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June 23, 2023 Service bulletin

Lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 23-2181 for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and 2020-2023 Lincoln Navigator.

Bulletin number
TSB 23-2181
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Summary
Some 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a lack of audio and/or a water leak in the rear liftgate area and/or water in the spare tire area. The customer may indicate that this concern is more noticeable after a car wash or rainfall. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to identify the leak path.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints in the locks category.

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