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October 6, 2017 Service bulletin

Flickering front amber marker lamps (inboard amber lights under the headlamps) when the engine is running

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 46858 for 2016-2017 Ford Explorer.

Bulletin number
SSM 46858
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some 2016-2017 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit flickering front amber marker lamps (inboard amber lights under the headlamps) when the engine is running. Before attempting repairs, verify the frequency type using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or equivalent. The frequency type in police mode programmable parameters must be set to type 2. The engine must be running for the configuration to complete if this parameter is changed.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 224 complaints in the electrical category.

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