List of Useful Threads 2011 + Explorer TSB's & SSM's

IT.Dave said:

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All TSB with ODOR in it:

TSB
13-9-18 3.5L TI-VCT - FOUL ODOR FROM COOLING SYSTEM - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 7/9/2012

Publication Date: September 20, 2013

FORD: 2012-2013 Explorer


The article supersedes TSB 12-8-8 to update Service Procedure and Part List.

ISSUE:
Some 2012-2013 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT) engine and built on or before 7/9/2012 may exhibit a foul, rotten-egg type odor coming from the cooling system or components, typically after coming to a stop with the climate control recirculation door in the fresh air mode.




TSB 15-0096 2.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR
Publication Date: June 10, 2015

FORD: 2013-2014 Edge
2013-2015 Escape, Explorer, Focus, Fusion

LINCOLN: 2013-2015 MKZ
2015 MKC


ISSUE:
Some 2013-2015 Escape, Fusion, Explorer, MKZ, Focus ST and 2013-2014 Edge and 2015 MKC vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit fuel odor originating from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.




SSM 45053 - 2007-2015 Various Vehicles Equipped With All Wheel Drive - Propane, Or Natural Gas Odor During Idle Or Low Speed Driving
Some 2013-2015 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 3.7L, 2007-2014 Edge, 2007-2015 MKX, 2011-2015 Explorer, 2009-2015 Flex, 2010-2015 MKT, 2008-2015 Taurus, 2008-2009Taurus X, 2009-2015 MKS, 2007-2012 Fusion/MKZ, and 2007-2011 Milan vehicles equipped with a PTU may exhibit a propane, or natural gas odor from the HVAC systemafter driving the vehicle for 20-45 minutes. This odor, if present, is most noticeable while idling or during low speed driving. Inspect the PTU for fluid leaks and repair any leaks per Workshop Manual Section 308-07B. If odor is still present after the leak repair and cleaning, replace the PTU and vent hose, if equipped. For vehicles with no leaks and odor present, replace the PTU along with thePTU vent hose, if equipped. Refer to Section 7 of the SLTS manual for the appropriate labor operations.



TSB 14-0130 EXHAUST ODOR IN VEHICLE
Publication Date: July 22, 2014

FORD: 2011-2015 Explorer


This article supersedes TSB 12-12-4 to update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure.

ISSUE:
Some 2011-2015 Explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur.

Actually the noise TSB was just updated on the 18th:

TSB 15-0143

WHISTLE OR BUZZ-TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT COWL PANEL GRILLE
COVER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

FORD:
2011-2016 Explorer

This article supersedes TSBs 14-0029 and 15-0111 to update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 2011-2016 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a whistle or buzz-type noise from the front cowl panel grille cover at
highway speeds. This may be caused by the seal for the front cowl panel grille cover not making full contact with the
windshield glass surface.

Whistle or Buzz-type Noise from Front Cowl Panel Grille Cover - 2011-2016 Ford Explorer

TSB 15-0047

SHIFT TO PARK OR TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK MESSAGE – DISCHARGED BATTERY DUE TO SHIFT TO PARK LIGHT ON / UNABLE TO REMOVE IKT

Publication Date: March 31, 2015
FORD: 2011-2014 Edge
2011-2015 Explorer
2013-2015 Flex, Taurus
LINCOLN: 2011-2015 MKX
2013-2015 MKS, MKT
This article supersedes TSB 14-0209 to add a production fix date.

Issue

-2014 Edge, 2011-2015 MKX, Explorer and 2013-2015 Flex, MKS, Taurus vehicles built on or before 12/01/2014, and 2013-2015 MKT vehicles built on or before 03/16/2015 equipped with a floor shift selector lever may exhibit a Shift To Park message, Transmission Not In Park message displayed while the shifter is in park position, or unable to remove the integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), or a discharged battery due to the Shift to Park light remaining illuminated.


Action

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the selector lever assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-05.
Adjust the selector lever cable. Follow the selector lever cable adjustment procedure in the WSM, Section 307-05.

(original post by blwnsmoke)

They released a TSB on this today for all 2016 Explorer built up through 1/31/16.

TSB 16-0021

BODY CREAK/POP NOISE OVER BUMPS - RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME BOLT AREA - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/31/2016

Publication Date: February 23, 2016

FORD: 2016 Explorer


ISSUE:
Some 2016 Explorer vehicles built on or before 1/31/2016 may exhibit a pop or creak noise from the right front mounting bolt of the front subframe. This condition may be due to a mispositioned weld between the barrel nut and the subframe mounting bracket



My summation of the fix: The have to remove the right front wheel and splash shield. Then they mark lines on the sheet metal on the inner fender and using a cutting wheel tool make a flap that allows access to the barrel nut they are referring to. They weld the nut to subframe, fold the flap back up, weld that, apply some anti rust stuff and put it back together.

Estimated time to fix - 1.3 hrs.

TSB 16-0080

2016 Explorer Seat Cooling TSB - Backs of seats fail to cool properly


May 4 2016 3026 - 2015-2016 Edge And 2016 Explorer - Climate Controlled Seats - Lack Of Cooling Performance From The Front Seat Backrest - Built On Or Before 2/12/2016

FORD:
2015-2016 Edge
2016 Explorer
This article supersedes TSB 15-0166 to add a production fix date, update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2015-2016 Edge and 2016 Explorer vehicles built on or before 2/12/16

NOTE: Thanks to jmr061 for finding this one.

Tsb-160001, (dtc) b141b and/or b141c

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B141B AND/OR B141C.

Vehicles affected: 2014-2016 Explorers

ISSUE:

Some 2014-2016 Explorer vehicles equipped with second row inflatable seat belts may exhibit an air bag warning light illuminated with DTC B141B and/or B141C.

ACTION: see http://ford.oemdtc.com/1203/air-bag...-with-dtc-b141b-b141c-2014-2016-ford-explorer

Peter

Aluminum Panel Corrosion TSB 16-0028 (this TSB has been replaced by TSB 17-0062 below in post #39 and includes the 2017)

Affects 2000 - 2016 models

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjN16iext_OAhXFQyYKHY7uAtMQFgghMAE&url=http://ford.oemdtc.com/1349/aluminum-body-panel-corrosion-appearing-as-bubbled-or-peeling-paint-2000-2016-ford-lincoln-mercury&usg=AFQjCNEDpjZbOdozO56Ye_H6MHZ794xwcg&sig2=tyyy0Ey5vwXkGZnh6Zmaww

Peter

NOTE: See post #56 for the latest TSB

TSB 16-0096 2016 Ford Explorer - Recurring Park Aid Error

2016 Explorer
FRONT PARK AID - INTERMITTENT FRONT PARK AID FAULT MESSAGE WITH OR WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/10/2016
Publication Date: July 12, 2016

originally posted by jmr061 (Jason)

2016 Explorer Cooling Fan Noise (this is not a TSB but for dealer info only)

Jul 14 2016 3400 - 2016 Explorer Built On Or Before 5/8/2016 - Cooling Fan Noise

Some 2016 Explorer vehicles built on or before 5/8/2016 may exhibit a noise from the electric cooling fans, most noticeable right after the engine is turned off as they spin down to a stop. If the noise can be pinpointed to the cooling fan motor, replace the cooling fan assembly with applicable updated service parts.DA8Z-8C607-B replaced DA8Z-8C607-A, DG1Z-8C607-E replaced DG1Z-8C607-D, DG1Z-8C607-F replaced DG1Z-8C607-A, DB5Z-8C607-D replaced DB5Z-8C607-C. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM,) Section 303-03. Use available Service labor times in section 08.

originally posted by jmr061 (Jason)

TSB 16-0102
HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE - WITHOUT TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE - LIFTGATE OPENS WHEN WALKING NEXT TO THE REAR BUMPER
Publication Date: August 2, 2016

FORD: 2016 Explorer
ISSUE:
Some 2016 Explorer vehicles equipped with the hands-free power liftgate and without trailer tow package may exhibit a liftgate that opens while walking next to the rear bumper. This may be due to the software sensitivity in the hands-free liftgate actuation module.

ISSUE Some 2016 Explorer vehicles equipped with the hands-free power liftgate and without trailer tow package may exhibit a liftgate that opens while walking next to the rear bumper. This may be due to the software sensitivity in the hands-free liftgate actuation module.
ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE Replace the hands-free liftgate actuation module. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-03. PART NUMBER PART NAME GB5Z-14B291-F Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME 160102A 2016 Explorer: Replace The Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.3 Hr.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE 14B291 0

Thanks to Jason (jmr061) for this information.

TSB 16-0090
INCORRECT MEMORY SEAT OPERATION AND/OR EASY ENTRY/EXIT SEAT OPERATION - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/11/2016.

Copied from the following post; http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/seat-memory-issues.437550/#post-3582916

TSB 16-0021
BODY CREAK/POP NOISE OVER BUMPS - RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME BOLT AREA - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/31/2016
Publication Date: February 23, 2016

FORD: 2016 Explorer


ISSUE:
Some 2016 Explorer vehicles built on or before 1/31/2016 may exhibit a pop or creak noise from the right front mounting bolt of the front subframe. This condition may be due to a mispositioned weld between the barrel nut and the subframe mounting bracket



My summation of the fix: The have to remove the right front wheel and splash shield. Then they mark lines on the sheet metal on the inner fender and using a cutting wheel tool make a flap that allows access to the barrel nut they are referring to. They weld the nut to subframe, fold the flap back up, weld that, apply some anti rust stuff and put it back together.

Estimated time to fix - 1.3 hrs.

(Thanks to Jason, jmr061 for original TSB post.)

TSB16-0166
EXHAUST ODOR IN VEHICLE

TSB 16-0097
FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER LOOSE

http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/DownloadPdf?id=195466

(thanks to swshawaii for the link)

TSB: 13-11-18
INFORMATION DISPLAYS GO BLANK INTERMITTENTLY

Info supplied by member Daheim111. Thank you.

TSB 17-0044
EXHAUST ODOR IN VEHICLE (2016 -2017 Explorer & PIU)

http://www.mhq.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/TSB-17-0044-Exhaust-Odor-in-Vehicle.pdf

Peter

Info courtesy of jmr061, Jason

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Front Door Trim Panels Delaminating 17-2222 (17N04)
08 November 2017

Model: Ford
2013-2016 Police Interceptor
2013-2016 Explorer

Issue: Some 2013-2016 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit delamination of the top edge of the front door trim panels.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

Warranty Status: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

Labor Times

Description Operation No. Time
2013-2016 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility: Remove Both Front Door Trim Panels And Repair (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) .6 hrs


Basically they remove the door panels and staple pull the top edge back around the back side and staple it.

Jason

5584 - 2015-2018 - Explorer
Hankook Brand Tire - Chipping, Cutting And/Or Unusual/Accelerated Tread Wear

Some 2015-2018 Explorer vehicles equipped with Hankook brand tires may exhibit chipping, cutting and/or unusual or even accelerated tread wear. If the tire side wall is marked as: 255/50R20 105H Ventus S1 Noble 2 contact Hankook Technical Service for possible pro-rated tire replacement. This may not be the result of improper alignment. For Hankook contact information refer to the Tire Warranty information.

Originally posted by Jason, jmr061

Aluminum Panel Corrosion TSB 19-2026 (superceeds TSB-17-0062)

Affects 2000 - 2018 models
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Appearing as Bubbled or Peeling Paint - 2000-2017 Ford Lincoln Mercury

Peter

TSB 17-2219
Shifter Not In Park
This supersedes TSB 15-0047

See the following post for the PDF document; Shift to Park Warning

(thank you omar302)