2020-2026
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54516 for 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2023 Ford Explorer Police Intercept.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 54516
- Component
- Structure: body
- Summary
- 2020-2026 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles may require level III ballistic panels to be replaced due to broken mounting tabs. Individual level III ballistic panel mounting tab service parts are now available: right-hand (78201B68) and left-hand (78201B69). Replacement of the level III ballistic panel assembly is not required for this condition. Level IV ballistic panels do not have removable mounting tabs and still require complete panel replacement. Level III vs level IV ballistic panels can be identified by a large roman numeral label on the panel or by the vehicle window sticker if equipped.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 102 complaints in the body category.
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