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Ford Explorer 2020–2022technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB 23-2176 · NHTSA communication 10237785 · issued Jun 6, 2023

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2020–2022
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a delayed reverse engagement. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the PCM.

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.