Instruments - Odometer Display Moves On Screen

TSB 10-2-15

02/15/10

ODOMETER DISPLAY READING MOMENTARILY
FLIPS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF MESSAGE
CENTER SCREEN

FORD:
2006-2010 Explorer
2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac

MERCURY:
2006-2010 Mountaineer





ISSUE
Some 2006-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles may exhibit a condition where the odometer display reading momentarily flips from the bottom to the top of the message center screen, then back to the normal display mode (Figure 1). This concern may be very intermittent and difficult to verify.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

The following procedure involves installing a Fair Rite Round Cable Snap-On Suppressor (only one required) which must be ordered directly from the supplier Newark listed below:

^ Newark telephone number 1-800-463-9275.

^ Newark website: www.Newark.com.

^ Newark part number: 78K6137.

^ Manufacturer: Fair Rite.

^ Manufacturer part number: 0444176451.

1. Remove the Instrument Cluster (IC). Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01.

NOTE
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO DOWNLOAD THE IC CONFIGURATION INFORMATION.








2. Install the Fair Rite Round Cable Snap-On Suppressor around the cluster harness circuits. (Figure 3)





3. Install PVC tape (164-R4901) from Rotunda kit (164-R4900) around the suppressor. (Figure 4)





4. Install a tie strap in between the Suppressor and the wiring harness. (Figure 5)





5. Tuck the suppressor behind the IC plastic support bracket and secure the tie strap around the instrument cluster bracket. (Figure 6)

6. Install the IC. Refer to WSM, Section 413-01.

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

100215A 2006-2010 Explorer, 0.7 Hr.
Mountaineer 2007-2010
Explorer Sport Trac: Install
Suppressor, Includes Time
To Remove And Install
The Instrument Cluster (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
10849 42





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