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2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0L AWD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • L A T C H
  • Driver Airbag
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Safety Canopy(TM) Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor
  • Rollover Sensor
  • Crumple Zones
  • Intelligent Safety System Includes Adaptive Load Limiting Retractors, Adaptive Airbag Venting, Adaptive Airbag Tethers, Adaptive Airbag Inflation, Adaptive Steering Column, Five Level Occupant Classification System, Driver Seat Position Sensor and Crash Sensor
  • SYNC(R) Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal (Requires Paired Wireless Enabled Phone)
  • SOS Post Crash Alert System Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors, Turns On Flashers and Sounds Horn
  • Front and Rear Seat Belt Height Adjusters
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Side Guard Door Beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 2010 Ford Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2010 Ford Crown Victoria 55555
2010 Ford E-150 (Wagon) Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
3
2010 Ford E-350 12 Passenger Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
3
2010 Ford E-350 15 Passenger Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2
2010 Ford Edge 54554
2010 Ford Escape 55553
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid 55553
2010 Ford Expedition 55553
2010 Ford Expedition Extended 55553
2010 Ford Explorer 55553
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 55553
2010 Ford F-150 Extended Cab 55554
2010 Ford F-150 Regular Cab 555Not
Tested
4
2010 Ford F-150 Supercab 55554
2010 Ford F-250 Regular Cab Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Ford F-250 Supercab Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Ford F-250 Supercrew Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
4
2010 Ford F-350 Regular Cab Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2010 Ford F-350 Supercab Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2010 Ford F-350 Supercrew Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2010 Ford Flex 55554
2010 Ford Focus 55334
2010 Ford Focus 44544
2010 Ford Fusion 55544
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 55544
2010 Ford Mustang 55555
2010 Ford Mustang 55545
2010 Ford Mustang 55555
2010 Ford Ranger Regular 545Not
Tested
3
2010 Ford Ranger Supercab 545Not
Tested
3
2010 Ford Ranger Supercab 545Not
Tested
3
2010 Ford Taurus 55554
2010 Ford Transit Connect Van 545Not
Tested
Not
Tested
2010 Ford Transit Connect Wagon 54553
 
Service Bulletins for 2010 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Limited 4.0L AWD
2010 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC:

Bulletin Number: 44863
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO

Bulletin Number: AS-21687
FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION, SURGE, OR LACK OF THROTTLE RESPONSE WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR FEATURE MAY BE ACTIVATING. *RM

Bulletin Number: AS-21769
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

Bulletin Number: AS-21769
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

Bulletin Number: AS-21769
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

Bulletin Number: AS-21769
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM

Bulletin Number: ASI-44429
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.

Bulletin Number: ASI-44429
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.

Bulletin Number: ASI-44429
FORD/MERCURY: TO PREVENT HARNESS DAMAGE, ON SOME VEHICLES, RESULTING IN CONTACT WITH TIRE OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, PROPER ROUTING OF WIRING HARNESS FOR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS KEY. 2006-2010 EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.

Bulletin Number: DOR-S3J9G-11
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma

Bulletin Number: SIS-21841
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

Bulletin Number: SIS-21841
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

Bulletin Number: SSM 46132
SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE

Bulletin Number: SSM 46132
SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE

Bulletin Number: SSM 46451
2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES.

Bulletin Number: SSM 47201
Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco

Bulletin Number: SSM 47331
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam

Bulletin Number: SSM 47331
Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, misfire and/or engine damage. If diagnosis leads to only cam

Bulletin Number: SSM 47976
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran

Bulletin Number: SSM 48130
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

Bulletin Number: SSM 48130
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

Bulletin Number: TSB-10-18-11
FORD: ON SOME 2010 MODELS THERE MAY BE MANY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS AN ENGINE RATTLE, MALFUNCTION LIGHT, LACK OF POWER, NO START, AND RUNS ROUGH. *RM UPDATED 8/9/11. *PE

Bulletin Number: TSB-14-0069
LINCOLN/MERCURY/FORD: THERE IS FLUID LEAKING AROUND THE TRANSMISSION BULKHEAD CONNECTOR SLEEVE, FROM THE TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2009-10 EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, F-150, NAVIGATOR, MOUNTAINEER. *PE

 
Recalls for 2010 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Limited 4.0L AWD
2010 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
NHTSA Campaign ID: 10V161000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates: 12/11/2009 - 02/03/2010
Potential Units Affected: 33256
Defect Description:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
 
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