2012 Ford Expedition service bulletins & manufacturer communications
64 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Expedition. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 64
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program25H05 S1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 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
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this progra…25H05 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 19, 2025
- 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 / Other · issued Oct 10, 2024
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-…TSB 24-2188 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jul 24, 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
- 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 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may b…TSB 22-2219 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 21, 2022
- This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, which…19N01-S4 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 2021
- This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, which…16N02-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 17, 2021
- Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year F-150 and 2012- 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped with A 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage In so…19N01-S3 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 12, 2020
- Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may…TSB 20-2307 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 16, 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 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
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) fo…SSM 48123 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 7, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 48070 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 2, 2019
- Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01: Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year F-150 and 2012- 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped With A 6R80 Transmission - Transmission M…19N01-S1 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 25, 2019
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was no…SSM 47976 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 10, 2019
- Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year F-150 and 2012- 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped With A 6R80 Transmission - Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage19N01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 4, 2019
- Certain 2012 - 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped With A 6R80 Transmission - Sudden Transmission Downshift - Powertrain Control Module Reprogramming19B05 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 15, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 47797 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicle…SSM 47797 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without a…TSB 19-2026 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2019
- Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty re…SSM 47749 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 17, 2019
- Various vehicles equipped with a 4.6L, 5.4L, 6.8L modular 3 valve engine built on or before 8-Jan-2016 may exhibit symptoms that may include upper end engine noise, rough running, …SSM 47331 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 1, 2018
- Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is…SSM 47201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2018
- 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify w…SSM 47080 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 14, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Ke…SSM 47009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset pr…SSM 46900 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 2, 2017
- 2009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 307…SSM 46451 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 14, 2017
- To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revi…SSM 46295 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 10, 2017
- Some 2011-2016 expedition and navigator vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the roof opening panel shield while driving over bumps. Follow the service procedure steps to corre…TSB 17-0001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 4, 2017
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required …SSM 46132 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 17, 2016
- Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This m…SSM 46102 · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Sep 30, 2016
- The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnos…SSM 46085 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 21, 2016
- Certain 2011-2012 model year f-150 and 2012 model year expedition, navigator and mustang vehicles equipped with a 6r80 transmission - molded leadframe extended coverage16N02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2016
- Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screenTSB160066 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 20, 2016
- Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not bei…16-0066 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 20, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141CTSB160001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 5, 2016
- 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016LTR3756 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 5, 2016
- 2012-2015 f150, expedition and navigator: all require integrated wheel end (iwe) replacement. Service kit has all parts required for replacement *cnSB-45310 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Aug 1, 2015
- Ford 2011-2015 f-150 expedition , transit,2015 lincoln navigator: some vehicles equipped with 3.5l gasoline turbocharged are experiencing multiple diagnostic codes & noises or surg…15-0115 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 27, 2015
- Ford 2012-2014 expedition, navigator: bulletin information involving the coolant expansion tank cap leaking coolant. *lj15-0112 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 13, 2015
- Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noi…44863 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 1, 2015
- Ford 2011-2015 f150, 2015 expedition, transit, 2015 lincoln navigator: certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 l gasoline turbocharged direct injected engine built on 2/28/2015 may ha…15-0071 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 5, 2015
- Ford: after powertrain control module reprogramming, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with several diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p06b8, p068a, p2610, if key not left for…ASI-44707 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: there will be 2 new piece receiver dryer desiccant bag that will replace 1 piece receiver dry cartridge, which are interchangable, fully, do not affect form, fit, or …ASI-44669 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Aug 1, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: when driving from idle up to 1200 rpm, there may be an intermittent rattle noise coming from engine. 2004-2013 f-150, f-250, f-350, expedition, mark lt, navigator. *p…TSB-14-0114 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 30, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: when driving 110kmh (70mph), highway speed, at tip out drive conditions, some vehicles experience a clunking, in driveline and need to reprogram the powertrain contro…TSB-14-0104 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2014
- Ford/lincoln: some trucks are experiencing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p2270 or p2272, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on. Model 2010-2011 ranger, 2010-2012 e series, exp…TSB-14-0084 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 24, 2014
- Lincoln/ford: after vehicle/truck has been parked several hours, there is a delayed engagement of park to forward or reverse transmission on initial start up. Model 2011-2014 exped…TSB-14-0076 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 22, 2014
- Ford: due to malfunction indicator light (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0128, on some trucks, may lead to thermostat replacement, if diagnostic is normal, using new rubb…ASI-44387 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2014
- Ford: the instrument cluster transmission temperature gauge may exhibit gauge slow to display reading after hot soak restart. Model 2011-2013 f-150, 2011-2014, f-super duty, 2012-2…ASI-44245 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2013
- Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button op…TSB-13-6-17 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 15, 2013
- Lincoln/ford: transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting and wrench indicator and/or seat belt minder may illuminate with speedometer reading zero and odometer displaying da…TSB-13-6-8 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 7, 2013
- Ford: there is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted into 4x4 mode, the noise will cease. Models 2008-2013 f-150, expedition, navigato…ASI-32270 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Lincoln/ford: on certain vehicles and trucks, the multifunction indicator lamp (mil), will illuminate with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1636 (inductive signature chip communicati…ASI-32252 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Ford/lincoln: on certain vehicles, the intelligent access or push button start may have an intermittent ikt, similar symptoms as discharged ikt battery. Models 2012-2013 f-150, f s…ASI-32251 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2013
- Ford: the sun visor vanity mirror door, on some vehicles, fails to close or is loos and causes mirror light to stay on. Models 2012-2013 mustang, explorer, f-150 and 2012 escape. *…TSB-13-5-30 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued May 29, 2013
- Lincoln/ford: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated in some vehicles, due to diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0135, p0155, and possible p0030, p0050, p0053, p0059, p0…TSB-13-5-7 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 7, 2013
- Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed.…AS1-32241 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2013