BULBS - SEVERAL AFTERMARKET COMPANIES ARE OFFERING REPLACEMENT BULBS WITH A HIGHER WATTAGE THAT ARE NOT DOT APPROVED - SOLD WITH DISCLAIMER OF "FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY" - THE BULBS DRAW MORE CURRENT THAN THE OEM BULBS AND CAN RESULT IN ACTUATION OF THE SHOR CIRCUIT PROTECTION FEATURE. *TW
Associated Products (19)1997 Ford Contour1997 Ford Explorer1997 Ford Tempo1997 Ford Thunderbird1997 Lincoln Continental1997 Lincoln Mark1997 Lincoln Town Car1997 Mercury Cougar1997 Mercury Mountaineer1997 Mercury Mystique1996 Ford Contour1996 Ford Explorer1996 Ford Tempo1996 Ford Thunderbird1996 Lincoln Continental1996 Lincoln Mark1996 Lincoln Town Car1996 Mercury Cougar1996 Mercury MystiqueAssociated Documents - February 6, 1997•Document ID: 51879Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3283970206
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- MERCURY
SummaryDOOR LATCH SWITCH IS CAUSING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT/CHIME NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. *TW
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 6, 1997•Document ID: 51878Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC3282970206
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryGEM CONCERN - CHECK FOR MORE THAN ONE GEM CONTROLLED COMPONENT THAT IS INOPERATIVE OR FOR A STRING OF FALSE GEM DTC'S RECEIVED IN MEMORY. *TW
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - February 3, 1997•Document ID: 51676Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 97314
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryTRANSFER CASE- BINDING OR SHUDDER- DIAGNOSTICS- VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE- SERVICE TIP. *JD
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 3, 1997•Document ID: 51672Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 97312
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- MERCURY
SummaryCD PLAYER- "SKIPS"- HIGH SERIES CONSOLE- NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JD
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 3, 1997•Document ID: 51665Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 9738
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY- RKE INOPERATIVE- VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 10/30/96. *JD
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 3, 1997•Document ID: 51662Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 9735
- Date Added:
- June 27, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryAIR CONDITIONING- R-134A TRACER DYE INSTALLED IN A/C SYSTEM AND THREE O-RING SPRING LOCK COUPLERS- SERVICE TIP. *JD
Associated Products (43)1997 Ford Contour1997 Ford Crown Victoria1997 Ford Escort1997 Ford Expedition1997 Ford Explorer1997 Ford F-1501997 Ford F-2501997 Ford F-3501997 Ford Mustang1997 Ford Probe1997 Ford Ranger1997 Ford Taurus1997 Ford Thunderbird1997 Lincoln Continental1997 Lincoln Mark1997 Lincoln Town Car1997 Mercury Cougar1997 Mercury Grand Marquis1997 Mercury Mountaineer1997 Mercury Mystique+ 23 moreAssociated Documents - February 1, 1997•Document ID: 51830Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BC1035597020
- Date Added:
- July 17, 1997
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryRADIATORS MAY EXHIBIT A COOLANT LEAK AT THE END TANK SEALS IN COLD TEMPERATURES. *JD
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents