Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Brake Bleeding: Customer Interest
Brakes - Poor Brake Pedal Feel
TSB 09-1-6
01/26/09
IMPROVED BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND FIRMNESS -
BUILT BEFORE 5/31/2008
FORD:
2006-2008 Explorer
2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 08-2-8 to update the part list and add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Explorer, Mountaineer, and 2007-2008
Sport Trac vehicles built before 5/31/2008 may experience customer concerns with brake pedal feel or firmness.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Bleed the brake system using the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit (HCU) bleeding procedure found in Workshop Manual
(WSM), Section 206-00.
a.
If the brake bleeding procedure resolves the concern, do not continue with this TSB and return the vehicle to the customer.
b.
If the brake bleeding procedure does not resolve the customer concern, replace the brake pedal assembly.
2.
Remove brake pedal assembly, Refer to WSM Section 206-06.
3.
Install updated brake pedal assembly.
Parts Block
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
090106A
2006-2008
0.7 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer,
2007-2008 Explorer Sport
Trac: Bleed The Brake
System (Do Not Use With
2000A)
090106B
2006-2008
1.8 Hrs.
Explorer/Mountaineer,
2007-2008 Explorer Sport
Trac: Bleed The Brake
System, Replace The
Brake Pedal Assembly (Do
Not Use With 2000A,
