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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBY SYMPTOMDRIVEABILITYENGINE CONTROLS - HARD START/ROUGH IDLE AFTER HOT SOAK
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8
Engine Controls - Hard Start/Rough Idle After Hot Soak
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8SECTION Engine Controls - Hard Start/Rough Idle After Hot Soak
TSB 08-9-5
05/12/08
4.0L/4.6L - HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING - AFTER
LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A
STOP - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/212008
FORD:
2006-2008 Explorer
2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer and 2007-2008 Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 4.0L or 4.6L engine and built on or before 4/2/2008 may exhibit a dip in RPM below normal idle level of 600 RPM on deceleration with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present or a hard start / rough running condition after a long hot soak.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 54.6 and higher or 55.1. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.3 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080905A 2006-2008 0.3 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer,
2007-2008 Explorer Sport
Trac: Check For DTCs
And Reprogram The PCM
Authorization Decal Not
Required (Do Not Use
With 12650D)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
Disclaimer
05/12/08
4.0L/4.6L - HARD START/ROUGH RUNNING - AFTER
LONG HOT SOAK / DIP IN RPM WHEN COMING TO A
STOP - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/212008
FORD:
2006-2008 Explorer
2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Explorer 4dr, Mountaineer and 2007-2008 Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 4.0L or 4.6L engine and built on or before 4/2/2008 may exhibit a dip in RPM below normal idle level of 600 RPM on deceleration with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present or a hard start / rough running condition after a long hot soak.
ACTION
Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 54.6 and higher or 55.1. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.3 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
080905A 2006-2008 0.3 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer,
2007-2008 Explorer Sport
Trac: Check For DTCs
And Reprogram The PCM
Authorization Decal Not
Required (Do Not Use
With 12650D)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 04
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.