Ford Explorer Service Bulletins (2025)
182 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 13, 2026•Document ID: 11029550Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2013
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a media bin that will not open consistently. This may be due to lack of tension between the media bin door and media pads.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 10, 2026•Document ID: 11029648Over The AirELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PHX-25.DC Explorer
- Date Added:
- March 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Enables the Open on Approach feature on the vehicle"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - February 10, 2026•Document ID: 11028830Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2621
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and no key fob works in the back up slot. The remote keyless entry (RKE) functionality will work to lock/unlock the vehicle.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 6, 2026•Document ID: 11028798Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54556
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryAll 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles will have the Alexa Built-In feature removed from the vehicle in Q1 2026 due to the end of life of Amazon Alexa services in all Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience vehicles. Google Assistant will continue to be the default voice assistant in these vehicles. No additional actions should be taken in an attempt to restore Alexa Built-In functionality.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - February 5, 2026•Document ID: 11028801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2035
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis TSB supersedes TSB 25-2350 to update the Service Procedure, vehicles affected, and parts list. 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 - February 2, 2026•Document ID: 11028796Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54548
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine built on or after 16-Aug-2025 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0335 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). DTC P033F may also be stored in the PCM. This may be due to a pin fit concern at PCM connector C1381E pin 7. To correct this condition, install a new terminal in wiring harness connector C1381E pin 7 (GN/BN) using terminal repair kit DU2Z-14474-CA. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Cell 5 for wiring repair information. For claiming use causal part 12A581 and labor operations 12650D and 12650D45WR.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - January 26, 2026•Document ID: 11027823Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54518
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2024-2026 Nautilus, 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator and 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call using CarPlay®, the person in the vehicle cannot be heard. This may be due to the software in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). Replacement or reprogramming of the APIM will not resolve this condition. Inform customers that engineering is currently working on a software solution for this condition and will be released via a software update delivered over-the-air (OTA) expected by April 2026. The software will update automatically if vehicle connectivity is enabled in the vehicle settings. Schedule a service visit for customers who have disabled vehicle connectivity or who report that they did not receive the update by May 2026. Monitor Professional Technician System (PTS) for additional information.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 23, 2026•Document ID: 11027821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54516
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary2020-2026 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may require level III ballistic panels to be replaced due to broken mounting tabs. Individual level III ballistic panel mounting tab service parts are now available: right-hand (78201B68) and left-hand (78201B69). Replacement of the level III ballistic panel assembly is not required for this condition. Level IV ballistic panels do not have removable mounting tabs and still require complete panel replacement. Level III vs level IV ballistic panels can be identified by a large roman numeral label on the panel or by the vehicle window sticker if equipped.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 17, 2026•Document ID: 11027713Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54502
- Date Added:
- January 21, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles equipped with the Google Maps Navigation System (minor feature code HKCGA) may experience a blank screen for Google Maps or the absence of live traffic data. To correct this condition, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Information and Entertainment System. The WSM has been updated with improved diagnostics for this condition. To confirm whether a vehicle is built with a specific minor feature code, review the build information by double-clicking the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the upper left corner of the Professional Technician System (PTS).
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - January 10, 2026•Document ID: 11028162Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BCM-25.6.0 Explorer
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Prevents instances where the Ford App commands may be inoperative following a software update"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 8, 2026•Document ID: 11028150Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PHX-25.1.2.5.5 Explorer
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Android Auto enhancements -Android security updates"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 7, 2026•Document ID: 11028148Over The AirELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TCU-25.2.8.5 Explorer
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Service outage"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 8, 2025•Document ID: 11026932OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25N19
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Vehicles Windshield Replacement
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 8, 2025•Document ID: 11026503Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2580
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit steering column shrouds that are misaligned or pushed out. This may be due to the wiring harness causing interference with the upper and lower shroud connection. Additional Model specification: Equipped with BlueCruise hands free driving system.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - November 25, 2025•Document ID: 11025821Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54399
- Date Added:
- December 1, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2025 Aviator/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1110:56 and/or U3000:96 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after programming the PSCM, or may display the following message in Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) when performing PSCM programmable module installation (PMI): <br /><br /> "It has been detected that a Model Year 2025 Steering Gear (R1MC - level) is fitted to this vehicle. It is not possible to run the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) Programmable Module Installation (PMI) application on this Steering Gear. If later software is available, this PSCM can be updated by running the PSCM Software Update application."<br /><br /> This may be due to the calibration in the PSCM. When installing a replacement steering gear, make sure the part number begins with prefix "S1MZ". If DTC U3000:96 previously set after programming the PSCM, continue with normal diagnostics outside this article. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02 > Diagnosis and Testing. Improvements have been made to the diagnostics for this DTC.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 27, 2025•Document ID: 11024794Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- ECG-25.2.8.5 Explorer
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 21, 2025•Document ID: 11024526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54313
- Date Added:
- October 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2025 various 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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25B52
- Date Added:
- November 4, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCustomer Satisfaction Program 25B52 Certain 2025 Model Year Explorer and Aviator Missing Audio Tile – Accessory Protocol Interface Module Software Update
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 13, 2025•Document ID: 11024362Over The AirSERVICE BRAKES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- ABS-25.AR Explorer
- Date Added:
- October 17, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryQuality improvements include: -Addresses a false positive Diagnostic Trouble Code due to high sensitivity that may cause a hard brake pedal and some lamps in the cluster. Issue gets resolved in the next key cycle -Addresses key off load battery usage caused by the Electric brake boost stsying active
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 8, 2025•Document ID: 11024268Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2477
- Date Added:
- October 14, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 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 Bluetooth audio Poor outbound phone call sound quality while using Bluetooth This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
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