2018 Ford Expedition technical service bulletins
166 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Ford Expedition.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New vehicle delivery hold
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2132
- On your vehicle, the OBD monitoring system for the catalytic converter may not be operating as intended
- Increased level of vibrations which can be felt while driving on a smooth road at speeds at or above 75...
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2023
- Certain 2018-2021 Model Year Expedition Vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost Engine Powertrain Control...
- At least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- 2018-2022
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2046 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement
- For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an...
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2350 to update the Issue statement and the Service Procedure
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2036 to add 2024 vehicle model years
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2120 to exclude Police Interceptor vehicles with column shift
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving
- Power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2123 to update the Issue statement
- Momentary transmission neutral-out condition while in drive
- Condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code...
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Concern where the second row seat back does not fold down or recline when the recline handle is pulled...
- Condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code...
- Concern where the second row seat is locked in the forward tilted position while using Easy Entry...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Inoperative power liftgate
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0932:17. Check...
- Condition where it is difficult to insert the ignition key and/or turn it to the accessory position when...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P163E stored in the...
- One of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging,...
- Some 2017-2022 Ford/Lincoln customers may experience a notification in the...
- Audio is not synchronized with the video display when using the vehicle speakers
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- Condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0932:16. Check the condition of the wiring harness and connections at the...
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- Cracked or splitting driver air bag cover
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- Illuminated MIL with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the...
- In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously...
- Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to...
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously...
- Condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2315 to increase the labor operation time allowances
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Inoperative reverse lamps with DTC B1277 stored in the body control module (BCM). The vehicle may also...
- Condition where the gap hiders of the load floor compartment come detached
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer,...
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a...
- Harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift
- Condition where the PRBs are disabled, changing the feature menu setting from Auto to Off mode in the...
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a...
- After receiving the PCM update provided in program 21B10. For peace of mind, Ford is providing a no-cost,...
- Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a...
- Stalling, lack of power, low fuel rail pressure and/or DTCs P0087 or P008A after a repair was made that...
- Binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding
- Poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Difficulty unlatching or latching doors and/or locking or unlocking doors
- Inoperative charging pad, slow charging, a notification that the phone has been mispositioned on the...
- Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle customers may receive a message in their FordPass or Lincoln Way...
- Blank screen or other various SYNC symptoms only when the vehicle is in transport mode
- It may be possible that an undesirable noise may develop from the cam phasers in the 3.5L GTDI engine
- In some of the affected vehicles, an undesirable noise may develop from the cam phasers in the 3.5L GTDI...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021...
- In some of the affected vehicles, an undesirable noise may develop from the cam phasers in the 3.5L GTDI...
- Inoperative power liftgate
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup...
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Some 2018-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may not be able to perform remote commands via the...
- Some 2018-2021 vehicles supported by FDRS may not list a software update for a module under the SW Updates...
- Certain 2018 Model Year Expedition and Navigator Vehicles Equipped With R-1234yf Refrigerant Special...
- 'Trailer Connected' or 'Trailer Disconnected' message in the vehicle's message center with no trailer...
- For 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2021 Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021...
- Certain 2018 Model Year Expedition and Navigator Vehicles Equipped With R-1234yf Refrigerant Special...
- Illuminated MIL with DTC P025A And/Or DTC U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be...
- Vehicle Hotspot feature not enabled on this vehicle when attempting to enter the Hotspot menu
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2220 to update the Part List, Service Procedure and production fix date
- Intermittent grinding type noise while driving in two-wheel drive (2WD), most commonly on acceleration
- Inoperative remote start with a Vehicle Failed To Start message when using the Ford Pass mobile application
- The service part long block for 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built at...
- Grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- Washer fluid leak at the front camera washer jet when not in use
- Clunk noise from the driveshaft area when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE or DRIVE to REVERSE and/or during...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
- Various warning indicators caused by a possible intermittent lack of HS2-CAN (HS-CAN for Taurus) network...
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Various warning indicators caused by a possible intermittent lack of HS2-CAN network communication
- Volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls...
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- This article supersedes TSB 20-2028 to update the description of Labor Operation D. Some 2013-2018...
- Inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford...
- Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020...
- Water leak on the right front floor during and/or after the air conditioning (A/C) is used
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2232 to update the vehicles affected
- Stalling, lack of power, low fuel rail pressure and/or DTCs P0087 or P008A after a repair was made that...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and P1744 in the...
- Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on...
- Intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most commonly on acceleration
- Rattle and/or squeak noise from the vista roof opening panel while driving with the roof opening panel closed
- Water leak on the right front floor during or after the air conditioning (A/C) is used
- Some 2017-2018 F-150s built on or before 10-Jul-2018 and 2018-2019 Expedition and Navigator built on or...
- Ticking, tapping, or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine that last 2-5 seconds...
- No crank concern due to a security access key table error
- Excessive oil consumption with no visible oil leaks with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0365...
- Intermittent grinding type noise while driving in two-wheel drive (2WD), most commonly on acceleration
- Some 2017-2018 F-150 and 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine,...
- Excessive oil consumption with or without diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0365 and/or P0369
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored...
- Common portion of a presentation provided to mutiple OEM customers concerning a potential issue and...
- Whine noise
- 2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 F-Super Duty and 2019 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after...
- Noisy, soft, spongy and/or bouncy ride quality while driving
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0365 and/or P0369 with excessive oil consumption
- Certain 2018 Model Year Expedition and Navigator Vehicles Equipped With R-1234yf Refrigerant
- Certain 2018 Model Year Expedition and Navigator Vehicles Equipped With R-1234yf Refrigerant
- 2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 F-Super Duty, 2019 E-Series and F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or...
- Concern with the glass panel brackets
- Intermittent grinding noise coming from the right or left IWE area in 2WD mode
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