2025 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
173 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 173
- 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 bulletin supersedes 25-2415. Reason for update: To add production build dates of the right-side engine valve cover. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above ma…TSB 26-2349 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jul 31, 2026
- Quality improvements include: - Connectivity robustness updatesTCU-26.2.11.5 Expl & Avia · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 30, 2026
- Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" m…SSM 55031 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jul 23, 2026
- Quality improvements include: - Updates the connectivity settings to remove an outdated ePrivacy sub-menu, ensuring all displayed options are active and relevant.ECG-26.2.11.5 Expl & Avia · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 15, 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
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 and/or P0316 stored …TSB 26-2269 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 8, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2150. Reason for update: To remove the M6 nut from the part list and remove the Steps to install the M6 nut from the Service Procedure. Some of the vehi…TSB 26-2302 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 30, 2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26B14 Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Missing Google Automotive Services Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Software Update26B14 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 23, 2026
- Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on 06-Feb-2025 and through 13-Dec-2025 may exhibit various drivability symptoms including a rou…SSM 54948 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Jun 18, 2026
- Some 2025 Explorer Platinum vehicles may exhibit a chirp sound instead of a horn honk when locking or remote starting the vehicle. This is intended operation after a recent over-th…SSM 54936 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 15, 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
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and …TSB 26-2263 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 30, 2026
- Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start/discharged battery condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B144D:29, B144E:29, B1555:29, B1556:29 and…SSM 54882 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 29, 2026
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Engine misfire condition * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with…TSB 26-2210 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 28, 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 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power autofold exterior mirrors may exhibit concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically foldi…SSM 54829 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 16, 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
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the servi…TSB 26-2185 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 7, 2026
- Some 2024 2025 Explorer vehicles built on 01-Feb-2024 and through 31-Jul-2024 may exhibit a rattle/clunk/knock noise from the front suspension at low speeds between 8 30 mph (13 48…SSM 54809 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 7, 2026
- Certain 2025 Bronco/Ranger and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator 4-wheel drive vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission. Transmission Replacement26B08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 5, 2026
- Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up featureDDM-26.21.5 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 5, 2026
- Some 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent inoperative remote start feature using either the key fobs or the Ford/Lincoln Ap…SSM 54800 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 5, 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 of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an inoperative dark car mode. The vehicle may exhibit at least one of the following features remaining function…TSB 26-2200 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 2026
- Some 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 16-Aug-2025 and through 5-Mar-2026 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) wi…SSM 54792 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 30, 2026
- Some 2020-2023 Aviator and 2025-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit a "Refuel Error See Manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after…SSM 54787 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Apr 29, 2026
- Quality improvements include: -Updates the Restraint Control Module to prevent a potential internal fault that may cause a warning light to illuminate for one key cycleRCM-26.4.2.1 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Apr 29, 2026
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2100. Reason for update: To update vehicle symptoms, affected vehicle lines, and model years. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above m…TSB 26-2196 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 27, 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
- Some 2024-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message …SSM 54774 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Apr 24, 2026
- Quality improvements include: -Enhanced audio performancePAC-26.3.3 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 22, 2026
- 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles are no longer equipped with light emitting diode (LED) confirmation on the vehicles key fob indicating that the vehicle has remote started (or n…SSM 54760 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 21, 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
- This TSB supersedes TSB 26-2035. Reason for update: update the Service Procedure to add figures 1, 2, 5 and 6 to clarify the ground location, update Steps (13-15, 21-22), and updat…TSB 26-2150 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 9, 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 · Lane Departure · 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
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2372 to update the vehicle symptoms.TSB 25-2422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 26, 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
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 26-2059. Reason For Update: To add missing labor operations. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the f…TSB 26-2112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 18, 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
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2477 to update the Labor Operation Descriptions. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following c…TSB 26-2100 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 10, 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
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2423. Reason For Update: Replace the incorrect acronym SOWC with the correct acronym OWC. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above m…TSB 26-2059 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 26, 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
- "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance "HCM-25.5.0 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Feb 19, 2026
- Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick vehicles equipped with a 1.5/2.0/2.3/3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Oct-2024 a…SSM 54593 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion 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
- Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank/white Google map screen, inoperative…SSM 54582 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 16, 2026
- Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching the…SSM 54581 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2026
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a media bin that will not open consistently. This may be due to lack of tension between the media bin door and …TSB 26-2013 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 13, 2026
- "Quality improvements include: -Enables the Open on Approach feature on the vehicle"PHX-25.DC Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 10, 2026
- Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key De…TSB 25-2621 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 10, 2026
- All 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles will have the Alexa Built-In feature removed from the vehicle in Q1 2026 due to the end of life of Am…SSM 54556 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 6, 2026
- This TSB supersedes TSB 25-2350 to update the Service Procedure, vehicles affected, and parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the …TSB 26-2035 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 5, 2026
- Some 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 16-Aug-2025 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trou…SSM 54548 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 2, 2026
- Some 2024-2026 Nautilus, 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call using CarPlay®, the person in th…SSM 54518 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 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 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a bla…SSM 54502 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 17, 2026
- "Quality improvements include: -Prevents instances where the Ford App commands may be inoperative following a software update"BCM-25.6.0 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 10, 2026
- "Quality improvements include: -Android Auto enhancements -Android security updates"PHX-25.1.2.5.5 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 8, 2026
- "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Service outage"TCU-25.2.8.5 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 7, 2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Windshield Replacement25N19 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Dec 8, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit steering column shrouds that are misaligned or pushed out. This may be due to the wiring harness causing interf…TSB 25-2580 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2025
- Some 2025 Aviator/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1110:56 and/or U3000:96 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM)…SSM 54399 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 25, 2025
- "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity"ECG-25.2.8.5 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 27, 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
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25B52 Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Missing Audio Tile – Accessory Protocol Interface Module Software Update25B52 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 15, 2025
- Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false positive Diagnostic Trouble Code due to high sensitivity that may cause a hard brake pedal and some lamps in the cluster. Issue get…ABS-25.AR Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Oct 13, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Bluetoo…TSB 25-2477 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 8, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require various repairs and/or maintenance on the fuel system. This may require removal of the high-pressure fu…SSM 54271 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Oct 4, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays an unexpected Watch the Road warning while using BlueCruise with no di…SSM 54254 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Sep 29, 2025
- 2020-2025 MY Explorer hood- customer scriptCustomer Script-Expl Hood · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 29, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - …TSB 25-2423 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 24, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a "Front Camera Fault Service Required" message appearing in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diag…SSM 54233 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 23, 2025
- Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience may exhibit a "Map Source Not Available" message on th…SSM 54227 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2372 to update the vehicle symptoms.TSB 25-2422 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Sep 11, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2283 to add production cutoff dates. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: I…TSB 25-2421 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 10, 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
- Harvest Program 25H03 Certain 2024 - 2025 Model Year Bronco, Bronco Sport, Corsair, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles with 1.5L, 2.0L, or 2.3L Engine Spark P…25H03 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 3, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2361 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the ta…TSB 25-2415 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 29, 2025
- Certain 2024 - 2025 Model Year Bronco, Bronco Sport, Corsair, Escape, Explorer, Maverick, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles with 1.5L, 2.0L, or 2.3L Engine Spark Plug Replacement25H03 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 28, 2025
- Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick vehicles equipped with a 1.5/2.0/2.3/3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Oct-2024 a…SSM 54138 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel/propulsion System · issued Aug 14, 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
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2294 to update the vehicle lines affected. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning mes…TSB 25-2372 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Aug 8, 2025
- "Quality improvements include: -Introduces In-Vehicle Voice Feedback in Phoenix screen."PHX-25.1.2.4 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 4, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit oil consumption and blue smoke from the tailpipe. This may be due to the sealing process of the PCV baffle whic…TSB 25-2361 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2025
- Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activat…SSM 54090 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2025
- Certain 2025 Model Year Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, and Ranger Vehicles Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement On all affected vehicles, the Engine Coolant Temperature sensor…25P20 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 26, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message displayed in the instrument…TSB 25-2350 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 25, 2025
- Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard …SSM 54051 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 15, 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 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger oil return tube due to various concerns. Workshop Manual, Section 303-04 ha…SSM 54039 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 11, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor® Utility/Expedition/Navigator/Nautilus vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A…SSM 54014 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 3, 2025
- Some 2021-2025 F-150 non-Lightning, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger, and 2025 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a perceived improper functioning fog lamp(s). Customers may des…SSM 54008 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jul 2, 2025
- Software Update: Quality improvements include: -Includes a recovery mechanism for memory data in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU)TCU-25.2.8.4 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some …TSB 25-2294 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2157 to add a customer symptom. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inboun…TSB 25-2283 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 27, 2025
- Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to ensure Diagnostic Trouble Codes are being set correctly. -Prevents a network communication error that may cause an error message…ECG-25.2.8.4.1 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 25, 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 2023-2025 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2023-2025 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with…SSM 53971 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 25, 2025
- 2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or after 24-Apr-2025 are no longer equipped with the p…SSM 53895 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jun 12, 2025
- Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard …SSM 53880 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store inv…SSM 53863 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).SSM 53815 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 28, 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
- After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9,…SSM 53759 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 12, 2025
- Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning lightOTA PCM-24.22.0 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
- Certain 2025 Model Year Police Interceptor Explorer Vehicles Loss of Window Initialization – One-Touch Up Function25B17 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 23, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard Wireless charger icon inaccurate This ma…TSB 25-2157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 18, 2025
- "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning light"OTA PCM-24.10.0 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 17, 2025
- After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9,…SSM 53638 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 14, 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 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control mo…SSM 53569 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 4, 2025
- Some 2024-2025 Explorer vehicles built on 01-Feb-2024 and through 31-Jul-2024 may exhibit a rattle/clunk/knock noise from the front suspension at low speeds between 8-30 mph (13-48…SSM 53564 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 3, 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 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2025 may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.SSM 53518 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 24, 2025
- Certain 2025 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles Equipped With a 2.3L or 3.0L GTDI Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update25B02 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 18, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles built on or before 27-Nov-2024 may exhibit driver power door lock and auto start stop system inoperative with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P166B in the…SSM 53509 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 18, 2025
- Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features.OTA TCU-25.2.7.5 Exporer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 13, 2025
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2384 to update the vehicle lines and model years affected.TSB 25-2074 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 8, 2025
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P008A and/or P…TSB 25-2072 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 8, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.SSM 53470 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 5, 2025
- "Quality improvements include: -Enhanced connectivity experience -Enhanced software update performance -Addresses key off load battery drain caused by modules staying awake after k…OTA ECG-24.2.5.7 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 26, 2025
- Some 2023-2025 Ford vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad.SSM 53444 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 26, 2025
- Certain 2024 Model Year F-150, Mustang, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Super Duty, and 2025 Model Year Explorer vehicles, equipped a 10R80/10R100 Transmission. Transmission Assemb…25B01 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 21, 2025
- Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer vehicles Gear Shift Module Update24P36 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 18, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where it would require gateway module (GWM) replacement.SSM 53374 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 12, 2025
- "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false DTC caused by a software bug -Robustness action to reduce Key off load battery drain caused by the Controller Area Network bus sta…OTA GSM-25.8.10 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 11, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost and 2025 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost may not be compatible with state emissions testing e…SSM 53348 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 4, 2025
- Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor® Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the a…SSM 53344 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 1, 2025
- "Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features."OTA TCU-24.2.5.9 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 31, 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
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger due to various concerns.SSM 53291 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 11, 2025
- Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call the person in the vehicle cannot be heard.SSM 53289 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 10, 2025
- Some 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus, and 2025 Explor…TSB 24-2384 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 22, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 15-Oct-2024 with a 2.3L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine over-temperature warning displayed in the IPC and an illum…TSB 24-2393 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 19, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles built on 16-May-2024 and through 25-Jun-2024 may exhibit inoperative steering wheel switches located on both sides of the steering wheel.SSM 53151 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 19, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles, excluding Police Interceptor® Utility, built on or before 04-Nov-2024 may exhibit a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble c…SSM 53118 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 11, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the au…SSM 53100 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 31, 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
- Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator. DTC P060A:75 and/or P0607:45 may b…TSB 24-2310 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 28, 2024
- Some of the following vehicles may exhibit one passive key that is unable to start the vehicle or activate the passive entry feature; however, all remote keyless entry (RKE) physic…SSM 52980 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 27, 2024
- Some of the following vehicles may exhibit a condition where the passive key will not program to the vehicles:SSM 52967 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 27, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer XLT/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio…SSM 52950 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 26, 2024
- Some 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various driveability concerns and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL…SSM 52941 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Sep 25, 2024
- In some of the affected vehicles, the ABS Electronic Brake Booster may keep the electronic communication system awake, causing battery drain, potentially resulting in a no-start co…24P21 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 21, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer 2.3L vehicles may exhibit a failure to communicate with state emissions testing equipment due to equipment that has not been updated to be compatible with the ne…SSM 52916 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 19, 2024
- Some 2024 Bronco Sport/Escape and 2025 Explorer vehicles may have been ordered with a DIO Securicode® RKE wired keypad that requires installation and enabling by the dealer prior t…SSM 52915 · 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
- 2025 Police Interceptor Utility - Perimeter Alert System Fault Message In The IPC And One-Touch Up Front Power Window(s) InoperativeSSM 52887 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 16, 2024
- 2025 Explorer/Aviator - Remote Start - No LED Confirmation From The Key Fob After A Remote Start RequestSSM 52864 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 11, 2024
- 2025 Explorer/Aviator Built On Or Before 14-Jun-2024, 2024 Nautilus - Map Is Blank Or Map Feature Is Inoperative When Vehicles Equipped with Google Automotive Services (Minor Featu…SSM 52841 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 2, 2024
- 2024 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator - Wireless Charger Icon InaccurateSSM 52840 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 2, 2024
- Some 2024-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message …SSM 52832 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 30, 2024
- 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with Vapor Blue (Explorer)/Whisper Blue Metallic (Aviator) exterior paint are equipped with a Titanium engine compartment and under hood fin…SSM 52814 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 22, 2024
- 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with Vapor Blue exterior paint are equipped with a Titanium engine compartment and under hood finish, which may appear to be primer or unfinished.SSM 52798 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 14, 2024
- Some 2024 Bronco Sport/Escape and 2025 Explorer vehicles may have been ordered with a DIO Securicode® RKE wired keypad that requires installation and enabling by the dealer prior t…SSM 52795 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 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 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P…SSM 52761 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 30, 2024
- Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a symptom where the vehicle's right (passenger) exterior mirror does not come out of th…SSM 52760 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 30, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:87 in the headlamp control module (HCM) when a diagnostic self-test is pe…SSM 52759 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 30, 2024
- Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a symptom where the vehicle's right (passenger) exterior mirror does not come out of the folded…SSM 52724 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 16, 2024
- Some 2025 Explorer XLT/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio …SSM 52677 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 28, 2024
- 2025 Explorer vehicles will exhibit inoperative rear windows when the vehicle is in the delayed accessory power mode. This is normal characteristic operation for this vehicle. The …SSM 52676 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 28, 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