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Ford Explorer 2020–2022technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB 22-2040 · NHTSA communication 10209202 · issued Mar 15, 2022

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2020–2022
model years
6
vehicle entries

Official summary

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 be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install new grounds on the rear knuckle.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.