Lincoln Aviator Service Bulletins (2024)
56 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 8, 2026•Document ID: 11038440Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 55228
- Date Added:
- October 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (303-1790) that is used to align the engine front cover to the engine block, preventing the O-ring seal on the engine oil galley feed tube from getting damaged during installation.
Associated Products (30)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Ranger2026 Lincoln Aviator2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford Ranger2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford Ranger2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford F-1502023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco+ 10 moreAssociated Documents - October 7, 2026•Document ID: 11038439Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 55226
- Date Added:
- October 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummaryFor 2020-2026 Aviator/Corsair and 2018-2026 Navigator vehicles, if diagnostics in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 501-10A > Front Seats > Diagnosis and Testing lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion extension adjuster, a lower-level part is now available (14C720). It is not necessary to replace the front seat cushion extension adjuster if only the front seat cushion extension motor assembly is damaged. For Corsair, use service part LJ7Z-14C720-A. For Aviator, use service part R2TZ-14C720-A. For 2025-2026 Navigator (both sides) and 2018-2024 Navigator driver side, use service part NL7Z-14C720-A. For 2018-2024 Navigator passenger side, use service part NL7Z-14C720-B.
Associated Products (23)2026 Lincoln Aviator2026 Lincoln Corsair2026 Lincoln Navigator2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Lincoln Aviator2024 Lincoln Corsair2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Corsair2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Corsair2022 Lincoln Navigator2021 Lincoln Aviator2021 Lincoln Corsair2021 Lincoln Navigator2020 Lincoln Aviator2020 Lincoln Corsair+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - October 6, 2026•Document ID: 11038165Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 55217
- Date Added:
- October 6, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2024 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L EcoBoost/hybrid engine may exhibit blue or black exhaust smoke on startup for the first 5 minutes after an overnight cold soak with no illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or powertrain diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to engine oil breaching the dynamic oil seals separating the bearing core from the turbine housing in the left side turbocharger assembly. There is a new, updated left side turbocharger oil supply tube equipped with an internal check valve to prevent the engine oil from entering turbine housing after the engine is off. Replace the existing left side turbocharger oil supply tube with the updated service part that includes the check valve (service part# L1MZ-9T516-B) or latest level part. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-04 Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger > Removal and Installation > Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube LH. For claiming, use causal part 9T516 and labor operation code 9440AL.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 30, 2026•Document ID: 11037978Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB 26-2325
- Date Added:
- October 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a front courtesy lamp that is inoperative. This may be due to a concern with the front courtesy lamp light module.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 55031
- Date Added:
- July 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with no charging related diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored. This may be due to someone using an aftermarket programmer to change the body control module (BCM) configuration to disable the auto start/stop system or perform other unsupported programming modifications. To correct this condition on F-150 and Bronco vehicles, download and run the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) application titled "BCM-Charging System Configuration Correction". Running this application will determine if the BCM configuration was modified by the customer and if so, provide the option to return the configuration back to factory settings. For other vehicle models exhibiting concerns related to unsupported aftermarket BCM programming, submit a Technical Support Request (TSR) requesting support to revert the BCM configuration
Associated Products (87)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Bronco Sport2026 Ford Escape2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford F-2502026 Ford F-3502026 Ford F-4502026 Ford F-5502026 Ford Maverick2026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E2026 Ford Ranger2026 Ford Transit2026 Lincoln Aviator2026 Lincoln Corsair2026 Lincoln Nautilus2026 Lincoln Navigator2025 Ford Bronco+ 67 moreAssociated Documents - July 9, 2026•Document ID: 11035465EmissionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 26E04
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryNEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54902
- Date Added:
- June 9, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFor 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. Workshop Manual (WSM) updates related to this diagnostic procedure are planned for release in Q4 2026. The new test improves the accuracy of detecting leaks within transmission fluid circuits and replaces the previous air check method. The previous air check procedure has been shown to produce a high rate of false positives, which may lead to unnecessary repairs when no actual leak is present. Accordingly, the air check procedure is not to be used for diagnosing internal transmission hydraulic leaks or as justification for transmission replacement.
Associated Products (23)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford Ranger2026 Lincoln Aviator2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford Ranger2025 Lincoln Aviator2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Ranger2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Explorer2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco2022 Ford Explorer2022 Lincoln Aviator2021 Ford Bronco2021 Ford Explorer+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - May 15, 2026•Document ID: 11032760Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54827
- Date Added:
- May 19, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require replacement of the front drive halfshaft inner/outer CV joint boot for various reasons. If Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-04 > Diagnosis and Testing leads to CV joint boot replacement, L1MZ-3A331-G (Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility front inner/outer CV joint boot kit), L1MZ-3A331-H (Aviator front inner/outer CV joint boot kit), L1MZ-3A331-F (Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility front inner CV joint boot kit) and L1MZ-3A331-E (Aviator front inner CV joint boot kit) have been released for service. Refer to WSM, Section 205-04 for Removal and Installation procedures.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - April 24, 2026•Document ID: 11031637Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54774
- Date Added:
- April 28, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2024-2026 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. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B3A1B, P0113, P0217, and/or P0480 may be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to poor engine compartment ground connections at G105, G107, G111 and/or G122. Refer to the Wiring Diagram (WD) > Grounds Cell 010 > Pages 2, 3, 7 and 8. Prior to any Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, verify all listed grounds are tightened to 62 lb-in (7 Nm) to resolve this condition. If symptoms or DTCs return after all grounds are tightened, follow normal WSM diagnostics.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 2, 2026•Document ID: 11031263Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54720
- Date Added:
- April 10, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryVarious 2020-2026 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.
Associated Products (103)2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2026 Lincoln Aviator2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E2025 Ford Ranger2025 Ford Transit+ 83 moreAssociated Documents - March 25, 2026•Document ID: 11030282OtherBACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS; LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25N17
- Date Added:
- March 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Associated Products (143)2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Transit2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford E-3502024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford E-2502023 Ford E-3502023 Ford Edge2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco+ 123 moreAssociated Documents - March 12, 2026•Document ID: 11030107Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54655
- Date Added:
- March 18, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers (but not all speakers). This may be due to other components located near the suspect speaker. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00 > Diagnosis and Testing > Pinpoint Test D (2020-2024 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility, 2025-2026 Aviator) and Pinpoint Test E (2020-2024 Aviator, 2025-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility) have been updated with additional direction when isolating the cause of the condition.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 28, 2026•Document ID: 11029539Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54614
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0/3.3L engine may require various repairs associated with the fuel tank and/or fuel pump and sender unit. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00 > Removal and Installation for the fuel tank and fuel pump and sender unit have been revised to eliminate the need to remove the driveshaft as part of the service procedure. Labor times have also been updated to reflect this WSM revision.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11029595OtherELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54589
- Date Added:
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySome 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through The Ford App Lincoln App, incorrect location global positioning system GPS reported through The Ford App Lincoln App, problems with remote commands being performed through The Ford App Lincoln App and or incorrect data information reported on The Ford App Lincoln App. These symptoms will be accompanied by diagnostic trouble code DTC B156D 89 in the TCU. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module APIM software. To correct the condition, update the APIM software.
Associated Products (70)2024 Ford Explorer2024 Ford Maverick2024 Ford Transit2024 Lincoln Aviator2023 Ford Bronco Sport2023 Ford Explorer2023 Ford Maverick2023 Ford Mustang2023 Ford Ranger2023 Ford Transit2023 Lincoln Aviator2022 Ford Bronco Sport2022 Ford Escape2022 Ford Explorer2022 Ford F-2502022 Ford F-3502022 Ford F-4502022 Ford F-5502022 Ford Maverick2022 Ford Mustang+ 50 moreAssociated Documents - February 17, 2026•Document ID: 11029081Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54592
- Date Added:
- February 27, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryFor 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmission concerns and aids in locating the proper root cause. During diagnosis and testing, details regarding whether the condition is more prevalent when the vehicle is hot or cold, throttle percentage at the time of occurrence, vehicle speed, the specific shift involved, and whether the issue occurs during transmission engagements (N>R, N>D, R>D, or D>R) should be noted. Engineering requests including these detailed operating conditions that will significantly assist with root cause analysis. Diagnosis, testing, and repair should use established labor times outside this article.
Associated Products (85)2026 Ford Bronco2026 Ford Expedition2026 Ford Explorer2026 Ford F-1502026 Ford F-2502026 Ford F-3502026 Ford F-4502026 Ford F-5502026 Ford F-6502026 Ford F-7502026 Ford Mustang2026 Ford Ranger2026 Lincoln Aviator2026 Lincoln Navigator2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-350+ 65 moreAssociated Documents - February 6, 2026•Document ID: 11028797Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54555
- Date Added:
- February 12, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
SummarySome 2020-2022-Corsair, 2021-2023 Nautilus, 2020-2024 Navigator/Aviator, and 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with phone-as-a-key may exhibit various phone-as-a-key concerns with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) U200D:15, U200E:15, U200F:15, B1589:31/49 through B1598:31/49, B1A56:31/49, B1D55:31/49, and/or B15A5:56 stored in the remote function actuator (RFA) module. If any of these DTCs are detected during diagnostics, clear the DTCs, reprogram the RFA to the latest software level and start a new Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) session. Verify that DTCs are no longer present. If only the B1589:31/49 through B1598:31/49, B1A56:31/49, B1D55:31/49, and/or B15A5:56 DTCs return in the RFA after a self-test, follow normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics in Section 419-01. Repair as necessary outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 14G617 and labor operations 12651D and 12651D4.
Associated Products (20)2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E2024 Lincoln Aviator2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E2023 Lincoln Aviator2023 Lincoln Nautilus2023 Lincoln Navigator2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E2022 Lincoln Aviator2022 Lincoln Corsair2022 Lincoln Nautilus2022 Lincoln Navigator2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E2021 Lincoln Aviator2021 Lincoln Corsair2021 Lincoln Nautilus2021 Lincoln Navigator2020 Lincoln Corsair2020 Lincoln Navigator2007 Lincoln MKXAssociated Documents - January 23, 2026•Document ID: 11028300Over The AirELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TCU-25.2.8.5 Aviator
- Date Added:
- February 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- LINCOLN
Summary"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 2, 2025•Document ID: 11026928OtherUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 25L02
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2026
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummarySpecial Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
Associated Products (115)2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape2024 Ford Expedition2024 Ford F-1502024 Ford F-2502024 Ford F-3502024 Ford F-4502024 Ford F-5502024 Ford Maverick2024 Ford Ranger2024 Ford Transit2024 Ford Transit Connect2024 Lincoln Aviator2024 Lincoln Corsair2024 Lincoln Nautilus2024 Lincoln Navigator2023 Ford Bronco2023 Ford Bronco Sport+ 95 moreAssociated Documents - October 21, 2025•Document ID: 11024526Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
Associated Products (102)2025 Ford Bronco2025 Ford Bronco Sport2025 Ford Escape2025 Ford Expedition2025 Ford Explorer2025 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-2502025 Ford F-3502025 Ford F-4502025 Ford F-5502025 Ford Mustang2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E2025 Ford Transit2025 Lincoln Aviator2025 Lincoln Corsair2025 Lincoln Navigator2024 Ford Bronco2024 Ford Bronco Sport2024 Ford Edge2024 Ford Escape+ 82 moreAssociated Documents - August 14, 2025•Document ID: 11021975Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SSM 54137
- Date Added:
- August 19, 2025
- Manufacturer:
- FORD
SummaryVarious 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. Inform customers this condition is considered normal operation and does not affect vehicle durability because the full rear view camera image can only be shown when the vehicle is in reverse. No additional diagnosis or service is required for this condition.
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