Ford Explorer Service Bulletins (2024)

102 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 24, 2025•Document ID: 11016068

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53519

  Date Added:

  March 28, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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.

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• March 20, 2025•Document ID: 11016081

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 25-2112

  Date Added:

  March 31, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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.

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  2024 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Explorer
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• January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013557

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53336

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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.

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• January 17, 2025•Document ID: 11013132

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53305

  Date Added:

  January 27, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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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• January 11, 2025•Document ID: 11012854

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53292

  Date Added:

  January 15, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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.

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• November 27, 2024•Document ID: 11010950

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53174

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Various 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.

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• October 24, 2024•Document ID: 11009445

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2331

  Date Added:

  October 29, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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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• October 22, 2024•Document ID: 11009436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53070

  Date Added:

  October 29, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch.

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• October 10, 2024•Document ID: 11008948

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53040

  Date Added:

  October 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  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. 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.

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• September 25, 2024•Document ID: 11008211

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52941

  Date Added:

  October 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility hybrid vehicles may exhibit multiple warning messages, various driveability concerns and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P061B stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).

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• September 20, 2024•Document ID: 11007977

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52925

  Date Added:

  September 24, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 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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• September 19, 2024•Document ID: 11007973

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52917

  Date Added:

  September 24, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition.

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• September 18, 2024•Document ID: 11007963

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52896

  Date Added:

  September 24, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 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.

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  2025 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Explorer2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Explorer2023 Lincoln Aviator
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• August 30, 2024•Document ID: 11006885

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52832

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2024-2025 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.

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• August 23, 2024•Document ID: 11006862

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52820

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematics control unit module (TCU) may exhibit the Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.

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• August 2, 2024•Document ID: 11006458

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52776

  Date Added:

  August 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may have a concern where the second row outboard manual/power seats do not fold, exhibit excess effort to fold, or do not slide forward/backward easily. Power or manual second row seats must be pushed forward manually during easy entry function since the assist spring will reduce but not eliminate manual effort. Refer to the Owner's Manua

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• August 2, 2024•Document ID: 11006452

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52774

  Date Added:

  August 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2020-2024 Escape/Explorer, 2021-2024 F-150, 2022-2024 Maverick and 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit a cable connection error screen from the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger. The xRC-3363 will prompt the technician to verify the low voltage connections when no actual fault is present. This may be due to the software level of the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger.

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• August 2, 2024•Document ID: 11006445

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52773

  Date Added:

  August 16, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  2023-2024 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick and 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0A7D and/or P0DE6 and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is not recognized by the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger. This may be due to the software level of the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger.

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• July 27, 2024•Document ID: 11006046

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  24U06 S1

  Date Added:

  August 7, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Certain 2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, and Explorer Keyless Entry Remote Control Replacement REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Affected Vehicle Build Dates: The build date range for the affected vehicles has been updated to include additional vehicle population. • Technical Instructions: Remote control serial number identification inspection has been updated.

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• July 16, 2024•Document ID: 11005746

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52722

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt (pop-up) on the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through FordPass/LincolnWay, incorrect location/global positioning system (GPS) reported through FordPass/LincolnWay, problems with remote commands being performed through FordPass/LincolnWay, incorrect data/information reported on FordPass/LincolnWay. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B156D:89 in the TCU. This may be due the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software

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