2022 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
237 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2022 Ford Explorer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Special Field Action 26L03 Certain 2013-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2309
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2226
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2226
- Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel)...
- Blue or black exhaust smoke on startup for the first 5 minutes after an overnight cold soak with no...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2309
- This article supersedes 26-2287
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion...
- Sunshield with localized bunching or binding/inoperative
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in...
- New vehicle delivery hold
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2241
- This article supersedes 25-2302
- For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test...
- 2020-2026
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2213
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2587
- Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require replacement of the front...
- Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2046
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in...
- "Refuel Error See Manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installing a replacement...
- 2021-2026
- Customer Satisfaction Program 23B64 Certain 2020-2024 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Equipped with High...
- For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test...
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may...
- Certain 2021
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...
- At least one of the following conditions: Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts Harsh reverse...
- For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak...
- Concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers (but not all...
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure...
- Various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing...
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2611
- 2020-2026
- Cupholder base that is damaged or broken
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2474 for 3 Part List corrections
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles...
- Brief illumination of the powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator when the vehicle is shifted into park...
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2429 for a labor operation correction
- Inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument...
- Some 2021-2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine, 2021-2023 Aviator vehicles equipped...
- 2020-2025 my
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2177 to update labor times from M-time to AP-time and add a limit
- Certain Model Year Multiple Vehicles Ford Pass/Lincoln Way Connectivity Concerns
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2300 to update the production fix date
- New vehicle demonstration / delivery hold
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2131 to add reprogram for later level software, new Steps 1-4 in Service...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2252 to update the Title, Action Statement, Service Procedure and Part List
- Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit...
- Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black...
- May exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench)...
- Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the...
- Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the...
- Certain 2021
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- Delayed reverse engagement
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2121 to update the affected production build dates
- Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super...
- Certain 2018-2024 model year various vehicles — update sync software
- Incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 stored...
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 24-2436
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the...
- Click/pop noise while turning the steering wheel from straight ahead to full lock during low speed turning...
- Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0456 stored in the...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
- Engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
- Inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.).
- At least one of the following conditions: • Harsh engagement • Delayed engagement • Harsh shift • Delayed...
- Certain 2018
- Various vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt replacement...
- Engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
- In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle bolt may fracture
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- Various Vehicles Equipped With A 10R80 Automatic Transmission
- Overhead console sunglass bin cannot be locked in a closed position.
- Erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition.
- Harsh/delayed engagements and/or harsh/delayed shifts, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)...
- Harsh/delayed engagements and/or harsh/delayed shifts, an illuminated MIL with DTC P0751, P0752, P0756,...
- Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
- Cable connection error screen from the Midtronics xRC-3363 High Voltage Battery Rescue Charger
- Concern where the second row outboard manual/power seats do not fold, exhibit excess effort to fold, or do...
- Certain 2018
- Various FordPass/LincolnWay connectivity concerns including but not limited to: missing activation prompt...
- Programming Error
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Axle Bolt Fractures In some of the affected vehicles,...
- Programming Error
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2307 to update the Service Procedure and vehicle model years affected
- This article supersedes TSBs 24-2100 and 24-2070 to add 2023 F-150 vehicles, update the TSB Issue...
- Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the...
- Illuminated MIL with DTC P237F and/or P2C23 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and no affect on...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- Keyless entry keypad inoperative and/or does not illuminate when any keypad button is pressed following...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- Various issues with the roof rack side
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2059 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement
- This TSB supersedes TSB 22-2377 to update the vehicle model years affected and Parts List
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2351 to remove 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicle applications
- Many body control module C (BCMC) warranty return parts are coming back with no trouble found
- 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,...
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2208 to add 2024 model year vehicles
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2181 to add 2024 vehicle model year
- 2022-2024
- Poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise while activating turn signals and streaming audio over...
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and/or 4WD Fault Service Required message with...
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with...
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with...
- Certain 2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles
- Intermittent malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299...
- Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect,...
- Buzz/vibration/rattle from the center left of the IP during tip-in when the vehicle is up to operating...
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P084B stored in the...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving
- Harshness and/or vibration felt through the seat, steering wheel and/or center console at 25-50 mph (40-80...
- Power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound
- Brief illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the vehicle is shifted into park (P) with...
- Intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to...
- Powertrain malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain...
- Concern where the EV power flow does not display in the center display screen
- 2020-2023
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure
- Condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code...
- In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or...
- 2020-2023
- Coolant leak at the high voltage (HV) battery coolant cooler outlet hose
- Poor speaker sound quality and/or tick-tock noise while activating turn signals and streaming audio over...
- Radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and low oil pressure warning in the instrument panel cluster...
- Intermittent malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299...
- Lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area
- Concern where the second row outboard manual/power seats do not fold, exhibit excess effort to fold, or do...
- Brief illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the vehicle is shifted into park (P) with...
- Inaccurate notification in the FordPass®/LincolnWay® app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator and stop safely now warning
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations
- Delayed reverse engagement
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift
- Upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head
- 2020-2023
- Fluid leak from the selector shaft seal
- Condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code...
- 2022-2023
- Certain 2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Climate Control Module Retrofit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT...
- 2022-2023
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns
- Differential fluid venting from the differential fluid vent
- 2020-2023
- Buzz/vibration/rattle from the center left of the IP during tip-in when the vehicle is up to operating...
- Harshness and/or vibration felt through the seat, steering wheel and/or center console after initial...
- Harsh 7-6 gear downshift
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.7L, 3.0L,3.5L or 5.0L engine may require replacement of the long block...
- A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air...
- Certain 2021-2022 Model Year Various Vehicle Lines Long Block Replacement
- Intermittent check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299 present in the...
- 2020-2022
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2D40. This may be due to...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2176 to increase the labor operation allowance and update the part list
- Noise when the brakes are applied
- Wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models that use MagSafe...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). These DTCs may...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or...
- Certain 2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Climate Control Module Retrofit In all of the affected...
- Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
- Inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or...
- Some 2021-2022 Explorer
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Axle Bolt Replacement REF : NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION...
- Engine coolant leak at the water pump output spigot to the transmission oil cooler inlet hose connection
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2D40. This may be due to the chiller not interpreting...
- Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) contamination in the engine cooling system due to the transmission cooler
- Delayed acceleration response under heavy to wide open throttle input after an engine start
- 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
- Lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area
- Rear differential that is venting rear axle fluid
- 2020-2022
- Concern of inoperative, rattling, crackling and/or distorted sound from one or more speakers
- Erratic transfer case operation and/or noise
- Slow fuel fill and/or spit back condition during refueling
- Condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup...
- Second row folding seat that is inoperative or requires excessive effort to fold
- Certain 2020-2022 Model Year Explorer (Non-Police) Vehicles
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- Inoperative power liftgate when using intelligent access (IA) features such as the hands free liftgate or...
- A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air...
- 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate...
- Illuminated airbag warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1404:13 and/or B1407:13. This may...
- Intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to...
- Erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition
- Buzz/vibration/rattle noise at engine idle or low revolutions per minute (RPM) underneath the vehicle near...
- Lack of power with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Concerns with rear camera zoom, wrong map matching or a blank display
- 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...
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may appear to have a low...
- Some 2020
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2185 to update the vehicle model years affected
- Radio static and/or poor radio sound quality when moving
- Intermittent passenger seat massage function with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This may be due to...
- Some 2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may need to perform A/C leak detection diagnostics
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns
- Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022...
- Illuminated stability-traction control and/or powertrain malfunction warning indicators with diagnostic...
- Lack of rear heat
- Rear axle mounting bolt that has broken
- Red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a...
- Inoperative driver door window control switch (windows inoperative, mirror control unresponsive, etc.)....
- Wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both)
- Driveline vibration
- Front Camera Fault, Lane Keeping Fault, and/or Collison Warning Not Available message with various...
- Inoperative roof opening panel motor
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or a harsh/delayed shift with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator...
- Poor sound quality from the left and/or right front speaker while using Bluetooth audio
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04F0 and/or P144C stored...
- Illuminated MIL with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). These DTCs may include P04F0, P008A, P0451,...
- Some 2018-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator; 2019-2021 Ranger; 2020-2021 Escape, Corsair, Explorer,...
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