Technical Service Bulletins of the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport

There have been 28 technical service bulletins issued for the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport.

1 2000 Ford Explorer Sport catalytic convertor TSB (Bulletin CSP-08B01)

Bulletin Date: May. 16, 2008
Component: Catalytic convertor.
Bulletin Summary: Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in California-federal emission warranty refund.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 2001 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Escape, 2001 Ford Escape, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford F Series, 2000 Ford F Series, 2001 Ford F Series, 1999 Ford F Series (light), 2000 Ford F Series (light), 2001 Ford F Series (light), 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford Fairlane Nf, 2000 Ford Fairlane Nf, 1999 Ford Fairlane Nl, 2000 Ford Fairlane Nl, 1999 Ford Falcon Ef, 2000 Ford Falcon Ef, 1999 Ford Falcon El, 2000 Ford Falcon El, 1999 Ford Fiesta, 2000 Ford Fiesta, 2001 Ford Fiesta, 1999 Ford Focus, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 1999 Ford Ford, 2000 Ford Ford, 2001 Ford Ford, 2001 Ford Freda, 2000 Ford Ikon, 2001 Ford Ikon, 2001 Ford KA, 1999 Ford L Series, 1999 Ford Lariat, 2000 Ford Lariat, 2001 Ford Lariat, 2001 Ford Laser, 1999 Ford LTD, 2001 Ford Lynx, 2001 Ford Mondeo, 2000 Ford Mondeo Cd132, 2001 Ford Mondeo Cd132, 1999 Ford Mountaineer, 2000 Ford Mountaineer, 2001 Ford Mountaineer, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra, 1999 Ford Mustang Convertible, 2000 Ford Mustang Convertible, 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible, 1999 Ford Probe, 2001 Ford Puma, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus Sho, 1999 Ford Tempo, 2000 Ford Tempo, 1999 Ford Thunderbird, 1999 Ford Transit, 2000 Ford Transit, 2001 Ford Transit, 1999 Ford Utility Van Xh, 2000 Ford Utility Van Xh, 1999 Ford VE83, 2000 Ford VE83, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort).

2 2000 Ford Explorer Sport front seat belts retractor TSB (Bulletin 042421)

Bulletin Date: Jun. 7, 2005
Component: Front seat belts retractor.
Bulletin Summary: Safety belt retraction speed.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2006 Ford E-150, 2006 Ford E-250, 2006 Ford E-350, 2006 Ford E-450, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-250, 2001 Ford F-250, 2002 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-350, 2001 Ford F-350, 2002 Ford F-350, 2003 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2000 Ford F-450, 2001 Ford F-450, 2002 Ford F-450, 2003 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-450, 2006 Ford F-450, 2000 Ford F-550, 2001 Ford F-550, 2002 Ford F-550, 2003 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford F-550, 2006 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford F-650, 2005 Ford F-650, 2006 Ford F-650, 2004 Ford F-750, 2005 Ford F-750, 2006 Ford F-750, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2006 Ford Freestar, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2006 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable.

3 2000 Ford Explorer Sport front suspension TSB (Bulletin 042419)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 13, 2004
Component: Front suspension.
Bulletin Summary: Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger.

4 2000 Ford Explorer Sport automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm) TSB (Bulletin 04217)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2004
Component: Automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm).
Bulletin Summary: General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford B Series, 1998 Ford B Series, 1999 Ford B Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Ford F Series, 1998 Ford F Series, 1999 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F-150, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 2003 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 2000 Ford F-250, 2001 Ford F-250, 2002 Ford F-250, 2003 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestar, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 2005 Lincoln LS, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2004 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 2005 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

5 2000 Ford Explorer Sport manual transmission TSB (Bulletin 02138)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 10, 2003
Component: Manual transmission.
Bulletin Summary: Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

6 2000 Ford Explorer Sport electrical system TSB (Bulletin 03181)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 15, 2003
Component: Electrical system.
Bulletin Summary: Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1994 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford E Series, 1993 Ford E Series, 1994 Ford E Series, 1995 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Escape, 1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 1993 Ford Explorer, 1994 Ford Explorer, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1994 Ford F Series, 1995 Ford F Series, 1996 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Series, 1998 Ford F Series, 1999 Ford F Series, 2000 Ford F Series, 2001 Ford F Series, 2002 Ford F Series, 2003 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1998 Ford F Super Duty, 1999 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford F Super Duty, 2001 Ford F Super Duty, 2002 Ford F Super Duty, 2003 Ford F Super Duty, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 2003 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Freestar, 1994 Ford Mustang, 1995 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Probe, 1994 Ford Probe, 1995 Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Probe, 1997 Ford Probe, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 2004 Ford Ranger, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 1994 Ford Windstar, 1995 Ford Windstar, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2003 Lincoln Aviator, 2004 Lincoln Aviator, 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 2003 Lincoln Blackwood, 1992 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 2004 Lincoln LS, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 2003 Lincoln Town Car, 2004 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1994 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 2004 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer.

7 2000 Ford Explorer Sport brake antilock control unit/module TSB (Bulletin 16437)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2002
Component: Brake antilock control unit/module.
Bulletin Summary: Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1233 & c1234 - replace anti-lock brake system euc.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger.

8 2000 Ford Explorer Sport brake switches brake light TSB (Bulletin 02176)

Bulletin Date: Sep. 2, 2002
Component: Brake switches brake light.
Bulletin Summary: Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1992 Ford Aerostar, 1993 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1994 Ford Aspire, 1995 Ford Aspire, 1996 Ford Aspire, 1997 Ford Aspire, 1994 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Bronco, 1996 Ford Bronco, 1995 Ford Contour, 1996 Ford Contour, 1997 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford E Series, 1993 Ford E Series, 1994 Ford E Series, 1995 Ford E Series, 1996 Ford E Series, 1997 Ford E Series, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2003 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 2003 Ford Escape, 1992 Ford Escort, 1993 Ford Escort, 1994 Ford Escort, 1995 Ford Escort, 1996 Ford Escort, 1997 Ford Escort, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Excursion, 1997 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 2003 Ford Expedition, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford F Series, 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 1994 Ford F-150, 1995 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-150, 1997 Ford F-150, 1994 Ford F-250, 1995 Ford F-250, 1996 Ford F-250, 1997 Ford F-250, 1998 Ford F-250, 1999 Ford F-250, 1994 Ford F-350, 1995 Ford F-350, 1996 Ford F-350, 1997 Ford F-350, 1992 Ford Festiva, 1993 Ford Festiva, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1994 Ford Mustang, 1995 Ford Mustang, 1996 Ford Mustang, 1997 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Probe, 1994 Ford Probe, 1995 Ford Probe, 1996 Ford Probe, 1997 Ford Probe, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 2003 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2002 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1992 Ford Taurus, 1993 Ford Taurus, 1994 Ford Taurus, 1995 Ford Taurus, 1996 Ford Taurus, 1997 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1994 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 1995 Ford Windstar, 1996 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2003 Ford Windstar, 1992 Lincoln Continental, 1993 Lincoln Continental, 1994 Lincoln Continental, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 1996 Lincoln Continental, 1997 Lincoln Continental, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 2003 Lincoln LS, 1993 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1994 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1995 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1996 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1997 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 1994 Mercury Capri, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1994 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1997 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Cougar, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 1995 Mercury Mystique, 1996 Mercury Mystique, 1997 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1992 Mercury Sable, 1993 Mercury Sable, 1994 Mercury Sable, 1995 Mercury Sable, 1996 Mercury Sable, 1997 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable, 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1993 Mercury Tracer, 1994 Mercury Tracer, 1995 Mercury Tracer, 1996 Mercury Tracer, 1997 Mercury Tracer, 1998 Mercury Tracer, 1999 Mercury Tracer, 1993 Mercury Villager, 1994 Mercury Villager, 1995 Mercury Villager, 1996 Mercury Villager, 1997 Mercury Villager, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.
 

9 2000 Ford Explorer Sport air bags TSB (Bulletin 16131)

Bulletin Date: Aug. 1, 2002
Component: Air bags.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit repeat service for an air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and b1998 set.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

10 2000 Ford Explorer Sport brake antilock TSB (Bulletin 16021)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2002
Component: Brake antilock.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failures) in slippery conditions.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger.

11 2000 Ford Explorer Sport brake foundation components TSB (Bulletin 15910)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2002
Component: Brake foundation components.
Bulletin Summary: Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer.

12 2000 Ford Explorer Sport brake antilock TSB (Bulletin 15859)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2002
Component: Brake antilock.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles with 4wabs may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes c1233 and c1234 (anti-lock brake sensor output failure).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger.

13 2000 Ford Explorer Sport power train TSB (Bulletin 15887)

Bulletin Date: May. 1, 2002
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

14 2000 Ford Explorer Sport power train TSB (Bulletin 0282)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 29, 2002
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1996 Ford Aerostar, 1997 Ford Aerostar, 1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1995 Ford Ranger, 1996 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Ranger, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

15 2000 Ford Explorer Sport battery TSB (Bulletin 0245)

Bulletin Date: Mar. 4, 2002
Component: Battery.
Bulletin Summary: Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Contour, 1999 Ford Contour, 2000 Ford Contour, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford E Series, 1999 Ford E Series, 2000 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford E Series, 2002 Ford E Series, 2001 Ford Escape, 2002 Ford Escape, 1998 Ford Escort, 1999 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Escort, 2001 Ford Escort, 2002 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Excursion, 2001 Ford Excursion, 2002 Ford Excursion, 1998 Ford Expedition, 1999 Ford Expedition, 2000 Ford Expedition, 2001 Ford Expedition, 2002 Ford Expedition, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-150, 2000 Ford F-150, 2001 Ford F-150, 2002 Ford F-150, 1999 Ford F-650, 2000 Ford F-650, 2001 Ford F-650, 2002 Ford F-650, 1999 Ford F-750, 2000 Ford F-750, 2001 Ford F-750, 2002 Ford F-750, 2000 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Focus, 2002 Ford Focus, 1998 Ford Mustang, 1999 Ford Mustang, 2000 Ford Mustang, 2001 Ford Mustang, 2002 Ford Mustang, 1998 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Ranger, 2000 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1999 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2000 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2001 Ford Super Duty F Series, 2002 Ford Super Duty F Series, 1998 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford Taurus, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 1998 Ford Windstar, 1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar, 2002 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2001 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Ford Zx2 (escort), 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, 1998 Lincoln Continental, 1999 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 2001 Lincoln Continental, 2002 Lincoln Continental, 2000 Lincoln LS, 2001 Lincoln LS, 2002 Lincoln LS, 1998 Lincoln Navigator, 1999 Lincoln Navigator, 2000 Lincoln Navigator, 2001 Lincoln Navigator, 2002 Lincoln Navigator, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car, 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 2002 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2002 Mercury Cougar, 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mystique, 1999 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 1998 Mercury Sable, 1999 Mercury Sable, 2000 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 1998 Mercury Villager, 1999 Mercury Villager, 2000 Mercury Villager, 2001 Mercury Villager, 2002 Mercury Villager.

16 2000 Ford Explorer Sport unknown or other TSB (Bulletin 0232)

Bulletin Date: Feb. 18, 2002
Component: Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles equipped with the 4. 0l sohc engine may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble codes p0300 (random misfire) or p0301.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2002 Ford Ranger, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer.

17 2000 Ford Explorer Sport gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 15567)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2002
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles built before April 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

18 2000 Ford Explorer Sport gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 15040)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2002
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles including 1997 through 1999 explorer sport trac equipped with a 4. 0l sohc engine may exhibit a start-up noise from the left front of the engine.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 1997 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

19 2000 Ford Explorer Sport gasoline engine TSB (Bulletin 15496)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 1, 2001
Component: Gasoline engine.
Bulletin Summary: Some vehicles built before April 23, 2001 may exhibit a hard start/long crank after sitting for an hour or more due to fuel system contamination.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

20 2000 Ford Explorer Sport rear window wiper/washer TSB (Bulletin 15406)

Bulletin Date: Nov. 1, 2001
Component: Rear window wiper/washer.
Bulletin Summary: Concerns with rear wipers that do not sufficiently clean the back glass.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer Sport, 1999 Ford Explorer Sport, 2000 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.


Also see Common problems of Ford Explorer Sport.