2026 Ford Explorer service bulletins & manufacturer communications
51 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford Explorer. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 51
- Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable wh…SSM 55131 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 27, 2026
- Quality improvements include: -Rear Gate latch calibration update to permit unlatching via the release button when the system has lost position memory and is stuck in a middle-latc…RGTM-26.AF Expl&Aviator · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 27, 2026
- Some of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator b…SSM 55116 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Aug 25, 2026
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part…SSM 55100 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 22, 2026
- Quality improvements include: -Android system updatePHX-26.2.0.8 Expl&Aviator · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 10, 2026
- Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCr…SSM 55071 · Technical service bulletin · Forward Collision Avoidance · issued Aug 5, 2026
- Some 2024-2026 Explorer vehicles built on or before 27-Feb-2026 and equipped with the panoramic glass roof may exhibit an uneven gap at the front edge of the roof opening panel shi…SSM 55060 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Aug 4, 2026
- 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 · Electrical System · issued Aug 3, 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 · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 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 · Engine · 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 · Electrical System · issued Jun 30, 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 · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 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 · Structure · issued May 29, 2026
- Certain 2026 Model Year Aviator, Explorer and Bronco Vehicles with 10R60 Transmissions: Transmission and Fluid Cooler Replacement26B12 · 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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 · Electrical System · 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
- 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 / 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
- Some 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and built on 22-Dec-2025 and through 02-Feb-2026 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp or "Ch…SSM 54682 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Mar 24, 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 / Other · issued Mar 12, 2026
- "26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"PHX-25.1.2.5.5 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 5, 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
- "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"TCU-25.2.8.5 Explorer · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 27, 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
- 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 2024-2026 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 2025-2026 Expedition and 2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank/white Google map screen, inop…SSM 54580 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown / Other · issued Feb 16, 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 · Power Train · 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 · Unknown / Other · issued Jan 17, 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 · Unknown / Other · issued Dec 8, 2025