Ford Explorer Service Bulletins
500 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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 25, 2025•Document ID: 11020041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53971
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2023-2025 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L/2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2023-2025 Corsair vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine, 2024-2025 Mustang vehicles with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine, and 2025 Bronco/Explorer/Ranger 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). This may be due to the spark plugs and/or ignition coils. To correct the condition, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-07 for normal diagnostics.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - June 20, 2025•Document ID: 11019702Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53966
- Date Added:
- June 24, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in the APIM. Ford Engineering has de-activated the ability to update these SYNC4 APIM modules as applicable, and the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) will not present an update for the APIM module. Some existing directed repairs may be impacted, check Professional Technician System (PTS) before attempting any specific technical service bulletin (TSB)/special service message (SSM) and check field service action (FSA) landing pages before attempting any FSA repairs. For any vehicle repairs requiring a software update that includes an APIM update in the programming sequence, if the 5-digit product code for the APIM software is equal to or lower than 23187, do not attempt to update affected modules at this time. To determine the 5-digit product code for the APIM software on the vehicle, while the vehicle center display screen is powered up with ignition in run or accessory, go to Settings > General > About SYNC.
Associated Products (31)2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford Mustang2024 Ford Transit2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Escape2023 Ford Expedition2023 Ford F-1502023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Corsair2023 Lincoln Nautilus2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Edge2022 Ford Expedition2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-1502022 Ford F-250+ 11 moreAssociated Documents - June 19, 2025•Document ID: 11020078OtherENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 24N12
- Date Added:
- July 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 2021 - 2022 Model Year Various Vehicles Engine Valve Inspection Test
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - June 12, 2025•Document ID: 11019653Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53895
- Date Added:
- June 19, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
Summary2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or after 24-Apr-2025 are no longer equipped with the passenger side underbody air deflector. The vehicle is not misbuilt. Do not submit a claim for this condition.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 6, 2025•Document ID: 11019496Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53880
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center console 5 times within 7 seconds. Some Nautilus vehicles with older level software, may require the volume button to be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds. The Owners Manual is in process of being updated with this information.
Associated Products (6)Associated 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 - June 3, 2025•Document ID: 11019455Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING; VISIBILITY/WIPER; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53863
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). The image processing module A (IPMA) should not store these DTCs. This condition may be due to the software in the IPMA causing no communication on the network. To restore communication/function, download and run the "IPMA - Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Recovery" app in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) tool, then "Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) Module Authentication" following FDRS screen instructions. Next, download and run the "IPMA - Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Alignment" app, recheck DTCs and confirm that all warning messages are cleared from the IPC. For vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera, perform the "360 Degree View Camera Alignment" procedure in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13. If these steps correct the condition, release the vehicle back to the customer.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 29, 2025•Document ID: 11018780Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2228
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit delayed reverse engagement. This may be due to the software in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 28, 2025•Document ID: 11018593Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53815
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
Associated Products (2)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.
Associated Products (65)2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford E-3502025 Ford E-4502025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Maverick2025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford E-3502024 Ford E-4502024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford Explorer+ 45 moreAssociated Documents - May 12, 2025•Document ID: 11018238Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 53759
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryAfter replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security keys are not aligned between the modules, a loss of communication is occurring between modules and/or a module is not responding. This may be a result of missing the new module secret authentication security key obtained when running the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) "Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) Module Authentication" procedure after replacement. When replacing a TRON capable module, run the FDRS "Trusted Real-Time Operation Network (TRON) Module Authentication" procedure in the GWM tool box, not in the toolbox of the module with the DTC's, to distribute a new set of secret authentication security keys to all TRON-capable modules. Using the specific vehicle identification number (VIN), refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 418-00 and 418-01 for updated DTCs, applicable TRON module listings and pinpoint tests.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - May 10, 2025•Document ID: 11019259OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 24B47 S1
- Date Added:
- June 5, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
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- 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 28, 2025•Document ID: 11017974Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA PCM-24.22.0 Explorer
- Date Added:
- May 6, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryQuality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning light
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 23, 2025•Document ID: 11017810OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25B17
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryCertain 2025 Model Year Police Interceptor Explorer Vehicles Loss of Window Initialization – One-Touch Up Function
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 18, 2025•Document ID: 11017158Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2157
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard Wireless charger icon inaccurate This may be Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard Wireless charger icon inaccurate This may be due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software due to the APIM (accessory protocol interface module) software.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 17, 2025•Document ID: 11017849Over The AirUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OTA PCM-24.10.0 Explorer
- Date Added:
- May 5, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning light"
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 17, 2025•Document ID: 11017121Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 25-2131
- Date Added:
- April 22, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryThis bulletin supersedes TSB 24-2436. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh engagement * Delayed engagement * Harsh shift * Delayed shift * Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P0761, P0762, P0766, P0767, P0771, P0772, P2700, P2701, P2702, P2703, P2704, P2705, P2707, P2708, P0729, P0731, P0732, P0733, P0734, P0735, P0736, P076F, P07D9, P07F6 and/or P07F7 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to axial movement of the CDF clutch cylinder (7H351) sleeve causing hydraulic circuit leaks. NOTE: If internal transmission service is required to address a concern detected with the CDF clutch cylinder following this article, technicians should carefully inspect and replace other transmission components and flush transmission fluid cooler only as necessary to confirm proper function. Add a new line to the repair order to document any additional
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