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March 24, 2025 Service bulletin

No crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 53518 for 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator.

Bulletin number
SSM 53518
Component
Unknown or other
Summary
Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2025 may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.

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