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Ford Explorer 2016–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin SSM 46194 · NHTSA communication 10095985 · issued Nov 11, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2016–2017
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

2016-2017 explorer signature lighting is standard equipment on xlt and higher level vehicles. Base model vehicles are not equipped with signature lighting and it is not an option. Base level vehicles without the led lighting surrounding the headlamps are built correctly and should not be modified by installing the signature lamps. Prior to beginning any diagnostics, verify the proper vehicle model/series utilizing oasis or referring to workshop manual section 100-01.

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.