2021 FORD Explorer

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

20 Recalls for 2021 FORD Explorer

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S22.

1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S27.

1970-01-01 SEAT BELTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S09.

2024-08-11 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”

Remedy:

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24C39.

1970-01-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

Remedy:

Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 17, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S55.

2024-09-08 ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility Package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy:

Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. In addition, dealers will inspect for connecting rod bearing failure and if necessary, replace the engine long block. All inspections and repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 23, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24S52.

2023-06-10 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the subframe bushing and rear axle bolt. They will also inspect the rear axle cover for damage near the bolt hole location and replace with a new cover if any damage is found. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S55.

2023-08-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Remedy:

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company’s number for this recall is 23S53.

2023-12-05 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 12.1-inch Integrated Computer Screen (ICS). When the Display On/Off Button is used to turn the display to “Off” prior to placing the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera rearview image will not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Remedy:

Dealers will update the ICS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. The remedy is anticipated to be available by June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23C14.

1970-01-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L RWD, 3.3L GAS, 3.3L FHEV, or 3.0L ST powertrain. The previous powertrain control module (PCM) update completed under recall 22V-255 did not include the automatic electronic parking brake feature when the vehicle is shifted to park, as intended. In addition, the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S16.

2023-10-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 10R60 automatic transmission. An unintentional powertrain control module (PCM) reset may occur while the vehicle is in motion and result in park system damage.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the park system for damage and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S05.

1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

1970-01-01 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, “Side Impact Protection”.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21C19.

1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S44.

2021-10-11 SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S47.

2021-11-10 SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S47.

2021-09-22 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S44.

2021-08-23 AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag attachment weld studs could detach during the deployment of the side air bag, resulting in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 214, “Side Impact Protection”.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the side air bag assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21C19.

2020-12-17 ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 20S72.

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Date Component  
2025-04-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11657281
2025-04-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11656758
2025-04-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11655271
2025-04-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11654149
2025-04-13 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11654353
2025-04-09 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11653703
2021-03-20 STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
ODI Number: 11404027
2021-05-01 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11414737
2021-06-24 STEERING,TIRES
ODI Number: 11422181
2021-06-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11423018
2021-08-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11427704
2021-08-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11429352
2021-08-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
ODI Number: 11429266
2021-09-09 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11432323
2021-10-21 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11437614
2021-10-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11438750
2021-11-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11440203
2021-11-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11441506
2021-12-09 STRUCTURE,WHEELS
ODI Number: 11443304
2021-12-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11443642
2021-12-14 SEATS
ODI Number: 11443819
2021-12-14 POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11443800
2021-12-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11444445
2022-01-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11447016
2022-01-13 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11447286
2022-02-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11449820
2022-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11449762
2022-02-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11450125
2022-02-28 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11454405
2022-03-02 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11454819
2022-03-09 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11455879
2022-03-18 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11457248
2022-03-21 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11457587
2022-03-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11459057
2022-04-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11460176
2022-04-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11460300
2022-04-14 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11460821
2022-04-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11462837
2022-05-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11462906
2022-05-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
ODI Number: 11464541
2022-05-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11465015
2022-05-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11465778
2022-05-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11465693
2022-06-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11467554
2022-06-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11468627
2022-06-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11469460
2022-06-15 AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11469294
2022-06-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11469737
2022-06-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11469727
2022-06-17 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11469713
2022-06-21 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11470215
2022-06-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11470515
2022-06-22 LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11470475
2022-06-23 ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11470569
2022-07-11 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11473371
2022-07-16 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11474263
2022-08-03 SEATS
ODI Number: 11477441
2022-08-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11477707
2022-08-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11481233
2022-08-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11481543
2022-08-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11481488
2022-09-06 POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11482988
2022-09-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11483897
2022-09-19 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11485351
2022-09-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11485961
2022-09-26 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11486508
2022-09-27 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11486693
2022-10-24 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11490571
2022-10-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11491173
2022-11-09 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11492971
2022-11-27 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11495065
2022-12-27 PARKING BRAKE
ODI Number: 11499008
2023-01-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11501118
2023-01-17 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11502166
2023-02-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11507304
2023-02-16 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11507632
2023-02-16 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11507625
2023-02-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 11507850
2023-02-24 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11508900
2023-03-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11510171
2023-03-06 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11510460
2023-03-07 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11510693
2023-03-13 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11511558
2023-03-24 STEERING
ODI Number: 11513540
2023-03-27 SEATS
ODI Number: 11514005
2023-04-07 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11516004
2023-04-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11516000
2023-04-10 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11516265
2023-04-13 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11516973
2023-04-15 POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11517220
2023-04-15 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11517162
2023-04-27 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
ODI Number: 11519261
2023-05-04 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11520394
2023-05-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11521235
2023-05-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11521802
2023-05-19 LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11522775
2023-06-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11525384
2023-06-09 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11526264
2023-06-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11528777
2023-06-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11528763
2023-06-26 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11528839
2023-06-26 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11528973
2023-06-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11528938
2023-06-26 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11528813
2023-06-28 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11529359
2023-06-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11529275
2023-06-29 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11529627
2023-07-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11530809
2023-07-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11531769
2023-07-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11532922
2023-07-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11533856
2023-07-25 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11534316
2023-07-31 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11535412
2023-08-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11536154
2023-08-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11536765
2023-08-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11538179
2023-08-14 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11538462
2023-08-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11539577
2023-08-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11540676
2023-08-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11540878
2023-09-08 STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11543443
2023-09-11 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11543763
2023-09-15 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11544780
2023-09-16 POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11544924
2023-09-19 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11545345
2023-09-22 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11546082
2023-09-22 POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11545956
2023-09-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11546146
2023-09-26 POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11546604
2023-10-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11547692
2023-10-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11548373
2023-10-06 Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
ODI Number: 11548550
2023-10-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11548964
2023-10-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11549182
2023-10-10 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11549172
2023-10-11 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11549371
2023-10-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11550251
2023-10-19 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11550848
2023-10-21 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11551182
2023-10-26 BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11552126
2023-10-31 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11552796
2023-11-09 SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11554410
2023-11-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11554524
2023-11-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11554924
2023-11-13 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11554813
2023-11-15 POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11555314
2023-11-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11555230
2023-11-17 WHEELS,TIRES
ODI Number: 11555657
2023-11-20 POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11556088
2023-11-20 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11556064
2023-11-28 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11557338
2023-11-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11557719
2023-11-30 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11557691
2023-12-02 SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11558057
2023-12-02 SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11558054
2023-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11558950
2023-12-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11559746
2023-12-14 EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11560168
2023-12-15 POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11560368
2023-12-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11562747
2024-01-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11562895
2024-01-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11562894
2024-01-04 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11563461
2024-01-11 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11564883
2024-01-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11565647
2024-01-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11565598
2024-01-15 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11565594
2024-01-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11566915
2024-01-24 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11567666
2024-01-24 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11567465
2024-01-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11567756
2024-01-26 STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11568129
2024-01-26 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11568081
2024-01-31 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11569054
2024-02-07 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11570525
2024-02-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11571358
2024-02-12 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11571486
2024-02-12 SEATS
ODI Number: 11571384
2024-02-15 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11572145
2024-02-27 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11574291
2024-03-01 STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11574936
2024-03-03 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11575207
2024-03-05 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11575463
2024-03-10 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11576489
2024-03-12 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11576785
2024-03-14 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11577479
2024-03-18 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11578156
2024-03-21 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11578706
2024-03-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11578894
2024-03-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11579092
2024-04-05 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11581312
2024-04-10 SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11582046
2024-04-14 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11582850
2024-04-18 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11583849
2024-05-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11586333
2024-05-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11586955
2024-05-10 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11588158
2024-05-14 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11588693
2024-05-14 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11588607
2024-05-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11590272
2024-05-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11590332
2024-06-11 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11593738
2024-06-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11594002
2024-06-19 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11595282
2024-06-25 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11596539
2024-06-27 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11597317
2024-06-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11597713
2024-07-02 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11598328
2024-07-02 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11598297
2024-07-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11600295
2024-07-10 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11600913
2024-07-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11602690
2024-07-22 SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11603758
2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11603727
2024-07-23 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11604001
2024-07-24 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11604225
2024-07-25 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11604572
2024-07-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11604839
2024-07-30 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11605306
2024-08-02 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11606086
2024-08-05 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11606407
2024-08-06 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11606835
2024-08-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11610148
2024-08-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11611025
2024-09-25 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11616418
2024-09-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11617010
2024-09-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11617316
2024-10-16 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11620064
2024-10-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11621582
2024-10-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11621998
2024-10-27 STEERING
ODI Number: 11622187
2024-10-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11622965
2024-11-04 VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11623430
2024-11-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11625899
2024-11-27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11627664
2024-12-02 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11628359
2024-12-02 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11628323
2024-12-03 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11628608
2024-12-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11629312
2024-12-09 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11629584
2024-12-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11632350
2024-12-28 SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11632851
2025-01-02 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11633774
2025-01-06 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11634482
2025-01-13 STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11635565
2025-01-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11636548
2025-01-23 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11637891
2025-01-27 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11638709
2025-02-04 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11640614
2025-02-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 11642740
2025-02-16 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11642961
2025-02-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11643208
2025-03-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11649774
2025-03-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11650265
2025-03-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11650216
2025-03-25 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11650614
2025-03-25 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11650531
2025-03-28 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11651261
2025-03-31 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11651784
2025-04-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11652208
2025-04-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11652584
2025-04-06 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11653073
2021-05-07 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11415587
2021-05-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11414737
2021-03-20 STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11404027
Is the government investigating the safety of your vehicle? Find out here.

3 Investigations for 2021 FORD Explorer

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2023-06-20 2024-02-15 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2023-06-20 2024-02-15 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2023-09-29 2024-10-31 ENGINE
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

216 Service Alerts for 2021 FORD Explorer

Date Description
2025-04-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This 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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-04-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator, 2020-2025 Police Interceptor Utility, 2020-2025 Escape/Corsair, 2022-2025 Maverick, and 2024-2025 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a hybrid powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MI

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 washe

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Certain 2018 – 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-07-29 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the FordPassÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ®/LincolnWayÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. This occurs when the vehicle has not been started for 14 cons

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-07-22 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2019-2022 Edge/Nautilus, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a family entertainment system may experience the audio is not synchronized with the video display when using the vehicle speaker

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-07-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate that this concern is more noticeable after a car wash or rainf

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-22 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic transfer case operation and/or noise. This may be due to water intrusion between the transmission and the transfer case. The transfer case installation

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-21 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-29 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit a rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid. This may result in a noise, smell, or leak noticed by the customer. Inspect the rear of the vehicle for sig

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-21 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 3-Jan-2022, 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles built on or before 14-Feb-2022, 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-Feb-2022 and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or befo

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-20 220000 SEATS

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a second row folding seat that is inoperative or requires excessive effort to fold. This may be due to tension built up within the seat and seat track that leads to more force required to

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-28 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator and 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 10R80/10R80 MHT or 10R60 may exhibit a momentary transmission neutral-out condition while in drive. Vehicle may also have diagnostic trouble code (D

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-29 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-23 357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers. In order to correct the condition, make sure to completely follow the diagnostics in Worksh

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-24 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT require the Transmission Strategy Download application in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to be run after certain transmission or module re

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-10 020000 SUSPENSION

Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer (Non-Police) Vehicles – Rear Axle Repair After Bolt Fracture. In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture during vehicle acceleration. A fractured rear axle bolt will allo

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-09 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-06-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-30 220000 SEATS

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit inoperative third row power seat folding. This may be due to the software in the power fold seat module (SCMJ). To correct the condition, connect a battery charger and reprogram the SCMJ

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-26 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module. This may be due to spread terminal/terminal pushout in

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-26 162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate when using intelligent access (IA) features such as the hands free liftgate or when using the outside control button on the liftgate handle when the doors ar

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may be due to contamination and relative movement in the con

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-13 140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may be due to contamination and relative movement in the con

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles and 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Expedition/Explorer vehicles built on or before 22-Nov-2021 may exhibit a concern of the audio inoperative, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to coming through the Inst

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-03 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Escape vehicles and 2021 F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Expedition/Explorer vehicles built on or before 22-Nov-2021 may exhibit a concern of the audio inoperative, no sound from audio speakers, chimes default to coming through the Inst

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2019-2021 Ranger and 2020-2021 Explorer with 2.3L EcoBoost engines and customer concern of increased engine oil level and/or fuel smell in oil. This may occur when operating conditions do not regularly allow the oil to reach full operating

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-05-05 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating “Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-05 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating “Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating “Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative side marker turn signals. This may be due to incorrect data in the driver door module (DDM). To correct the condition, run the DDM and passenger door module (PDM) Configuration Application

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-15 126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Some 2021 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative side marker turn signals. This may be due to incorrect data in the driver door module (DDM). To correct the condition, run the DDM and passenger door module (PDM) Configuration Application

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-15 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Some 2021 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative side marker turn signals. This may be due to incorrect data in the driver door module (DDM). To correct the condition, run the DDM and passenger door module (PDM) Configuration Application

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-06 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). T

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2022 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). T

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-04-06 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-22 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-22 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-22 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Some 2020 – 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may display a distance to empty value in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that does not correctly represent the actual fuel level of the vehicle. This may be due to exc

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When chec

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owner’s Manual, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When chec

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-11-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Sup

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-21 220000 SEATS

This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-21 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-15 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator non-hybrid vehicles may exhibit radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving. This may be more noticeable on AM radio stations. This may be caused by an electromagnetic interference concern. To co

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-09 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to lock/unlock and/or difficult to open in freezing temperatures. This may be due to water entering the interior door latch lock indicator cab

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-09 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to lock/unlock and/or difficult to open in freezing temperatures. This may be due to water entering the interior door latch lock indicator cab

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to lock/unlock and/or difficult to open in freezing temperatures. This may be due to water entering the interior door latch lock indicator cab

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-15 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-15 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2022-03-15 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some 2017-2022 Transit Connect/Transit/Explorer vehicles equipped with a fleet telematics global positioning system (GPS) and a connected human machine interface (HMI) radio (CHR) may experience concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map mat

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2022-01-12 264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr

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2022-01-12 275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr

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2022-01-28 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration. Workshop Manual (WSM) Pinpoint Tests G (driveline shudder) and H (driveline vibration) have been updated in WSM, Section 205-01.

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2022-02-21 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021-2022 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Transit vehicles may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/tran

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2022-01-12 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr

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2022-01-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty/Explorer/Aviator and 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) stored in the image pr

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2022-02-16 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit delayed acceleration response, hesitation and/or a buck/jerk condition at low vehicle speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) st

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2022-02-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.3L hybrid engine may exhibit delayed acceleration response, hesitation and/or a buck/jerk condition at low vehicle speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) st

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2022-02-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit an illuminated stability-traction control and/or powertrain malfunction warning indicators with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C00A8:11, C00A8:13, C00

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2022-02-17 220000 SEATS

Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus

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2022-02-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2021-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Aug-2021 and through 03-Jan-2022 may exhibit a lack of rear heat. This may be due to incorrectly routed coolant hoses in the engine bay. To correct the co

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2022-02-07 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake sy

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2022-02-07 033110 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake sy

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2022-02-07 020000 SUSPENSION

Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a rear axle mounting bolt that has broken. In order to correct the condition, the rear subframe, differential cover, and mounting bolts will need to be replaced in addition to any other damaged c

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2022-02-07 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a rear axle mounting bolt that has broken. In order to correct the condition, the rear subframe, differential cover, and mounting bolts will need to be replaced in addition to any other damaged c

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2022-02-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod

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2022-02-02 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod

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2022-02-02 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod

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2022-02-02 114800 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2022 Bronco Sport, and 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). Diagnostic trouble cod

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2022-02-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due to a small gap between the outboard side of the A-pillar ap

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2022-02-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due to a small gap between the outboard side of the A-pillar ap

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2022-01-07 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Some 2011-2022 Explorer and 2020-2022 Aviator vehicles may experience an inoperative roof opening panel motor. If diagnostics lead to a motor replacement, visually inspect the original motor for signs of water intrusion. If found, determine

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2021-12-24 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles and 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 10R80 MHT automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or a harsh/delayed shift with or without an illuminated

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2021-12-23 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos

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2021-12-23 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos

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2021-12-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). These DTCs may include P04F0, P008A, P0451, P0455, P0456, P0496 and/or P018C. This may be due to the wiring harness connec

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2021-12-14 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed or DTCs U2100 and/or B156D in the te

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2021-12-17 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may

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2021-12-06 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD may exhibit a binding or shudder sensation while turning and/or while accelerating from low speeds. The concern may also be described as a grinding and/or

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2021-12-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor sound quality from the left and/or right front speaker while using Bluetooth audio. This may be due to concerns with the wiring harness or connections of connector C2383A, C202, and/

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2021-12-17 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit poor sound quality from the left and/or right front speaker while using Bluetooth audio. This may be due to concerns with the wiring harness or connections of connector C2383A, C202, and/

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2021-12-08 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, non-hybrid, may exhibit harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns. These may be addressed with the powertrain control module (PCM)/transmission

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2021-11-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This article supersedes TSB 21-2342 to update the Issue, Action, and Service Procedure. Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Sup

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2021-11-23 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer, Transit; 2021 Bronco, Bronco Sport, Edge, Nautilus, F-150, Mustang; 2019-2022 Transit Connect; 2020-2022 Aviator, F-Super Duty; and 2022

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2021-10-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

Certain 2021 Explorer Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Engines ; Inspect Left Hand Engine Mount in some of the affected vehicles, the left hand (LH) engine mount may leak hydraulic fluid. Once it leaks enough fluid, the mount will no longer perf

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2021-10-19 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Certain 2021 Explorer Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Engines ; Inspect Left Hand Engine Mount in some of the affected vehicles, the left hand (LH) engine mount may leak hydraulic fluid. Once it leaks enough fluid, the mount will no longer perf

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2021-10-19 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Certain 2021 Explorer Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Engines ; Inspect Left Hand Engine Mount in some of the affected vehicles, the left hand (LH) engine mount may leak hydraulic fluid. Once it leaks enough fluid, the mount will no longer perf

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2020-11-11 092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger, 2020 Corsair, 2019-2021 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more

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2020-11-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger, 2020 Corsair, 2019-2021 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more

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2021-10-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-10-08 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-10-19 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 30-Mar-2021 and Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 09-Apr-2021 may exhibit a slow fuel fill and/or spit back condition during refueling. This may be due to the design of th

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2021-10-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 30-Mar-2021 and Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 09-Apr-2021 may exhibit a slow fuel fill and/or spit back condition during refueling. This may be due to the design of th

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2021-10-19 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair vehicles built on or before 30-Mar-2021 and Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 09-Apr-2021 may exhibit a slow fuel fill and/or spit back condition during refueling. This may be due to the design of th

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2021-10-08 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Most concerns may be addressed with the PCM/TCM Transmission Accelerated Main Control Bre

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2021-10-08 103941 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Some 2021 Bronco/F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns. Most concerns may be addressed with the PCM/TCM Transmission Accelerated Main Control Bre

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2021-10-04 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Ranger, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic troub

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2021-10-04 061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Ranger, 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic troub

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2020-11-11 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2020-2021 Aviator and Explorer vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank, inoperative remote start, and/or an illuminated wrench light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P07E4, B135C and/or U0103. This may be due to a loose gr

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2021-09-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when the brakes are applied. The customer may state that the anti-locking brake system (ABS) system is activating without any indicators on the

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2021-09-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator and 2021 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may be due to contamination and relative movement in the connecti

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2021-09-13 143300 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator and 2021 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may be due to contamination and relative movement in the connecti

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2021-01-13 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3rd row power seats may exhibit inoperative 3rd row power seat folding with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1231:54 and/or B1232:54 stored in the power fold seat module (SCMJ). This ma

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2021-01-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-Dec-2020 may falsely store diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0415 and/or U3000:42 in the image processing module B (IPMB). These DTCs may be associated with camera display issues

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2021-01-07 200000 WHEELS

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031, C0034, C0037, and/or C003A. This may be due to metal contam

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2021-01-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031, C0034, C0037, and/or C003A. This may be due to metal contam

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2021-09-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrids, 2021 Corsair Hybrid, 2021 F-150 PowerBoost, and 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit a no-start with a Stop Safely Now warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The vehicle may have

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2021-09-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L or 5.0L engine, Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.5L Duratec engine, and Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicato

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2021-09-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver switchpack (windows inop, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). DTC B1088:87 may be present in the DDM. To correct the condition perform the Driver Door Module (DDM) c

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2021-09-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver switchpack (windows inop, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). DTC B1088:87 may be present in the DDM. To correct the condition perform the Driver Door Module (DDM) c

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2021-09-02 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver switchpack (windows inop, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). DTC B1088:87 may be present in the DDM. To correct the condition perform the Driver Door Module (DDM) c

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2021-09-02 115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative driver switchpack (windows inop, mirror control unresponsive, etc.). DTC B1088:87 may be present in the DDM. To correct the condition perform the Driver Door Module (DDM) c

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2021-09-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTC P0645 present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module. This may be due to spread terminal/terminal pushout in wire harness 14290 an

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2021-09-10 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit the A/C blowing warm air with DTC P0645 present in the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module. This may be due to spread terminal/terminal pushout in wire harness 14290 an

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2021-09-09 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-09-09 102640 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:DOGS/SYNCHROS

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-09-06 046600 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when the brakes are applied. The customer may state that the anti-locking brake system (ABS) system is activating without any indicators on the

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2021-09-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal pulsation or vibration when the brakes are applied. The customer may state that the anti-locking brake system (ABS) system is activating without any indicators on the

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2021-08-06 130000 VISIBILITY

Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts airflow in the cabin to prevent the windshield from fogging up

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2021-08-06 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts airflow in the cabin to prevent the windshield from fogging up

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2021-08-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are equipped with an anti-fogging feature known as enhanced windshield anti fogging strategy (EWAFS). This feature automatically adjusts airflow in the cabin to prevent the windshield from fogging up

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2021-08-17 102640 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:DOGS/SYNCHROS

Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the SYNC Connect or FordPass Connect feature or Lincol

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2021-08-25 031110 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING

Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotor

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2021-08-17 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility/F-150 Hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 modular hybrid transmission (MHT) may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the engine disconnect clutch pressure sensor. This condition may be

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2021-08-17 108000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING

Some 2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility/F-150 Hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 modular hybrid transmission (MHT) may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the engine disconnect clutch pressure sensor. This condition may be

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2021-08-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2021 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit an inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the charging pad and/or the phone charging icon in th

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2021-08-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2016-2021 Ford or Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 or SYNC 4 may exhibit a blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode. This is considered normal due to the power saving features enabled

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2021-08-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an AutoHold System Fault message displayed in the IPC message center on vehicle start-up with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This ma

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2021-08-10 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-08-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-07-02 100000 POWER TRAIN

In some of the effected vehicles the active noise cancelation (ANC) and electronic sound enhancement (ESE) features were not activated in the audio control module (ACM). This can cause undesirable powertrain sounds inside the vehicle, and l

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2021-07-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In some of the effected vehicles the active noise cancelation (ANC) and electronic sound enhancement (ESE) features were not activated in the audio control module (ACM). This can cause undesirable powertrain sounds inside the vehicle, and l

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2021-07-01 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger/Explorer, 2020-2021 Corsair, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The nois

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2021-07-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger/Explorer, 2020-2021 Corsair, and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The nois

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2021-07-26 118320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may exhibit an intermittent blue screen on the center infotainment display for one or more cameras when the 360 degree camera view is activated. To correct the condition, reprogram the image

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2021-07-12 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2021 Explorer ST and Aviator vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of undesirable powertrain sounds inside the vehicle and/or less than optimal speaker sound from the vehicle. This may be due to the engine sound enhancement (ESE) on

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2021-07-12 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2021 Explorer ST and Aviator vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of undesirable powertrain sounds inside the vehicle and/or less than optimal speaker sound from the vehicle. This may be due to the engine sound enhancement (ESE) on

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2021-07-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an inoperative cooling fan and/or a vehicle overheat message. This may be due to water intrusion into the cooling fan relay, a loose ground connection, or damag

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2021-07-19 220000 SEATS

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Corsair vehicles may experience seat pan looseness, lateral movement and/or clunk/thump noise on turns. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reinforce the cushion hook.

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2021-06-28 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate. This may be due to the rear gate trunk module (RGTM) s

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2021-06-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2015-2021 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2021 Nautilus, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator, and 2020-2021 Escape/Corsair/Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate. This may be due to the rear gate trunk module (RGTM) s

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2021-06-08 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color th

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2021-06-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat from the passenger side of the vehicle when using the climate control. When diagnosing for insufficient, erratic or no heat from passenger side floor vents, first perform pinpoint

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2021-06-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2019-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an intermittent audio echo/robotic voice heard during a bluetooth phone call by the person that is not in the vehicle. Using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of Bluetooth can help a

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 Explorer Limited vehicles built on or before 10-Dec-2020 may exhibit an inoperative second row seat power fold function. This may be due to the configuration of the body control module c (BCMC) and the power fold seat module (SCMJ

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2021-06-17 220000 SEATS

Some 2021 Explorer Limited vehicles built on or before 10-Dec-2020 may exhibit an inoperative second row seat power fold function. This may be due to the configuration of the body control module c (BCMC) and the power fold seat module (SCMJ

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2021-05-27 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a buzzing noise coming from the center console or cowl area with engine speed around 1500 RPM at idle or while driving. This may be due to the transmission park manual release cabl

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2021-05-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-05-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition

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2021-05-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the FordPass/LincolnWay App due to an erroneous deep sleep message. If the vehicle has been driven within 14 days and the battery state of charge is abo

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2021-05-12 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the FordPass/LincolnWay App due to an erroneous deep sleep message. If the vehicle has been driven within 14 days and the battery state of charge is abo

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2021-05-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator and 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with SYNC 3 may experie

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2021-05-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition

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2021-04-28 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates tab although an SSM or TSB is published for a software update. This may be due to the module already being at the latest software lev

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2021-04-26 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2021 F-150 Hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 modular hybrid transmission (MHT) and with less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) may exhibit a transmission fluid leak that appea

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2021-03-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Aviator and Explorer vehicles built on and before 24-Feb-2021 may experience an intermittent no crank, inoperative remote start, and/or an illuminated wrench light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P07E4, B135C and/or U010

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2021-03-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit an illuminated AWD indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C00A6:07, C00A6:18, C00A6:19, C00A6:4B, C00A6:66, C00A6:71, C00A6:74, and/or C00A6:99. It ma

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2021-03-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a buzzing noise coming from the center console or cowl area with engine speed around 1500 RPM at idle or while driving. This may be due to the transmission park manual release cabl

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2021-03-25 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 Escape/Explorer/SuperDuty/Transit/Aviator/Corsair, 2021 Bronco Sport/F-150/Mustang/Mach-E the Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics may direct to replace a

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2021-03-03 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with an 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P27B2 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory. This DTC may be present due to activation of the tr

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2021-03-30 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Certain 2021 Model Year Explorer/Aviator All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Equipped with 3.0L Engines Engine Assembly Replacement All of the affected vehicles, an oversized right-hand exhaust camshaft journal was installed in the engine assembly. T

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2021-02-23 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2018-2021 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P025A And/Or DTC U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an intermittent or partial

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2021-02-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2018-2021 F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Transit, Aviator and Explorer vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P025A And/Or DTC U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to an intermittent or partial

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2021-02-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, with 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or less may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns with or without transmission diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) i

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2021-02-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns due to an open 3 or 4 post fuse array on the high current battery junction box (BJB). Service part LU5Z-14526-ALD has been released

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2021-02-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 24-Dec-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0020 stored in the ABS mod

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2021-02-03 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles built on or before 24-Dec-2020 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0020 stored in the ABS mod

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2021-02-18 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

In all of the affected vehicles, the installed high-output alternator and powertrain control module (PCM) calibration were not aligned. A mismatch between the alternator and PCM calibration could cause idle control issues such as engine spe

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2021-02-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In all of the affected vehicles, the installed high-output alternator and powertrain control module (PCM) calibration were not aligned. A mismatch between the alternator and PCM calibration could cause idle control issues such as engine spe

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2021-02-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80-MHT automatic transmission and built on or before 29-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, U0155, P166B,

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2021-01-13 220000 SEATS

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with 3rd row power seats may exhibit inoperative 3rd row power seat folding with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1231:54 and/or B1232:54 stored in the power fold seat module (SCMJ). This ma

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2021-01-12 356220 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 07-Dec-2020 may falsely store diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0415 and/or U3000:42 in the image processing module B (IPMB). These DTCs may be associated with camera display issues

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2021-01-07 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) C0031, C0034, C0037, and/or C003A. This may be due to metal contam

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2020-11-11 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020-2021 Aviator and Explorer vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank, inoperative remote start, and/or an illuminated wrench light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P07E4, B135C and/or U0103. This may be due to a loose gr

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2020-11-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Aviator and Explorer vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank, inoperative remote start, and/or an illuminated wrench light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P07E4, B135C and/or U0103. This may be due to a loose gr

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2020-12-24 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and built on or before 21-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in

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2020-12-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and built on or before 21-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in

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2020-12-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and built on or before 21-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in

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2020-12-24 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L hybrid engine and built on or before 21-Oct-2020 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0100 stored in

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2021-01-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have low engine oil level if the proper procedures are not followed. Refer to the Owners Guide, Maintenance, Engine oil check section. When checking

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2021-01-14 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L engine, F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L or 5.0L engine, and Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction ind

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2020-12-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicle may exhibit a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or exhibit water in the spare tire area. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to identify the leak path.

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2020-12-16 220000 SEATS

Some 2021 Explorer Limited trim vehicles equipped with the 300A convenience package including 2nd row power-fold backrest and 3rd row manual folding seats may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B154D:15 and/or B11CE:15 stored in the po

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2020-12-16 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2021 Explorer Limited trim vehicles equipped with the 300A convenience package including 2nd row power-fold backrest and 3rd row manual folding seats may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B154D:15 and/or B11CE:15 stored in the po

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2020-12-11 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L engine and Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106

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2020-12-11 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L engine and Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106

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2020-12-11 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L engine and Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0106

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2020-12-09 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles without a diesel engine and/or without a 10R80 MHT transmission have a new PCM-Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine added to the Diagnosis and Testing Section

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2020-12-09 100000 POWER TRAIN

2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles without a diesel engine and/or without a 10R80 MHT transmission have a new PCM-Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine added to the Diagnosis and Testing Section

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2020-12-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles without a diesel engine and/or without a 10R80 MHT transmission have a new PCM-Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine added to the Diagnosis and Testing Section

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2020-12-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles without a diesel engine and/or without a 10R80 MHT transmission have a new PCM-Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine added to the Diagnosis and Testing Section

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2020-12-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Th

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2020-12-04 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Th

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2020-12-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 01-Dec-2020 may exhibit inoperative air conditioning, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp, and/or an illuminated powertrain malfuncti

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2020-12-04 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 01-Dec-2020 may exhibit inoperative air conditioning, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp, and/or an illuminated powertrain malfuncti

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2020-11-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2019 MKC, 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Ranger, 2020 Corsair, 2019-2021 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.3L EcoBoost engines may exhibit a light to moderate ticking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM). The noise is usually more

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2021-01-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus/Ranger, 2020 Escape and 2020-2021 Corsair/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L/2.3L EcoBoost may exhibit a lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs

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2021-01-29 100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, excluding hybrid, with 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or less may exhibit harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns with or without transmission diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) i

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2021-01-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2021 F-150/Transit/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (

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2020-10-16 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may

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2020-10-16 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Some 2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may

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2020-10-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may

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