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August 4, 2023 Service bulletin

Condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 51845 for 2020-2023 Ford Explorer.

Bulletin number
SSM 51845
Component
Exterior lighting
Summary
Some 2020-2023 Explorer vehicles may exhibit a condition of intermittent headlamp operation while the vehicle is OFF and have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1533 stored in the body control module (BCM). This may be due to the internal logic within the headlamp switch. To correct this condition, replace the headlamp switch (service base PN: 11654). Refer Workshop Manual, Section 417-01.

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