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July 26, 2023 Service bulletin

Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C00A6 and/or C0631

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 23-2174 for 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator.

Bulletin number
TSB 23-2174
Component
Power train
Summary
Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD) built on or before 30-Aug-2021 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C00A6 and/or C0631. This may be due to the front axle disconnect actuator/intermediate shaft. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the front axle disconnect actuator/intermediate shaft with a revised intermediate shaft.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 661 complaints in the transmission category.

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