2003 EB Explorer

We recently purchased a 2003 Eddie Bauer Explorer.

Whilst driving with speed control engaged, It felt as though the brakes were
being applied.

I also subscribe to an Expedition news group and the following TSB was
posted.

Does Ford pay for the TSB repair or do I have to stand it.???

Ride safe

Barry

TSB 04-24-20

12/13/04

LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING

SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED

TURNING MANEUVERS

FORD:

2002-2005 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Explorer

2003-2005 Expedition

2004-2005 F-150

LINCOLN:

2002-2005 Town Car

2003-2005 Navigator

MERCURY:

2002-2005 Grand Marquis, Mountaineer

This article supersedes TSB 04-17-5 to update the model year and vehicle
line coverage.

ISSUE

Some 2003-2005 Expedition/Navigator, 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles equipped with
a 9.75" or 8.8" limited slip rear axle, and 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr,
Mountaineer, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, and Mustang vehicles
equipped with 8.8" limited slip rear axle, may exhibit a chatter, shudder, a
binding sensation, or a vibration during low speed turns. On 4x4 vehicles,
the sensation may appear to be originating from the front axle or the
steering gear.

ACTION

First verify the condition. On 4x4 trucks ensure that the vehicle is in 2WD,
to isolate the rear axle. On all vehicles, turn the wheel fully right (or
fully left) and then accelerate the vehicle. If the condition is verified to
be in the rear axle, replace the limited slip clutch pack.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER NOT TO TOW WITH THE VEHICLE FOR 500 MILES
AFTER THIS REPAIR, TO ALLOW THE AXLE TO BREAK-IN PROPERLY.

Order and install the appropriate clutch pack, follow the installation
instruction sheet included in the service kit.

^ 3L1Z-4947-AB (9.75" limited slip)


^ 3L1Z-4947-BC (8.8" limited slip)


NOTE INSTALLING A CLUTCH PACK INTO AN INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION (IRS) AXLE
IS DIFFERENT FROM INSTALLING A CLUTCH PACK INTO A SOLID-BEAM AXLE. BE SURE
TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE KIT.

INSTALLATION TIPS

^ The clutch packs in this service kit DO NOT need to be shimmed. The clutch
pack contains a pre-measured shim.


^ Be sure to install NEW circlips and halfshaft/wheel end nuts on IRS rear
axle (not included in the service kit).


^ Soak the new clutch packs in Friction Modifier XL-3 (NOT XL-7) for fifteen
(15) minutes prior to installation.


^ For IRS axle, Halfshaft Seal Protector 205-506 (included in the 2002
Explorer/Mountaineer Essential Tool Kit) must be used when removing the
halfshafts to protect against seal damage, which may result in leaks.


^ Refill axles with 4 oz. Friction Modifier (XL-3) and the necessary amount
of Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL, regardless of the axle lubricant system
originally used in the axle. Fill to capacity recommended in the Workshop
Manual.


NOTE AXLE FLUID REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. ALL VEHICLES BEING REPAIRED
BY THIS TSB MUST HAVE REAR AXLE LUBE XY-75W140-QL INSTALLED, IN PLACE OF
XY75W90-QFEHP. AS PART OF THIS REPAIR, CHECK AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE
CURRENT XY-75W90-Q"FEHP" METAL TAG, WITH A NEW 75W140 TAG (F3TZ-4121-AA).
ADDITIONALLY, REMOVE THE MULTI-COLORED LABEL WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT
SIDE AXLE TUBE, OR BLOCK OUT ANY/ALL "FEHP" OR "75W90" REFERENCES ON THE
LABEL.

I assume you were going downhill when that happened? With speed
control engaged, my '05 Limited maintains set speed uphill and down by
applying gas or brakes as needed.

On Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:36:14 GMT, "limeybiker" >
wrote:

>We recently purchased a 2003 Eddie Bauer Explorer.
>
>Whilst driving with speed control engaged, It felt as though the brakes were
>being applied.
>
>I also subscribe to an Expedition news group and the following TSB was
>posted.
>
>Does Ford pay for the TSB repair or do I have to stand it.???
>
>Ride safe
>
>Barry
>
>TSB 04-24-20
>
>12/13/04
>
>LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING
>
>SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED
>
>TURNING MANEUVERS
>
>FORD:
>
>2002-2005 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Explorer
>
>2003-2005 Expedition
>
>2004-2005 F-150
>
>LINCOLN:
>
>2002-2005 Town Car
>
>2003-2005 Navigator
>
>MERCURY:
>
>2002-2005 Grand Marquis, Mountaineer
>
>This article supersedes TSB 04-17-5 to update the model year and vehicle
>line coverage.
>
>ISSUE
>
>Some 2003-2005 Expedition/Navigator, 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles equipped with
>a 9.75" or 8.8" limited slip rear axle, and 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr,
>Mountaineer, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, and Mustang vehicles
>equipped with 8.8" limited slip rear axle, may exhibit a chatter, shudder, a
>binding sensation, or a vibration during low speed turns. On 4x4 vehicles,
>the sensation may appear to be originating from the front axle or the
>steering gear.
>
>ACTION
>
>First verify the condition. On 4x4 trucks ensure that the vehicle is in 2WD,
>to isolate the rear axle. On all vehicles, turn the wheel fully right (or
>fully left) and then accelerate the vehicle. If the condition is verified to
>be in the rear axle, replace the limited slip clutch pack.
>
>SERVICE PROCEDURE
>
>CAUTION INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER NOT TO TOW WITH THE VEHICLE FOR 500 MILES
>AFTER THIS REPAIR, TO ALLOW THE AXLE TO BREAK-IN PROPERLY.
>
>Order and install the appropriate clutch pack, follow the installation
>instruction sheet included in the service kit.
>
>^ 3L1Z-4947-AB (9.75" limited slip)
>
>
>^ 3L1Z-4947-BC (8.8" limited slip)
>
>
>NOTE INSTALLING A CLUTCH PACK INTO AN INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION (IRS) AXLE
>IS DIFFERENT FROM INSTALLING A CLUTCH PACK INTO A SOLID-BEAM AXLE. BE SURE
>TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE KIT.
>
>INSTALLATION TIPS
>
>^ The clutch packs in this service kit DO NOT need to be shimmed. The clutch
>pack contains a pre-measured shim.
>
>
>^ Be sure to install NEW circlips and halfshaft/wheel end nuts on IRS rear
>axle (not included in the service kit).
>
>
>^ Soak the new clutch packs in Friction Modifier XL-3 (NOT XL-7) for fifteen
>(15) minutes prior to installation.
>
>
>^ For IRS axle, Halfshaft Seal Protector 205-506 (included in the 2002
>Explorer/Mountaineer Essential Tool Kit) must be used when removing the
>halfshafts to protect against seal damage, which may result in leaks.
>
>
>^ Refill axles with 4 oz. Friction Modifier (XL-3) and the necessary amount
>of Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL, regardless of the axle lubricant system
>originally used in the axle. Fill to capacity recommended in the Workshop
>Manual.
>
>
>NOTE AXLE FLUID REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. ALL VEHICLES BEING REPAIRED
>BY THIS TSB MUST HAVE REAR AXLE LUBE XY-75W140-QL INSTALLED, IN PLACE OF
>XY75W90-QFEHP. AS PART OF THIS REPAIR, CHECK AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE
>CURRENT XY-75W90-Q"FEHP" METAL TAG, WITH A NEW 75W140 TAG (F3TZ-4121-AA).
>ADDITIONALLY, REMOVE THE MULTI-COLORED LABEL WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT
>SIDE AXLE TUBE, OR BLOCK OUT ANY/ALL "FEHP" OR "75W90" REFERENCES ON THE
>LABEL.
>

As a rule, TSBs are "information only" and rarely extend any warranty
periods (rarely as in "never") beyond what you have. Even FSAs (field
service actions - "recalls" in the vernacular) can have a finite lifespan.

TSBs... technical service bulletins, are issued to ease the diagnostic
process... nothing more, nothing less. At the very least, if the concern
doesn't exactly match the conditions of the TSB, there's not much sense in
pursuing the TSB.

If your Explorer is equipped with the AdvanceTrac system... this is a very
complex system that features an "active" brake booster. This is to say that
AdvanceTrac can apply the brakes, by itself, at it's own discretion. We
don't sell many Explorers (affluent town... fancier toys) but we did have to
replace a booster not long ago. After that, we had a unit that seemed to act
up on a demo drive... The salesweasel verified that the rear brakes seemed
"very hot"... several hours of driving - no codes stored - too many people
involved in the process... I cannot discount that the emergency brake *may*
have been applied. I think this unit has been sold and there have been no
further concerns reported....

At this point, I am still trying to grasp the operating strategy of the
system.


"limeybiker" > wrote in message
...
> We recently purchased a 2003 Eddie Bauer Explorer.
>
> Whilst driving with speed control engaged, It felt as though the brakes
> were being applied.
>
> I also subscribe to an Expedition news group and the following TSB was
> posted.
>
> Does Ford pay for the TSB repair or do I have to stand it.???
>
> Ride safe
>
> Barry
>
> TSB 04-24-20
>
> 12/13/04
>
> LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING
>
> SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED
>
> TURNING MANEUVERS
>
> FORD:
>
> 2002-2005 Crown Victoria, Mustang, Explorer
>
> 2003-2005 Expedition
>
> 2004-2005 F-150
>
> LINCOLN:
>
> 2002-2005 Town Car
>
> 2003-2005 Navigator
>
> MERCURY:
>
> 2002-2005 Grand Marquis, Mountaineer
>
> This article supersedes TSB 04-17-5 to update the model year and vehicle
> line coverage.
>
> ISSUE
>
> Some 2003-2005 Expedition/Navigator, 2004-2005 F-150 vehicles equipped
> with a 9.75" or 8.8" limited slip rear axle, and 2002-2005 Explorer 4dr,
> Mountaineer, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, and Mustang vehicles
> equipped with 8.8" limited slip rear axle, may exhibit a chatter, shudder,
> a binding sensation, or a vibration during low speed turns. On 4x4
> vehicles, the sensation may appear to be originating from the front axle
> or the steering gear.
>
> ACTION
>
> First verify the condition. On 4x4 trucks ensure that the vehicle is in
> 2WD, to isolate the rear axle. On all vehicles, turn the wheel fully right
> (or fully left) and then accelerate the vehicle. If the condition is
> verified to be in the rear axle, replace the limited slip clutch pack.
>
> SERVICE PROCEDURE
>
> CAUTION INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER NOT TO TOW WITH THE VEHICLE FOR 500 MILES
> AFTER THIS REPAIR, TO ALLOW THE AXLE TO BREAK-IN PROPERLY.
>
> Order and install the appropriate clutch pack, follow the installation
> instruction sheet included in the service kit.
>
> ^ 3L1Z-4947-AB (9.75" limited slip)
>
>
> ^ 3L1Z-4947-BC (8.8" limited slip)
>
>
> NOTE INSTALLING A CLUTCH PACK INTO AN INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION (IRS)
> AXLE IS DIFFERENT FROM INSTALLING A CLUTCH PACK INTO A SOLID-BEAM AXLE. BE
> SURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE
> KIT.
>
> INSTALLATION TIPS
>
> ^ The clutch packs in this service kit DO NOT need to be shimmed. The
> clutch pack contains a pre-measured shim.
>
>
> ^ Be sure to install NEW circlips and halfshaft/wheel end nuts on IRS rear
> axle (not included in the service kit).
>
>
> ^ Soak the new clutch packs in Friction Modifier XL-3 (NOT XL-7) for
> fifteen (15) minutes prior to installation.
>
>
> ^ For IRS axle, Halfshaft Seal Protector 205-506 (included in the 2002
> Explorer/Mountaineer Essential Tool Kit) must be used when removing the
> halfshafts to protect against seal damage, which may result in leaks.
>
>
> ^ Refill axles with 4 oz. Friction Modifier (XL-3) and the necessary
> amount of Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL, regardless of the axle
> lubricant system originally used in the axle. Fill to capacity recommended
> in the Workshop Manual.
>
>
> NOTE AXLE FLUID REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. ALL VEHICLES BEING
> REPAIRED BY THIS TSB MUST HAVE REAR AXLE LUBE XY-75W140-QL INSTALLED, IN
> PLACE OF XY75W90-QFEHP. AS PART OF THIS REPAIR, CHECK AND REPLACE IF
> NECESSARY THE CURRENT XY-75W90-Q"FEHP" METAL TAG, WITH A NEW 75W140 TAG
> (F3TZ-4121-AA). ADDITIONALLY, REMOVE THE MULTI-COLORED LABEL WHICH IS
> LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE AXLE TUBE, OR BLOCK OUT ANY/ALL "FEHP" OR
> "75W90" REFERENCES ON THE LABEL.
>
>