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March 9, 2022 Service bulletin

Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 50571 for 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and 2018-2021 Ford Expedition.

Bulletin number
SSM 50571
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Summary
Some 2018-2021 Expedition and 2020-2021 Explorer vehicles may intermittently exhibit doors unable to lock/unlock and/or difficult to open in freezing temperatures. This may be due to water entering the interior door latch lock indicator cable assembly. To resolve the condition, replace the affected latch and cable assembly per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14. Use the latest level service parts only.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints in the locks category.

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