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June 25, 2025 Service bulletin

Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 53973 for 2021-2025 Ford F-150, 2021-2025 Ford Explorer and 2021-2025 Ford Escape and others.

Bulletin number
SSM 53973
Component
Engine
Summary
Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 412-00 Removal and Installation has been updated to eliminate the need to remove and install the A/C compressor to change out the A/C Compressor clutch assembly.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,352 complaints in the engine category.

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