2026 Ford Explorer technical service bulletins
60 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2026 Ford Explorer.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Quality improvemenrs include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after...
- "Steering Fault Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble...
- One of the front power windows stuck down or inoperative with a window regulator cable that has come off...
- 2025-2027
- Concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching the status selected by the switch in the...
- Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel)...
- Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Android and IOS after an APIM...
- A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The presence...
- Wind noise and/or water intrusion from the panoramic roof panel glass seal
- Quality improvements include: -Rear Gate latch calibration update to permit unlatching via the release...
- Hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when...
- Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 2025-2026...
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion...
- Quality improvements include: -Android system update
- Hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when...
- Uneven gap at the front edge of the roof opening panel shield when fully closed
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in...
- Various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300 and/or P0316...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2150
- Various drivability symptoms including a rough idle or hesitation shortly after refueling
- For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2112
- No crank/no start/discharged battery condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B144D:29, B144E:29,...
- Certain 2026 Model Year Aviator, Explorer and Bronco Vehicles with 10R60 Transmissions: Transmission and...
- 2020-2026
- Concerns with the passenger mirror not automatically folding in or out at times, while the driver side...
- Some 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles may require replacement of the front...
- This bulletin supersedes 25-2621
- Intermittent inoperative remote start feature using either the key fobs or the Ford/Lincoln App. This may...
- Certain 2025 Bronco/Ranger and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator 4-wheel drive vehicles equipped with a 10R60...
- Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0A1E stored in...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0335 stored in the...
- Quality improvements include: -Updates the Restraint Control Module to prevent a potential internal fault...
- "Refuel Error See Manual" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installing a replacement...
- This bulletin supersedes 26-2100
- Illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL) lamp with engine over-temperature warning in the message center...
- 2025-2026
- 2021-2026
- This TSB supersedes TSB 26-2035
- 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...
- Illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning lamp or "Check Brake System" warning message with...
- 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...
- 26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
- Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor...
- Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage"
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Quality improvements include: -Enhanced dynamic bending lights performance "
- For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure...
- Blank/white Google map screen, inoperative live traffic data, inoperative voice assistant, the inability...
- Concerns with the auto folding mirror functionality not matching the status selected by the switch in the...
- This TSB supersedes TSB 25-2350 to update the Service Procedure, vehicles affected, and parts list
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0335 stored in the...
- Concern where during an inbound phone call using CarPlay®, the person in the vehicle cannot be heard
- 2020-2026
- Blank screen for Google Maps or the absence of live traffic data
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N19 Certain 2024-2026 Model Year Corsair and Certain 2025-2026 Model Year...
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