2020 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
357 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 357
- Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine, 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine, and 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equippe…SSM55059 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Aug 3, 2026
- This article supersedes 25-2302. Reason for update: update the labor time allowance for F-150 vehicles, update the Parts list to replace the part number W716979-S439 with W721084-S…TSB 26-2287 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26N09 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape, 2020-2021 Corsair, 2020-2021 Aviator, and 2020- 2021 and 2023 Explorer Vehicles Front Windshield Wiper Motor Rep…26N09 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jun 11, 2026
- For 2020 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This te…SSM 54902 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 5, 2026
- 2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may re…SSM 54857 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued May 21, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2213. Reason for update: update the Service Procedure to add notes to clarify the customer symptoms, applicability of this TSB, directing technicians to…TSB 26-2242 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 19, 2026
- Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require replacement of the front drive halfshaft inner/outer CV joint boot for various reasons. If Workshop …SSM 54827 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 15, 2026
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-20…25B51 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2046. Reason For Update: update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-…TSB 26-2226 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 8, 2026
- Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfun…SSM 54795 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 4, 2026
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit a "Refuel Error See Manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installing a replacem…SSM 54646 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Apr 29, 2026
- Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfun…SSM 54783 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 23B64 Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Equipped with High Voltage Batteries Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Software Update23B64 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 8, 2026
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" …SSM 54720 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 2, 2026
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation25N17 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 2026
- Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers (but …SSM 54655 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 12, 2026
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0/3.3L engine may require various …SSM 54614 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Feb 28, 2026
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the…SSM 54601 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 24, 2026
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activa…SSM 54589 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2026
- For 2017 2026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testin…SSM 54592 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 17, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2611. Reason For Update: Change the part number for the transmission fluid heat exchanger bolt (Expedition/Navigator) as well as change the claim/pa…TSB 26-2046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 13, 2026
- 2020-2026 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may require level III ballistic panels to be replaced due to broken mounting tabs. Individual level III ballistic panel mounting tab s…SSM 54516 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 23, 2026
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a cupholder base that is damaged or broken. This may be due to the heat stake clips detaching from the cup hold…TSB 25-2614 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 16, 2026
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2373 to update a print error on publication. Some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wre…TSB 25-2568 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 7, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2474 for 3 Part List corrections. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * H…TSB 25-2611 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 18, 2025
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement25L02 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 2, 2025
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P…SSM 54366 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2429 for a labor operation correction. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions…TSB 25-2474 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 30, 2025
- Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fa…SSM 54313 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 21, 2025
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost, 2020 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) engine, 2020…SSM 54262 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 2, 2025
- 2020-2025 MY Explorer hood- customer scriptCustomer Script-Expl Hood · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 29, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2177 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit an illuminate…TSB 25-2447 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 19, 2025
- Certain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns25P28 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 17, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2300 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following condition…TSB 25-2429 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 13, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2174 to update the Service Procedure, Part List and adding an additional labor operation. Some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhib…TSB 25-2373 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 22, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2252 to update the Title, Action Statement, Service Procedure and Part List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at …TSB 25-2302 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 16, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2131 to add reprogram for later level software, new Steps 1-4 in Service Procedure. Updated Part List with 3 superseded part numbers. Some of the ve…TSB 25-2300 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 16, 2025
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Th…SSM 54116 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 7, 2025
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer, 2022-2023 F-150, and 2023-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 2.3L/3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit may exhibit an illuminated malfunction i…SSM 54083 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 29, 2025
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an il…SSM 53982 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jun 25, 2025
- Some 2020-2023 Aviator/Explorer and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Refer to Workshop Manual (W…SSM 53876 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 4, 2025
- 2020 Model Year Explorer and Explorer Police Interceptor - Utility Equipped with a 3.3L Engine Replace Front Catalytic Converters If Required and Inspect Wire Harness for Runs Roug…24M01 S2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 3, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit delayed reverse engagement. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM).TSB 25-2228 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2121 to update the affected production build dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a click/pop noise while turn…TSB 25-2213 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 21, 2025
- Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehic…SSM 53764 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 13, 2025
- Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software24B47 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 10, 2025
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 24-2436. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least on…TSB 25-2131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 17, 2025
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2025 Escape/Corsair, 2022-2025 Maverick, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertra…SSM 53601 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 8, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a click/pop noise while turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock during low speed turning ev…TSB 25-2121 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 28, 2025
- Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the left turbocharger oil supply tube due to various concerns.SSM 53519 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 24, 2025
- Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.SSM 53305 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 17, 2025
- Some 2018-2024 F-150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may e…SSM 53292 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 11, 2025
- "Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed shif…TSB 24-2436 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 10, 2025
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative…SSM 53288 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 10, 2025
- Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software24B47 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 4, 2024
- Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may …SSM 53174 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 27, 2024
- Some 2018-2024 F150/Edge, 2018 MKX, 2019-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or a 3.0L EcoBoost engi…TSB 24-2331 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 24, 2024
- In some of the affected vehicles, one or both of the catalytic converters may develop outer cracks or inner heat-related damage.24M01 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 22, 2024
- In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle bolt may fracture. A fractured rear axle bolt will allow the rear axle housing to move out of position, resulting in severe noise an…24N01 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 15, 2024
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing …SSM 53040 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- Various Vehicles Equipped With A 10R80 Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift - Built On Or Before 15-Aug-2022TSB 24-2304 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 26, 2024
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair, 2021-2024 F-150/Bronco, 2023-2024 F-Super Duty, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles may experience the overhead console sunglass bin cannot be …SSM 52925 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 20, 2024
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition.SSM 52917 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 19, 2024
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer, 2020-2023 Transit, 2021-2022 F-150, 2021-2022 Mustang and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission (excluding hybrid) may exhi…TSB 24-2254 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 26, 2024
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT transmission may exhibit harsh/delayed engagements and/or harsh/delayed shifts, an illuminate…TSB 24-2252 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 26, 2024
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module (TCU) may exhibit the Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out wit…SSM 52820 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 23, 2024
- 2020 Model Year Explorer and Explorer Police Interceptor - Utility Equipped with a 3.3L Engine Replace Catalytic Converters for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0420 or P0430 and Ins…24M01 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 5, 2024
- Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have a concern where the second row outboard manual/power seats do not fold, exhibit excess effort to fold, or do not slide forward/bac…SSM 52776 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 2, 2024
- Some 2020-2024 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2024 F-150, 2022-2024 Maverick and 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable co…SSM 52774 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 2, 2024
- Certain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software In all the affected vehicles, due to an error in the SYNC software, you may experience SYNC system instability …24B47 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 23, 2024
- Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation promp…SSM 52722 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 16, 2024
- Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) or experien…SSM 52704 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 9, 2024
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Axle Bolt Fractures In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle bolt may fracture. A fractured rear axle bolt will allow the…24N01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 4, 2024
- Some 2019-2024 vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a programming Error - "INSTL_ERR12" while programming APIM using the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System, or experience a f…SSM 52675 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 28, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Transit C…TSB 24-2182 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 6, 2024
- This article supersedes TSBs 24-2100 and 24-2070 to add 2023 F-150 vehicles, update the TSB Issue statement and the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expeditio…TSB 24-2176 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
- Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come…SSM 52548 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 18, 2024
- Some 2021-2024 F-150-3.5L FHEV, 2020-2024 Explorer 3.3L FHEV, 2020-2024 Escape 2.5L FHEV, and 2022-2024 Maverick 2.5L FHEV vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P237F an…SSM 52543 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 16, 2024
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles may exhibit keyless entry keypad inoperative and/or does not illuminate when any keypad button is pressed following ignition off timeout period wit…SSM 52484 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 25, 2024
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain…SSM 52482 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 25, 2024
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glov…SSM 52476 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 2024
- Some 2020 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0293 stored in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and/or audio front control module (ACM)…SSM 52464 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 19, 2024
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy22M03 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 12, 2024
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit various issues with the roof rack side. If there is an issue with the roof rack side that requires replacement, a lower level service p…SSM 52435 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 10, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2059 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2021-2022 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2020-2023 Transit/Explorer/Avia…TSB 24-2100 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 29, 2024
- This TSB supersedes TSB 22-2377 to update the vehicle model years affected and Parts List. Some 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine or 2020-2023 Aviato…TSB 23-2058 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 22, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2351 to remove 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicle applications. The 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicles will be the subject of a separate art…TSB 24-2059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 13, 2024
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak i…SSM 52335 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 6, 2024
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorr…SSM 52314 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2024
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassà ®/LincolnWayà ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep M…SSM 52307 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 29, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2181 to add 2024 vehicle model year. Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate ar…TSB 24-2044 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 22, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2208 to add 2024 model year vehicles. Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality wh…TSB 24-2043 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 22, 2024
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise while activating turn signals and streaming audio over Bluetooth. Customers m…SSM 52189 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 18, 2024
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and/or 4WD Fault Service Required …SSM 52152 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 21, 2023
- Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator, 2022-2023 Mustang, 2020-2023 Transit, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80MHT transmission may exhi…TSB 23-2351 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 15, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2022-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, and 2023-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles ma…TSB 23-2353 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 14, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated m…TSB 23-2352 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 14, 2023
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2120 to exclude Police Interceptor vehicles with column shift. Some 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator and 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped w…TSB 23-2249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 7, 2023
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 23-2307 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 5, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT transmission may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P…SSM 51951 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 28, 2023
- Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as…SSM 51939 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 21, 2023
- Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually …SSM 51937 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles with a hybrid powertrain may experience a harshness and/or vibration felt through the seat, steering wheel and/or cen…TSB 23-2072 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 20, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD may exhibit a binding or shudder sensation while turning and/or while accelerating from low sp…SSM 51917 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 13, 2023
- Some 2020-2022 Aviator/Explorer Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a concern where the EV power flow does not display in the center display screen. This may be due to the SYNC module (API…SSM 51902 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 2023
- Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L…TSB 23-2279 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2023
- 2020-2023 Explorer non-hybrid vehicles and equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.3L Duratec engine and 2020-2023 Aviator non-hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine built…SSM 51881 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 24, 2023
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2…TSB 23-2250 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 14, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body…SSM 51845 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Aug 4, 2023
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it can…SSM 51838 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 2, 2023
- 2020-2023 Explorer non-hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.3L Duratec engine and 2020-2023 Aviator non-hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhib…SSM 51824 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD may exhibit a binding or shudder sensation while turning and/or while accelerating from low sp…SSM 51821 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) built on or before 30-Aug-2021 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator wit…TSB 23-2174 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise while activating turn signals and streaming audio over Bluetooth. Customers m…SSM 51792 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may…TSB 23-2208 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 13, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and low oil pressure warning in the instrument pa…SSM 51764 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 3, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate th…TSB 23-2181 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 23, 2023
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy22M03 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Jun 20, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode.…SSM 51725 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have a concern where the second row outboard manual/power seats do not fold, exhibit excess effort to fold, or do not slide forward/bac…SSM 51720 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Aviator/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L hybrid engine may exhibit illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and stop safely now warning. Diagnosti…SSM 51701 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 12, 2023
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. T…SAN-Vol1 I1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2023
- TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. Whe…SSM 51687 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 7, 2023
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a delayed reverse engagement. This may be due to the software in the powertr…TSB 23-2176 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 6, 2023
- Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission …TSB 22-2428 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 29, 2023
- Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head. This condition is mos…SSM 51665 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 26, 2023
- 2020-2023 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2023 F-150 and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable connection error scree…SSM 51653 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2023
- Certain 2020 Model Year Escape and Explorer Vehicles Power Window Switch Chrome Tip Replacement22N17 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 16, 2023
- Some 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator and 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80 MHT or 10R60 may exhibit a momentary transmission neutral-out condition whil…TSB 23-2120 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body…SSM 51628 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 11, 2023
- There is a parts and labor time error for Explorer/Aviator 3.0L EcoBoost and Aviator 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Ford is in the process of updating TSB 23-2114. Ex…SSM 51612 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 6, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) built on or before 30-Aug-2021 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator wit…TSB 23-2114 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2023
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to ord…SSM 51536 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 4, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit, 2021-2023 F-150/Bronco, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2023 F-250/F-350 Super Duty vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagemen…SSM 51531 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 3, 2023
- 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator with start/stop push button ignition switch may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator wit…SSM 51515 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 28, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassà ®/LincolnWayà ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep M…SSM 51449 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator 4x4/AWD vehicles with hybrid powertrain may experience a harshness and/or vibration felt through the seat, steering wheel and/or center console afte…SSM 51439 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 14, 2023
- Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. This may be identified as…SSM 51419 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 8, 2023
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.7L, 3.0L,3.5L or 5.0L engine may require replacement of the long block engine assembly. New service kits have been released which include all the on…SSM 51392 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 28, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engine may exhibit a lack of heat from the passenger side vents of the vehicle when using the climate control. When diagnosing for insuff…SSM 51391 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Feb 28, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mo…SSM 51380 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 2023
- Some 2020-2021 Escape/Bronco Sport/Explorer and 2020-2021 Corsair/Aviator vehicles equipped with electric brake booster (EBB) built on or before 1-Aug-2022 may exhibit an illuminat…SSM 51374 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Feb 21, 2023
- 2020-2022 Aviator/Explorer/Police Interceptor, 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT transmission and built on or before 15-Nov-2022 may exhibit an 8th gear start afte…TSB 23-2030 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 30, 2023
- Some 2018-2023 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, …SSM 51306 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 19, 2023
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic tr…SSM 51297 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 13, 2023
- Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually …SSM 51265 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 20, 2022
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51261 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Dec 16, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2176 to increase the labor operation allowance and update the part list. Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 3-Jan-2022, 2020-2…TSB 22-2433 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Dec 16, 2022
- Some 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 F Super Duty/Explorer, 2021-2022 Bronco/Corsair/Escape/Bronco Sport, 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperat…TSB 22-2485 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 13, 2022
- Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power lift…SSM 51248 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Dec 12, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). These DTCs m…SSM 51247 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 12, 2022
- Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user …SSM 51228 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Dec 1, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on init…TSB 22-2377 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 18, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). These DTCs m…SSM 51132 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 14, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user …SSM 51131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 13, 2022
- Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriat…SSM 51120 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 6, 2022
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Axle Bolt Replacement REF : NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 22S27 Supplement #322N06 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Sep 23, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2D40. This …TSB 22-2342 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 12, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit automatic transmission fluid (ATF) contamination in the engine cooling system due to the transmission cooler. If the cooling sy…SSM 51032 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L Duratec engine may exhibit delayed acceleration response under heavy to wide open throttle input af…SSM 51003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 8, 2022
- Some 2018-2021 F-150 3.3L, 2020-2021 Explorer 3.3L, and 2020-2021 Transit 3.5L may experience an illuminated low oil pressure and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic t…SSM 50988 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2022
- Some 2018-2022 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit one of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow chargi…SSM 50982 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 1, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassà  à  à  à ®/LincolnWayà  à  à  à ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. T…SSM 50975 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2022
- Some 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a family entertainment system may experience the audio is not synchr…SSM 50959 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 22, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate th…TSB 22-2262 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid. This may result in a noise, smell, or leak noti…SSM 50900 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 29, 2022
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 22-2254 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jun 29, 2022
- Some 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator and 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80 MHT or 10R60 may exhibit a momentary transmission neutral-out condition whil…TSB 22-2145 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 28, 2022
- 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT require the Transmission Strategy Download application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair Sys…SSM 50885 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 24, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers. In order to correct the conditi…SSM 50882 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 23, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic transfer case operation and/or noise. This may be due to water intrusion between the transmi…SSM 50745 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 22, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/se…SSM 50873 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 21, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 3-Jan-2022, 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles built on or before 14-Feb-2022, 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-F…TSB 22-2176 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 21, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a second row folding seat that is inoperative or requires excessive effort to fold. This may be due to tension built up within …SSM 50868 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 20, 2022
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer (Non-Police) Vehicles - Rear Axle Repair After Bolt Fracture. In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture durin…22N06 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 10, 2022
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 22-2225 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 9, 2022
- Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, …SSM 50841 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 8, 2022
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit inoperative third row power seat folding. This may be due to the software in the power fold seat module (SCMJ). To correct the …SSM 50817 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 30, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) mo…SSM 50811 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 26, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate when using intelligent access (IA) features such as the hands free liftgate or when using the out…SSM 50810 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 26, 2022
- Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln p…SSM 50804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This …TSB 22-2190 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 13, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection…SSM 50748 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 5, 2022
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift with or w…TSB 22-2102 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 5, 2022
- 2019-2021 Ranger and 2020-2021 Explorer with 2.3L EcoBoost engines and customer concern of increased engine oil level and/or fuel smell in oil. This may occur when operating condit…SSM 50736 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 2, 2022
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 50726 · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Apr 27, 2022
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a power adjustable steering column may exhibit a creak/squeal type noise during up or down travel, including ingress/egress and/or…TSB 22-2144 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 25, 2022
- Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A a…SSM 50661 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) …SSM 50659 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 6, 2022
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it ca…SSM 50651 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 5, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owne…SSM 50639 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 28, 2022
- Some 2020 - 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent …SSM 50622 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 22, 2022
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement…TSB 22-2100 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 21, 2022
- Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) …SSM 50588 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may…TSB 22-2040 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 15, 2022
- Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to lock/unlock and/or difficult to open in freezing temperatures. This may be due …SSM 50571 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 9, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit an illuminated stability-traction control and/or powertrain malfunction warning indicators …SSM 50504 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 17, 2022
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Dut…SSM 50502 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 17, 2022
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit delayed acceleration response, hesitation and/or a buck/jerk condition at l…TSB 22-2046 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 16, 2022
- Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a d…SSM 50472 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 7, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a rear axle mounting bolt that has broken. In order to correct the condition, the rear subframe, differential cover, and mounting bolts…SSM 50471 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 7, 2022
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative…SSM 50458 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 2, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due…TSB 22-2021 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration. Workshop Manual (WSM) Pinpoint Tests G (driveline shudder) and H (driveline vibration) have been updated…SSM 50435 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 28, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with v…SSM 50388 · Technical service bulletin · Lane Departure · issued Jan 12, 2022
- Some 2011-2022 Explorer and 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles may experience an inoperative roof opening panel motor. If diagnostics lead to a motor replacement, visually inspect the orig…SSM 50379 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 7, 2022
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement …TSB 21-2434 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 24, 2021
- Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to…SSM 50375 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P1…TSB 21-2446 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 17, 2021
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor sound quality from the left and/or right front speaker while using Bluetooth audio. This may be due to concerns with the w…SSM 50361 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 17, 2021
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). These DTCs may include P04F0, P008A, P0451, P0455, P0456, P049…SSM 50348 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 14, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial…SSM 50346 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 14, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD may exhibit a binding or shudder sensation while turning and/or while accelerating from low sp…SSM 50321 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 6, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022…SSM 50306 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 2021
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit …TSB 21-2411 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 19, 2021
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no m…SSM 50251 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 2, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 30-Mar-2021 and Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 09-Apr-2021 may exhibit a slow fuel fill and/or spit back con…TSB 21-2254 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Oct 19, 2021
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 21-2342 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 8, 2021
- Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Ranger, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illumi…SSM 50171 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 4, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrids, 2021 Corsair Hybrid, 2021 F-150 PowerBoost, and 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a no-start with a Stop Safely Now warning message …SSM 50151 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 24, 2021
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2046 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80 au…TSB 21-2316 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 22, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator and 2021 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may b…TSB 21-2297 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 13, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTC P0645 present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module. This may be due …SSM 50106 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 10, 2021
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 21-2294 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 9, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when the brakes are applied. The customer may state that the anti-locking brake sys…TSB 21-2293 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 6, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost, or 5.0L engines may exhibit stalling, lack of power, low fuel rail pressure and/or DTCs P0087 or P008A a…SSM 50089 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Sep 6, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver switchpack (windows inop, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). DTC B1088:87 may be present in the DDM. To …SSM 50082 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 2, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 50067 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2021
- Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the …SSM 50064 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Electric · issued Aug 25, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an AutoHold System Fault message displayed in the IPC message center on vehicle start-up with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs…TSB 21-2276 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 20, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot a…SSM 50049 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit an inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositio…SSM 50045 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 17, 2021
- Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is…SSM 50039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) built on or before 20-Mar-2020 may exhibit various warning/fault messages with di…TSB 21-2270 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2021
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 21-2263 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 10, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts ai…SSM 50015 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 6, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an inoperative cooling fan and/or a vehicle overheat message. This may be due to water intrusion int…SSM 49982 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 27, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may exhibit an intermittent blue screen on the center infotainment display for one or more cameras when the 360 degree camera view …SSM 49980 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 26, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition, follow the Service…TSB 21-2185 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 19, 2021
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2019 equipped with memory seats may exhibit the driver front seat moving forward during easy entry/exit operation when…SSM 49943 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jul 8, 2021
- Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger/Explorer, 2020-2021 Corsair, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to…SSM 49924 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 1, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power lift…SSM 49914 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2021
- Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Using Ap…SSM 49885 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection…SSM 49870 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 8, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat from the passenger side of the vehicle when using the climate control. When diagnosing for insufficient, erratic or no h…SSM 49868 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 8, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a buzzing noise coming from the center console or cowl area with engine speed around 1500 RPM at idle or while driving. …SSM 49830 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 27, 2021
- Ford Motor Company has determined certain 2020 Model Year Ford F-150, F-Super Duty and Explorer vehicles with a Ford factory-installed backup camera fail to conform to Federal Moto…CSR 515 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 27, 2021
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0…SSM 49821 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 24, 2021
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/se…SSM 49820 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 24, 2021
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial…SSM 49803 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 18, 2021
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navi…TSB 21-2150 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 13, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the FordPass/LincolnWay App due to an erroneous deep sleep message. If the vehicle has been …SSM 49795 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 12, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates tab although an SSM or TSB is published for a software update. This may b…SSM 49756 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Apr 28, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2021 F-150 Hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 modular hybrid transmission (MHT) and with less than 100 miles (160 …SSM 49753 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 26, 2021
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift with or w…TSB 21-2046 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 31, 2021
- Some 2018-2019 F-150/F-Super Duty/Expedition/Navigator and 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a 'Trailer Connected' or 'Trailer Disconnected' message in the vehicle's messa…SSM 49708 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 29, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a buzzing noise coming from the center console or cowl area with engine speed around 1500 RPM at idle or while driving. …SSM 49696 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 26, 2021
- For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Explorer/SuperDuty/Transit/Aviator/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport/F-150/Mustang/Mach-E t…SSM 49690 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 25, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Aviator and Explorer vehicles built on and before 24-Feb-2021 may experience an intermittent no crank, inoperative remote start, and/or an illuminated wrench light w…SSM 49685 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 22, 2021
- 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit an illuminated AWD indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C00A6:07, C00A6:18, C00A6:19, C0…SSM 49669 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 16, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with an 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P27B2 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM)…SSM 49642 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 2021
- Some 2018-2021 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P025A And/Or DTC U0109 stored in the powertrain control …SSM 49618 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 23, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns due to an open 3 or 4 post fuse array on the high current battery juncti…SSM 49580 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2021
- In some of the affected vehicles, the Electric Brake Booster (EBB) may contain a cracked solenoid valve plunger that may break and move out of position. A dislocated valve plunger …20B51 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 15, 2021
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot me…SSM 49541 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 3, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 24-Dec-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator lamp wi…TSB 21-2030 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Feb 3, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80-MHT automatic transmission and built on or before 29-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MI…SSM 49519 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2021
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2364 to update the production fix date. Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 24-Dec-2020 may exhibit an …TSB 21-2017 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2021
- In some of the affected vehicles, a leak in the transmission oil cooler may occur due to a crack developing near the oil cooler line fittings. Loss of transmission fluid could lead…20B34-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 21, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owners…SSM 49449 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 14, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3rd row power seats may exhibit inoperative 3rd row power seat folding with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1231:54 and/or B…SSM 49438 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 13, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-Dec-2020 may falsely store diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0415 and/or U3000:42 in the image processing module B (IP…SSM 49437 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2021
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 29-Feb-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator lamp with di…TSB 20-2364 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jan 12, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031,…SSM 49433 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 7, 2021
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 19-May-2020 and equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh 7-6 gear downshift. This may be caused by th…TSB 20-2337 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 6, 2021
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Ranger, 2020 Escape and 2020-2021 Corsair/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illuminated malfunct…SSM 49427 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 5, 2021
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit the vehicle locator feature display the vehicle location incorrectly when using the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app. Customers may …SSM 49426 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 5, 2021
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and built on or before 21-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator l…TSB 20-2429 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 24, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.3L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature war…SSM 49407 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 18, 2020
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicle may exhibit a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or exhibit water in the spare tire area. To correct the condition, follow the Service…TSB 20-2425 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 15, 2020
- In all of the affected vehicles, an incorrect left-hand rear door panel with the wrong color door handle switch bezel was installed.20B46 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 10, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer Base vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) and class III trailer tow package 52T may exhibit an illuminated BLIS indicator and/or inability…SSM 49378 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2020
- Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 01-Dec-2020 may exhibit inoperative air conditioning, an illuminated malfunctio…SSM 49377 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 4, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rough idle with the air conditioning (A/C) on. This may be due to …TSB 20-2405 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 20, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift with or w…TSB 20-2403 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 20, 2020
- Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger, 2020 Corsair, 2019-2021 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking…SSM 49328 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 11, 2020
- Some 2020-2021 Aviator and Explorer vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank, inoperative remote start, and/or an illuminated wrench light with diagnostic trouble codes (DT…SSM 49329 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 11, 2020
- Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with TCU and WiFi Hotspot, May display Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot me…SSM 49284 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 26, 2020
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit (TCU) may exhibit incomplete user authorization, inoperative remote features and/or a message stati…SSM 49283 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2020
- Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 EcoSport/Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/Navigator/F-Super Duty v…TSB 20-2363 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 20, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0155, P166B, P0929, and/or P0919. The vehicle ma…SSM 49218 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 20, 2020
- Some 2020 Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on 26-May-2020 and through 28-May-2020 may have been built with windshield washer fluid contaminated with brake fluid. I…SSM 49270 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 16, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 30-Sep-2020 may experience an intermittent or constant blank/black screen on the center infotainment display due the low volt…SSM 49245 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 8, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble…TSB 20-2345 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 2, 2020
- Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Alth…SSM 49210 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 25, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns due to an open 3 or 4 post fuse array on the high current battery junction bo…SSM 49204 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 24, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles built on or before 19-Aug-2019 may exhibit an A/C system that is inoperative or does not cool properly. This may be due to a …SSM 49201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a hybrid engine and built on or before 04-Aug-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lam…SSM 49197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles may exhibit loose fitting side trim panels on the front row lower seat cushions and upper seat backs. This may cause the seat cover to appear to be cut …SSM 49196 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Police Interceptor vehicles built on or before 24-Jul-2020 may exhibit a front door lock cylinder that is difficult to turn with the key. This may be caused by the lock p…SSM 49189 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 18, 2020
- In some of the affected vehicles, a leak in the transmission oil cooler may occur due to a crack developing near the oil cooler line fittings. Loss of transmission fluid could lead…20B34 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 14, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on 07-Nov-2019 and through 04-Aug-2020 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist at initial engine start-up w…SSM 49172 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 9, 2020
- Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles…TSB 20-2301 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 9, 2020
- Some 2020 Escape and Explorer hybrid vehicles may experience discharge of the high voltage battery (HVB) with DTCs P0DE6 and P0A7D. This may be due to the vehicle not being operate…SSM 49163 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 4, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the act…SSM 49162 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 4, 2020
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2107 to update the Part List. Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 19-May-2020 and equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission may…TSB 20-2305 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 2, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trou…TSB 20-2299 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 2, 2020
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2135 to correct the Service Procedure. Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles built on or before 23-Jul-2020 may inadvertently activate the reve…TSB 20-2291 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Aug 31, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with SYNC built on or before 30-Aug-2019 may exhibit a discharged battery/no crank condition. This may be caused by …SSM 49128 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise originating from the exhaust flexible pipe. This may be due to the natural harmonic frequency of the pipe. To co…TSB 20-2282 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 21, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2019 equipped with memory seats may exhibit the driver front seat moving forward during easy entry/exit operation when…SSM 49107 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 18, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owners Guid…SSM 49104 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 18, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit incomplete user authorization, no authorization pop-up on the SYNC infotainment system, vehicle connectivity con…SSM 49085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no …SSM 49084 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2019 MKZ, 2019-2020 Mustang/Continental/Fusion/F-150/Transit Connect/ Ranger/Edge/Nautilus and 2020 Escape/Corsair/Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/ Navigator/F-Super Duty vehicles…TSB 20-2259 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 12, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may not be able to properly disable remote start through the SYNC interface. This may be due to the current level SYNC soft…SSM 49066 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 11, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles built on or before 01-Dec-2019 may exhibit heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) airflow or temperature not operating as commanded. This may …SSM 49058 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 10, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost/3.3L Duratec engine and a rotary gear shift knob built on or before 14-Jul-2020 may exhibit slow fuel fill, premature fuel…TSB 20-2252 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Aug 5, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) and built on or before 15-Jul-2020 may exhibit various warning/fault indicators w…SSM 49045 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 4, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L Hybrid engine and built on or before 17-Jul-2020 may exhibit a harsh shift, a harsh engagement to DRIVE …TSB 20-2249 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 31, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 15Jul-2020 may exhibit a perceived soft/low brake pedal at initial vehicle start up with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0047:…SSM 49042 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 31, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or before 14-Jul-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble …TSB 20-2246 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 29, 2020
- Some 2020 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 21-Apr-2020 may exhibit inoperative manual rear door locks. This may be due to the manual rear door lock cable beco…TSB 20-2245 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jul 29, 2020
- Some 2020 Corsair/Explorer/Super Duty vehicles built on or before 27-May-2020 and not equipped with a 360-camera system may exhibit various rear parking aid camera concerns such as…SSM 49032 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Jul 29, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 17-Feb-2020 may exhibit an intermittent partial opening of the power liftgate and/or false activation of the anti-theft alarm…SSM 49015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 13-Dec-2019 may exhibit a hard brake pedal or reduced pedal travel when the transmission is initially placed in gear with no …SSM 49011 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 21, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or Engine Coolant Over Temperature warning …SSM 49004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 20, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 19-May-2020 and equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh 7-6 gear downshift. This may be caused by th…TSB 20-2107 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 17, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 10-Jan-2020 may exhibit various transmission concerns requiring either disassembly and repai…SSM 49002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 17, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer PHEV vehicles built on or before 13-Dec-2019 may exhibit a hard brake pedal or reduced pedal travel when the transmission is initially placed in gear with no dia…SSM 49000 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 17, 2020
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit cor…TSB 20-2233 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a perceived lack of power brake assist or extended brake pedal travel at initial vehicle start up with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)…SSM 48969 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jul 10, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Police Interceptor vehicles built on or after 14-Nov-2019 may not be equipped with an installation point behind the front fascia to mount a front recovery hook. …SSM 48983 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 9, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 22-June-2020 may exhibit a Front Camera Fault message and/or Collision Warning Not Available messa…SSM 48961 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise originating from the exhaust flexible pipe. This may be due to the natural harmonic frequency of the pipe. To co…TSB 20-2220 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 30, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 02-Dec-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trou…TSB 20-2217 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 26, 2020
- Some 2020 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in the audio front control module (ACM). This DTC will not cause observable c…SSM 48916 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may experience an intermittent or constant blank/black screen on the center infotainment display due the low voltage differential signaling (LVD…SSM 48917 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles that had dark car mode enabled or disabled with FDRS on or before 21-May-2020 may have inadvertently had the remote keyless entry (RKE…SSM 48910 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 18, 2020
- Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steeri…SSM 48908 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 17, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a leather wrapped steering wheel may exhibit the leather covering becoming untucked or separating from the steering wheel. The leather may…SSM 48900 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 16, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit the infotainment system stating in Michigan when trying to select a point of interest using the push to talk fe…SSM 48864 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 2, 2020
- Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lin…SSM 48858 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2020
- Some 2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the FordPass or Lincolnway app. If only the scheduling portion of the…SSM 48833 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 22, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault message and/or Collision Warning Not Available message with diagnostic trouble code …SSM 48817 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued May 13, 2020
- Some 2017-2020 Model year vehicles equipped with 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost, or 5.0L engines may exhibit stalling, lack of power, low fuel rail pressure and/or DTCs P0087 or P008A after a…SSM 48807 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 8, 2020
- Some 2020 Escape/Aviator/Explorer Hybrid vehicles and 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit slow fuel fill, premature shut off, and/or spi…SSM 48791 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 4, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission and with less than 100 miles may exhibit a transmission fluid leak t…SSM 48790 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 1, 2020
- Some of the affected vehicles may be stuck in low gear after first staring the engine, the transmission may exhibit harsh shifting and hesitation. As a customer continues to drive,…20B19 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 2020
- Some 2020 Escape/Corsair, Edge, Explorer, Fusion, Ranger, Transit Connect Vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit a "Battery Backup Component Failure" message in the cluster. This…SSM 48468 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 20, 2020
- Some 2020 Explorer, Aviator, Ecosport, Mustang, Escape or Corsair may have a symptom of no ability to schedule a remote start event using the Fordpass or Lincolnway app. This may b…SSM 48383 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 6, 2019
- Some 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator, 2019 Edge/Nautilus, 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a family entertainment system may experience an issue where the audio not sync…SSM 48364 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 28, 2019
- NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Customer Satisfaction Program 19B28 Certain 2020 Model Year Explorer ST Vehicles - Shipped w/o Performance Brake Package19B28 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 14, 2019
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Customer Satisfaction Program 19B24 Certain 2019 Model Year Ranger and 2020 Model Year Explorer Vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost Engines Balance Shaft and Oi…19B24 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 11, 2019
- Advance Notice NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Customer Satisfaction Program 19B24: Certain 2019 Model Year Ranger and 2020 Model Year Explorer Vehicles with 2.3L EcoBoost Engines - Ba…19B24-A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 24, 2019
- Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this …SSM 48135 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 14, 2019
- 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 som…SSM 48130 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 9, 2019