Erratic transfer case operation and/or noise
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 50745 for 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 50745
- Component
- Power train
- Summary
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may exhibit erratic transfer case operation and/or noise. This may be due to water intrusion between the transmission and the transfer case. The transfer case installation procedure has been updated in Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-07B to prevent this concern from reoccurring. Follow the updated WSM procedure to make sure the top of the transfer case is sealed upon installation.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 725 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2020-2022 202020212022
- Lincoln Aviator 2020-2022 202020212022
- Ford Explorer Police Intercept 2020-2022 202020212022
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