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December 4, 2020 Service bulletin

Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 49380 for 2021 Ford F-150, 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Lincoln Aviator and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 49380
Component
Electrical system
Summary
Some 2021 F-150/Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor vehicles may exhibit a flashing powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator while in transport mode with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P112A stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to excessive engine starts while the vehicle is in transport mode. To correct the condition, deactivate transport mode. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 419-10 > General Procedures. Cycle the ignition to RUN. If the concern still exists, perform normal diagnostics in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 191 complaints in the electrical category.

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