Ford Explorer Service Bulletins (2026)
46 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 29, 2026•Document ID: 11031922Over The AirSEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- RCM-26.4.2.1 Explorer
- Date Added:
- May 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryQuality improvements include: -Updates the Restraint Control Module to prevent a potential internal fault that may cause a warning light to illuminate for one key cycle
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 27, 2026•Document ID: 11032256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2196
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryThis 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 may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor speaker sound quality (static, pop, crackle) while using Apple CarPlay® or Bluetooth audio Poor or muffled outbound phone call sound quality while using Apple CarPlay® or Bluetooth audio This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM).
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - April 27, 2026•Document ID: 11031640Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54783
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The vehicle may be unable to enter electric-only drive modes as expected during normal drive cycles. This may be due to the software within the belt integrated starter generator (BISG). For vehicles with this condition, follow Pinpoint Test G located in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-06D and repair the vehicle as necessary. Note that the BISG is on backorder status at the time of this publication and Ford is working to make parts available. Engineering is investigating this concern. Monitor PTS for updates.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - April 24, 2026•Document ID: 11031637Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54774
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2024-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message center and poor air conditioning (A/C) performance from the engine cooling fan not running. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B3A1B, P0113, P0217, and/or P0480 may be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to poor engine compartment ground connections at G105, G107, G111 and/or G122. Refer to the Wiring Diagram (WD) > Grounds Cell 010 > Pages 2, 3, 7 and 8. Prior to any Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, verify all listed grounds are tightened to 62 lb-in (7 Nm) to resolve this condition. If symptoms or DTCs return after all grounds are tightened, follow normal WSM diagnostics.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 21, 2026•Document ID: 11031621Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54760
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
Summary2025-2026 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 not remote started). Factory key fobs with remote start no longer contain an LED feedback indicator. Do not replace the key fob for this condition. This is a normal operating characteristic and no service action is necessary.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 20, 2026•Document ID: 11031411Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54756
- Date Added:
- April 21, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2021-2026 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), Section 303-05A Accessory Drive - 2.3L EcoBoost > Removal and Installation > Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt procedure has been revised to eliminate cutting the A/C compressor belt to remove it. Refer to the updated procedure to reuse the belt.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 9, 2026•Document ID: 11031309Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2150
- Date Added:
- April 14, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis 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 update the Parts list according to the type of vehicle variant and repair. 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 panel cluster (IPC) * Reduced steering assist * Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U3008:1B and/or U3009:1B stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) This may be due to the PSCM ground connections.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 2, 2026•Document ID: 11031263Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54720
- Date Added:
- April 10, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryVarious 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" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B118C:11 and/or B118C:15 stored in the driver door module (DDM), and/or B118D:11 and/or B118D:15 stored in the passenger door module (PDM). This may be due to the wiring connector from the mirror to the BLIS module. If diagnostics lead to an internal mirror wiring harness fault, a new lower level BLIS light pigtail is now released for service. It is not necessary to replace the exterior mirror assembly. Use part number SC3Z-14A411-B to resolve the concern.
Associated Products (64)2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2026 Lincoln Aviator2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge+ 44 moreAssociated Documents - April 2, 2026•Document ID: 11031262Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54719
- Date Added:
- April 10, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFor 20212026 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 test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. When referred to a specific clutch (A-F) test by a pinpoint test in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing, the Clutch Assembly tests have been updated with a hyperlink to the new Transmission Line Pressure Test - Pressure Vacuum Transducer (PVT) Is Available procedure in WSM, Section 307-01 > General Procedures. This procedure provides instructions to perform the FDRS Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test when applicable. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method. The previous air check procedure has been shown to produce a high rate of false positives, which may lead to unnecessary repairs when no actual leak is present. Accordingly, the air check procedure is not to be used for diagnosing internal transmission hydraulic leaks or as justification
Associated Products (38)2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Mustang2026 Lincoln Navigator2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Mustang2024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-150+ 18 moreAssociated Documents - March 24, 2026•Document ID: 11030799Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54682
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 "Check Brake System" warning message with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0049:01 and/or C0049:0A stored in the ABS module. This may be due to a pin fit concern at connector C124 located on the brake fluid reservoir.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 19, 2026•Document ID: 11030791Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54674
- Date Added:
- April 6, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFor 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 test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. The Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated under Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing to include this procedure. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method.
Associated Products (36)2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Mustang2026 Lincoln Navigator2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Mustang2024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-150+ 16 moreAssociated Documents - March 12, 2026•Document ID: 11030107Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54655
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 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 not all speakers). This may be due to other components located near the suspect speaker. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Pinpoint Test D (2020-2024 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility, 2025-2026 Aviator) and Pinpoint Test E (2020-2024 Aviator, 2025-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility) have been updated with additional direction when isolating the cause of the condition.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - March 5, 2026•Document ID: 11030453Over The AirEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PHX-25.1.2.5.5 Explorer
- Date Added:
- April 1, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 28, 2026•Document ID: 11029539Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54614
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 repairs associated with the fuel tank and/or fuel pump and sender unit. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00 > Removal and Installation for the fuel tank and fuel pump and sender unit have been revised to eliminate the need to remove the driveshaft as part of the service procedure. Labor times have also been updated to reflect this WSM revision.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 27, 2026•Document ID: 11029249Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TCU-25.2.8.5 Explorer
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 24, 2026•Document ID: 11029052Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54601
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFord 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 master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applicable master code for the accessory wireless keypad. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is not available, the "Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide" can be referenced and provides direction on how to retrieve the master code. This guide is located under the Workshop Manual tab > Accessories > Installation > Wireless RF Keypad Diagnosis Guide > PPT C > Step C2.<br /><br /> Note: The only available keypad for some vehicles from the assembly plant is the accessory wireless keyless entry keypad. The integrated wired keypad cannot be installed on vehicles not equipped from the factory with a wired keyless entry k
Associated Products (62)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Maverick2026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Maverick2025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Transit2024 Ford Bronco+ 42 moreAssociated Documents - February 19, 2026•Document ID: 11029352Over The AirEXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- HCM-25.5.0 Explorer
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance "
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11029081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54592
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFor 20172026 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 Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when the vehicle is hot or cold, throttle percentage at the time of occurrence, vehicle speed, the specific shift involved, and whether the issue occurs during transmission engagements (N>R, N>D, R>D, or D>R) should be noted. Engineering requests including these detailed operating conditions that will significantly assist with root cause analysis. Diagnosis, testing, and repair should use established labor times outside this article.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54581
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 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 status selected by the switch in the center display screen menu. Examples include auto folding not operating when the switch is enabled and/or auto folding continuing to function when the switch is disabled. This may be due to the software in the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM). Power folding mirror operation from the physical button is not affected by this condition. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a solution for this condition that is expected in Q4 2026. Replacement or reprogramming of the accessory protocol interface module (APIM), DDM, or PDM will not resolve this condition. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information and schedule service appointments for customers once the repair becomes available.<br /><br /> If the vehicle exhibits this condition, submit a Vehicle Concern Report. To submit a report, click on the "Submit Global Concern Report"
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 16, 2026•Document ID: 11028847Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54580
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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, inoperative live traffic data, inoperative voice assistant, the inability to sign into a Google account in the center touch screen, unable to access the Google Play Store in the center display screen, and/or the inability to connect to other apps in the center display screen. This may be due to the vehicles Ford Connectivity Package not being activated. To verify if the vehicle has an active Connectivity Package (free or paid) enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) in Professional Technician System (PTS) then navigate to the upper blue tab titled Connected Vehicle > Vehicle Software Subscriptions. It will clearly state if the vehicle has a trial or paid subscription, along with the expiration date. These vehicles will come with one of two connectivity options from the factory.<br /><br /> *A free Connectivity Package trial that lasts for 1-year (identified as minor feature code N01AB). A credit card is required to enable
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