Technical Service Bulletins of the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

There have been 10 technical service bulletins issued for the 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

1 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac trailer hitches TSB (Bulletin 05252)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Trailer hitches.
Bulletin Summary: Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev.

2 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac power train TSB (Bulletin 0645)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2006
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: Neutral tow capability - service kit requirements.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Focus, 2006 Ford Focus, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hev.

3 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac tires TSB (Bulletin 05-11-11)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 11, 2005
Component: Tires.
Bulletin Summary: Irregular tire wear.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

4 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac steering TSB (Bulletin 0427)

Bulletin Date: Oct. 7, 2005
Component: Steering.
Bulletin Summary: Steering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4. 0l engine.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
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, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

5 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac fuel system TSB (Bulletin 18719)

Bulletin Date: Jul. 1, 2005
Component: Fuel system.
Bulletin Summary: Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2002 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001 Ford Ranger, 2001 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Taurus, 2002 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Mercury Mountaineer, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Sable, 2002 Mercury Sable, 2003 Mercury Sable.

6 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac power train TSB (Bulletin 05611)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Component: Power train.
Bulletin Summary: No 3rd gear, dtc p0733 (3rd gear incorrect ratio) and flashing tcil - vehicles built prior to 9/23/2004.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger.

7 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac axle assembly TSB (Bulletin 030508)

Bulletin Date: Apr. 1, 2005
Component: Axle assembly.
Bulletin Summary: Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
1995 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1999 Ford Explorer, 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 Ford Explorer, 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, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 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, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer, 2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

8 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac tires TSB (Bulletin 052624)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2005
Component: Tires.
Bulletin Summary: Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-450, 2006 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford F-550, 2006 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

9 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac wheels TSB (Bulletin 052624)

Bulletin Date: Jan. 1, 2005
Component: Wheels.
Bulletin Summary: Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2004 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Escape, 2006 Ford Escape, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Ford Excursion, 2003 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2006 Ford Expedition, 2004 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-250, 2006 Ford F-250, 2004 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-350, 2006 Ford F-350, 2004 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-450, 2006 Ford F-450, 2004 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford F-550, 2006 Ford F-550, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2006 Lincoln Mark, 2003 Lincoln Navigator, 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2006 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Mercury Mariner, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

10 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac structure TSB (Bulletin 042616)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 31, 2004
Component: Structure.
Bulletin Summary: Weld bonding procedure.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Ford E-250, 2005 Ford E-350, 2005 Ford E-450, 2005 Ford Escape, 2005 Ford Expedition, 2005 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-250, 2005 Ford F-350, 2005 Ford F-450, 2005 Ford F-550, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, 2005 Ford Focus, 2005 Ford Freestar, 2005 Ford Freestyle, 2005 Ford GT, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Taurus, 2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2005 Lincoln Navigator, 2005 Lincoln Town Car, 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005 Mercury Sable.

11 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac air conditioner TSB (Bulletin 042511)

Bulletin Date: Dec. 27, 2004
Component: Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary: Moan/vibration during air conditioning operation.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.


Also see Common problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac.