Tsb* shudder in 2nd and 3rd gear

[Noslo351]

My 2002 Explorer V8 has this issue. I thought it was the trans going south. Thought I would share, I did not find this anywhere on the forum.


TSB
05-21-4 SHUDDER IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR ON ACCELERATION - 4X4 VEHICLES WITHOUT ADVANCETRAC

Publication Date: October 5, 2005

FORD: 2002-2003 Explorer


ISSUE:
Some 2002-2003 Explorer 4X4 vehicles without AdvanceTrac (Interactive Vehicle Dynamics - IVD) equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a shudder in 2nd and 3rd gear on acceleration. This condition may be more pronounced when the vehicle is under load.

ACTION:
Replace the 4X4 control module following the procedure in Workshop Manual Section 308-07A. Refer to the Part Application Table for the correct part number to install.


Part Application Table
Build Date (Off Build Plate) Build Plant 11th VIN Digit Part Number
Built prior to 3/4/2002 Louisville U 1L2Z-7E453-A
Built on or after 3/4/2002 Louisville U 2C5Z-7E453-A
Built prior to 3/11/2002 St. Louis Z 1L2Z-7E453-A
Built on or after 3/11/2002 St. Louis Z 2C5Z-7E453-A


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
FORD: 2002-2005 Explorer
MERCURY: 2002-2005 Mountaineer

 

[ivrb]

does this also go for 4.0 engines?

My 2002 Explorer V8 has this issue. I thought it was the trans going south. Thought I would share, I did not find this anywhere on the forum.


TSB
05-21-4 SHUDDER IN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR ON ACCELERATION - 4X4 VEHICLES WITHOUT ADVANCETRAC

Publication Date: October 5, 2005

FORD: 2002-2003 Explorer


ISSUE:
Some 2002-2003 Explorer 4X4 vehicles without AdvanceTrac (Interactive Vehicle Dynamics - IVD) equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a shudder in 2nd and 3rd gear on acceleration. This condition may be more pronounced when the vehicle is under load.

ACTION:
Replace the 4X4 control module following the procedure in Workshop Manual Section 308-07A. Refer to the Part Application Table for the correct part number to install.


Part Application Table
Build Date (Off Build Plate) Build Plant 11th VIN Digit Part Number
Built prior to 3/4/2002 Louisville U 1L2Z-7E453-A
Built on or after 3/4/2002 Louisville U 2C5Z-7E453-A
Built prior to 3/11/2002 St. Louis Z 1L2Z-7E453-A
Built on or after 3/11/2002 St. Louis Z 2C5Z-7E453-A


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
FORD: 2002-2005 Explorer
MERCURY: 2002-2005 Mountaineer

 

[Noslo351]

Yes, the Tsb isn't engine specific. Also, I was able to find the motorctaft replacement at Rockauto.com. Just do a part number search.