2023 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
164 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2023 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
- 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
- Customer Satisfaction Program 26N09 Certain 2020 Model Year Escape, 2020-2021 Corsair, 2020-2021 Aviator,...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 2020-2026
- Cupholder base that is damaged or broken
- 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...
- 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
- Inoperative passenger front and/or rear window switch
- 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)...
- Inoperative passenger front and/or rear window
- Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2450:00 stored in the...
- Harsh or delayed engagement/shift concerns
- 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...
- 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...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel...
- Whine noise at idle and/or while driving.
- Engine oil leak from the crankshaft rear seal with retaining plate.
- 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.
- Inoperative second row single seat easy entry seat fold switch.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- 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)...
- Location toggle button in the Connectivity setting menu grayed out with an inability to switch it off.
- 2023-2024 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick and 2024 Nautilus vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric...
- 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
- 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 malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored...
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- Various issues with the roof rack side
- Rattle/clunk/knock/pop/thump noise from the front suspension at low speeds between 8-20 mph (13-32 km/h)...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2059 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement
- Some 2023-2024 Explorer vehicles built on or after 31-Jul-2023 (minor feature code J3KAJ which can be...
- This TSB supersedes TSB 22-2377 to update the vehicle model years affected and Parts List
- Certain 2023-2024 Explorer vehicle trim levels built on or after 6-Feb-2023 are no longer equipped with...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2351 to remove 2023 F-150 10R80 and 10R80 MHT vehicle applications
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with...
- 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain control...
- 2020-2023
- 2023 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV)...
- 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...
- This article supersedes TSB 23-2279 to update the Service Procedure
- Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped...
- Vehicle vibration felt at 35-80 mph (55-130 km/h) in the steering wheel and/or seat
- Customer Satisfaction Program 23B36 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer ST Vehicles with the Street Package
- 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...
- Vehicle vibration felt at 35-80 mph (55 130 km/h) in the steering wheel and/or seat
- Powertrain malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in the powertrain...
- Some 2023 Explorer vehicles built on or after 31-Jul-2023 are no longer equipped with the 360 degree view...
- 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
- 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
- Certain 2023 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles equipped with 3.0L Engines Turbo Hose Routing...
- 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...
- Loss of coolant with coolant in the oil
- 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...
- 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
- Whine noise during coast down from 25 mph (40 km/h). Vehicles built on 6-Feb-2023 and through 1-Mar-2023...
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift
- Upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head
- 2020-2023
- Condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code...
- 2022-2023
- 2022-2023
- Harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift concerns
- Differential fluid venting from the differential fluid vent
- 2020-2023
- 2023 F-150/Escape/Explorer/Maverick vehicles equipped with a full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV)...
- 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...
- Allowed the main oil galley to exceed specification, resulting in an insufficient seal of the main oil...
- A/C blowing warm air with DTCs P0645, P2CFC, and/or P2CFD present in the heating ventilation and air...
- Allowed the dimension of one of the head bolt bore holes to exceed specification, reducing head bolt...
- Intermittent check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1026 and/or P1299 present in the...
- 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...
- Noise when the brakes are applied
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