Ford Explorer Service Bulletins (2025)

182 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 12, 2025•Document ID: 11014339

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53374

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where it would require gateway module (GWM) replacement.

  Associated Products (2)

  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator
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• February 11, 2025•Document ID: 11015121

  Over The Air
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  OTA GSM-25.8.10 Explorer

  Date Added:

  March 5, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  "Quality improvements include: -Addresses a false DTC caused by a software bug -Robustness action to reduce Key off load battery drain caused by the Controller Area Network bus staying awake"

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
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• February 4, 2025•Document ID: 11014152

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53348

  Date Added:

  February 11, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost and 2025 Bronco Sport/Maverick vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost may not be compatible with state emissions testing equipment if that equipment has not been updated to be compatible with the new testing protocols.

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  2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford Maverick
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• February 1, 2025•Document ID: 11013561

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53344

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor® Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM) with no customer symptoms.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
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• January 31, 2025•Document ID: 11013820

  Over The Air
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  OTA TCU-24.2.5.9 Explorer

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  "Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features."

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
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  • DownloadMC-11013820-0001.pdf↗
• January 30, 2025•Document ID: 11013557

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53336

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  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 Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 Ford Explorer2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Explorer2023 Lincoln Aviator
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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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  2025 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Explorer2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Explorer2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Edge2021 Ford Explorer
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• January 11, 2025•Document ID: 11012853

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53291

  Date Added:

  January 15, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger due to various concerns.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
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  • DownloadMC-11012853-0001.pdf↗
• January 10, 2025•Document ID: 11012852

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53289

  Date Added:

  January 15, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call the person in the vehicle cannot be heard.

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  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Nautilus2024 Lincoln Nautilus
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• November 22, 2024•Document ID: 11010920

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2384

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus, and 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine misfire condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 set in the powertrain control module (PCM).

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  2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Corsair2025 Lincoln Nautilus2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Mustang2024 Lincoln Corsair2024 Lincoln Nautilus2023 Ford Escape2023 Lincoln Corsair
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• November 19, 2024•Document ID: 11010794

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2393

  Date Added:

  November 26, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 15-Oct-2024 with a 2.3L/3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an engine over-temperature warning displayed in the IPC and an illuminated MIL with DTC P1299 along with P2C38 or P2C39 stored in the PCM.

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  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator
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• November 19, 2024•Document ID: 11010790

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53151

  Date Added:

  November 25, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer vehicles built on 16-May-2024 and through 25-Jun-2024 may exhibit inoperative steering wheel switches located on both sides of the steering wheel.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
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• November 11, 2024•Document ID: 11010772

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53118

  Date Added:

  November 25, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer vehicles, excluding Police Interceptor® Utility, built on or before 04-Nov-2024 may exhibit a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0929:77 stored in the gear shift module (GSM).

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
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  • DownloadMC-11010772-0001.pdf↗
• October 31, 2024•Document ID: 11009595

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 53100

  Date Added:

  November 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer Active/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1A01:01, B1A02:01, B1A03:01, B1A04:01, B1A05:01 and/or B1A06:01 in the audio control module (ACM).

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  2025 Ford Explorer
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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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  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 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 Nautilus+ 6 more
  Associated Documents

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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:

  FORD

  Summary

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

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  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 Ford Explorer2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Explorer2023 Lincoln Aviator
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  • DownloadMC-11009436-0001.pdf↗
• September 28, 2024•Document ID: 11008393

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TSB 24-2310

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some 2025 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator. DTC P060A:75 and/or P0607:45 may be stored in the PCM with no other driveability symptoms.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Ford Explorer
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11008393-0001.pdf↗
• September 27, 2024•Document ID: 11008222

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52980

  Date Added:

  October 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  LINCOLN

  Summary

  Some of the following vehicles may exhibit one passive key that is unable to start the vehicle or activate the passive entry feature; however, all remote keyless entry (RKE) physical button functionality works correctly and the second passive key will have full/correct functionality (including being able to start the vehicle):

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  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Mustang2024 Lincoln Nautilus
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11008222-0001.pdf↗
• September 27, 2024•Document ID: 11008215

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SSM 52967

  Date Added:

  October 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  FORD

  Summary

  Some of the following vehicles may exhibit a condition where the passive key will not program to the vehicles:

  Associated Products (6)

  2025 Ford Explorer2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Mustang2024 Lincoln Nautilus
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11008215-0001.pdf↗