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2005 Ford Expedition Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
09/17/14 NHTSA ID: 10056148
TSB ID: TSB-14-0114

Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator.
12/12/12 NHTSA ID: 10048099
TSB ID: TSB-12-8-1

Ford/lincoln/mercury: may have sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm fluctuation and hard starts or battery disconnect or dead battery after keep alive memory (kam) clear. models 2003-05 thunderbird
03/13/08 NHTSA ID: 10024141
TSB ID: 07M08

Ford\lincoln service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. customer satisfaction program 07m08: certain 2005 model year f-150, f-super duty, expedition, and navigator vehicles with 5.4l 3v engines-extended warranty covera
07/26/06 NHTSA ID: 10020132
TSB ID: 06317

Brake shudder.
03/14/06 NHTSA ID: 10019415
TSB ID: 052621

Unintended brake assist.
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03/13/06 NHTSA ID: 10019383
TSB ID: 05255

5.4l 3v with p030x and/or p0316 accompanied by spark knock.
01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018935
TSB ID: 051015

5.4l 3v with p030x and/or p0316 accompanied by spark knock.
01/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10018745
TSB ID: 041601

Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
12/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10017888
TSB ID: 031207

Steering wheel at 65 mph (105 km/h) or higher.
10/12/05 NHTSA ID: 10016845
TSB ID: 05132

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340 and or p0344-5.4 3v engine. *sc
10/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10016795
TSB ID: 05134

Hard start/long crank, rough idle, engine idle misfire-mil-dtcs p0300 through p0308, p0171, p0172, p0174, p0175, p0316, p2195, p2196, p2197, p2198. *sc
10/07/05 NHTSA ID: 10016789
TSB ID: 050618

Rear axle noise repair. *sc
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014662
TSB ID: 05415

Lack of power on acceleration - may also be described as transmission slipping, lack of upshift or a hesitation - vehicles built 1/20/2005 - 5.4l 3-valve engine.
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014609
TSB ID: 18343

Reduction in power 4000-4500 rpm during wot when engine is cold. *eh
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014701
TSB ID: 18512

Intermittent concerns of mil on with various dtcs hard start long crank runs rough and or no crank. *eh oasis april 2005.
05/05/05 NHTSA ID: 10014661
TSB ID: 18470

Crank no start long crank or erratic crank. *eh
04/18/05 NHTSA ID: 10013393
TSB ID: 04221

Malfunction indicator lamp on with misfire dtc's spark knock piston scuffing. *eh vehicles built through 4/25/2005 - 5.4l 3v engine.
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04/14/05 NHTSA ID: 10013301
TSB ID: 0514

Brake shudder (rotor thickness variation) due to the new low dust front brake lining used in production, or new linings that were installed per tsb 04-05-02.
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
04/19/10 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10032614
TSB ID: TSB-09-19-12

Ford: some hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent red triangle on and stop safely now message displayed on the message center, accompanied by a sudden rpm loss/no start with a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1a0c.
05/20/09 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10028736
TSB ID: TSB-08-19-3

Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak.
12/14/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10018069
TSB ID: 18815

A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole.
12/07/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017926
TSB ID: 05161

Clunk/grind/thump noise from rear of vehicle when transmission is shifted - vehicles built before 6/13/2005.
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12/06/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017892
TSB ID: 05618

Rear axle noise repair.
12/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10017859
TSB ID: 18711

A clunk/thump noise from the rear when the transmission is engaged or shifted, during a change in vehicle direction or on acceleration.
05/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014668
TSB ID: 18478

Axle seal leaks. *eh
05/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014659
TSB ID: 18466

Axle whine howl. this includes 1997-05 ford vehicles. *eh
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014100
TSB ID: 06216

Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
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04/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10012959
TSB ID: 18423

Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly. *eh
04/05/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10012977
TSB ID: 18439

Tiny crack or cracks around the transfer case drain plug. *eh
09/07/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008994
TSB ID: 04105

Axle seal leaks. leaks from rear halfshaft axle seal. service tips.
08/01/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10109021
TSB ID: SSM 46542

When ordering a 2005 to 2008 remanufactured 5.4l 3v or 6.8l 3v engine, spark plug boots may be provided in the packaging. replace all black spark plug boots from the original engine with the 'brown' spark plug boots, as provided. the update
03/13/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019378
TSB ID: 052317

Diagnostic trouble codes p0340/p0344/p0345/p0349 - 4.6l 3v and 5.4l 3v.
02/10/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019064
TSB ID: 18998

Various electrical concerns - 3 block auxiliary relay box 1 chafing - service tip.
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12/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018052
TSB ID: 0594

Drivers front power seat will not move forward or rearward.
12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017904
TSB ID: 05419

False parking aid warnings.
12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017920
TSB ID: 0584

Climate control seat heat function inoperative - vehicles built prior to 3/24/2005.
12/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017923
TSB ID: 04147

Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips.
05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014642
TSB ID: 0542

Inability to disable the supplemental safety belt warning chime (beltminder).
05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014654
TSB ID: 05411

Noise from a/c (air conditioning) or insufficient a/c cooling.
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05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014671
TSB ID: 04262

False parking aid warnings. update.
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013314
TSB ID: 18374

Climate controlled seat heating inoperative.
04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013309
TSB ID: 18365

Can not disable beltminder using the procedure listed in service manual or owner guide.
04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013325
TSB ID: 18390

Delayed cranking when key is turned to start.
01/18/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011343
TSB ID: 18172

Reverse sensing system defaulting off, setting diagnostic trouble codes, or losing communication with diagnostic scan tool.
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03/13/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10019384
TSB ID: 0637

Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up.
01/25/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10018938
TSB ID: 052624

Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
12/07/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10017924
TSB ID: 051610

Clunk/grind/thump noise - frame repair procedure.
11/30/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10017805
TSB ID: 05198

Rear window wiper inoperative.
05/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014639
TSB ID: 18451

Tire pressure monitor system. *eh
05/04/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014600
TSB ID: 18327

Powerfold mirrors appear loose or will not lock in place. *eh
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04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014310
TSB ID: 042616

Weld bonding procedure.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012956
TSB ID: 18419

Climate controlled seat heating inoperative. *eh

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Ford Expedition TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.