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2021 Ford Explorer TimberlineFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Technical Service Bulletins: Other Variant
WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.3L Eng VIN H, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
- Accessories Control Systems
- Air Bag, SRS
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Automatic Trans
- 10R80 MHT Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift - Built On Or Before 15-AUG-2022 P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 And/Or P07F7 (24-2252)
- 10R60 Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 And/Or P07F7 (24-2138)
- 10R60 Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6, P07F7 (23-2352)
- 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 And/Or P07F7 (23-2250)
- 2.3L - 10R60 Automatic Transmission - Delayed Reverse Engagement (23-2176)
- Automatic Transmission Main Control Inspection (22-7036)
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- Various Vehicles - Diagnosing Turbocharger Oil And Coolant Leaks (G0000185)
- Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Normal Turbocharger Sounds And Turbocharger Repairs (24-7023)
- 2.3L/3.5L ECOBOOST - Illuminated Mil And/Or Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Indicator With Various Turbocharger System DTCS Stored In The Pcm P25B3, P25B4, P25B5, P25B6, P2ABA, P2ABB, P2ABC, P2AB7, P2AB8, And/Or P2AB9 (23-2353)
- Body Electrical
- Body Interior
- 10R80 MHT Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift - Built On Or Before 15-AUG-2022 P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 And/Or P07F7 (24-2252)
- Remanufactured Powertrain Core Returns (24-7049)
- 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 And/Or P07F7 (23-2250)
- Various Vehicles - Module Reprogramming (G0000150)
- Brakes Control Systems
- Collision/Avoidance
- Communication Devices
- Sync Programming Gen 1, Gen 2, Sync 3 (24-7088)
- Sync 3-Various Sync Symptoms (24-2182)
- Sync Programming (G0000176)
- Wireless Accessory Charger Inoperative/Poor Performance With MAGSAFE Charging IPHONES (22-2485)
- Sync 3 - Screen/CARPLAY/Voice Prompt Concerns, WI-FI Connection Message, Rear View Camera Operation, Echo/Robotic Voice Concerns (21-2294)
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Cruise Control Systems
- Differentials & Drive Axles
- Engine Control Systems
- Sync Programming Gen 1, Gen 2, Sync 3 (24-7088)
- Remanufactured Powertrain Core Returns (24-7049)
- FDRS Module Programming Job Aid (24-7011)
- 10R60 Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6, P07F7 (23-2352)
- 2.3L/3.5L ECOBOOST - Illuminated Mil And/Or Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Indicator With Various Turbocharger System DTCS Stored In The Pcm P25B3, P25B4, P25B5, P25B6, P2ABA, P2ABB, P2ABC, P2AB7, P2AB8, And/Or P2AB9 (23-2353)
- AWD - Illuminated Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Indicator With DTCS C00A6 And/Or C0631 - Built On Or Before 30-AUG-2021 (23-2174)
- General Service Bulletin Battery Tester Instructions DCA-8000 (23-7082)
- 2.3L - 10R60 Automatic Transmission - Delayed Reverse Engagement (23-2176)
- Reference Voltage (VREF) Guide (22-7069)
- Various Vehicles - Module Reprogramming (G0000150)
- 2.3L ECOBOOST - Illuminated Mil With DTC P04F0 And/Or P144C (21-2446)
- Hybrid - B Rake Pedal Pulsation And/Or Vibration (21-2293)
- AUTOHOLD System Fault Message In The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) At Start-Up (21-2276)
- 3.3L Hybrid - Illuminated Mil With DTC U0100 In BECM - Built On Or Before 21-OCT-2020 (20-2429)
- Entertainment Systems
- Exhaust
- Exterior Body Panels
- Exterior Lights
- Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Front Suspension
- Fuel System
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Infotainment
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Lubrication System
- Mechanical
- Mirrors
- Procedures
- Rear Suspension
- Seats
- Starter
- Steering Column
- Steering Linkage
- System
- Transmission Control Systems
- Delayed Reverse Engagement (25-2228)
- 10R60 Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6, P07F7 (23-2352)
- 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 And/Or P07F7 (23-2250)
- Wheels & Tire System
- Window Motors & Regulators
Factory Service Tools
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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.