NHTSA ID Number: 10233849 Manufacturer Communication Number: 23B08 Summary Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged tool used during the engine block machining process may have allowed the main oil galley to exceed specification, resulting in an insufficient seal of the main oil … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10232586 Manufacturer Communication Number: 23B05 Summary Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged fixture used during the engine block machining process may have allowed the dimension of one of the head bolt bore holes to exceed specification, reducing head bolt … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10189753 Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B18 Summary Certain 2021 Model Year Explorer/Aviator All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Equipped with 3.0L Engines Engine Assembly Replacement All of the affected vehicles, an oversized right-hand exhaust camshaft journal was installed in the engine assembly. This may result in a misfire and low compression condition. The check engine light will be … Read more
NHTSA ID Number: 10174384 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B15 Summary In some of the affected vehicles , a piston oil cooler bracket may have been damaged during engine assembly. A damaged piston oil cooler bracket may allow the piston oil cooler to detach. This can lead to low engine oil pressure and may result in intermittent engine noises … Read more
General Service Bulletin (GSB): Engine Failure Analysis Tips GSB Overview: This bulletin supplements Workshop Manual information by providing images of engine failures and tips for preventing repeat occurrences. NOTE: This information is not intended to replace or supersede any warranty, parts and service policy, Work Shop Manual (WSM) procedures or technical training or wiring diagram … Read more