2023 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
157 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 156Service campaign 1
- 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
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator…26E04 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 9, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in…TSB 26-2309 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 2, 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
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the prope…TSB 26-2241 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 18, 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
- 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
- 2021-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require air conditioning (A/C) compressor belt removal for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Sectio…SSM 54756 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 20, 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
- For 2021 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This te…SSM 54719 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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 of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse…TSB 25-2587 · Service campaign · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 23, 2026
- For 2021- 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This t…SSM 54674 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 19, 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
- 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
- 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 2022-2023 Edge vehicles built on 16-Nov-2022 and through 23-Mar-2023 and 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles built on 20-Sep-2022 and through 05-Mar-2023 may exhibit a brief illuminat…SSM 54367 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 12, 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 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost or 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) engin…SSM 54275 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 7, 2025
- 2020-2025 MY Explorer hood- customer scriptCustomer Script-Expl Hood · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 29, 2025
- Some 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or re…SSM 54202 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Sep 9, 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 · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2025
- Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages…SSM 54137 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 14, 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 2023-2025 Explorer (rear windows only), Bronco Sport, Escape, and Maverick vehicles equipped with minor feature code B2DAC may exhibit an inoperative passenger front and/or re…SSM 54041 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 14, 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 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick …SSM 53973 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · 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
- 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 · Engine · 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
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in …TSB 25-2188 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 8, 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 of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0456 stored in the powertra…TSB 25-2112 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 20, 2025
- Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with …SSM 53336 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 30, 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
- 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
- Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch.SSM 53070 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 22, 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
- 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 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with …SSM 52896 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 18, 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
- 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
- 2023-2024 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick and 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D…SSM 52773 · 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
- 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 2023-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with …SSM 52503 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued May 2, 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 2020-2023 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
- Some 2023 Explorer vehicles built on 01-Dec-2022 and through 31-Aug-2023 may exhibit a rattle/clunk/knock/pop/thump noise from the front suspension at low speeds between 8-20 mph (…SSM 52405 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 2, 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
- Some 2023-2024 Explorer vehicles built on or after 31-Jul-2023 (minor feature code J3KAJ which can be confirmed by double-clicking the VIN on PTS in the upper left corner) are no l…SSM 52390 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 26, 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
- Certain 2023-2024 Explorer vehicle trim levels built on or after 6-Feb-2023 are no longer equipped with the rear heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control panel on th…SSM 52351 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 13, 2024
- Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator 3.0L plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indi…TSB 24-2069 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 12, 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
- Many body control module C (BCMC) warranty return parts are coming back with no trouble found. To verify that the BCMC is at fault prior to replacing, perform the following. First,…SSM 52333 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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 · Electrical System · issued Feb 22, 2024
- 2022-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28-May-2022, 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08-Jun-2022, 2022-2024 Escape vehicles built on or afte…SSM 52269 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 16, 2024
- Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and 2020-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped …SSM 52244 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 9, 2024
- 2023 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the v…SSM 52230 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2024
- 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 52229 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 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 23-2279 to update the Service Procedure. Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid engine, 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles equipp…TSB 23-2347 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 10, 2023
- Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine - Engine Long Block Replacement23B42 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 2023
- Some 2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on 15-Mar-2023 and through 01-Sep-2023 may exhibit a vehicle vibration felt at 35-80 mph (55-130 km/h) in the steering wheel and/or seat. …SSM 51988 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 13, 2023
- Some 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L engine built on or before 20-Jul-2023 may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1…SSM 51984 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 12, 2023
- Customer Satisfaction Program 23B36 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer ST Vehicles with the Street Package - Wheel and Tire Replacement23B36 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 12, 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 · Electrical System · 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 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles built on or before 01-Jun-2023 may exhibit a buzz/vibration/rattle from the center left of the IP during tip-in when the vehicle is up to operating…TSB 23-2301 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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 2022 Edge vehicles built on and after 16-Nov-2022, 2022 Explorer vehicles built on and after 20-Sep-2022, 2023 Edge vehicles built on and before 24-Mar-2023, and 2023 Explorer…SSM 51935 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Sep 19, 2023
- Some 2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on 15-Mar-2023 and through 01-Sep-2023 may exhibit a vehicle vibration felt at 35-80 mph (55 130 km/h) in the steering wheel and/or seat. …SSM 51906 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 7, 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
- Some 2023 Explorer vehicles built on or after 31-Jul-2023 are no longer equipped with the 360 degree view camera or reverse brake assist features. Vehicles affected will be equippe…SSM 51886 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Aug 25, 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 · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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 · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Aug 1, 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
- Certain 2023 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles equipped with 3.0L Engines Turbo Hose Routing Inspection and Repair23B37 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 12, 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 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299 pre…SSM 51756 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 30, 2023
- Some 2023 Bronco/Ranger/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 27-Mar-2023 and through 18-May-2023 may experience a loss of coolant with coolant in the…SSM 51754 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 29, 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 · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jun 23, 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 · Seats · 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 · Equipment · issued Jun 7, 2023
- Some 2023 Bronco/Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission built on 8-Dec-2022 and through 22-Dec-2022 may exhibit a whine noise during coast down from…TSB 23-2144 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 5, 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
- 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
- Some 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an intermittent malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299 pre…SSM 51625 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2023
- 2022-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or after 28-May-2022, 2022-2023 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 08-Jun-2022 and 2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on o…SSM 51622 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 10, 2023
- 2022-2023 Police Interceptor Utility (gas engine) and all 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles built on or after 14-Jul-2022, 2022-2023 Police Interceptor Utility (hybrid) vehicles built on…SSM 51564 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 20, 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
- Some 2021-2023 Explorer Timberline vehicles may exhibit differential fluid venting from the differential fluid vent. The customer may notice differential fluid pooling below the ve…TSB 22-2406 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 30, 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
- 2023 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the v…SSM 51460 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 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 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a buzz/vibration/rattle from the center left of the IP during tip-in when the vehicle is up to operating temperature. This may be due t…TSB 23-2079 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
- Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged tool used during the engine block machining proce…23B08 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 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
- Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged fixture used during the engine block machining pr…23B05 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 2023
- Some 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an intermittent check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299 present in the …SSM 51333 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 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