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February 28, 2026 Service bulletin

Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 54614 for 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2026 Lincoln Aviator.

Bulletin number
SSM 54614
Component
Fuel/propulsion system
Summary
Some 2020-2024 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine and 2020-2026 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0/3.3L engine may require various repairs associated with the fuel tank and/or fuel pump and sender unit. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00 > Removal and Installation for the fuel tank and fuel pump and sender unit have been revised to eliminate the need to remove the driveshaft as part of the service procedure. Labor times have also been updated to reflect this WSM revision.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 140 complaints in the fuel system category.

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