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September 29, 2025 Service bulletin

Some 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel cluster (IPC)...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54253 for 2025 Ford Expedition and 2025 Lincoln Navigator.

Bulletin number
SSM 54253
Component
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Summary
Some 2025 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays an unexpected Watch the Road warning while using BlueCruise with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored related to the driver-assist systems. This may be due to the steering column tilt angle, driver seat position (height and backrest angle) and/or the software within the driver status monitor camera (DSMC). Replacing components is not expected to resolve this issue. Optimize driver head position by adjusting the steering column tilt angle and driver seat position (height and backrest angle) to ensure the DSMC (mounted on top of the steering column) has a clear view of the drivers entire face from chin to forehead. The driver must view the IPC display above the steering wheel and not be able to see the IPC display through the openings of the steering wheel from the seated position. Provide both Expedition and Navigator customers with a printout of the Lincoln Navigator Owners Manual page titled, Lincoln BlueCruise > How Does BlueCruise Work. The Expedition Owner's Manual is in process

Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints in the driver assistance category.

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