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January 14, 2026 Service bulletin

Some 2021-2026 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel may exhibit a sunshield with...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54491 for 2021-2026 Ford Escape and 2021-2026 Lincoln Corsair.

Bulletin number
SSM 54491
Component
Visibility/wiper
Summary
Some 2021-2026 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel may exhibit a sunshield with localized looseness/sagging or binding/inoperative. This may be due to a broken or missing sunshield fabric retainer/clip. A revised sunshield clip (5452118) is available to address this condition. It is not necessary to replace the entire sunshield assembly if the clip(s) are broken or missing. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17 Roof Opening Panel for inspection and replacement of the roof opening panel shield clip.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints in the visibility category.

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