Ford Explorer Service Bulletins (2023)
158 manufacturer communications on file.
- June 25, 2025•Document ID: 11020053Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53982
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 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 illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an evaporative emission system concern or may also be caused by the customer overfilling the fuel tank. If this condition occurs, perform normal diagnosis per Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-13 and repair as necessary. Inform the customer that the condition may have been caused by overfilling of the fuel tank and to not top-off the fuel tank when the fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts off for the first time. Refer the customer to the Fuel and Refueling section of their Owner Manual for additional information.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - June 25, 2025•Document ID: 11020044Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53973
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Removal and Installation has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the A/C compressor to change out the A/C Compressor clutch assembly.
Associated Products (76)2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford E-3502025 Ford E-4502025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Maverick2025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford E-3502024 Ford E-4502024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Expedition+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - June 4, 2025•Document ID: 11019492Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53876
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2023 Aviator/Explorer and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing for normal diagnostics. The WSM has been updated with information from previously published articles related to this concern.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - May 21, 2025•Document ID: 11018597Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2213
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis 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 turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock during low speed turning events. This noise may be due to front upper strut mount washer movement under steering loads.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 13, 2025•Document ID: 11018521Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53764
- Date Added:
- May 21, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the radiator assembly to perform a radiator flush.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 24B47 S1
- Date Added:
- June 5, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
Associated Products (29)2024 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Ecosport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Mustang2022 Ford Ranger2022 Ford Transit2022 Ford Transit Connect2022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Corsair2021 Ford Bronco Sport2021 Ford Ecosport2021 Ford Escape+ 9 moreAssociated Documents - May 8, 2025•Document ID: 11018320Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2188
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 8, 2025•Document ID: 11017059Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53601
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an evaporative emission system concern or may also be caused by the customer overfilling the fuel tank. If this condition occurs, perform normal diagnosis per Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 303-13 and repair as necessary. Inform the customer that the condition may have been caused by overfilling of the fuel tank and to not top-off the fuel tank when the fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts off for the first time. Refer the customer to the Fuel and Refueling section of their Owner Manual for additional information.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2121
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 events. This noise may be due to front upper strut mount washer movement under steering loads.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - March 24, 2025•Document ID: 11016068Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53519
- Date Added:
- March 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - March 20, 2025•Document ID: 11016081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2112
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0456 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to evaporative emission system concerns and/or the software level of the PCM and has no effect on vehicle operation.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013557Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53336
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) and/or P219B (Bank 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance) stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) with no effect on vehicle operation.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 17, 2025•Document ID: 11013132Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53305
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53292
- Date Added:
- January 15, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - December 4, 2024•Document ID: 11012217OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 24B47 S1
- Date Added:
- January 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53174
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs. Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement during repairs.
Associated Products (25)2025 Ford F-1502024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Ranger2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Nautilus2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-1502022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Nautilus2021 Ford Bronco+ 5 moreAssociated Documents - October 24, 2024•Document ID: 11009445Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 24-2331
- Date Added:
- October 29, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 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 engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53070
- Date Added:
- October 29, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 10, 2024•Document ID: 11008948Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53040
- Date Added:
- October 16, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Associated Products (61)2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford E-3502024 Ford E-4502024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Maverick2024 Ford Mustang2024 Ford Ranger2024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Aviator2024 Lincoln Corsair2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape+ 41 moreAssociated Documents - September 20, 2024•Document ID: 11007977Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 52925
- Date Added:
- September 24, 2024
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair, 2021-2024 F-150/Bronco, 2023-2024 F-Super Duty, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles may experience the overhead console sunglass bin cannot be locked in a closed position.
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